Why should you get to know Springbell?

Hi,
Now the hard part. Well I guess I am a mix of people really. I love a dose of the city, to get dressed up and go for a nice meal or an evening to the theatre, things like that .The other side of me loves spending time out walking and rambling in the countryside , stopping off in old pubs for lunch or a drink, visiting National Trust places ( I am a long term member ) or lovely gardens and I also love the coast and have been along the Dorset coast recently and love it, the sense of freedom...
I am reasonably quiet and can be a bit shy until I get to know someone but love life and get out socialising with friends regularly going for a drink, bowling, meals out etc. I enjoy dancing, gardening, art , design and architecture, music and films. I also enjoy going to the gym and using the machines, swimming and go spinning each week.
I have been learning classical guitar for 2 1/2 years now and really enjoy this but still a long way to go . I love flamenco and the passion behind it. I also love most kinds of music but am not overly keen on hard rock or classical although seeing an Opera is on my " to do" list as is a ballet.
Another big love of mine is travelling and I am planning a trip to Australia to see family and go camping in Kakadu either 2009 or 2010 ( depends on work and as I am going to two different climatic zones in Australia, time of year) . I have been lucky enough to see some fantastic places - including Australia already , Thailand and Goa but still loads to see. I can backpack , stay in a tent or smart hotel , don't scream if an insect lands on my head or moan a lot - very adaptable. You can take me anywhere .
What else to tell you... well I enjoy reading, can cook a decent meal and like to set a nice table if I have people round . Oh and I love christmas , the lights when the sun goes down , carols - everything.
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I will respond should you decide to write

She describes her ideal match thus:

I am looking for a kind, genuine , sincere and loyal man, someone tall- 5'10 or taller, active and slimish. Someone, who like me is wanting a loving and lasting relationship based on friendship, loyalty , mutual trust and respect .
I would like a man with whom I can share some of my interests and hobbies and a cat lover is essential as I have a recently rehomed a cat. I prefer quieter men so if you are a ' jack the lad ' then you would not be right for me. A man who likes his home, family and spending time with them would be nice.
If you are open minded and a bit adventurous in terms of travelling and food and like to socialise sometimes then that too is good.
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