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Graham35420, 60 years old

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About me Currently living in rural Oxfordshire.Moving to Brittany full time in April 2009 having spent 12 years on and off restoring an old farmhouse. 2 children at University, 1 in the City. Retiring after 30 years in special education

Country of origin United Kingdom

Country of current residence United Kingdom

Interests : Animals, pets, Camping, hiking, outdoor life, Coffee, tea and conversation, Cooking, Dining out, Drama plays, musicals, Gardening, Hobbies and Crafts, Languages, Movies, Music, News

My favourite books, music and movies : Gloucester Rugby , various genres of music, Jean de Florette ! ( gives me something to aspire to ! not really)

Visited countries : Barbados

I am not a tourist. I would describe myself as :gregarious

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Writing what you want to read

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