Posts Tagged ‘Country Friends’

Country Living: ideas for ways to enjoy life

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

At KissingGates.com we believe  that country living is an incredible life choice that should be enjoyed by anyone with a love of the outdoors. Removing yourself from the ‘rat race’ can bring about a much easier and relaxed life, however, with an often secluded lifestyle comes problems such as what to do and who to do it with – read on to discover a couple of ideas we believe will help you discover happiness in the country…

Take a walk…

With all the wonderful woodland in Britain you’re bound to find somewhere close to go for a walk. Whether you’re a keen walker or not, take a stroll through an ancient woodland with trees that are hundreds of years old and the autumn leaves will move you in a way you never thought possible. Prefer to take a walk with someone special? Single farmers and country friends can be found by taking advantage of our free registration.

Start a collection…

Perhaps you have inherited some magnificent works of art? Or maybe you’ve stumbled upon a piece of antique furniture that holds a special appeal to you? Whatever the reason for owning a particular item that makes you want to start a collection, ensure you’re doing it for the love of the collection not just the desire for profit. There’s something majestic about scouring antique fairs, old shops and markets for a potential addition to your collection – and you could soon find it’s taking over all of your free time!

These are just a few ideas from hundreds that you could do to enjoy life in the country. If you’re keen on enjoying life to the full, why not browse our website and read through the partners for farmers and farmer wants a wife sections? You’ll be sure to have fun and you could even meet someone special to enjoy walks or a collection with!

Finding Love in the Countryside

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Here at KissingGates.com we strongly believe that there is love out there for everyone one. The summer has quickly slipped by and now we are facing the run-up to the Christmas, and if you’re feeling a little down because you have been left on your lonesome this year, now is the time be pro-active and find love!

In all honesty, finding country friends if you live in the countryside can be quite a difficult task. Unlike town and cities, the country doesn’t play host to a large number of venues in order to meet new people. Did you know that there are plenty of single farmers out there that are in the same position as yourself? Pick yourself and have a little fun before life passes you by!

Farmer Wants a Wife – The Idea Behind KissingGates.com

Established by James Vestbirk, KissingGates.com was created to help the farming community such as single farmers to meet country friends. Due to the current economic climate having a harsh effect on the vast majority of us, many pubs have been forced to close down meaning there are limited places for single farmers to meet country friends.

Horse Dating – A Melting Pot for Singles?

As you’re probably already aware, country shows and annual horse events are a melting pot for single farmers looking to meet country friends. If you’re involved in eventing or hunting, most likely your weekends will already be occupied. Attending such events is a great way to find partners for farmers and possibly go horse dating!

This weeks featured member is Richard from Befordshire!

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

 

Richard (49) Bedfordshire

Read more about Richard below; (he is looking for Country Friends)

Very friendly, considerate, very kind hearted guy, loads of good manners, a big romantic (candles the lot… in the bathroom) well educated and knows how to treat a lady and make her feel very special. Very honest and also very genuine, not a heart breaker even though mine has been broken a few times in the past. Think I would describe myself as very loving and very tactile who adores everything about kissing and cuddling. Quite solvent but things can get quite busy as I don’t have a nine to five mundane job ! Likes to travel, done some but would like to do a whole lot more with the right lady. Loves – there are many but important ones, walking in the countryside or along a secluded beech, fresh air,wind in the hair and rain in the face but ‘not’ all the time, good health,good friends,socialising, old properties with character, crackling fires, fine wine, good food and ………. well, somebody to share it all with actually. Are you out there ? I hope so as it’s a bit tough being on my own !! O’h, and just one other thing – I won’t reply unless you have a current image of yourself attached to your profile. Not shallow just me not wanting to look at a blank canvas – have had enough of that .

If you like the look of Richard as  a Countryside Dating match why not register for free  and send him a message. Good luck.

What can you do on KissingGates.com?

