Either Or Game

[Henry P]

loss of smell. some people have anosmia anyway

[Maryd.]

Yes. I would be lost, not be able to feel...

[Henry P]

the catholic church- damaged irreparably or not?

[Maryd.]

Henry, Henry, Henry... What answer would you like to hear?

[Henry P]

your honest opinion

[Maryd.]

There has been some damage done in the past and I believe the church is trying to right the wrongs, however there has been some great things done too. Like world youth day... Have you heard of that my good sir?

[Henry P]

yes. The daughter of a friend of mine went to Oz a few years ago for it

[Maryd.]

And the children had such a good time. The next day will be held in Spain next year and my daughter is planning to go.

[Henry P]

I hope the young people realise that most of the priests aren't pervs

[Maryd.]

This is true, you know my life and I have three other sisters, that is four of us in the same boat and neither of us were meddled with. One has to learn to be tough. I have told my children, that if anyone ever touches you... Priest or not, you make such a fuss and fight back if need be. They know... They are not silly.

[Henry P]

The Turin shroud- real or not?

[Maryd.]

I don't know much about it. Tell me?

[Henry P]

a cloth in Turin, Italy that the church claims is the burial shroud of Jesus

[Maryd.]

And what do you think?

[Henry P]

I'm not sure. every time the doubting scientists try to prove it's a fake, something happens to cast doubt on their findings

[Maryd.]

Well one cannot argue with evidence, now, can one?

[Henry P]

pay people to donate organs or not?

[Maryd.]

There's 2 sides to this case. Pay - And more people will give.
Don't pay - and not take advantage of the system. What do you think?

[Henry P]

I think people should be treated according to need

[Maryd.]

telephone or text an old friend

[Henry P]

Phone
Bottle or breastfeed babies?

[Maryd.]

I had to bottle feed. Complications.

[Henry P]

We did the same with Steph.

[Maryd.]

When did you introduce solids?

[Henry P]

I can't remember exactly, but I recall making our own baby foods

[Maryd.]

My girl was such a big eater, we started on Rice Cereal at 3 months, then full solids from 4 months onwards. She still had the bottle, but ate food generally and drank water often.

[Henry P]

I remember those times as really good ones

[Maryd.]

Yes I miss those times they were so precious. I am so glad I have a good long term memory

[Henry P]

Steak- rare or well done?

[Maryd.]

Well done please.
Fish: fried or grilled?

[Henry P]

fried, unless it's very oily like mackerel

[Maryd.]

No - no Henry. Fried is not good for my figure.

[Henry P]

What's wrong with your figure?

[Maryd.]

It needs to be thinner, yes?

[Henry P]

If you say so, but I like to hold on to something I can see

[Maryd.]

really. I won't change he you don't want of too. Mwah.

[Henry P]

prostitution- should it be legal or not

[Maryd.]

I have to avoid this one Henry... It gets me all fired up. Sorry darl.:(

[Henry P]

does gay marriage do the same?

[Maryd.]

My husband said, "If we allow gay marriage. Then there will be no people left in the world..." A little far fetched, I'd say. Not everyone is gay. Me, I have no reservations. If one is/wants to be gay and married, then so be it.

[Henry P]

It's not natural, but if it doesn't harm others, let them do it

[Maryd.]

Complain for ever until you get what you want or just be quiet and put up with your woes?

[Henry P]

I tend to complain nowadays

[Maryd.]

I don't usually, but the past week has been a nightmare... Actually the past month has. I feel like I've been complaining forever.

[Henry P]

You can use your positive nature to laugh it off, my dear

[Maryd.]

Well I must say, just looking at your avatar has made me feel so much better and I have been dancing around the house more and dancing always makes me happy.

Frown and be angry or smile and forget?

[Henry P]

It's in my nature to frown and be angry rather than smile and forget

[Maryd.]

Remind me to wear a clown suit if we ever meet. I want to see you smile.

[Henry P]

that should make me smile

[Maryd.]

What else makes you smile Henry?

[Henry P]

you do, my dear, and most of the things I mention on the Glad thread here

[Maryd.]

:o:D
That makes me happy.

