Either Or Game

[Henry P]

evening party sounds nice, but it's seldom warm enough here

[Maryd.]

Oh it can get real hot here in the evening. The last New Years eve, we got caught in the rain. But we didn't feel cold because it was so humid. Actually we danced and sang in the rain. It was perfect.

[Henry P]

sounds good. I'd like to live in a country warm enough for eating outside and staying out late

[Maryd.]

Yes but when you eat outside here, you eat with friends. Not the human kind, the pest kind. The amount of flies, bugs and little weird insects that buzz around and end up in your dinner plate... Is not even funny. Ewww.

[Henry P]

It's like that in poland with the mosquitos

[Maryd.]

Actually I don't eat out much. It puts me off my food.

[Henry P]

It's nice at the time, but itchy afterwards

[Maryd.]

Eat outside, enjoying the scenery and put up with bugs or eat inside alone?

[Henry P]

Eating inside seems more sensible- I'm not keen on scratching myself

[Maryd.]

Yes... I prefer inside as well.

[Henry P]

sheets and blankets or duvets?

[Maryd.]

Whatever? I'm not fussed as long as I am warm.

Same?

[Henry P]

I prefer duvets

[Maryd.]

Write or read?

[Henry P]

read usually, but love it when the writing flows

[Maryd.]

Prefer to write.

[Henry P]

I write only when I think I have something clear to say

[Maryd.]

I write when I get the feeling to write.

[Henry P]

Same here

[Maryd.]

Freinds that have overstayed their welcome: Do you throw them out rudely or do you politely ask them to leave?

[Henry P]

Neither, really. Just wait for them to go, but drop a few hints

[Maryd.]

Ah, but what if your hints don't work?

[Henry P]

Then tell them I need to sleep and so do they

[Maryd.]

Live a lie or tell the truth?

[Henry P]

I'd prefer to tell the truth, but a lie may be easier

[Maryd.]

And the truth shall set you free...

[Henry P]

I hope so

[Maryd.]

If you hope so... Then do it, tell the truth

[Henry P]

cloths or brushes to do washing up?

[Maryd.]

Both.

[Henry P]

same here

[Maryd.]

Vacuum or sweep not carpeted areas?

[Henry P]

vacuum

[Maryd.]

If given a choice would you live alone in your home or share your home with a friend?

[Henry P]

I'd share

[Maryd.]

I'd live alone and just invite friends around for a visit.

[Henry P]

Can I come?

[Maryd.]

Sure... I like good friends around...
Party...

[Henry P]

Party loud or try to impress with your cooking?

[Maryd.]

Tough one. I love to party loud. But if you were coming I would like to impress you with my cooking... If that is possible.

[Henry P]

I'm sure I'd like something- lasagne and cheesecake?

[Maryd.]

Will you cook duck for me?

[Henry P]

Certainly, madame

[Maryd.]

Thank you kindly... I will cook lasagne and plenty of sweet red wine.

[Henry P]

Porridge cooked with milk or water?

[Maryd.]

I use water, sometimes. But it tastes better with milk.

Sweet or salty porridge?

[Henry P]

both. It's good with honey and whisky

[Maryd.]

Sweet or savoury meals?

[Henry P]

both. first one, then the other

[Maryd.]

Meals: Three small courses or one bit one?

[Henry P]

three small courses . more variety

[Maryd.]

Yes. Yum.

Salad or steamed vegetalbes?

[Henry P]

salad, but steamed veg can be good with a dressing

[Maryd.]

I'm a salad girl too.

[Henry P]

general knowledge or cryptic crosswords?

[Maryd.]

Love crosswords...

[Henry P]

I do a quick one every day

[Maryd.]

You're better than me. I do the crosswords puzzles in two magazines here in Oz and then enter their comptetions.

[Henry P]

have you won anything or is it waste of postage?

[Maryd.]

Yes, I have one little things. Like phone cards, first aid kits, beauty packs and videos.

[Henry P]

That's better than nothing. I sent off two newspaper crosswords each week for years and got nothing

[Maryd.]

Newspaper crosswords are harder to win. These magazines are specifically made for word competitions.

[Henry P]

World Cup or Olympic Games?

[Maryd.]

World cup... I'm a soccer nut.

