e-mail this story Printer-friendly version Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Wide-open interests, but no smoking Roanoke's Most Eligible: Cindy Brumfield By Rose Wade  981-3341 Inside Out

Rose Wade is a 21-year-old Hollins University student and baby sitter extraordinaire with too little time on her hands. She enjoys procrastinating, reading and the day-to-day pleasures of life. For her, being single is a good excuse to get dressed up. Read more Roanoke's Most Eligible stories

Cindy Brumfield Photos by Eric Brady, The Roanoke Times

Home: Christiansburg

Age: 49

Sign: Capricorn

Occupation: Team leader in the home decor section at Lowe's

About Cindy: Spontaneous and easygoing, Cindy likes to cook Italian food and dance to hip-hop. She rarely turns down invitations to go out and, luckily, her pet cockatiel, Harper, is fairly low maintenance.

General interests: Her interests are wide open, but she's a supporter of smoke-free bars.

Where you're most likely to find her: She goes out by herself in Roanoke at least twice a month. Typically, she stops at either Dolce or Fiji Island, but she's cover-charge conscious.

Cindy's routine when she goes out: She jumps around a lot. She's not content with sitting in one place all night because her attitude is the more people, the better your chances are of meeting somebody.

How long she's been single: 15 years

Pro of single life: Being able to come and go at your leisure.

Con of single life: Not having someone to depend on. If you get a flat tire, who do you call?

Who she'd like to meet: A suit and tie with a wild side.

How she rates Roanoke's single life on a scale of 1 to 5: 2 1/2

Why? There should be more bars that cater to middle-aged singles and more single-oriented events. Buses that take singles to concerts and outings are helpful, too.

Best date in Roanoke: On the first date, meet for drinks somewhere casual. If things don't go well, you're not committed to a longer evening. If things do go well, go to dinner someplace nice like Carlos.

Worst date in Roanoke: Not connecting with someone, but being confined to a long evening of movies and tedious conversation.

How to approach Cindy: A direct approach will win her heart. She's up for anything and she likes a man who takes initiative.Want to talk to Cindy? E-mail roanokes_most_eligible@yahoo.com or call 981-3352 and we'll hook you up.Know someone who's great but who can't seem to find that special person? Nominate him or her for Roanoke's Most Eligible, and let the Star City see what it's missing. E-mail Rose Wade at roanokes_most_eligible@yahoo.com or call 981-3352.