Meet up with a syber friend or be happy to just chat?

[Henry P]

meet up would be great
same?

[Maryd.]

Prefer to meet... But distance is a matter of fact.

[Henry P]

Safer drivers- men or women?

[Maryd.]

Women all the way... Sorry dear.
Same.

[Henry P]

probably

[Maryd.]

You're so funny... Cute and funny. Mwah again.

Bad habits: Smoke or drink?

[Henry P]

I'd rather drink, I think. Smoking stinks. Have you ever smoked?

[Maryd.]

My sister tried to make me smoke once... Great influence she was. But I tried one, coughed my lungs out and thought, "no thanks!" I'm glad I don't smoke. But I like a good drink every now and then.

Shop: On line or visit a busy centre?

[Henry P]

I like both ways, but prefer to buy things the old-fashioned way.
Same?

[Maryd.]

I'm an old school... I like to walk for hours and buy one thing. It's the thrill of going, not so much the thrill of shopping.

[Henry P]

I'm not as patient as that, but I still enjoy shopping

[Maryd.]

Chat on the phone: For hours or a quick chat?

[Henry P]

that depends. with you I'd chat for ages

[Maryd.]

Only ages...
I'd chat a lifetime.:cheekkiss:

[Henry P]

aw, you're very sweet today, my dear

[Maryd.]

Can't help myself. I've missed our chats.
Advice: Shall I wait 8 more sleeps for my internet connection or shall I keep visiting this smelly cafe?

[Henry P]

Buy a gas mask and keep going. I need to hear from you, my dear

[Maryd.]

You're so funny my good sir. Need to find one first...

[Henry P]

Does women's immodesty cause earthquakes or not?

[Maryd.]

Now that's an odd question... What do you mean?

[Henry P]

An Iranian Muslim priest said earthquakes in Iran were caused by Allah getting angry at women dressing immodestly. in that case Leeds ought to be reduced to rubble every weekend

[Maryd.]

He he... You made me laugh sir. Golly, then Australia should have hit rock bottom instantly in the 60's when the crocheted tops and mini skirts were out... Wahooo for some men.

[Henry P]

snooker or pool?

[Maryd.]

What's the difference? I've never known?

[Henry P]

in pool the table is smaller, the balls bigger and you have your own balls to pot
i prefer snooker, but pool is easier

[Maryd.]

Sure... I think I would prefer a smaller table.
Watching sport or playing?

[Henry P]

watching.
what sports have you played?

[Maryd.]

Tennis, golf and soccer at school, but I got thrown of the team when I no longer looked like a tomboy.

[Henry P]

i did and hockey, football, cricket

[Maryd.]

I'd love to see you play football, is that soccer or American Football?

[Henry P]

soccer. But i haven't run since 1972

[Maryd.]

Hey Henry, I played soccer; you played soccer, I believe we should join a team... If they have unisex teams, that is?

[Henry P]

I'm sure they do. I was a slow but no-nonsense right back. The keen and quick ones ran up front to show off and I stood behind them

[Maryd.]

I was slow as well, but I was good and if I was in front (for some unknown reason) I always managed to kick a goal for the team.
Watching Tennis or soccer?

[Henry P]

Soccer every time. My favourite sport

[Maryd.]

Yay, mine too.

In public: laugh out loud to a joke or giggle quietly?

[Henry P]

Laugh out loud if its really funny
Same?

[Maryd.]

Absolutely - fits of laughter... I love to laugh.
Scenario: Watching a sad movie with a friend, they cry, do you cuddle and console them or snap at them... "It's just a movie"

[Henry P]

I've never wept because of a film, but I wouldn't snap, but I might gently point out it's only a film
Have you ever wept at a film?

[Maryd.]

Once, but I wasn't weeping so much for the film, but for the concept of it. As it was similar to my father's life. "Love Story" About a woman who falls in love and dies of breast cancer at a young age...

[Henry P]

I watched that but didn't cry, I'm afraid

[Maryd.]

Mail: Write a letter to a loved one or type it?

[danecobain]

definitely write it

too cold or too hot?

[Maryd.]

Too cold.

Argue: break out into a fight or settle things calmly with words?

