My sense of an ideal partner is someone I want to share with; enjoy day trips and holidays with; somebody who will allow me the space for my love of wood, as I respect their space.
I'm hands up to being very 'down to earth', without any pretentiousness, and not too conscious of style. I could never be a big spender on cars or clothes.
Since graduating from being a single parent, I have acquired the holiday habit (Sun holidays and Central Europe); Enthusiastic day tripper, and dog walker. (lover of Wales and Derbyshire)
My riverboat, my corgi dog, my home, reading, my carpentry workshop and travelling into central europe are all important parts of my life.
Bookshelves, full ones are a significant feature of home. TV doesn't come on too often.
Dislikes: the celebrity culture, rudeness, arrogance and pretentiousness
I'm a self employed signwriter with my own small company since 1993, easing off a bit now. Ex a lot of things: politician (failed), College lecturer, Community Association Secretary; Single Parent and Scrum half: now enjoying a more contented lifestyle.

Meet for a pub / restaurant meal just a friendly chat. Absolutely casual and free of expectation or judgement. I believe that dating sites can be about long term and supportive friendships as well as the dream relationship.