Have you ever?

[Henry P]

I 'll let you know well in advance

[Maryd.]

(Waits in anticipation)

[Henry P]

Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

[Maryd.]

Nope
Hve you?

[Henry P]

I was taught the accordion when I was about ten, but my parents wanted me to play it more than I did. I didn't get far.I still have it in the garage

Have you ever run a magazine?

[Maryd.]

No, but I want to start one... I was thinking of starting a feel good one and trying it out in my local area. Allow shops to advertise in it for free, if they put it on their shelves. The magazine will consist of good and warm hearted news only. Sound good?
Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes, at my first school, a simple thing done before photocopying was ubiquitous. I liked doing it. In those days there was time for everything in school

[Maryd.]

Actually sorry, I have organised a magazine... At a primary school... Funny I forgot.

Have you ever wanted to be an editor?

[Henry P]

I never thought of it till I met you
Have you ever thought of being a teacher?

[Maryd.]

Yes, but my hand writing is shocking so I was deterred.
Have you ever thought of working in the health industry? (eg: doctor, nurse etc...)

[Henry P]

Handwriting never stopped me or some teachers I knew
No, I never thought about working in the health service.
Have you ever regretted a career move?

[Maryd.]

Yep... The one I am in now....:(
Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes- moving to my second school. To think I had another interview on the same day!
What did you do before?

[Maryd.]

I worked in a primary school as an intergration/literacy aide and I also ran their library. It was hard work and I don't miss it. I miss the little ones though.
Have you ever wanted to go back to teaching?

[Henry P]

No. Either it's working in an exam factory or as a lion-tamer or both. I burned out
Have you ever hurt your feet by wearing bad shoes?

[Maryd.]

No.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes, back when I was a kid and didn't have the sense I have today.
Have you told white lies to keep others out of trouble?

[Maryd.]

Yes. I have, I hated it though.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes, to protect Steph from my wife's wrath a few times.
Have you ever felt there was no-one to talk to?

[Maryd.]

Yes.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Frequently. No-one wanted to know when I was depressed about my job or when there was grief at home. I didn't want to trouble my daughter with it, after her illness and other worries

[Maryd.]

No, let her be, she is young and needs to be happy... But you deserve happiness too.

Have you ever spoke to anyone about this issue?

[Henry P]

Yes, my doctor, a therapist, a depression self-help group, a dpression forum on the web and you.

[Maryd.]

:hug: I hope things work out for you.

[Henry P]

Thanks ,my dear

[Maryd.]

Have you ever had evil thoughts about someone?

[Entyqua]

Yes.

Have you ever seen the pyramids?

[Maryd.]

No.
but I would love too, one day.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Not yet, but they're on my list

[Maryd.]

Let's plan it now and I'll meet you there.

[Henry P]

Have you ever damaged anything in a shop?

[Maryd.]

No. Have you?

[Henry P]

yes- I knocked into a figurine in a shop in Italy where you had to be size zero to avoid knocking into the displays
Have you ever been underwater?

[Maryd.]

Yes, almost drowned in Queenslad... The beaches at Surfers Paradise are very dangerous, for someone who can swim.
Have you ever almost drowned?

[Henry P]

Never
Have you ever met a long-lost acquaintance by accident?

[Maryd.]

Yes, I met my high school friend in Target after 22 years of not seeing her, she recognised me and I didn't recognise her... She said my hair style hadn't changed since high school, can you believe it? She noticed me by hair.

Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes, teachers who left my first school years ago, in newsagents and on a pavement by a carpark. People age and change but stay recognisable

[Maryd.]

Have you ever been to a formula 1 race?

[Henry P]

Never. Did your husband and son go to see the Grand Prix?

[Maryd.]

Yes, they did and Jensen Button won... They saw John Travolta but wasn't able to get close.

[Henry P]

Travolta was waving the chequered flag, wasn't he? I'd have done it for half price and would have dropped in to see you.
Did they enjoy it?

[Maryd.]

I'd have done it for quarter the price and would have welcomed you.:hug:
Yes. My son was so tired. He said he found it funny when they announced the winner and everyone cheered, then they announced a premier and everyone booed. Even at 12, my son is interested in politics. So funny. He said John Travolta looked sickly, his face was pale and withdrawn.

