i am a shy person,but very kind and honest. i have 5 lovely children and 1 grandchild. i like reading,mainly history. love music.i enjoy going out for a meal,although like a lot of people,the hours that i work limit that a little. i enjoy watching sport,films, (mainly true films and thriller and suspense ).i keep myself reasonably fit. i smoke ,although i am attempting to stop in the next month. i do not drink at all. i am looking for friendship as it is nice talking to different people. i do not drive but enjoy walking or cycling. i am very polite and wellmannered which i feel is also important. i am not religious but am not anti religion. i am quite introvert until i get to know people. i have a good sense of humour. i like most music,except country,blues,heavy rock and jazz. i prefer total honesty even if it is something i would not particulrly like to hear,no pretence. i love animals,i have a cat called socks. i live with one of my sons who i have just convinced to join a dateline.