Memed!

The fabulous Ms Scarlet has tagged me for a meme. She wants to know what are the ingredients for my secret recipe for my perfect man. I had to leave this one and think about it all day. I finally came up with this:

1. Must not be a bright and chirpy morning person, but must not be grumpier than me. In other words, will bugger off and leave me to wake up in peace
2. Must know how to make a cup of coffee to my exact specifications. And deliver it with a smile
3. Must think pink, fluffy dressing gowns, worn with silver, woolly booties are the sexiest thing ever
4. Must like chocolates with cream centres, leaving me the nutty ones. On a similar note, must think buying olives, sun dried tomatoes and anchovies as gifts are normal
5. Must like red wine, for drinking, or cooking, or drinking with
6. If  he must have an interest in competitive sports, must adhere to strict gender role and not insist on boring me with a) the details or b) the events, either live or televised
7. He does not need an orienteering course but doesn't mind getting lost occasionally
8. Must be a more than competent driver of a vehicle that is lustworthy (and doesn't mind getting lost occasionally)
9. Will have interesting hobbies that include etchings, but not require a 3 day lecture or an instruction manual (or props). This does not include bottle cap, assembling flat pack furniture, stamp collecting or trainspotting
10. Must have a music collection that complements mine. Celine Dion fans, need not apply
11. Must not think it odd when I curl up in bed with nothing than a good book for an afternoon (delivering coffee and/or red wine a bonus)
12. Must think dirty dishes are the scourge and downfall of civilisation and it is his civic duty to keep the sink clear at all times (laundry basket, double points)
13. Most importantly, must believe that 'weird' is normal and 'normal' is weird.

I nominate:

Cyberpete
Hayward
Dave
XL

Please adjust the meme for your sexual preferences. Let me know if/when you've memed.

An addendum: should any readers meet these requirements, please apply in writing, with a recent photo, supply good references and prepare for a panel interview. Opening date May 2011. Thank you.