[Henry P]

You Aussies have the right attitude to politicians.
Travolta is 55 or so, isn't he? Maybe he was given a dodgy Vegemite sandwich for all those films he made in the 80s between Grease and Pulp Fiction

[Maryd.]

Pulp fiction... That movie made me ill. I liked him in Face-off, but maybe that's because I also liked Nicolas Cage. They worked well together. Problem with these actors, H, is that they won't age gracefully, like us.

[Henry P]

I thought Pulp Fiction was brilliant.
I've thought about touching up my grey hairs to be as black as John T. What do you think?

[Maryd.]

Oh my Henry, if you did that I would have to rush out and catch the next plane to Yorkshire... I wouldn't be able to control myself. But you don't need it sir, you are naturally gorgeous.

[Henry P]

(basks in a warm glow)
Thanks, my dear. I was hoping for something like that. actually, I sometimes use an anti-aging gream I bought my wife and she wouldn't use because it might "cause cancer". pity to waste it

[Maryd.]

Hey, nothing wrong with that my sir... I believe in skin care, very important.

Have you ever worn women's clothing?

[Henry P]

Not since that G string chafed my groove

[Maryd.]

(Falls of chair, laughing)

Have you ever had sunstorke/heatstoke?

[Henry P]

Didn't hurt yourself, did you, my dear?
Yes, I got heatstroke in Yorkshire once, at a cricket club one summer, but never in Italy or Israel
Have you?

[Maryd.]

No (and no I didn't hurt myself, your so cute...)

Have you ever been rock climbing?

[Henry P]

No chance. I have trouble climbing ladders
Have you?

[Maryd.]

No but my husband has taken the children to an indoor rock climbing venue... It's the only time I didn't go somewhere with the kids.

Have you ever sailed across an ocean or a sea?

[Henry P]

I've been on car ferries across the North sea five times, to France, Belgium and Holland. I like being at sea
Have you ever been seasick?

[Maryd.]

No, haven't been on a boat long enough.

Have you?

[Henry P]

No, but I was on a rough crossing once, with people vomiting in toilets and rolling from side to side, but felt OK.
Have you everworn the same clothes as someone at work or elsewhere where it was obvious?

[Maryd.]

Yes I met a girlfiend for lunch and we were wearing black skirts and the same top. So funny actually.
Have you?

[Henry P]

I wore the same tie and the same pullover as another teacher on two occasions

Have you ever regretted buying an item of clothing?

[Maryd.]

Yes, I bought a red dress once, I hated it in the shop and still bought it. I put it in the wardrobe and two years later it still has the price tag sitting on it.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes. I once bought a mid-blue jacket with fine black check and wore it to school, where I was called a clown.

[Maryd.]

Aw poor dear.

Have you ever won a large amount of money in Tattersals?

[Henry P]

what is Tattersals?

[Maryd.]

Lottery

[Henry P]

No, the most was about £70 years ago.
Have you?

[Maryd.]

No... Little amounts as a one off occasion. I had a friend win first division once. She took a few trips over seas. (Africa mainly, moved to sunny Queensland for a year) Then moved back, sadly she passed away with breast cancer at 31yrs old. But she lived life to the fullest, with her winnings.
Have you ever needed financial assistance from anyone?

[Henry P]

Never.
Have you ever lent money?

[Maryd.]

Yes, I borrwoed from my older sister once. But paid her back.

Yes, I have and it went on and off for 3 months. The fellow always paid me back, but constantly asked. I stopped lending him money and he moved on.

Have you ever hurt anyone emotionally?

[Henry P]

Perhaps my wife, but she hurt me more.
Have you?

[Maryd.]

Ditto.

Have you ever been to a country where the people were offensive towards you?

[Henry P]

Never.
Have you ever wished you were back home while on holiday?

[Maryd.]

Yes, when the children were young... It was tedious and I had to be mum to young babies, whilst on holidays. Your usually items and surroundings are necessary with the very young.

Have you ever wanted to take holiday alone?

[Henry P]

I'm thinking about it now, but wouldn't like to leave my daughter on her own while I do it

[Maryd.]

Never mind dear, one day ha? Don't leave your precious alone.

Have you ever "not" wanted to go away, on holidays?

[Henry P]

Yes, before most of the 25 "holidays" in Poland
Have you ever seen rats at work or in the street?

