| Cooking |
I can be handy in the kitchen, though I do get grumpy if someone uses my chef knives on any surface other than wood. I can knock up many basics without a recipe, but as I am reasonably well educated and have learned how to follow instructions procedurally, I can cope happily with recipes too. I don't have a favourite style or dish, I pretty much eat anything, though I often like meat of some description in a dish... unless a desert, then I prefer that to be meatless. I have eaten some cracking vegetarian dishes too, though possibly lack the skill currently to present a superb vegetarian dish.
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| Shopping |
I love and hate shopping. If out to the supermarket getting essentials for the next two or three days, I enjoy browsing the aisles, and seeing if something interesting catches my eye.. it rarely does, but I do get giddy from the anticipation. Clothes shopping, I hate, it is a chore.. if with my loved one.. umm no, she wouldn’t want me there as much as I wouldn’t want to be there either. Hardware stores, Ironmongery and timber/builders merchants, they can be large Aladdin's caves to me and I love em. I like browsing the net to get a decent deal and for the choice, but sometimes I do have to go into the shop and 'lick it' so to speak.. a picture may paint a thousand words.. but has no substance!
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| DIY |
I have a well equipped workshop, and know what to do with my tools.
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| Housework |
Not overly houseproud, I like things to be kinda tidy though.
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| Dining out |
I do like to eat out, I can be adventurous, or may stick to old favourites. I pretty much eat anything, though there are cuisines I have not yet partaken of, but would be willing to try.
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| Movies |
I'm not much for going to the cinema currently, though I do like a decent film. If I had to throw a favourite out there it might be The Shawshank Redemption. Just as I typed that, I recall I rather enjoyed Bourne too... and recently watched Ex Machina which I loved.
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| Theatre |
This is a toughie.. I do like going to the theatre and have seen some good stuff.. though I aint been in a few years now.. mebbe four or five? I need to go again.
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| Music |
I like many genres of music.. Not a lot I can't tolerate.. I don’t cope with Country.. arrggh,. I have moved back to Sheffield three years ago, and am getting my house sorted bit by bit, I have been buying some second hand bits to put a music system together, I have it sounding awesome now.
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| Gigs |
It has been a while. I guess it depends on the occasion. I'm not one to seek crowded venues, whatever is happening.
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| Pubs |
I am a real ale fan.. an aficionado I guess. Not limited to ale, I do pilsners, ciders, Perrys and the like. I don't relish drinking out of a bottle, generally has to be in a glass! I don’t get on with spirits. It has been a while since I drank wine, but used to a few years ago. I currently drink about four or five pints over a seven day period.
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| Clubbing |
I'm not into clubbing, I never was.
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| Newspapers and magazines |
I read the BBC News every day online, I take a dim view of those who swallow what the tabloids including the Mail and Express dish out. I enjoy the Guardian and Independent, though rarely buy them, just read occasional articles online. You may take from this that I am not a Tory. Additional to this I dislike Trump, and I voted to remain in the EU.
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| Books |
I have a few, but most of my reading is done on the internet.
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| TV |
Yup, I watch telly.. Some series I enjoy.. I watched Sherlock front to back on Netflix recently as I missed it first time around.. Loved it. I couldn't wait a week for the next episode though.. I don’t plan a tv routine.
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| Watching sport |
I'm not big into sport, but have watched some random stuff on TV. It doesn't offend me,
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| Playing sport |
I have a badminton racquet, though not used it in a few years.
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| Hobbies |
I do like the outdoors and walking, I prefer undulating rather than flat. I left Cambridge a few years ago, and rarely got on a walk there.. half a dozen walks in 10yrs the terrain and views were dull. I feel spoiled for choice again now I am back in Sheffield. I would be keen to find a walking partner who might like to share walks with them that I have not yet done, and I would reciprocate. I would consider a walk anything beyond 2 miles and up to about 13.. fave distance maybe 6 or 7, though this depends on terrain and season. I have a mountain bike that doesn’t get ridden as often as it should, and a pub bike too, which sees occasional outings. I am a keen woodworker and have a moderately well kitted out workshop. I am a competent photographer and have a digital SLR in my arsenal, but my Samsung Galaxy A8 has captured some good images for me also. I am also a skilled artist, I can chuck out a competent water colour painting, or pen and wash if pushed for time. I can sketch with a pencil too. I generally like to be outdoors when creating art, sat in front of my subject.. even better if painting a pub front.. as I will have a beer sat next to my water pot.. just gotta be careful where I wash my brush!!
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