One day I would like to...

[Henry P]

Simply say what you'd like to do or be one day, tomorrow or in decades from now. I'll start:
I 'd like my best poems to be published and receive critical acclaim

your turn

[Maryd.]

One day I would like the junior fiction novel I that completed last year, to be published and make box office hits, all over the world. (Hey, I can dream)

[Henry P]

I'd like to see a grandchild or (children) in the next decade

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to travel the world.

[Henry P]

I would like to have a house by the sea

[TroostAvenue]

I would like to be able to afford a house by the sea.

[Maryd.]

(Ditto)
to live on a remot island, somewhere peaceful.

[Henry P]

I'd like to grow my own vegetables and fruit

[Maryd.]

To walk freely in a streets and feel safe again.

[Henry P]

amen to that
I'd like to keep my faculties till I die

[Maryd.]

(Call me daft, but what does that mean?)
I'd like to live a happy life forever.

[Henry P]

Not lose my hearing ,eyesight, my memory, my ability to walk, go to the toilet unaided

[Maryd.]

(Good luck with that... Ditto)

read a book, by the seaside with a waiter serving me icy cold drinks?

[Henry P]

sounds good. Italy is great for that
own a house in italy

[Maryd.]

I wish Henry.
One day I would like to sleep with a window open and feel safe.

[Henry P]

That would be nice
to visit Israel again

[Maryd.]

To meet my mothers family

[Henry P]

to find my mother's family

[Maryd.]

(Wow talk about almost seeing double)
To know something else about my mother than, dressmaking?

[Henry P]

Did she make dresses?

[Maryd.]

Actually she was a professional tailor. When she first arrived in Melbourne, she started designing/dressmaking buisness, so my father tells me. He said she had 3 women working for her until she got ill.
So I never knew her or any member of her family... I pretty much know nothing... Except the odd bad things people say about her. I want to know the good things. I want to know.
So one day I will meet her family and ask them for all the good things about her.

[Henry P]

Where are her family?

[Maryd.]

Italy.

[Henry P]

Can you contact them?

[Maryd.]

I don't really know... I pretty sure we would have their details at my fathers house.

[Henry P]

Try. They'll be on the phone, perhaps the internet

[Maryd.]

You are right. I will try.

[Henry P]

They will be glad to hear from you- Italians are very family-oriented

[Maryd.]

You don't have to tell me... I know.

One day I will live in peace and harmony.

[Henry P]

I hope so
One day I'd like to drive a speedboat in the Med

[Maryd.]

Oh, can I come.

One day I would like to skydive off an Aeroplane.

[Henry P]

You are fearless, madam
I'd like you to land safely

[Maryd.]

Thanks dear... I have always wanted to do it, since I was a child. It just costs too much, that's all.
One day I would love to visit England.

[Henry P]

I'd like to greet you when you do

[Maryd.]

And take me sight seeing Henry?

[Henry P]

Of course, my dear

[Maryd.]

If it is you taking me sight seing, then one day I will definitetly come...

[Henry P]

to sail on the Sea of Galilee again

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to see my book in print

[Henry P]

I'd like to buy it and read it

[Maryd.]

I'd liket to give it to my friend for free... And sign it of course...

[Henry P]

Aw, that's nice

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to act in a play

[Henry P]

What kind of play? Funny or serious?

[Maryd.]

Funny...

[Henry P]

Modern or classic?

[Maryd.]

Modern is filled with crude language, so I will go for classic.

[Henry P]

One day my daughter will be prosperous, happy and healthy

[Maryd.]

Here's to her health.

[Henry P]

Thanks. I'm off to get her in just over an hour, then we're cooking prawn pilau with spinach

[Maryd.]

Oh, yum.

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to see snow.

[Henry P]

Has it never snowed there, ever?

[Maryd.]

Not in Melbourne... There was a large amount of hail once that covered the grounds completely... But I have never see it. One has to go further out into the mountains, if one wants to see snow.

[Henry P]

I'd like to avoid suffering depression again

[Maryd.]