[Henry P]

Try to settle it calmly
Male or female politicians?

[Maryd.]

Yes, settle calmly...

Both... I thing it's time to share the responsibility between male and female politicians...
Same?

[Henry P]

Yes, but people should be selected on merit, not gender or race

[Maryd.]

Sleep: 8 hrs or less?

[Henry P]

rarely get 8 hours, but don't like less than 6
take a nap or fight it off?

[Maryd.]

Ive bee known to fight it off, however these days it's best to sleep.

Eat 3 large meals a day or 5 small ones?

[Henry P]

I try to eat 3 smaller ones these days, but have been known to snack in the evening

[Maryd.]

Oh me too... That's not good for weight loss. We are naughty, aren't we?

[Henry P]

Yes. we shared a bag of marshmallows last night

[Maryd.]

We...

[Henry P]

My wife and I

[Maryd.]

Nice.

Love marshmallows.

[Henry P]

Fudge or toffee?

[Maryd.]

Fudge.

Anger or depression?

[Henry P]

can't say I enjoy either, but suffer from both.

[Maryd.]

Yes... I just get angry these days.

Lamb roast or roast duck?

[Henry P]

Roast duck
Roast beef or lamb?

[Maryd.]

Well, not much into meat, but roast lamb.
Same?

[Henry P]

Hard to decide, but probably yes

[Maryd.]

Game against a woman: Fight for the lead or let her win?

[Henry P]

Good question,That depends on who she is. I'd let you win every time

[Maryd.]

I bet you would.

I guess when it comes to the crunch, if I were winning I would cave. So that you could win too.

Ok, let's talk scenario's again...

On the way to work and you are in the bad books with your employer but you are approached by a woman missing her dog. Do you: Help her find the dog, knowing that you will be late for work or do you apologise nicely and walk away?

[danecobain]

I'd apologise and wak away, and probably tell her that she shouldn't take it off the lead if it runs away >.<

if you ordered a pizza and they gave you the wrong toppings, would you call them back and demand a refund/new pizza, or would you just keep quiet and eat it?

[Ike]

Ahhh, i am very forgiving and I would most likely eat the one I got...maybe I would like it. If it had anchovies I would send it back. I won't eat a mistake I hate.

You order flowers and specify roses and lilies in pink and white. They send roses and lilies but they are peach and white. What would you do?

[Maryd.]

If I was asked to order the red and white by someone else, then I would definitely send them back, or ring the florist to sort it out. But if they were just for me, well I would probably just keep them.

You catch a bus and it is non smoking. There are a group of teens (5-6) at the back smoking: Do you tell them to stop or ignore them?

[Henry P]

If my journey was short, I'd ignore them, but I'd tell them to stop if I had to inhale their fumes on a longer trip

[Maryd.]

On the train: Read a book or stair at people?

[Henry P]

read, and do a little staring
same?

[Maryd.]

Read... I don't like commuters... They are crazy people - like me... Hahahahaha

Travel: fly or sail?

[Henry P]

fly. It's quick, but sailing is very pleasant

[Maryd.]

Truth or dare?

[danecobain]

Truth!

England or America?

[Maryd.]

Tough one, but as my special friend HenryP is from England I think I would have to chose England.

Australia or England?

[Henry P]

England
But there's one corner of Australia I 'd like to visit- a certain house to the north of Melbourne, Victoria

[Maryd.]

Gee, wonder where that is???

America or Australia?

[Henry P]

That's easier.
Australia

[Maryd.]

Yay...

Australia or France? Be careful how you answer this... I have a dream.

[BienvenuJDC]

Australia

America or Europe?

[Henry P]

Europe. I've never been to the US

[Maryd.]

Italy or England?

[BienvenuJDC]

Italy

Horse or kangaroo?

[Henry P]

To eat or look at?

[Maryd.]

I hope to look at... I wouldn't want to eat either.

[Henry P]

horses.
lions or tigers?

[Maryd.]

Whatever... Both of them make me nervous. Lions I guess.
Are zoos appropriate or not?

[Henry P]

yes., provided the animals are treated correctly

[Maryd.]

At a party, would you prefer to; drink or dance?