[Henry P]

Me too. Next World Cup is Brazil 2014. The Aussies could stage it after doing the olympics

[Maryd.]

Ok, let's go to Brazil to watch it ok.

[Henry P]

China, Brazil... Where else are we going?

[Maryd.]

Well it's a must that we go to Italy and France. Where else would you like to go?

[Henry P]

America

[Maryd.]

As long as we get to go to New York, then yes.

[Henry P]

New York, San Francisco, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas..

[Maryd.]

They all sound good to me. Where else?

[Henry P]

Rocky Mountains, New Orleans, Florida

[Maryd.]

A lot of places. What other countries should we visit?

[Henry P]

I fancy Mexico

[Maryd.]

Love the latino countries... So long as I get to dance like them I will be happy.

[Henry P]

I read a book, Under the Volcano which made me want to go there

[Maryd.]

What was it about?

[Henry P]

A British writer who drinks himself to death amid Mexican culture. By Malcolm Lowry

[Maryd.]

A little morbid...

[Henry P]

A vivid atmospheric book

[Maryd.]

Writing poems: Angst or romantic?

[Henry P]

Angst comes more easily, but romantic is more fun
Same?

[Maryd.]

Have written both.

Writing Poems: Nature or animals?

[Henry P]

I haven't done either really

[Maryd.]

I have written about a cat, but nothing else.

[Henry P]

I toyed with writing somethinng about how we humanise animals, but didn't get anywhere

[Maryd.]

If you can't feel something, you can't write about it.

[Henry P]

Some feelings are hard to capture

[Maryd.]

Yes. True.

Live: A free life or be controlled?

[Henry P]

Need you ask? Free as a bird

[Maryd.]

Just checking, you might change your mind..

[Henry P]

No chance. I hate being controlled. I've found a measure of freedom

[Maryd.]

Good for you.

[Henry P]

Thanks

[Maryd.]

Drink: With ice or without?

[Henry P]

Depends on the drink and how warm it is

[Maryd.]

It's hot and it's a lemon drink?

[Henry P]

with ice

[Maryd.]

Alcohol: With ice ore without?

[Henry P]

with ice

[Maryd.]

House: With a back yard or without?

[Henry P]

with. I have gardens back and front

[Maryd.]

Well, I'm moving in with you then... Put the coffe on, I'll be over shortly.
Oh and get a shovel and pick ready for me, have to prepare the garden for the seeds. Hahahaha.

[Henry P]

i like to watch women working, my dear

[Maryd.]

And I love to work... Especially in the garden. I use to hate it, but now that I don't have one, I miss it. I have a few plants and such, but not lawn.
If you love to watch, then you will have a ball watching me. Because I can't wait to get back into the garden... Is the coffee on, or what?

[Henry P]

yes, my dear

[Maryd.]

It's the good stuff right... Not this cheap no-name brand?

[Henry P]

organic ground coffee

[Maryd.]

Drooling....

Oranic ground coffee or no-named brand?

[Henry P]

organic ground coffee, the most expensive in the supermarket

[Maryd.]

You're so cute.

Tea bags or freshly brewed tea?

[Henry P]

Freshly brewed, but we only use it very rarely

[Maryd.]

I like freshly brewed, but it does stay in the teapot, covered with a cosy until I have a second cup.

[Henry P]

carpets or rugs?

[Maryd.]

Rugs, because you can take them out and shake them out.

Same?

[Henry P]

we've got fitted carpets

[Maryd.]

So have we... But I hate them. We also have large rug in the lounge room, as it is a tiled area.

Share a meal with a friend or eat alone?

[Henry P]

share

[Maryd.]

Coca Cola or Pepsi?

[Henry P]

coke, i think

[Maryd.]

I shouldn't have either, but I like coke.

Orange or apple juice?

[Henry P]

apple

[Maryd.]

I like orange juice.

[Henry P]

orange or grapefruit juice?

[Maryd.]

Orange.
Same?

[Henry P]

same, but i like pink grapefruit

[Maryd.]

Never seen one. Didn't even know it exists. What does it taste like?

[Henry P]

sweeter and milder

[Maryd.]

I'll have to try it.

[Henry P]

red or green apples?

[Maryd.]

Both...

