I thought that it was about time,
That I compiled a nice new rhyme.
To let you know a little about me,
But just read below, and soon you will see.
I'm harmless to man, and to beast.
And especially to women at the very least!
Enjoy my profile, hope you all grin,
Then come and say hello, it ain't no sin!

Thats enough of that... Hello! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Roy, but I'll answer to most things. 'Oi' works fairly well though, as it sounds pretty similar.

My profile keeps on getting bigger and bigger (I even ran out of room and had to do some editing!) - I am such a babbler so I do apologise. If you can last long enough to read it all, that would be most impressive.

I will always answer every message. It's not about whether you're attracted to someone, Nor is it about whether someone has, er.... large assets shall we say, it's just polite and you never know, there could be a good friendship there. And to those that don't reply to messages, if you haven't the decency to at least say 'Hello', you're probably not worth knowing. It really doesn't take much to be polite.

To sound all prophetic, life is a gift and a journey where new friends are to be made along the way and the company you keep should be jovial. On this journey, the corners are blind and whatever is lurking around them should be accepted and something positive taken from every experience. Friends come from many quarters and I am blessed with the most amazing pals in my life. Of course, there is always room for more.

I have a fair few interests, namely rock music, power kiting, kart racing and anything else to do with motor sport... if it has an engine, it should be raced! And if it doesn't have an engine, it's probably dangerous.

Marmite... Love it or hate it? I'll eat the stuff straight from the jar... Or at least spread it so thickly that I need a table spoon, not a knife.

I really enjoy a good novel, I write stories and poetry but can think of nothing better than wandering around on Dartmoor. Apart from flying my kites on Dartmoor. Or going racing. So I guess that wandering around on Dartmoor is actually third best.

I have a great sense of direction. For instance, I can tell when I am going forwards. I can also tell when I am going backwards.

I love music by real musicians. By that, I mean those that sing naturally and play their own instruments. I prefer rock, of which there are many variations, to anything else. I have no idea at all what is in the charts these days, nor do I even care as the last time I looked it was full of 'I can't sing or play but I'm cute so this will sell' types.

Life is for living... Too many people seem to like wine and DVDs. Now I can understand that life can be a little restricted if one has young children but, to those out there that don't have that in their lives, there is a whole world out there (He says, sat in front of a computer). You don't even have to travel far! Dartmoor (That's twice I've mentioned that!) has the most amazing sunsets and sunrises, with fabulous views too. We have wonderful coasts too... The West Country is just the best place to live, so why sit around in front of the box when you have that? Don't get me wrong, I love films and have been known to enjoy the odd bottle, or two, but I'd rather be out somewhere living my life. I believe one should always be able to look back on life and say "I'm glad I did that" NOT "I wish I did that", and if you agree with that philosophy, then there is a fair chance we will get along.

That wasn't supposed to sound like a rant by the way!

Now I also love a good quote, so here are a few;

1. Eccentricity is not, as some would believe, a form of madness. It is often a kind of innocent pride, and the man of genius and the aristocrat are frequently regarded as eccentrics because genius and aristocrat are entirely unafraid of and uninfluenced by the opinions and vagaries of the crowd. [Edith Sitwell]
2. It takes hundreds of nuts to hold a car together, but it takes only one of them to scatter it all over the highway. [Evan Esar]
3. If the English language made any sense, a catastrophe would be an apostrophe with fur. [Doug Larson]
4. I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming. [Mitch Hedberg]
5. Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad. [Norm Papernick]
6. Some weasel took the cork out of my lunch. [W.C.Fields]

Moving on...

Where was I? Oh, one thing... I believe this is important to mention... I really really hate football! Can't stand the game.... Just a bunch of 'men' more worried about how they look than what they can do. 'Ow my leg... It hurts!!' Not to worry, here comes the magic spray... All better now.

Things that impress me the most... Those that love rock music and/or motor racing. Marmite lovers. Coffee haters. Politeness. Smilers and anyone that can write a limerick!

Speaking of writing, an adept use of the English language is a good way of attracting me, do you know the difference between There, Their and They're? Because I've seen a lot of profiles where people haven't a clue. Let's not go into the 'Text Speak' scenario either, some of us are actually proud of the English language and there is plenty of room in those message boxes. That sounded like another rant... Sorry about that!

Someone asked me the other day, 'What's your pet hate?'. I replied 'He doesn't really like things shoved up his bottom'.

The other thing I noticed is that a lot of women like clubbing. Now, being a pacifist, I find that just a little cruel. Nobody likes being clubbed - That has really got to hurt!

'Serious membership'... What an insult! So, does not becoming a Serious Member mean that we are 'Beneath' the Serious ones? Sorry, but I have put a lot of effort into my profile and a Gold Star on it isn't going to change a thing. I'm here because I like talking to people and if I'm fortunate enough to meet anybody, it is on friendship basis and that's all.

That WAS a rant!

I've been looking at buying a house recently but am having some issues. Pall Mall is nice but it's a bit close to jail. Fleet Street or Park Lane also appeal but I may have to take a Chance. Piccadilly is a possibility, but I may get my feet wet, which leaves Old Kent Road as it is in a good place with a steady income. Cheap too!

Oh... I do tend to babble. If you hadn't noticed... Think I may have already mentioned that. Hopefully though my babbling has at least made you smile! I shall stop now because, after all, the best way to get to know someone is to talk. Speak to you all soon! And well done for getting this far!

I cannot give away all my secrets on here.
But if you ask nicely I'll whisper in your ear.
I'll let you know what I'd love to do,
on a first date with just me and you,
It would be romantic because after all,
I am a gentleman and we'd have a ball!


One very important thing to consider... Be yourself! Nobody can (or should) ever take that away.