I also, wish that you never suffer deprssion again...

[Henry P]

Thanks. it's not fun and people think it's faking
I
One day I'd like to move out of West Yorkshire

[Maryd.]

Where would you like to live?

[Henry P]

In the south, nearer London. It's warmer too. Or on the Mediterranean, Italy perhaps

[Maryd.]

X - marks the spot and I meet you there.:)

One day I would like to finish the sequel to my junior fiction

[Henry P]

one day I would like to feel useful again

[Maryd.]

You are useful Henry... Don't let anyone tell you otherwise

[Henry P]

I'd like to be happy without any fears or insecurities

[Maryd.]

I'd like to feel a sense of internal freedom.

[Henry P]

I'd like to help to bring up my grandchildren before I die

[Maryd.]

I like to do that too.

[Henry P]

I'd like to visit America

[Maryd.]

I'd like to visit France

[Henry P]

I'd like a holiday in the tropics

[Maryd.]

I'd like a holiday anywhere!!

[Henry P]

Aw, poor you.
I 'd like to be able to afford a decent new car in a few year

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to not criticise myself so much

[Henry P]

I won't criticise you
I'd like to be able to laugh at something every day

[Maryd.]

Thank you, you are an angel sent to cheer me up.
Will have to think up a joke everyday now. Golly that's tough. Will get back to you on that one...

[Henry P]

I didn't mean it was up to you, my dear

[Maryd.]

Yes, I know, but I can at least try. I love to see you smile even if I can't see it. I can feel it.

[Henry P]

I have a nice smile, people say.
I'd like to know more jokes

[Maryd.]

One day I will buy a joke book and read it too you.

[C. Enyo]

Sounds like a love poem you 2 are weaving there...

I'd like the chance to gather all the women from my past and apologise for my wrongs, whether they deserve it or not.

[Henry P]

One day I'd like keep my own hens

[Maryd.]

One day I'd like to have a proper back yard again.

[C. Enyo]

One day I'd like to have children

[Henry P]

One day I 'd like to learn to play the piano

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to paint, (not houses) on canvas.

[Henry P]

It's not that expensive. Buy a book to help you and good materials and go for it

[Maryd.]

Ok, I will and I shall be in sync with Da Vinci... Ah, maybe not.

[Henry P]

Start with acrylic paint

[Maryd.]

Do you paint?

[Henry P]

I used to dabble when I was a kid. My daughter does

[Maryd.]

One day I will see my son, on a stage at broadway

[Henry P]

I hope you do.
I'll go see him in the West End

[Nature's heartbeat]

...meet several online friends in person

[Henry P]

i'd like that, too

[Maryd.]

...meet several online friends in person

Me too:)

i'd like that, too

Ditto:hug:

[Henry P]

Visit South America

[Maryd.]

Go on a cruise ship

[Henry P]

See Antarctica from a cruise ship

[Maryd.]

Just checked it out... Will need a warm jacket.

[Henry P]

and a lot of money

[Maryd.]

You're rich, you can pay for me... Hahaha.

[Henry P]

Me , rich? I don't even work! My wife thinks I can't afford a holiday. But I'd pay your fare anyway

[Maryd.]

Wow Henry, you are too kind... But I am an independent woman and pay my own way... Just have a beautiful Duck dinner waiting for me. I'd be happy with that.

One day when I can afford my independence, I will travel and will be expecting that duck meal... No pressure though.:)

[Nature's heartbeat]

...parlare il italiano senza problema...

[Maryd.]

Bravo, Some of us cannot speak or write Italian fluently, but we try. Would like to learn French fluently.

[Henry P]

I'd like to cook better

[Maryd.]

(I think you are already a good cook, Henry)

I'd like to be a stronger person.

[Henry P]

thanks.
i'd like to get a job again

[Maryd.]

I'd like to get more editing work.

[Henry P]

I'd like a house in London

[Maryd.]

I'd like a house on a remote island, somewhere quiet.

[Henry P]

I'd like days to seem longer

[Maryd.]