Cold or hot weather?

[Henry P]

both within limits

[Maryd.]

Hair on men: Long or short?

[Henry P]

not too short. I hate shaven heads and close crops

[Maryd.]

Hair on women: Long or short?

[Henry P]

Both. It depends on the shape of the face

[Maryd.]

I like women with long hair. I think it's elegant.

[Henry P]

blackcurrants or gooseberries?

[Maryd.]

Never had either.

Same?

[Henry P]

no, i grow both and prefer blackcurrants

[Maryd.]

Nice...

Stawberries or raspberries?

[Henry P]

strawberries

[Maryd.]

Love strawberries.

Barking dogs or squealing cats?

[Henry P]

squealing cats

[Maryd.]

Well, true. But I still like dogs better. They are more loyal. They are happy to see you all the time. Cats are selfish creatures.

[Henry P]

i like animals

[Maryd.]

Me too. Animals don't judge, they love you unconditionally.

[Henry P]

not if you stopped feeding them or were cruel, though

[Maryd.]

Well this is true. But I am always good to my animals, even that ugly hairy spider.

[Henry P]

gorillas or chimpanzees?

[Maryd.]

chimpanzees.

Library: Silence or noisy?

[Henry P]

quiet

[Maryd.]

Home: New or old?

[Henry P]

both new and old have points in their favour

[Maryd.]

I love the mystery in an old house and a new house gives a clean -feel about it.

[Henry P]

exactly

[Maryd.]

Windy days or rainy days?

[Henry P]

rainy. I hate strong winds. It feels as if the very air is against you

[Maryd.]

Me too... Rainy days are beautiful. I love to cuddle up on the couch with a good book. Haven't done so for a while though.

[Henry P]

I like to sleep while it rains outside

[Maryd.]

I like to listen to it... It's so romantic.

[Henry P]

very restful

[Maryd.]

Porridge: Made with milk or with water?

[Henry P]

with milk

[Maryd.]

Yum...

Nervous: Meditate or sleep?

[Henry P]

sleep. I've never learned to meditate, have you?

[Maryd.]

No, but I would love to learn.

[Henry P]

So would I

[Maryd.]

An old lady with dark powers once told me that if I learned to meditate, a new me would appear. I questioned her and she claims that I had inner powers and because of my religion and guilt, I was too affraid to use it... She started scaring me, so I never saw her again. 18 years later and I still think of that moment.

[Henry P]

Is it a waste of time?

[Maryd.]

Don't know... But I believe if one is busy, it might be.

[Henry P]

Male or female nurses?

[Maryd.]

Female... I have to admit I found it a bit uncomfortable in hospital after giving birth to my daughter, having deal with a male nurse... It made me very nervous.

[Poetic Lass]

Sleep or stay awake?

[Maryd.]

Stay awake. I am naughty... Tired too.

Drink water or soft drinks?

[Poetic Lass]

Water.

Cat or dog?

[Maryd.]

Dog.

Mouse or rat?

[Poetic Lass]

Mouse.

Tea or coffee?

[Henry P]

Tea, but it's a close thing

[Maryd.]

Coffee. Love my coffee.

When receiving a gift: Do you prefer to give cash or buy an item?

[Henry P]

buy an item, but we're giving the couple money next week as they're living together already and have most things they need

[Poetic Lass]

Buy an item, however, it depends on who it is... With my nephews they change what they like so often (they're teens, lol) that it's always better to just hand over the cash.

Talking on the internet or the phone?

[Henry P]

Both. I'd like to talk to you guys on the phone

[Poetic Lass]

That would be interesting, indeed, Henry. I'm more shy on the phone though. (Well, during my adjustment period, I suppose. haha)

A stroll at night or morning?

[Henry P]

I think I'd be shyer on the phone too

[Maryd.]

Yes, me too. I'd be more shy face to face. Would you?

[Henry P]

At first

[Poetic Lass]

I would as well. I'm very shy in person, until I get to know the person.

[Henry P]

I'm more forward than I used to be

[Poetic Lass]

Good on you, Henry.

Typing or writing?

[Maryd.]

Both, like them both... But my handwriting is to be desired. So typing will save everyone the stress on their eyes.

Public transport: Sit or stand?

[Henry P]

Sit. I'm old.