Monday, June 14th, 2010

We wanted to explain some of the features available to our Full Members of Kissinggates.com, the home of Single Farmers dating. All of these have been designed with the purpose of helping you find someone new, be it for a relationship or Country Friends.

  • Our Recommended Members feature. Get a personalised list of matches based on the profiles you visit, who you wink at and who you add to your favourites!
  • Perform more detailed Full Searches of our Members, including postcode-based distance searches.
  • Send Messages to other Members and read the messages in your Inbox.
  • Use the Instant Messaging system to chat to other Members who are online at the same time as you.
  • Upload a photo via your webcam which we will time stamp, showing other Members is it a genuine recent photo.
  • Upload a video profile. Show Members the real you by telling them a little about yourself and what you’re looking for.
  • View additional photos of other Members and add up to nine more of your own.With all these additional features it makes KissingGates.com a far more exciting place to be, as long as you make the most of them!
  • How long do families farm for?

    Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

    Farming is one of the oldest industries, in the bible Jesus is described as a shepherd and ever since we have moved from wondering the countryside to settling in towns agriculture has evolved into a fast moving, highly innovative industry where science meets tradition.

    However the rural community is currently feeling some pressure to evolve socially, farming and agriculture have traditionally embraced change- generally it has led to lower costs and less work on the farm. However there is a greater degree of resistance to social change in the rural community. Living and working in the countryside is very difficult, it can be regarded idealistically however the day to day life can be lonely and boring. That is why it is important to provide services so people can find partners and country friends. Kissinggates.com solves some of the problem of social dating, and finding a partner. We found during the recession a dramatic increase in  peoplestaying in leading to a mass closure of rural pubs. These difficult times meant more and more people wanted to share the burden of their problems, and that is where Kissinggates.com came in, a country friend finding service. It is free and safe to register on Kissinggates.com and the home of rural dating.

    When are Badminton Horse Trials on TV?

    Monday, May 3rd, 2010

    If you missed out on the excitement yesterday don’t panic, BBC 2 are showing highlights of the cross country at 12.30 – 14.15 today (Monday) and the conclusion of Badminton will be televised today at 17.55-18.25. If you had a great day at Badminton but didnt find a single man or woman why not register free on Kisisnggates.com.

    What’s happened at Badminton so far?

    The weather may not be as good as last year, but that has not put people off this years Badminton Horse Trials, which has always been a major horsey crowd puller! Kissinggates.com had the pleasure of attending the cross country day yesterday and what an impressive day it was! This year’s Badminton course seemed to be even more challenging which always makes it exciting to watch and support, it also had a dramatic affect on the leader board.

    Badminton Horse Trial highlights on BBC

    Badminton Highlights Televised Today

    Badminton Horse Trials has traditionally been a good place for horse dating- Country shows and annual horse events are a melting pot for rural singles who are rarely brought together from the four corners of the countryside. Meeting a country friend and that special person is often difficult in the countryside, particularly if most of your weekends are spent eventing or hunting. This is why online dating offers such an opportunity to single horse lovers. Kissinggates.com is more than just a rural themed dating site though- We bring likeminded country people together as friends and in many cases couples. We have created a centre for social networking on a personal level which is ideal if you also enjoyed out a day at Badminton and came away thinking you would love to go on a horse date!

    Is the Poacher still a romantic countryman?

    Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

    The rural poacher is often thought of as a wise, romantic countryman sat in a pub with many a tale of stealing pheasants from the rich to feed to his family. The term poacher is even used to build affluent brands such as “Poachers Inn” or “Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese.” However is this still the case?

    Many people in the countryside would say no, especially after a wet winter when many farmers have had there fields torn up by poachers driving over cropped fields to lamp rabbits etc. This is a sure fire way to not get new country friends! The problem is one which runs deep into rural life, how can police forces protect such a wide area in order to prevent poaching when it is carried out late at  night and off road. This is another rural service which is difficult to sustain, like pubs which are becoming harder to keep alive in rural locations as the spread of their closures sadly continues. This is making it very difficult for young and old people to meet in the countryside, fairs and shows are annual things and the rapid destruction of  a social infrastructure makes it hard to meet new people.