[Maryd.]

A mouse only and the table was a great place for me until my boss caught it, not before laughing at my fear.
Have you ever seen a mouse in your kitchen?

[Henry P]

No, but Steph did. it crept in from the garage, but we trapped it
Have you ever had birds kill themselves by flying into your windows?

[Maryd.]

No, but one did fly into the bonnet of my car.

Have you ever been in trouble with the law?

[Henry P]

Just once, when I was reported for driving on my own as a learner.
Have you?

[Maryd.]

No... This may come as a shock to you, but I am a nerd. I try not to break the law... Unless ignorance has something to do with it.

Have you ever been unhappy with your health?

[Henry P]

Not physical health, but my psychological health has been fragile in the past
Have you?

[Maryd.]

Same...
Have you ever joined a group to help with such an ilness?

[Henry P]

Yes, I went to a depression self-help group last year, but it seemed very simple and many people there were much worse than me

[Maryd.]

There is always someone worse than us...

Have you ever been to a boring party, so much so, that you left early?

[Henry P]

Never. It would have been rude to leave, so I stayed
Have you ever had a window smashed at your home/

[Maryd.]

Just an old she window, my sisters boys kicked a soccer ball through it.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes. Someone threw a big stone from my wall through the dining room window , probably to steal a figurine on the sill, but just managed to smash the thing and the window. idiot
Have you ever wished you were younger?

[Maryd.]

Yes, if I were 25 again, what I would change????
Have you?

[Henry P]

yes. I 'd conduct my career differently
Have you ever wished you lived in a different country?

[Maryd.]

I would conduct a lot of things differently.
Yes, I have always wanted to live in France, it has been my dream since I was a very young girl.
Have you?

[Henry P]

not really, but I'd leave this area like a shot, for rural Yorkshire, or the warmer south, near London
Have you ever met a person you wanted to be like?

[Maryd.]

I have never wanted to be like any one person... However I have wished I was less like myself. I can be quite a handful, when happy... Like watching jumping beans. A little over energetic. (Childish if that)
Have you?

[Henry P]

Not really. I've sometimes envied some people for something, only to dislike them for something else.

[Maryd.]

Have you ever quarelled with your wife in public?

[Henry P]

I don't thinkso. She quickly goes silent and rarely rows, just takes offence

[Maryd.]

Poor dear...

Have you ever lost all access to the internet?

[Entyqua]

Poor dear...

Have you ever lost all access to the internet?

Yes, It was a NIGHTMARE!!

Have you ever purposefully denied yourself internet access?

[Maryd.]

No... I lost internet access on two computers in less than 5 days... And I am having serious fits... Who knew one could become so addicted. I've been cranky and snappy... But I should purposefully denied myself internet access.:(:(

[Henry P]

Have you ever missed an internet friend?

[Nature's heartbeat]

Yes, definitely...happens all the time...

Have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes... I am so missing my internet friend right now... I will be back after easter. I promise... Oh and have a great
EASTER BREAK ALL.
Mwah to everyone during this festive time.

[Henry P]

enjoy your break, my dear.

[Maryd.]

Well, it's not going to well.

Have you ever wanted something so badly you were willing to pay a fortune to get?

[Henry P]

I wish I had a fortune, my dear.
Have you ever wished you were famous?

[Maryd.]

No, imagine leaving the house... No.

Have you?

[Henry P]

Not really, no. The sense of achievement would be enough.
Have you ever wanted to live in a cooler country?

[Maryd.]

Oh yes, I am not good with the heat and Melb. Aust., can get so hot.

Have you ever wanted to live in a warmer country?

[Henry P]

Yes. I like warmth, although i do like it cold outside if I am warm and comfy at home

[Maryd.]

Have you ever been so hot, you had trouble coping?

[Henry P]

Not really, not even in near 40C in Israel. I think I'd struggle in humid tropical heat, though.
What was it like when you went to Queensland?

[Maryd.]

Shockingly humid. I had trouble coping. Actually, the temp hi 46C here, just over a year ago, when we had the bush fires... I didn't cope to well with that.

Have you ever been so cold you couldn't cope?

[Henry P]

No, but we returned to a cold house one January from Poland, and it took nearly a full day to warm up. Lucky no pipes had burst, though. Even the olive oil had turned into something like cheese in the bottle

[Maryd.]

