Beer-drinking, pool-playing, rugby-watching, shaven-headed, full-bearded tattoo’d ex-librarian ex-pat living in rustic rural France. I love cooking, reading: I have my own bespoke library, history is my favourite. I’m considered witty, intelligent and well-read (the cheques are in the post). I’m a cat fan, passionate yes, ga-ga or goo-goo, no! Little people in furry suits they are not! I have thirteen (yes, 13) most of whom were abandonment or cruelty cases. I’m in the process of starting a boarding cattery and rescue centre in my village. I’m writing a monthly column for Catnip Chronicles, an online cat magazine, my first article appeared in the May 2006 issue under “Maison Miaow”. Looking For: If you’re honest and sincere, and unafraid to tell me if - hah! - when I’m wrong; if you’re compassionate and love animals, especially cats; if you like being out of the kitchen and have a tolerance for dreadful puns, then drop me a line. Moreover, if you can be understanding of the neglectful and patient with the cruel then I need you because I’m not.