[Henry P]

Eat would be even better

[Maryd.]

I don't eat much at parties, I'm too busy dancing... Yahoooo.

[Henry P]

dancing or talking?

[Maryd.]

Dancing as talking bores me and not only that most people (generally women) at parties that I've ever been too, spend most of the time bagging other parties goers... "Oh, like at that pathetic outfit... Have you seen how bad her hair looks... Can you believe that old guy with the woman 20yrs his junior..." The list is endless. No talking for me. Dance, dance and more dancing.

[Henry P]

I prefer talking

[Maryd.]

You chatterbox, you.

[Henry P]

that's me. I have school photos where I'm the only person talking when the shutter opened

[Maryd.]

Me too. I am such a chatterbox. Imagine the both of us together, trying to have a conversation... It would be like a comedy scene.:drunk:

[Henry P]

We'd finish each other's sentences for sure

[Maryd.]

Yes, it would great and funny.

[Henry P]

And better than the strange silences other people think are normal

[Maryd.]

Drinks: Orange juice or Coke?

[Henry P]

Coke
Beer or cider?

[Maryd.]

Neither, but if I had to chose, beer.

Lollies/sweets or savoury biscuits, with cheese?

[Henry P]

Biscuits and cheese.
Gin or vodka?

[Maryd.]

Vodka but it has to be mixed with something, I cannot drink it straight.
Beer or a good Port?

[BienvenuJDC]

Probably Port.....But I have no idea really

Grape juice or apple juice?

[Henry P]

Grape juice, unless the apple juice is the cloudy kind
Orange juice with pulp or without?

[Maryd.]

Everyone know the pulp has the most nutrition in it, so with.

Fish or red meat?

[Henry P]

Both can be very good, but probably meat
Pasta or potatoes?

[Maryd.]

Pasta by a mile... I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. I'm Italian.

Rice or Salad?

[Henry P]

Rice
cake or biscuits?

[Maryd.]

Biscuits... Again I shouldn't but I do... I am so naughty.

Shoes at home: Wear them or walk around the house bare foot?

[Henry P]

Barefoot or slippers
Dark or light coloured jeans?

[Maryd.]

Dark, makes you look slimmer... Sorry, I am a woman.

Same?

[Henry P]

Same, but light ones are cooler in summer

[Maryd.]

I wear slacks in summer, not jeans... Unless the night is cool.

[Henry P]

Tennis or cricket in summer?

[Maryd.]

Neither, but if I had to chose Tennis.

Sick: Stay home and sweat it out or soldier on and go to work?

[Henry P]

If I felt I'd underperform badly or get worse at work, I used to phone in sick
Same?

[Maryd.]

Same, they say if you stay home on the first 24 hours of an illness, it doesn't get worse.

A quiet night at home: Read or play music?

[Henry P]

Play music
Read or go online?

[Maryd.]

Well I use to read all the time now that I have a fabulous distraction, I am mostly on line.

[Henry P]

So am I

[Maryd.]

This is so naughty of us... I wonder what the fabulous distraction could be?:wub:

[Henry P]

you and me

[Maryd.]

Me and you...

[Henry P]

Flu or food poisoning?

[Maryd.]

Flu thanks... Thanks for reminding me Henry!

Kiss or cuddle?

[Henry P]

Both, my dear

[Maryd.]

At the same time...

[Henry P]

Yes..

[Maryd.]

(Melted)

[Henry P]

You're very romantic this morning

[Maryd.]

Yes. But romance dies, friendship lasts forever... Right Henry?

[Henry P]

Yes, my dear

[Maryd.]

I didn't think you would agree with that... Hmmm.

[Henry P]

I agreed with the friendship bit, my dear

[Maryd.]

Here's a tough one: Live a short happy life or die an old unhappy person?

[Henry P]

That is tough. Die old, as it would be tragic to die young
Same?

[Maryd.]

Since I have almost lived the latter, I think dying young and pretty would suffice. But as I have passed the young stage, I will probably continue to have an unhappy life and die old.

[Henry P]

Things might improve, my dear

[rantingpete]

Live fast, die young. (not yet though!!)

lager or guiness?