    This was one of the inspirations behind Kissinggates.com, a countryside dating site which targets the rural community and single farmers alike. By creating an online community for people in the countryside Kissinggates.com has increased the chances of finding a single farmer to date and meet. It is a simple,free one page form to register  so why not have a look, we think you will be pleasantly surprised.

    Kissinggates.com improves user experience

    Monday, April 26th, 2010

    Regular readers of our blog will be disappointed to see we have not posted much last week, however the good news is we are now back to update you on what we have been up to;

    We continually modify and evolve our systems so that we are offering you the best opportunity to find someone, especially farmer wants a wife, we would rather you found someone in a month and told 6 of your friends, than found someone in 6 months. Dating is all about numbers, and there is someone for everyone - kissinggates.com helps improve your odds to find that person.

    As a member you can now send an ice breaker message free to a group of members so you can get the ball rolling and saving you having to send 100’s of individual messages. We have also introduced the ability for members to filter there contact preferences – which allows all members to select who they want to hear from, this has improved the searches and quality of contacts.

    This is a reflection of our commitment to empowering you with the tools to find country friends as there are no rules to say farmer x should match horse lover y.

    What is the best way to find a farmer wants a wife?

    When searching always opt for the full search. If you are a 35 year old horse dating looking for country friends we suggest you look for 30 – 40 age bracket within any county and 30 miles of your location. This will ultimately help you find a horse dating partner.

    Easter Weekend Bonza

    Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

    This week’s Monday blues were postponed untill Tuesday and a short week this week after a busy Easter weekend, which fell early this year pushing the price of lamb up even higher if farmers could reach the Easter market in time!

    Kissinggates.com has also seen a growth in registrations as singletons return to their families to be asked “have you found a partner yet?” The horrible pressure put under singletons to find someone is rising as people are getting married older, single occupancy increasing etc. This is even more so in the countryside where it is difficult to  find a partner because of the physical landscape and demograghics - there are less people across a wider area meaning the odds are against coutryside love. To improve these odds Kissinggates.com is bringing together Country Friends to  find each other and friendship as well as the opportunity to find a relationship. This is ideal if you are a farmer wants a wife or just looking to meet new friends.

    Registration is free, safe and simple and it is a one page form. This gives you a chance to search for horse dating singles as well as rural singles to “try before you buy.” Another new free feature is the ice breaker message which allows you to send a mass message to members in your area taking the hassle out of spending hours searching!

    UK Super Dairy

    Thursday, April 1st, 2010

    Recent news and discussions in the agricultural press has surrounded the planned super dairy at Nocton which is a reflection of a shift in agriculture towards US style intense farming. Nocton Dairy intends to have over 8,000 dairy cows and they aim to produce around 250,000 litres of milk / day from Nocton, Lincolnshire which they say will add a significant contribution to the local economy. One of the key selling points is the farm plans to employ over 80 local staff including a full time vet and to use local farmers to contract grow the feed requirements for Nocton.

    This change and growth in farming is a significant shift which is worrying the smaller dairy farmers who are already struggling to compete. However the farm is a move forward in terms of innovation and catching up with other European markets, Kissinggates.com’s team were recently in Denmark researching the Horse Dating market which is a growing segment of the Danish online dating sector. Being a rural themed dating website Kissinggates.com is able to offer a wider offering than narrow pure horse dating nichie websites which means there are more like minded members at Kissinggates.com, the home of rural of dating. We also offer a country friends finding service which helps our members find friends as well as partners. When researching the dating sector in Denmark we found country friends dating is very popular addition. While in Denmark we also had an opportunity to visit a dairy farm which was using similar technologies to the Nocton dairy. We witnessed sand being used to bed the cattle which seemed very effective and hygiene so it will be interesting to see how it goes in Lincolnshire.