Why should you get to know annieanarki?

What a culture shock, back in the UK, and single again after three decades - yes, I have staying power. Semi-retired TESOL teacher now and planning the garden - no decking or serried rows! Currently exploring the area and trying to make contact with other humans. I'm unconventional, love music of virtually all kinds, reading, communicating, antiques, cinema, exploring the countryside, dashing outside to watch the skies. Mucking about on boats would be fun, used to row. Now gently practising Pilates. Friends say I am nicely attractive, full of fun in the right atmosphere and company, don't suffer fools gladly, appreciate honesty but can't abide being told what to do, and will often go where they dare not, leaving them slightly breathless. Logic is not my strong suit but I can now manage a soduko :-) So, why should you get to know me? You decide.

She describes her ideal match thus:

I think you will be an oak, honest and trustworthy, affectionate and warm-hearted, patient and reliable, gentle but strong, ready to share, as good a listener as I am, have a well-developed sense of the ridiculous but detest sarcasm, definitely not be an Island Englander or football fanatic. You will have your temper and natural stubborness under control and not be too drenched in routine. You have come to terms with why you are single and are ready to search again for someone special. And if you are realistic, that'll probably help.