That's freaky.

Have you ever not wanted to go home... (Ciao dear... It's logging me off)

[Henry P]

Never, my dear. I'm a homeboy and love going home

[Maryd.]

have you ever been addicted to something?

[amberzak]

I'm a workaholic, so I guess I am addicted to working (mainly writing)

Have you ever sunbathed naked

[Maryd.]

no. I wouldn't want to make anyone ill. Have you?

[amberzak]

No - I'm not brave enough

Have you ever run out of a restaurant without paying? (I haven't, but a 70 year old friend of mine has)

[Henry P]

Never
Have you ever walked out of a restaurant before eating?

[amberzak]

Yes - but it's a sad story. We got a phonecall to say my brother had died just after we ordered food.

Have you ever been really angry you feel like you'll bubble over, but can't actually say what's made you angry?

[Henry P]

No, it's more a case of controlling myself coz I know who is angering me
Have you ever been really angry in public?

[amberzak]

No. Only ever faked it (training to be a teacher, some sometimes you have to pretend to be angry when you're not)

Have you ever stood in front of the mirror and pretending to be given an award like an oscar and done a 'speech'?

[Henry P]

Never. Have you?

[Maryd.]

no. What would i get an aware for? Have you ever received an award?

[amberzak]

yeah, I have, but it wasn't as big as an oscar (I wish LOL)

Have you ever wanted ti be someone else?

[Henry P]

not really..I might have envied people for one thing, but disliked them for another
Have you ever given someone the wrong directions when they asked you how to find a place?

[Maryd.]

no. He i didn't know for sure, then i wouldn't tell them.
Have you ever been lost?

[Henry P]

frequently, on German motorways, in large buildings, late one night returning from an airport
Have you?

[amberzak]

As a kid I remember being lost in the street in the evening. I went to what I thought was a police officer. He helped me, but it turned out he was a stripogram (not that I knew what one of those was then)

Have you ever answered back to a teacher?

[Henry P]

Never. in the 70s no-one dared, but I got a lot of lip when I was a teacher
have you ever been suspended from school?

[Maryd.]

No darl. I was a good girl at school.
Have you ever wagged/skipped school.

[Henry P]

A few times when games/PE was last thing in the afternoon
have you ever had a duvet day?

[amberzak]

Never. What a waste of a perfectly good day

Have you ever pulled a sickie

[Maryd.]

No I am one of these hard workers. I beleive they call my kind losers here in Australia.
Have you?

[amberzak]

Never. I am always honest and I'm a goodie two shoes. I have, however, been sent home because I am too sick to be at work.

Have you ever been sent home because you are too sick?

[Maryd.]

Yes. But not before putting up fight.
Have you ever been so angry with someone that you had evil thoughts?

[amberzak]

I could have killed someone if I could get my hands on him - He stabbed a friend of mine. I have never been more afraid about myself than the anger I felt for that guy in that moment.

Have you ever been scared of yourself and what you are capable of?

(don't be scared of me - I am normally a lovely, forgiving person)

[Maryd.]

I could have killed someone if I could get my hands on him - He stabbed a friend of mine. I have never been more afraid about myself than the anger I felt for that guy in that moment.

Have you ever been scared of yourself and what you are capable of?

(don't be scared of me - I am normally a lovely, forgiving person)

That's terrible amberzak.

And yes I have been scared of what I am capable of, especially over the past 2 years. Life is changing and I need to deal with things that I once thought I couldn't. So I guess I need to be careful, of me.

Have you ever overreacted on something?

[Henry P]

Yes, a few times while a teacher and at home in arguments with my wife
Have you ever rolled back into another car?

[Maryd.]

No. Have had it done to me though.
Have you ever had an addiction?

[Henry P]

only to you, my dear

[amberzak]

Have you ever been so scared you throw up?

[Maryd.]

No. Have you?

[Henry P]

Never.
Have you ever sworn at people at work?

[Maryd.]

No not appropriate behaviour from a groan adult.
Have you?

[Henry P]

I'm afraid I told another teacher to p*ss off after he made fun of me for having a day off when my mum was taken to hospital

[Maryd.]

why would one make fun of that. The teacher was an idiot. Family is everything.

