contender (59) from Leicestershire

About me

I'm 59 years old and come from Leicestershire in the United Kingdom. I'm single with no kids. I'm 6' 2" tall and of average build. I'm a smoker and I drink occasionally. I'm here for dating and friendship.

My detailed facts

Hair colour	White/grey
Hair style	Straight
Eyes	Blue
Glasses	For reading only
Facial hair	Full beard
Tattoos	None
Piercings	None
Attractiveness	Quite attractive
Ethnicity	White - British
Education	College
Job	Professional
Income	Medium income
Smoking	Pipe smoker
Drinking	Socially only
Drugs	Never
Food	Vegetarian
Politics	Centre
Religion	Atheist
Practising	Yes
Children	0
More children	Not sure

My hobbies and interests

Cooking	If I can mix cement/plaster then how difficult can cooking be?
Shopping	Only if I have to.
DIY	Excellent capablity in DIY and boat maintenance.
Housework	I generally keep my house fairly clean!
Dining out	In generall terms I will eat any style of cooking providing that it is vegetarian.
Movies	Love it, but don't go often enough.
Theatre	Love it but again I don't go often enough.
Music	I prefer Classical from Mozart throught to Wagner.
Gigs	Sometimes but it's not my thing really!
Pubs	Quite happy to go for a pint.
Clubbing	Not in to clubbing.
Newspapers and magazines	Yes if you buy them, but I don't bother as such.
Books	I have read a great many books in the past, to which my book shelves so prove!
TV	I tend these days not to watch to much TV.
Watching sport	Can't be bothered to watch sport on the TV.
Playing sport	I do alot of sailing in one of two dinghies that I currently own.
Hobbies	Computers, DIY, Walking, Narrow Boating, Photography.

My hopes and dreams

In ten years I see myself	I would like to retire to a Narrow Boat, and ply the ways.
Who would I invite to a dinner party?	Unsure how to so respond, but I suppose my parents, one of whom is deceased, and ..............
My ideal date	Not sure if I understand the question - I suspect the grammar may be in error.
What would I never, ever give up?	At present sailing, and smoking (although if the price of smoking goes up to a certain price then I think I would stop of my own accord.)
If I had to give a speech on a subject I was passionate about ...	Sailing, Narrow boats
If I could visit anywhere in the world at any time in history	I would love to return to Australia. Although USA could be a possibility.
If I had a million pounds to give to charity	Half to the Life Boats, and the other to a Cancer charity.
My "and finally" section ...	I think I have covered most issues.