Photos are all within past 2 years and 2 are those dreaded do not smile passport pics--maybe overdone that part a bit, or maybe a lot, as I appear to have developed a pet lip, or even a sneer!!!!!! Other pic is a Mall Photo Booth Saturday Night Special!!! One lady summed it up best in a two word email to me "NICE MUGSHOTS".--- You gotta laugh!!!!! And they were only "innocent" pics from separate nights out with my old pals Gordon Campbell, Mel Gibson and Hugh Grant(the bean throwing incident-not the previous madame of the night variety).

Maybe time to change the photos as many people, including 3 individual ladies I have talked to at POF events, have volunteered that my pics are a poor likeness to the real thing--or was that the other way round!!?? Just don't include that Sept 07 oink oink balancing act pic - dammn.

Currently I have a beard which often comes and goes as the mood dictates, (or when the airbrush is available), so is not a permanent fixture. While I am perfectly happy living in Vancouver, Canada I would be willing to relocate within North America for the right lady! As a European passport holder originally from UK but with a penchant for Andaluscia Province in Southern Spain, maybe -well maybe- "you just never know"!!!!????.

About me-- a leading question that has the same effect on me as trying to drink/eat a Giant Slurpee--brain freeze temporarily takes over -- but here goes! My friends would describe me as an upbeat character, several actually use the term jolly(and thats before a vino), as I am usually always bright , breezy and quite funny. Not really a joke teller , more of a seize/capitalise on the funny moments which seem to always be close at hand. I can be trusted with confidences, am very loyal and supportive and meet regularly with friends/colleagues for tea/beer/snacks. While having no kids of my own, due to the wonders of a very happy 17 year "blended" marraige with my late wife--who was actually very punctual-- I have been a stepdad to three and a grandpa to five; all now "grown and flown"-YIPPEE! Currently I am the favourite son(only one)of my mum in England, and special uncle(they have 11)to my sister's 2 boys aged 13 and 11 in Spain.

Far from looking for another chapter in my life, I am really hoping to start a new book with someone of like mind.Maybe we can get another 25 odd years together, more or less, and make them the best years of our lives! While my bio shows my age as 59 I won't infact reach that figure until August 2008.

I am sincerely looking for a long term relationship that would lead to "spouseship", whether this be marriage or living common-law would be up to you, but would definately be an exclusive relationship full of love, merriment,respect and a dash of fire/spice!

My ideal relationship would be 2 people that like and trust each other as well as love each other. WE would share a core of mutual interests but are able to enjoy different hobbies if desired. WE are into family,friends, only need a monagamous relationship,love pets and really intend to enjoy our lives together. WE use our joint skills, personalities and character to full effect when dealing with the ups and downs that life brings, but still make time together for the simple pleasures that are often also the best. Humour, friendship, flexibility and 2 way conversation are a must, as is the ability to fight for,support and protect each other if needed(otherwise known as committment)

Having a genuinely great relationship with your loved one beats everything else hands down, and whether it comes naturally or not it is well worth fine tuning to maintain. Nowadays "Treat others as you wish to be treated " doesnt always apply, it should be "Treat others as THEY wish to be treated"(within the realms of reasonableness of course and without playing head games), especially with your spouse. It is extremely desirable to have similar goals and to pull in the same direction together but it is still OK to have some different needs and wants - thats what 2 way communication is for!

Rich ,famous and beautiful may be nice; but "working stiff", "average(not really)Joanne" with an attractive look and pleasant personality would be much better for this similar guy.

Genteel Public displays of affection, such as tender pecks, hand holding, hugs and cuddles, are willingly given and received, yet when we are alone-and "in the mood"- we both enjoy those warm yet wet, gentle yet passionate kisses experienced by kissing afficiondos in a very special monagamous relationship. I dont know about "an apple a day keeping the doctor away" but maybe "a hug a day keeps divorce at bay"

For the initial meet, greet and chit chat I would suggest that we meet at a very public place in your neighbourhood during daylight, probably for a coffee-or in my case, tea! Maybe have them to go, and take a walk at a liesurely pace to allow us to get to know each other a little better(providing neither of us wants to bolt for them thar hills-or anywhere else for that matter)

If this progressed to a real date by mutual choice either as a continuation of that day (spontaneous combustion-the spark- may have occurred)or on another day; then the next visit could be to a nice cosy restaurant, preferrably near water and with a great patio, for a quality meal and a vino followed by a good long walk and a chance to get to know each other a whole lot more. It takes 2 to tango so flexibility on where to meet and what to do, should be a joint decision.

Talking about dancing, I would really like to learn to dance properly with a partner rather than "perform" my soft shoe shuffle--more like a hard/heavy boot crawling crab watutsi or a "walt(z)angocha". Did go to dance lessons- all 5 of them but departed in embarassment after discovering I not only had 2 left feet, but 3 left legs!!!!!! This third leg was definately not something related to manhood pride and as the lessons continued I became aware that #3 had an identical twin #4, that somehow appeared at will- its own will, that had absolutely nothing to do with my brain/movement coordination! Coordination HA!!!! HA HA!!!

To be fair to myself I was the only guy without a partner--dancing with the male instructor was a little intimidating and somewhat strange and even though he was a nice guy and all that, and had a happy marraige with his wife--phew phew phew-- I did not want to practise with him every night as the other guys did with their wives/partners in the comfort of their homes. As I now recollect, despite this everynight practise plus the one 2hr weekly meet that everyone attended at the dance studio(my sole weekly lesson/practise that covered 2 totally different dances), the other guys were doing almost no better than myself and admitted it--"dont tell my wife but I still dont have a clue-I just follow her"-- was the usual refrain from my comrades in arms or should I say definately not my comrades in legs.

So the first date wouldnt be dancing but who knows should the sparks fly, the chemistry ignite, the friendship develops into a meaningful relationship perhaps we can become dance partners and take lessons and practise at home together?