[Henry P]

Good lager
Stout or ale?

[Maryd.]

Since I don't know either, I cannot say.

Beer or wine?

[danecobain]

Beer!

Dogs or cats?

[Henry P]

cats
ball-pont pen or pencil?

[Maryd.]

I use pens all the time, but pencil is better, one can always erase there errs.

[Henry P]

I dislike pencils, but love a nice smooth reliable pen

[Maryd.]

I like blue pens, but they have to be slimline and I can't stand the type that leave little marks everywhere, almost as though they are leaking. I hate that.

[Henry P]

Rice or noodles with oriental food?

[Maryd.]

I prefer noodles.

Sunday morning: Sleep in or get up early and get busy?

[Henry P]

I like both
manual or automatic gears on cars?

[Maryd.]

Automatic. Easier.

Cook: With gas oven or electric?

[Henry P]

Electric is more efficient and safer

[Maryd.]

True.

Sweep or vacuum?

[danecobain]

vacuum, i tend to use the time to sing at the top of my voice :D

Labour or Conservatives? *gets political*

[Henry P]

At the moment, Conservative. Labour are too PC and like to waste taxpayers' money on crap

[Maryd.]

Can't sleep: Do you take a sleeping pill or use an old fashioned remedy?

[Henry P]

Old-fashioned remedies like warm milk work for me, but I rarely have troiuble falling asleep. Staying awake is a bigger problem

[Maryd.]

I have trouble sleeping. I love being awake.

[Henry P]

Do you want to get more sleep? Lack of it weakens your system, particularly the heart

[Maryd.]

Heart... Oh, that thing. I'd forgotten I had one, it hasn't been used for so long... Silly me. I should try and get some sleep I guess... One day.

[Henry P]

Broccoli or cauliflower?

[Maryd.]

Brocolli

Roasted: Potato or pumpkin?

[Henry P]

potato, but I like roasted squash

[Maryd.]

Yum... Squash.

Sweet breakfast cereals?

[Henry P]

yum, I'm afraid
All Bran?

[Maryd.]

Yuk, but when I was told to eat it a few years ago, I added a sweet cereal with it for flavour... I know it was naughty.

Sleep or read?

[Henry P]

Sleep. I read newspapers and a book in the toilet

[Maryd.]

Ewww. I haven't read anything for a while, but I usually read on the couch with the dog on my lap or on the banana lounge outside, with the dog on my lap.

[Henry P]

What is your banana lounge?

[Maryd.]

Sorry, maybe it's an Aussie term. It is a foldable, long deck chair.

[Henry P]

Sounds good

[Maryd.]

Yes, it's beautiful in summer, sunbake in the privacy of your own back yard.

[Henry P]

Make sure you put on plenty of sunblock

[Maryd.]

To be honest with you, I drag the chair under shelter, I'm not one for sun.

[Henry P]

neither am I, although I tan nicely

[Maryd.]

Show me...

[Henry P]

I've no photos of me in brown skin

[Maryd.]

Who's talking photos... If I have to pay for a glimpse, I'll want to see the real Henry, not a photo.

[Henry P]

You know my address, my dear.

[Maryd.]

Yes I do... But you are so far away...:(

[Henry P]

So are you...

[Maryd.]

It's probably for the best... Life would be chaos, if we were closer, don't you think?

[Henry P]

it might be quite dramatic, my dear

[Maryd.]

I think it would be intense. Yes?

[Henry P]

Yes, we're both strong personalities with deep feelings

[Maryd.]

But you are my rock.

[Henry P]

Really?

[Maryd.]

Yes. Really. I look forward to talking to you everyday and I know after we speak, I am content, for just one more day. You always manage to make me feel good and special... Even if I'm not.

[Henry P]

I'm glad someone thinks so highly of me

[Maryd.]

Mwah.

Something or someone you know you can never have: Do you break the rules and get what you want or do you just blow it off as something or someone you'll never get?

[Henry P]

an interesting dilemma, my dear. It depends on how much I want it

[Maryd.]

Yes, I would have answered that question, that way as well...

[Henry P]

Do we think alike or what?

[Maryd.]

Yes... It's almost scary.