Ooh Err Matron (53) from North Yorkshire

Recently been to Iceland to see the northern lights - it was one of the ticks on my 'Things I Most Want To Do' list so I'm feeling pretty content with my lot right now.

I would describe myself as balanced, bubbly, caring, spiritual, entertaining...others have described me as quite mad, but in a good way! I quite like the me I have become. I have a very dry wit and love to 'banter' with others on the same wavelength.

I cannot bear being lied to. So please dont.

I'm a Palliative Care Nurse, working in a hospice mostly nights - which means I have lots of spare time for my new hobby, photography.

I love the sea, am at my happiest when walking on a sandy beach even in winter. Maybe thats the Aquarian in me - or the fact I spent my first few years living on the East coast. My teens were spent in York, then after living down south for 12 years I have recently returned to my family roots in Scarborough!

My daughter just had a baby, so I'm a Grandmother which takes some getting used to, but its brilliant! I'd love someone special to share this new and very exciting chapter of my life with.

Hard to define what attracts me. Razor sharp wit essential, daftness optional. I love men with grey hair, no hair, hairy forearms (No I don't know why!) I'm looking for a twinkle in the eye - that spark and chemistry has to be there, something that cannot be defined or bottled (perhaps you have it?) A nice smile attracts me too, a kissable mouth would be the icing on the cake.

Having lived in Australia in my early 20's, I realise theres a lot of world out there still to be explored before I need a booster battery on my bathchair. Europe especially - done a lot of long haul travel over the years but love to see how others live. I'm not materialistic, I'm an honest, 'what you see is what you get' person, so would appreciate this being reciprocated.

The most important thing is finding someone like me who has lived, loved and learned a lot about themselves along the way.....and who is now ready for a relationship.