In His Own Words
About him
More obtuseness below...
So, a uni colleague has told me that I need to be here, and that I should sell myself. Or at least make an impression that leaves the curious even more curious, and curious for more.
What to say? Well, I'm a bit of a gardener, a grower of plants, a sower of seeds. Being a sower seems to define me at the moment - even in the depths of a southern winter, I'm sprouting miracle fruit seeds. There's a row of pots in front of the wood stove and now, after seeds and warmth and lots of patient waiting - voila! - germination! I'm looking forward to finally tasting the fruits of my endeavours, although apparently it'll take a few years before they flower.
Embarrassingly I've never developed the knack of sewing though, so I'm not a sewer. Or perhaps that's not embarrassing after all...
Being sensible for a moment, I have 3 wonderful young kids and a very amicable relationship with their mum, with whom I coparent. Seems to freak some people out, but it's worked wonderfully for us. At least it's out there.
What else? After years of working in scientific research I've shifted to (shudder) admin at my university, but as it's in research services I'm still getting my science fix. And I have so many interests outside of uni that I'm never unfulfilled. And yes, I know that I mistyped my handle but I didn't twig until after it was too late to change! And I don't mind having it pointed out!
I have a great life, full of joy and appreciation. I have worked out I have just about everything I need to move forward - I'm hoping that you have figured out that you do too! :-)
Heh, I'll come back to this tomorrow and rewrite it, when I've revisited my initial impulse to join and thought a bit more carefully about my spiel. This is really just the test pattern to determine whether I can arrive at something comprehensible. And if it appeals to the quirky, well all the better.
About his ideal match
My ideal match? Intelligent, down-to-earth, nature-loving, well-travelled. Given that my location at the belly of the world might mean that conversations have to be long-distance, the well-travelled thing is useful. I guess it's all about geography, and what might be worked out given the hands we're dealt. I'm open minded about chats right across Australia. Perhaps even further abroad? New Zealand? Africa? Yes, Africa... now there's a place - I have ties with Africa. Not big on the cities, but there are some lovely small towns and villages there. Serere is one such, although the climate is a bit warm for my liking. Worth dropping in on though, if you're into international travel.
A few more characteristics to describe my ideal match - I imagine that she might be sensitive (to those around her and to the planet in general), environmentally-minded, reachable (relationships of all types need good communication), enterprising (but not necessarily a heated desire for entrepreneurial business), romantic (I'm a closet one myself, but don't tell my male friends!), egalitarian (especially in a country with the PM with which we are afflicted*).
A Bonny to my Clyde, a Yin to my Yang, a Heckle to my Jeckle, an Eurydice to my Orpheus. I'm tempted to say a Jane to my Tarzan (and not the other way around as I'd originally and inadvertently typed!), but loincloths and vines are probably not my style.
It's been difficult to find everything I seek in one package, but there's a first for everything.
*Newsflash: he's gone, but he's now been replaced by someone just as bad and we're still doing awful things to refugees and pretending that climate change isn't real. Sorry, world.
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About him
Country of origin: |
Netherlands | |
Location: |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
59 | |
Height: |
179cm (5' 10.5") | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Hazel | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, living with me sometimes | |
Want children: |
Maybe | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Science / Engineering / Research | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
Ask me later | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in Australia | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
35 - 56 | ||
Height: |
Any | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Not important at all | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Any | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Rocket Scientist |
Ruled by: |
Happiness |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Philosophical; Realistic; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Honesty; Humour |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Depends what's in it |
Hair style: |
Short |
Body hair: |
Average |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; A picnic in a park; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Classical; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
Fantasy; Fiction; History; Mystery; Non-fiction; Sci-Fi; Science / Technology |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Educational; Nature/Wildlife; News; Sci-Fi |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Mystery; Sci-Fi |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Reading; The arts; Woodwork; Writing poetry |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Camping; Hiking; Orienteering; Scuba diving; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work a standard 40 hour week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Gardening |
Time online: |
I'm online on weekdays only |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Dream home: |
Eco home in the countryside |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Finally writing that novel |
Feelings about using Science Lovers: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Extremely |