optimist2 (56) from Nottinghamshire

About me

I'm 56 years old and come from Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom. I'm divorced with two children. I'm 5' 4" tall and of cuddly build. I don't smoke and I don't drink. I'm here for dating, friendship, hobbies and interests and business contacts.

My detailed facts

Hair colour	Dark brown
Hair style	Short
Eyes	Hazel
Glasses	Yes
Tattoos	None
Piercings	None
Attractiveness	Don't know
Ethnicity	White - British
Education	Rather not say
Job	Professional
Income	Rather not say
Smoking	Never smoked
Drinking	Completely teetotal
Drugs	Never
Food	Vegetarian
Politics	Independent thinker
Religion	Christian
Practising	Sometimes
Children	2
More children	I don't want to have (more) children

My hobbies and interests

Cooking	Try not to cook for myself!
Shopping	Love it!
DIY	prefer not to have to try
Housework	Necessary evil - life's too short!
Dining out	Yes with friends.
Movies	The King's Speech - great!
Theatre	love any theatre
Music	classical to 1960s (not jazz)
Gigs	don't usually enjoy gigs much
Pubs	not into pubs
Clubbing	never into clubbing
Newspapers and magazines	locals and Guardian occasionally
Books	Varied from classics to modern fiction (not girlie stuff!)
TV	Yes TV watcher but discerning (I think!)
Watching sport	No way!
Playing sport	No sport. Wii fit and a bit of walking these days
Hobbies	photography, computer, cats!

My hopes and dreams

In ten years I see myself	retired and comfortable!
Who would I invite to a dinner party?	Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood, Mandela
My ideal date	An intelligent, competent woman
What would I never, ever give up?	vegetarian food - I love it!
If I had to give a speech on a subject I was passionate about ...	caring for others
If I could visit anywhere in the world at any time in history	India when Ghandi was alive
If I had a million pounds to give to charity	something to support children
My "and finally" section ...	I am very genuine but haven't much time to fill this in today - sorry