I recently discovered this new dating site called Singles Net and thought I may as well give it a try (not having any luck with the others). Within four days I had received approaches/enquiries from more than 20 ladies!!! That might sound good, BUT they came from places like Germany, Ghana, India, the Netherlands, USA, etc.

I do not feel inclined to pay everyones air fares out to Australia (as most of them seemed to want!) just for a handshake and "so long, sucker" which, I have been told, has happened to many others.

Amongst those enquiries, however, came a few from Australia which I will follow up - ever hopeful - so please keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for me.