I used to be dissappointed with this site because I received so few "first contacts" I am happy now as I receive plenty: I figured out I can write to myself, and I ALWAYS reply !! Is that sick or what ??? So come on ladies I don't bite, and I NEVER do the thing that is apparently most common on here when a lady contacts a man. Drop me a line, I promise to answer every reasonable 1st contact email.

WARNING: I found out recently: DO NOT mix toilet bowl cleaner with bleach in the bowl! It nearly killed me with WWI mustard gas fumes. LOL ! I am serious, amazing that it could happen with "innocent" household chemicals.

Anyway:

my name is Pete, I’ve lived in Florida 14 years and am English. I am extremely (too) honest, intelligent, fun loving and adventurous. A small business owner and enthusiastic DIY (Do It Yourself) builder.

Friendship is very important to me first, but I am also looking for a stable loving relationship with an intelligent emotionally secure lady and committed lady. If you are looking for a stable trustworthy mature male still young enough to enjoy fun then drop me an email.


I am a romantic at heart and love to just hold hands or cuddle up if I have that one special person. I have also been very adventurous in life, have visited many countries and done quite a few hairbrained things in younger life just for the heck of it. Now I still have a very active life and love to build, it might be a new shed or new home, no project is too big for me to consider taking on.
You’ll need to make sure I take time for other interests though as I can be tunnel visioned about finishing a project once started. I have a young son who I don't see often enough, he is a great kid, well behaved and fun to have around, even people who don't normally like kids adore him.

For education I really did not know what to put as things were different when/where I grew up. I think Associates Degree is a fair estimate although in someways it might be higher or lower. I will hold my own at Bsc/Engineer level on certain subjects

My interests are many and wide, I’m sure I’ll fit in with some of most people’s interests, and I love animals and the outdoors. Starting as just friendship, I’d like to see a relationship mature slowly to become a full 100% bonding while still retaining our individualities.

I believe I can cope well with most peoples traits but the 4 I find most difficult to deal with are: Liars, Malicious or Vindictive people and loud bar-drunks. To be honest I am at risk of losing my cool if forced to stay in the company of such people, but Of course I can always walk away.

My music choice is mainly 60's 70's some 80's, Country and well almost everything depending on mood, but let me hear live rock-a-billy with a stand up bass (Double bass) and I will likely drool at the mouth.

I'm not sure what this is worth but I thought it might help to start a list (7-3-09) of my worst and best TV programmes (soaps?) and movies. Maybe that might help identify me.

WORST: Jerry Springer, Cheaters, Movies genre: Japanese Marshal arts, Action.
BEST: Boston Legal, Judge Judy (Even though I despise her.) Drama/Suspense.

A lady friend of mine told me about a man new to POF, he was so excited about joining but he wasn't getting any "meets". He noted that the profile of nearly every lady on here stated they loved to go for long walks on the beach. He decided to hire a motor boat so he could traverse lots of beach quickly, and guess what! The beaches were deserted of lone ladies! I am not sure quite what that "says" but it surely says something !

While we are on the subject of profiles, many people write something similar to; "I have a full, busy and complete life, I am now ready to share it with someone"
Let me confess right now; I GET LONELY sometimes! That doesn't mean I need a crutch, it just means I sometimes get lonely and I tell the truth about it. I do occassionally prefer a little space, but I can't imagine "squeezing in" between someones tight schedule, in this Brit's honest opinion we would both need to be an integral part of each others lives.

About drinking and smoking:
I would like to give up smoking, and maybe I will soon, I did once for 10 years. I could give up drinking but choose not to (especially with good food). PLEASE don't try to make it a prerequisite because your "ex" did these things, I am not your "ex" ( I HOPE!, Oh boy! wouldn't that be a shocker !!!) and should be judged on my own merits (or lack thereof).

About honesty.
I have been 100% honest on my profile and I have read of many ladies complaints that the men deceive. Despite this I read of women that openly say they have lied about their age (you don't expect a lady to tell the truth do you) or find out they have lied about their smoking or marital status etc. Frankly these things may not be too important to me but I will NEVER again accept lies. So please ladies don't contact me if you think lies help you attract men, they will only hurt us both in the end.

Financial matters.
As a small business owner I, like most people am struggling in this present economic climate, but I have not drowned, in fact things are very slowly improving of late. I am somewhat a strange fish however, and believe I would prefer a partner who is also struggling so that there would be no potentially "poisoning" inequalities. A partner both in life and business might be the perfect solution.

About Christian-Other.
Some people have asked me what I mean by this, in short I would say: [sic] "What we perceive as reality is only a canvas waiting for us to draw upon it any picture we desire"
In more detail and if you have an hour or so to kill read: http://twm.co.nz/hologram.html
Should you have several hours to kill, please write me and explain what it means.

UPDATE: I believe I have always had an active and alert mind with a keen memory, but just recently I tend on occasion to walk in to the kitchen to fetch something and when I get there I have forgotten what it was I wanted. I guess I am looking now for that special lady that could shout to me what it was when I get there!!

Finally, Hocus Pocus; I was born 6.30 am May 31st 1950 in Southampton England, at home on the left side of the bed facing North (devoid of silver spoon). If you are a Zodiac Guru; Please exercise due diligence before contacting me.


Mail Settings (To message BritishPete you MUST meet the following criteria.)

Must not be dead
Must not go for long walks on the beach
Must not have a "complete" life.

I have read some interesting phantasms of a first date, and not wishing to be outdone here is my "Word Salad":

Talk over a good starbucks coffee,the first ten minutes assigned to discovering the ultimate meaning of life, the final ten minutes planning the colour scheme for our new baby's bedroom. We shouldn't rush things too much however, and I think the truly critical decisions, such as who supplies the potatoes and who the couch should be left to a second date.