I'd like to be able to grow old gracefully.

[Henry P]

I'd like to die suddenly when I'm very old

[Maryd.]

Ditto

[Henry P]

I'd like to understand how to play the board game Risk

[Maryd.]

Never heard of it...

[Henry P]

Don't buy it. No-one I know who bought understands it either.
I'd like to be better at chess. The only people I can beat are schoolkids

[Maryd.]

Hey I play chess... But I am not that good, I bet you can beat me.
I like to be faster at painting

[Henry P]

How many coats have you put on?

[Maryd.]

So far two on the top 5 boards across and 1 on the rest all the way to the ground... I am so physically drained. I hope my husband realises, that if he hired someone to do this long and tedious job, it probably would have cost him a good $10,000.00 and I have worked through some wicked temperatures... Ranging from the low 30 degree heat - and up. I think it's time to send him my bill...

[Henry P]

Don't forget to add tax to the bill. What kind of paint are you using? Painting itself isn't so bad- it's the climbing up and down ladders and cleaning up that takes time

[Maryd.]

It's an outdoor mat finish.
It's also the preparation and cleaning of brushes... I don't mind admiting. I was very excited to know that I finished the whole front of the house and started on that side-back wall. I smiled contently as I painted the number on our house... It gave me a sense of satisfaction, even though I am not finished yet... All I have left is the rest of the side-back wall and the back yard. That is the hardest part.

[Henry P]

It'll be worth it when you think of how much money you've saved. It's an an investment if you make a good profit on the sale too

[Maryd.]

Well, just heard on the radio last night that the prices of homes in our area have risen by 20%, in just over a year. Unfortunately it's not classified as a prestigious area, but due to the fact that we are in close proximately to the CBD, (city) it's starting to become very popular.

[Henry P]

Good luck with the sale. Use all the tricks you can think of- scented flowers, baking bread, short skirt, whatever, to hook the buyer.

[Maryd.]

You crack me up... I can understand the flowers and bread, but how on earth is a short skirt going to attract a buyer?

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to be better at fixing things in the house

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to understand the human mind

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to understand myself

[Maryd.]

One day I would too.

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to talk to someone really witty

[Maryd.]

You should take time to look in the mirror, you may just find the witty person there.

[Henry P]

Aw, thanks, my dear.
I'm glad spring is starting

[Maryd.]

Are the flowers blooming?


One day I would like to be completely content.

[Henry P]

Not many yet, just the crocuses. Even the daffs are late

[Maryd.]

Shame... my roses are blossoming in autumn, but that is not so weird, considering, we are having summer in autumn... The weather is all over the place.

One day I would like to just reach out and give someone a big cuddle.

[Henry P]

I'd like to cuddle her back, too.

[Maryd.]

And the biggest kiss.

[Henry P]

Aw , thanks, my dear:lips:

[Maryd.]

Oh boy, I'm all warm and fuzzy now... wahooo.:wub::wub::wub::wub::wub:

[Henry P]

Me too. I need a drink :guiness:

[Maryd.]

I've already had a few drinks. Join me angel... And we'll sing and laugh and dance together. Mwah.

[Henry P]

One day I 'd like to meet you and have a drink together

[Maryd.]

OMG, that would be a blast. We would probably get arrested for having too much fun and sharing too much love.

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to be arrested

[Maryd.]

Me too.:wub:

[Henry P]

I 'll wait till I'm too old to be employable before I sample a police cell

[Maryd.]

We'll get arrested with our walking canes... Hahahaha.

[Henry P]

I'll use mine to defend you first

[Maryd.]

Aww, my Knight and hero...:hug:

[Henry P]

Thank you, my Aussie friend

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to be able to read minds

[Henry P]

That would be handy and prevent a lot of trouble

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to - not worry so much about

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to write a really good poem

[Maryd.]

OMG H, you have written really good poems. I have read them, they are perfect. Do not sell yourself short.

One day I would like to learn to swim

[Henry P]

So would I, but I'd need prescription goggles to see properly

[Maryd.]

