A “lonely” man tired of being single has decided to erect a giant $400-a-week billboard seeking “marriage and karaoke.”
Love-lorn Al Gilberti, 70, has paid for the billboard to be erected advertising his wish for a partner.
Found in Sweetwater, Texas, US, it has already been a success, with Al receiving over 400 calls and 50 emails in just two weeks.
The 20ft high billboard depicts a picture of Al, alongside text that reads: ‘Lonely Male Can Relocate Sweetwater’ followed by ‘Seeks Female Marriage Minded, Enjoys Karaoke.’
The previously married dad-of-one says the majority of the calls have been from people after his cash, but he’s hopeful he’ll find ‘Miss Right’ soon.
His three non-negotiables are loyalty, honesty and sincerity and says he would move anywhere in the US for the right person.
He even says he would move as far as the UK if it meant he found the love of his life.
Al, a former band promoter, from Burlington, Vermont, said: “The latest one went up on April 2nd and I’ve gotten over 400 calls and maybe 40 or 50 emails in just over two weeks.
“I have the calls redirected to a friend’s phone.
“It’s been more enquiries from people that are looking to gain something from me — which I get, I’d probably do the same!
“People were enquiring thinking I was someone rich to help with their bills!
I want to meet the right person but I haven’t had that person call yet.
“If I meet the right person I want to look at their eyes and see how they respond.
“I’d go to Europe to meet someone, I just need to get my passport sorted.
“I love Europe and I would probably go there – why not?
“I’m looking for someone that’s slim built and looks wise I don’t really mind.
“I just want someone loyal, I want someone honest about themselves and someone sincere, that’s going to be coming into something they really want to be in.”
As to what Al can offer a potential partner, he says he is a good listener and open-minded.
He added: “I can offer someone that’s going to listen.
“I have a retirement income, I’m in good shape, I don’t look my age and I’m open.
“A lot of seniors are close-minded, I’m not.
“I’ve been single since 2015.
“I was with someone that was 26 years younger – that tells you something else too, if the person is younger than me, I don’t really mind.
“I think everybody is kind of lonely – If it’s not someone that you’re with on a steady basis then you’re by yourself.”
A first date for Al depends on where the person is located.
He said: “If it’s someone who’s in Europe it would have to be on zoom for a while.
“From there if the person wants to come here to the US, that would be great, or I’d go over to the UK.
“I’m prepared to move anywhere within the US.
“It all depends on the person – as long as I’m not going to stump the money up and then I have to leave!
“Of course, I’m somewhat looking for fame with the billboard but I also want to meet the right person.”
