I am a fairly independent (as in used to living away from family, having to make decisions and sort things out but not complete bossy git), petite (not blessed with long legs, but all in proportion) blonde British girl, who has so far done degree in medical biochemistry in hope of becoming a forensic scientist, then demonstrated cigarette making machines all around the UK for year or so, did law degree and practised in high street firm in North West England for couple of years before getting bored of desk job and 9 'til 5 life, lived on farm for over third my life and love the countryside, animals, idea of self sufficency (to some degree - like to have large supermarket within driving distance). Left UK in 2006 for Bulgaria and over saw having new house built there and several other renovation jobs. Got into gardening, repairing mud brick walls and cementing! Currently renting in SW France for winter, hoping to progress writing career and get some skiing in.But now ready for a change and some adventure - maybe touring Europe in a camper, or Australia, running a small holding in South France (always wanted a pet pig!), train across Canada...Guess it is obvious given above that I enjoy travelling, sight seeing, experiencing new places and new cultures. Would love to see pyramids and tombs in Egypt, ice and snow and wilderness of Alaska, explore the Canadian Rockies...I am an avid skier and snowboarder and ideally would love to spend winters in the snow and summers in the sun with pool or sea close by. I am an animal lover and can't pass an animal in distress so have collected a few waifs and strays over time. But now got it down to 3 dogs, having found good homes for several others. I am open to relocating pretty much anywhere for the right person (so long as you were not averse for 3 dogs to come with me). So please do not let location and distance put you off contacting me. I am not really one for clubbing although enjoy nights out to a cosy bar or a good restaurant, popping in for couple of pints after a walk, socialising with friends around the BBQ, going to cinema, spontaneous weekends away, just jumping in car and going exploring, packing a pic nic and finding nice spot by river. Love winter evenings curled up on the sofa in front of log fire watching a good film with a bottle of wine. Quite happy to live without TV, so long as good collection of DVDs on hand. Don't think you can beat a good book - P J Tracey, Kathy Reichs but also like historical fiction. Like music but have no real favourites - can pretty much listen to anything from Tina Turner to Amy Whitehouse to Jay Z to Duffy but cannot stand dance and Techno or heavy Drum and Base. While like most girls. I enjoy getting dressed up from time to time and like to make an effort to look nice, I am not someone who often wears much make up and do not have perfectly manicured finger nails. Takes me 5 minutes to get ready, not 2 hours. Would like a man who is not afraid to take control in certain situations but someone with a romantic, spontaneous streak, who would pamper me, respect me and give affection and love, someone I could have a laugh with and who can laugh at themselves. Drop me a line to say hello. I know the 'rules' of internet dating say it is fine to ignore people you have no interest in, but personally just think that is rude (unless it is some one line email declaring undying love from Nigeria). Even if we are not compatible or no 'attraction', you can never have enough friends.