Really...
One day I would like to understand why people like politics so much... I find it boring and an excuse to argue.

[Henry P]

i don't exactly like it, but it is important to know what they're up to
One day i'd like to understand women

[Maryd.]

You keep dreaming Henry, that's never going to happen.

One day I'd like to understand men...

[Henry P]

Is this the beauty of people, that we don't understand each other?

[Maryd.]

I don't know, we haven't done so badly... I think we have an understanding of each other at some extent, at least.

[Henry P]

people are very deep and unpredictable, though, changing with experience and circumstance

[Maryd.]

True that, my good sir.

One day I would like to be able to type as fast as you.

[Henry P]

and I only use two fingers!
One day i'll learn to touch-type

[Maryd.]

Then I am slack... Because I can touch type.

One day I would like to live in a quiet town, with friendly people.

[Henry P]

I may have misunderstood "touch-type", I just want to use more than 2 fingers

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to be able to live in harmony

[Henry P]

So would i

[Maryd.]

We can only dream...

[Musical-Mind]

One day I'd like to be alive

[Henry P]

one day I'd like to be valued for what i did in my life

[Maryd.]

one day I would like to be strong.

[Henry P]

I'd like to have more close friends

[Maryd.]

You have one here... Mwah.

[Henry P]

Aw, my dear! I need my morning fix of Mary D.

[Maryd.]

Fix... Given. Here:hug:

[Henry P]

I feel better now.

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to go fishing again.

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to go fishing. Do you need a licence there?

[Maryd.]

Yes.
I often went fishing when i was single. Don't do it any more. So would like to do it again... One day.

[Henry P]

Did you catch anything big?

[Maryd.]

I said I liked it... I never said I caught anything. It was just a release and gave me time to think about things. I don't get time to think these days... Lifes to fast.

One day I would like to be financailly stable.

[Henry P]

Wouldn't we all? But I'm glad I have no debts

[Maryd.]

One day you I would definitely like to meet my forum friends... Especially someone imparticular... Not mentioning any names.

[Henry P]

You can mention mine..

[Maryd.]

My dear and special friend Henry...

One day I would like to visit my estrange family in Naples, Italy.

[Henry P]

I've been to Naples. Contact them-what can you lose?

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to live in a house with stairs

[Henry P]

My stairs creak - a burglar would have no chance getting upstairs without being heard and the stairwell is a massive space to paint

[Maryd.]

Hey nothing's to hard for me... Now you will have to hire my services as a painter.:)

[Henry P]

How good are you on ladders?

[Maryd.]

Well I have been climbing up and down a ladder now, for the past 3 months... I'm sure I can do it again.

[Henry P]

In that case, you've got the job

[Maryd.]

Yay... I got a job... When would you like me there?

[Henry P]

How soon can you come?

[Maryd.]

How long does it take to get from Oz to England?

[Henry P]

About a day in a plane

[Maryd.]

Ok, I'll leave tomorrow night I should be there Monday afternoon. (I wish)

[Henry P]

One day I 'd like to love gardening

[Maryd.]

One day I'd like to have lawn again

[Henry P]

I like lawns, but not mowing them

[Maryd.]

I like mowing them... With the old fashioned mower.

One day I would like to finish writing book number 2.

[Henry P]

Have you sent anything to a publisher yet?

[Maryd.]

No, I am still editing book number one. I think I am being too pedantic. I might just write out the synopsis and cover letter over the next week or so and then just take the plunge.

[Henry P]

good luck
one day I want to read your book

[Maryd.]

You will. I promise.
One day I would like to send it to you - with a personalised signature, special, just for you.

[Henry P]

I look forward to it, my dear

[Maryd.]

One day I will have enough courage to send my manuscript off to a publisher.

[Henry P]

Just send it, but deliver your book to me in person

[Maryd.]

