OliverCromwell (57) from Berkshire

I'm a single male, not exactly brimming with self-confidence, although I'm fairly articulate. I like reading and love listening to music (mostly classical and opera but also 60's pop and loads of other stuff if it takes my fancy).
Originally from S.Wales I now live in Buckinghamshire and work at Heathrow.
I like to travel (don't we all), my favourite places being Canada, Hong Kong, Cornwall and Yorkshire.

I'm interested in all modes of transport, steam trains, planes (naturally, i work with the darn things) and boats. I'm a bit of a gongoozler and enjoy walking along canal banks.
I have to admit to a bit of a weakness for blondes..lol (Honestly, I'm not really that shallow) I just like nice people, and I love women who love their high heels.
I like animals, particularly cats, when I was married we had six and they were such good company and so independant.
Incidentally, Oliver Cromwell is a particular steam engine that I really like.

This is difficult, I'm looking for friends of both sexes to enjoy days out. I'd like to learn to sail and I've always wanted to learn ballroom dancing.
Just looking to buy a bicycle, I know I need to exercise but I couldn't do exercise just for the sheer hell of it, it has to be something enjoyable. I tried kayaking a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed that too.

About me

Detailed facts Hobbies and interests Hopes and dreams

About me

I'm 57 years old and come from Berkshire in the United Kingdom. I'm divorced with no kids. I'm 5' 10" tall and of cuddly build. I don't smoke and I drink occasionally. I'm here for friendship and hobbies and interests.

My detailed facts

Hair colour	Light brown
Hair style	Short
Eyes	Dark brown
Glasses	Yes
Facial hair	Clean shaven
Tattoos	None
Piercings	None
Attractiveness	Oil painting - not
Ethnicity	White - British
Education	School
Job	Manual worker
Income	Medium income
Smoking	Ex-smoker
Drinking	Socially only
Drugs	Never
Food	Red meat all the way
Politics	Left of centre
Religion	Christian
Practising	No
Children	0
More children	Don't mind

My hobbies and interests

Cooking	I cook, mostly for myself. I cook curries, Chili and make a mean roast,
Shopping	Love shopping, maybe i should have been born a woman..lol. Can't resist a book bargain. Like Morrisons for groceries, they also have good cafes (their breakfasts are awesome) and their bakery is wonderful, I can't stop myself buying their Congress tarts..lol
DIY	Not much of a DIYer, although I can turn my hand to painting and wallpapering
Housework	Bit of a slob in the bedroom, but like to keep the rest of the house clean and sparkling. Kitchen is particularly important.
Dining out	Who doesn't enjoy eating out?? I love Curries, Thai, Chinese and Pizza, all the healthy stuff really.
Movies	Do't go to the movies much, but as I travel a fair bit I watch loads of movies on the plane.
Theatre	Bit of a culture vulture here, although I don't have anyone to go with. I like live theatre, Opera and concerts.
Music	Classical, Opera, 60's, Brass and Military Bands and a variety of other stuff, Just listening to the Tavelling Wilburys as I write this elongated profile
Gigs	Definitely a noise avoider, love the quiet things in life
Pubs	I enjoy the occasional foray to a pub, but that's very infrequently, It doesn't bother me if I go for weeks or months without a visit to a hostelry. Quite happy with a Coke or Pepsi in my hand.
Clubbing	My clubbing days are long gone, although I enjoyed a brief revival about 8 or 9 years ago when I was friendly with a 19 year old lady..lol.
Newspapers and magazines	Hardly ever read newspapers, i find them to political. Love transport Magazines (yes I'm sad I know) and I enjoy the readers digest especially form Canada.
Books	Oh boy, I love books, I'd love to have my own library. I like Dale Brown, Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, John Wyndham, Gervase Phinn and loads more.
TV	Occasional box watcher, I like quiz programmes, hate stuff such as big brother and Deal or No Deal. Sadly i used to watch Neighbours..lo, and sometimes I've been known to watch Britain's got talent
Watching sport	I love Rugby, Cardiff and cardiff Blues are my faves. I like Rgby league too, bitof a Bradford Bulls fan there. I enjoy watching Motorsports too, particurly BTCC and F1.
Playing sport	Don't do any sports these days
Hobbies	I'll get back to this later.

My hopes and dreams

In ten years I see myself	I'll just be retired then, possibly living in Canada or Cornwall, or maybe even a Narrowboat on a Canal somewhere.
Who would I invite to a dinner party?	Gervase Phinn, he's a great after dinner speaker and a superb author. Ray Gravell (sadly passed away now). A great rugby player and a totally passionate Welshman. Carol Kirkwood, I go weak at the knees when I see this lovely lady. She has a wonderful smile and a great personality
My ideal date	A concert, maybe an opera or a classical concert, followed by dinner at a good Indian restaurant
What would I never, ever give up?	Listening to music, I just love it.
If I had to give a speech on a subject I was passionate about ...	Probably the appalling standard of driving on Britain's roads and the almost total disregard for speed limits.
If I could visit anywhere in the world at any time in history	I would love to have been in Aviation circles in the early 50's just to witness the sheer amount of new and exciting planes that were flying.
If I had a million pounds to give to charity	Much as I love animals it would have to be to a Cancer charity. Cancer seems to be so prevalent these days. Sadly I lost my mum last year through Cancer, my Aunt (Mum's sister) a few years ago, and a favourite uncle in the early 70s
My "and finally" section ...	Dare I say I have a passion for ladies who wear stockings..lol.

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