| Occupation: | | Software engineer - been doing it for over 10 years here now | | Education: | | Undergraduate MSci in geology/physics | | Religion: | | Athiest, but in the context of a Christian society. Our morality, ethics and politics all come from that background, there is a church and a church hall in every village and town, and it still has a big cultural value. It's quite clear which god it is I don't believe in. | | Politics: | | I believe in equal opportunities and chances for everyone to reach their potential, but I don't agree with some modern identity politics or discriminatory measures that try to 'solve' a mismatch of outcomes. I think people should be rewarded for making the most of those opportunities. | | Languages Spoken: | | French, German, Spanish, French A level, few words of the other two | | Musical Instruments played: | | Piano, Or I could if I practised again ... | | Music Enjoyed: | | Classical, Pop, Soft Rock, 90s music | | Sports and exercise: | | Cricket, Tennis, I used to play football too but I didn't manage to keep that up after leaving college. I play tennis through the winter now. |
| | Interests and activities: | | Computers, Computer games, Countryside, Friends, Hiking, Mountains, Politics, Pubs, Reading, Walking | | Animals and Pets: | | No pets | | Newspapers and magazines: | | Guardian, New Scientist | | Books: | | Bill Bryson, Ian Fleming, J. R. R. Tolkien, Terry Pratchett | | Favourite Films: | | Monty Python, Saving Private Ryan, ShawShank Redemption, Star Wars, The Matrix, Also Bourne films (certainly the first 3 and the first sequel) which are extremely rewatchable | | Enjoyable evening out: | | Cinema, Live Music, Pub, Restaurant, Theatre | | Favourite Dishes: | | Fish and Chips, Handmade Pizza, Large Burger and double fried chips, Lasagne, Lemongrass and ginger marinated chicken, Mediterranean vegetables and Ricotta wrapped in Filo, Mexican Burritto, Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding, Smoked Salmon, Spaghetti alle Vongole, Steak and chips, Thai Green Curry, Veal Escalope | | Ideal Holiday: | | Backpacking in the Himalayas, Safari in Africa, Scuba diving in Thailand, Skiing in the alps, Whitewater rafting in the Rockies, I like to be doing something - although a day or two of relaxing can be good after a long time without a break. Most of my holidays are short walking breaks. | | In another life: | | Elizabeth I, Gandhi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Luke Skywalker, Marie Curie, Me again!, Mozart, Neil Armstrong, an author, an explorer |
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