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Hello now I wonder if you'd like to go out with me I'm a somewhat older man but people tell me that I'm still very much young in

spirit. I also have modern views, keep active and fit and I've been described as

having a wry sense of humour. I've travelled a lot and met many interesting people.

Maybe you'll be the next one. I like theatre and music, particularly jazz, oh sorry about that and modern art but not too

modern and look I don't play games if you feel we match let's just meet and

talk in person if the chemistry is there, well, we'll know.

Well, while I'm waiting for the rush of responses to my digital profile, I can't help but remember when dating was so much more

complicated and extended. When say it involved meeting an absolute stranger in the

dance hall or at a party and then gradually, oh so gradually learning about their likes and dislikes

until one discovered that one might have just about enough in common to hazard an actual date.

But while I wait for those responses,

I also try to consider the impact of the modern digital way

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