hanhamblue    (58) from Avon

I am a 57 year old divorced father of 5 children, one of whom, Eleanor 14 my youngest daughter, lives with me. While my 2 sons visit us on a regular basis. I must say that in any relationship that may develop, my children will always be a part of me. That doesn't mean that I will always be at their beck and call. At sometime they will be independent of both their mother and me and I will have the rest of my own life to lead. As of yet I do not have any grandchildren, I really am much too young to be a granddad, or gramps. Well to be honest, it's my children that are much too young. A condition that I hope will, last for a good many years yet.

The qualities I can bring to a relationship include the following: I have a wicked sense of humour, ask the children? It has even put me on the wrong side of people who don't have a sense of humour, poor souls. Who wants to go through life being serious all the time? I try to look on the positive side of situations and I know the boundless heights to which happiness can raise you up. I am a gentle person who can offer a loving caring relationship, I am very tactile and I don't worry about showing affection in public places, or in the presence of others. However, I don't suffer fools gladly.

My interests and pastimes consist of the following: I have been for many years a keen angler and will hopefully, continue to be so, well into old age. Other interests include cycling for fun. I do not train for things like the Tour de France, or any other country for that matter but, I do enjoy watching Le Tour on TV. Visits to the cinema is another of my interests, although, I haven't been for a while as I don't like to go on my own. So, when on the odd occasion I do get the chance, I will take the children, as an excuse for me to see a film. I also like the odd meal at a nice quiet restaurant, or country pub which, could be one of a variety of dishes, including, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek. Indian, Chinese, etc. Oh and not forgetting good home cooked English food either. 

So what about the future? Well one of my hopes, is to find a partner to share the future with. I also have had a long term wish/dream to retire to somewhere with a warmer climate. This was always intended to be France but. with the recent increases, in size of the EU and other developments that have changed the political and economic shape of the world, this is no longer the sure thing that it looked. There is now a much greater number of countries where this could be an option. Another possibility, could be a narrow boat, or Dutch Barge on the inland waterways? Possibly even a Dutch Barge on the rivers and waterways of Europe? Who knows what the future holds?

As always, the longest journey starts with the first step. Therefore, the first step on the rest of my journey through life begins with finding a loving partner. I am Looking, first of all, for a woman to be my best friend, companion and fellow adventurer. Hopefully, becoming a long term partner in a lifelong loving relationship, sharing the good things in life. What I am not looking for is someone to cook, wash clothes, wash-up, clean-up after my daughter and I, or do the housework. I can do all that for myself and my daughter. I have been taking care of myself for years prior to getting married and since getting divorced.

While age and looks are not as important as a nice personality and a good sense of humour, a supportive and caring nature, sincerity and above all else, fidelity are a must. There also has to be that magical spark, or chemistry, the magnetism of attraction that gets the butterflies fluttering in the tummy, making two individuals feel as though they want to spend their lives together as one.

Any future partner will also need to have a young outlook on life. Someone who believes life doesn't end as soon as the children have fled the home but, someone who sees this as the start of a new chapter, or beginning in their life which is full of opportunity.

You may have young children of your own to bring into the relationship. They will, of course, be made very welcome. On the other hand, your children may well have already grown and gained their independence from you but, you must be prepared to accept that I have a teenage daughter who, lives with me and requires my continued support for a few more years yet. I also have 2 boys who's lives I wish to be a part of, until they gain their independence.

If you think that you can be the woman described above and that you could grow to love both my children as well as myself? Then, what are you waiting for? Take a chance and join us on life's journey. There are no guarantees in this life, well except for the fact no one, arrives alive at the end of it. The ride along life's highway can be both bumpy and exciting at the same time and it's fun when it's like that. Remember, my future dreams and wishes, that I described earlier, are not set in stone. You can bring your dreams and wishes to the relationship, everything and anything is negotiable. So if you like what you have heard? Take a chance and get in touch. I would very much like to hear from you 

hanhamblue is 58 years old and lives in Avon. He is divorced with five children. He's 5' 10" tall and of cuddly build. He's a non-smoker, who drinks occasionally. He is looking for dating and romance, friendship, hobbies and activities.