[Maryd.]

Oh, you're not that old... Really Henry.

[Henry P]

there aren't many people left for whom I could give up my seat

[Maryd.]

Well I always give my seat up... Maybe when I have trouble walking I won't.

[Henry P]

good answer

[Maryd.]

A 20 minute walk or take public transport?

[Henry P]

walk- the public transport here is crap

[Maryd.]

Really. I'm a walker, so I would walk too.

[Henry P]

I think I'd actually drive, my dear

[Maryd.]

You should walk angelface.

Travel: Drive or fly?

[Henry P]

Depends how far and whether I want to see something on the way

[Maryd.]

True. I don't take well to the car. I get easily stressed by bad drivers.

[Henry P]

What's the furthest you've ever driven?

[Maryd.]

Don't know, but we went to Phillip Island with the kids a couple of years ago... That was cute. You get to see penguins up front, but your not allowed to touch them.

[Henry P]

There's a series on TV here about them now

[Maryd.]

They are so cute... I love them. They waddle away in their little groups. So cute....

[Henry P]

I love them too

[Maryd.]

Shame we weren't allowed to touch them though. Between you and I (and anyone else reading this post) Andrew reached down and patted one gently. Sh... Don't tell anyone.

[Henry P]

Your secret is safe with me

[Maryd.]

You and everyone else on this forum... Hahahaha

[Henry P]

I 'd love to nick one and feed it on fish at home

[Maryd.]

Oh, but that is too naughty... I wouldn't do that, take him/her away from the family. It's not fair on them.

[Henry P]

Maybe you're right

[Maryd.]

Of course I am right. I'm a women... We are always right. Hahahahahaha

[Nature's heartbeat]

hahaha to Mary's statement!

What would you rather be - a woman or a man?

[Maryd.]

Well, that's a tough one. I love being a woman. But I wouldn't mind being a man, for just one day. Maybe

This is a tough question, so same?

[Henry P]

a man with some female emotions, but not too many

[Nature's heartbeat]

Hahaha...I would like to try out what it feels like to be a man just to be able to compare, and understand men more (though of course no reliable conclusions about men in general could be drawn from one day as one man)...some of the female suffering I would like to be without though...but other than that, I like being female...most of the time...

[Henry P]

I like being male too, although shaving is a nuisance

[Maryd.]

What? You think women don't shave?

[Henry P]

Not every day?

[Maryd.]

You're so funny!

[Henry P]

i do my best

[Maryd.]

Green Vegetables or mashed potato?

[Henry P]

mash, although we rarely eat it now

[Maryd.]

I know I love mash... I don't eat it much too. I miss it.

[Henry P]

Lennon or McCartney?

[Maryd.]

I think you've done this to me before... I will not answer... You cannot make me.
Alright I love them both.

[Henry P]

I prefer Lennon
George Harrison or Ringo Starr?

[Maryd.]

Yes. I liked Lennon too... No, I liked McCartney... I won't decide, I tell you!

Ringo star?

[Henry P]

I love ringo

[Maryd.]

Sorry meant to say love Ringo too.

Elvis Presley?

[Henry P]

love
elvis or Cliff Richard?

[Maryd.]

Well it is true, I don't mind Elvis and his songs a more popular... But I have a thing for Cliff baby... So Cliff it is.
Michael or Janet Jackson?

[Poetic Lass]

Michael Jackson

Roses or wild flowers?

[Henry P]

I love roses' fragrances but I prefer wild flowers in their natural habitat

[Poetic Lass]

Candles or lamps?

[Maryd.]

Oh, candles by a mile... I love the smell as well as the flicker.

Brown eyes or green?

[Henry P]

brown, although I love green as well

[Maryd.]

Same... People with dark hair and green eyes... Just look so gorgeous.

[Henry P]

I agree

[Maryd.]

Listen to the drums or listen to the guitar?

[Henry P]

guitar

[Maryd.]

Same.
Listen to the Violin or the piano?

[Henry P]

piano

[Maryd.]

same.

Listening to the piano or the organ?

[Henry P]

piano again, although I like church organs

[Maryd.]

Piano... But my children both play the keyboard in music at school. Along with the French Horn and Trumpet.
I just realised how busy my children are...