Oh yes. I do believe a deliver is in order for my favourite poet. Mind you I won't deliver for free. I would be hoping that maybe you would have a love duck dinner waiting for me, when I arrive.:rolleyes:

[Henry P]

I'm off to the nearest park lake to shoot the beast now

[Maryd.]

You're so cute...

One day I would like Henry P to teach me how to cook duck.

[Henry P]

One day i'll show you

[Maryd.]

I hope so...

One day I shall shoe Henry P how to dance

[Henry P]

I look forward to that

[Musical-Mind]

One day I'd like to forget

[Maryd.]

There's is nothing more invigorating than a good dance.

[Maryd.]

One day I'd like to forget

You and me both...

[Henry P]

One day I'll not be surprised when people lie and are unfair and take it in my stride

[Maryd.]

One day I hope I don't get too dissappointed, by such people.

[Henry P]

One day i'd like to stop hating those who hurt me

[Maryd.]

One day I'd like for those who hurt me, to stop.

[Henry P]

One day I'd like to have fewer doubts about myself

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to wipe 7 years out of my memory.

[Henry P]

one day i'd like to see England win the World Cup

[Maryd.]

One day I would like to do a stage performance; sing, dance and act.

[Henry P]

Get on australia' s got Talent, or whatever it's called there

[Maryd.]

No, they would probably boo me and I would cry... boo hoo.

[Henry P]

Boo my friend? No way.

[Maryd.]

I don't know, people can be pretty cruel...
One day I would like to eat without worrying about diet.

[Henry P]

So would i

[Maryd.]

One day I want to reach my desired weight?

[Henry P]

Me too. I'm starting again in a week's time

[Maryd.]

Why wait the week. Why not start tomorrow. I will join you. We can diet together.

[Henry P]

All right, but I might need to get different food in to replace the carbs I'm going to cut out. Give me a few more days, OK?

[Maryd.]

Sure... Give me list of ingredients and we'll eat the same... I've never dieted with someone else before, this could be interesting. But you know dear, we have to work out as well. I have a tremill here and I have hand weights. Do you have anything?

[Henry P]

No, but I can exercise without gear.
Let's go Atkins and cut out carbs, and eat as much fruit and veg as we want

[Maryd.]

Ok, I'm getting all excited here. I think this is the start of a weight loss relationship. Hey Henry, when you weigh yourself, get a measuring tape as well and check the circumference of your bust, hips and waist. Because sometimes the scales stay the same, due to muscle increase, but the fat drops off. I've been doing my homework.

[Henry P]

I go by Body Mass Index.My target will be to get out of overweight into the top end of normal. It might take till the summer.

[Maryd.]

You don't look overweight to me, in your photo...

[Henry P]

Thanks, my dear. I was hoping for that. I carry my weight well, but I was slimmer when I was asked by my wife's family why I'd let myself go .

[Maryd.]

Don't listen to them. You look great. Remember at our age to be too thin looks ridiculous. Just get to a healthy weight. One where you don't get puffed out too quickly or your knees don't play up, when climbing stairs. I do admit, the in-laws told me I let myself go... They come up with lines like... Must be all that pasta... Or where do you hide the sweets... etc...
One day I will have sweet revenge.

[Henry P]

Reminds me of what Shane Warne once said .
An English cricketer taunted him on the field, asking, "shane, why are you so fat?"
Warne replied, "Because every time I f*** your wife, she gives me a biscuit."

[Maryd.]

That is shocking... shocking... That is so typical of Shane Warne. (Funny though)

One day I shall come up with a funny comment to put those "smug comments" in their place.

[Henry P]

Trouble is, we think of the reply afterwards. Another Shane Warne joke-
English cricketer to Shane- How's your wife and my children?
Shane- My wife is fine, but the children are retarded

[Maryd.]

Another shocker...

One day I will try not to laugh to loud, at naughty jokes...

[Henry P]

Just laugh. you'll feel better

[Maryd.]

I do laugh loud though... And I talk fast.

One day I will tell jokes just as good as Henry P

[Henry P]

I'm getting better at jokes, but stillm have a long way to go. One day I'd like to do a stand-up routine