[Henry P]

He was an idiot. In his next school he was sacked for having sex at work

[Maryd.]

No way, with who?

[Henry P]

Another teacher. He skived off PE lessons to entertain an English teacher while I knew him

[Maryd.]

I shouldn't laugh, but it is rather funny. Why would you have sex at work?

[Henry P]

They probably couldn't keep their hands off each other, and he'd got away with it before

[Maryd.]

Well he got caught eventually.
Have you ever been caught doing something you shouldn't be doing?

[Henry P]

No, my dear, not yet. I'm too careful

[Maryd.]

Have you ever wanted to turn back the block 24 hours?

[Henry P]

I must have done, but I've got through a lot in one piece, so I can't think of an example

[amberzak]

Have you ever wondered what why we are all here?

[Henry P]

First to try to get people to say nice things about our poems, and then to talk to people,

[Maryd.]

Have you ever wondered why we feel the need to talk to people?

[Henry P]

Because we're social animals. We talk to feel human

[Maryd.]

Have you ever wanted to hide from the world and/or people.

[Henry P]

Yes, when people's demands have got on top of me. Have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes. This year. Now.

[Henry P]

Why? What 's happened?

[amberzak]

Have you ever just decided to run away for a week

[Henry P]

Yes, but I never did
Have you?

[amberzak]

Always tempted, and one day I will.

Have you ever made a complaint about a collegue

[Henry P]

No, but I'm pretty sure some complained about me
Have you?

[Maryd.]

No i don't complain about people, I just put up with them.
Have you ever been to an 'all you can eat' restaurant?

[Henry P]

Never, but it sounds like a good idea.
Have you ever been to a pub where you can drink all you want for a set price?

[Maryd.]

no. Do they exist?

[Henry P]

They do here, where you can drink out 24/7, get free drinks for ladies, get half price drinks for certain periods, win free drinks in boozing games and other crap designed to make money. The government opened a Pandora's box with 24-/7 drinking to keep voters thick, p*ssed and content. The old soviet bloc kept its citizens down by cheap vodka too.
Sorry to rant, but it's true
Have you ever got free drinks in a pub?

[Maryd.]

No but i would be in trouble if I did. After three drinks i'd fall asleep.
Have you ever fallen asleep during a drink with friends?

[Henry P]

Never. I need to be horizontal to sleep.
Have you ever fallen off a chair in public?

[Maryd.]

No but have fallen off the computer chair at home many times.
Have you?

[Henry P]

Not for years. Why the computer chair, my dear?

[Maryd.]

Don't laugh, but i nodd off slightly and then just slip off the chair. My kids laugh at their silly mum.
Have you ever saved someone from danger?

[Henry P]

I don't think so. Have you?

[Maryd.]

No.
Have you ever had to tell someone that a friend or family member was dying?

[amberzak]

more often than I'd care to think about

Have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes and it was the hardest thing I ever had to do.
Have you ever regretted doing something?

[Henry P]

I had to tell my daughter when she was eight that her grandmother had died.

[Maryd.]

It's the worst thing to have to do. Especially to a little one.
Have you ever wanted to write your autobiography?

[Henry P]

Yes, but who would want to read it or buy it?

[amberzak]

I'll buy yours if you buy mine :D

Have you ever stayed in bed for 3 days because you were too depressed to get up?

[Henry P]

That's deal, my dear.
I've gone to bed because I was depressed, but didn't stay there long.

[amberzak]

I did, but apparently it was more traumatised than depressed.

[Henry P]

I have this natural urge to sleep when I'm depressed, as a temporary escape. Luckily I usually feel better when I wake

[amberzak]

Just reading your earlier posts - my Godson/Nephew was 6 when my brother died - brother had Muscular Dystrophy (there are some poems on the forum that I wrote for him, you can see them on my list of poems) and he was in his wheelchair and Godson was the only one in the room at the time.

He kept waking up from nightmares. Kept dreaming the world was burning and things like that, or that he was seeing my brother leave his body. Poor little mite. He wet the bed every night too. And he stopped talking for a while. Now when you see him, you can see he is different, you know

[Henry P]

I'm lucky that Steph seemed to cope with her gran's death

[amberzak]

I think Callum is coping reasonably well now (it was 2 and a half years ago) but his biggest thing was that he saw it. No child should have to see it. My brother stopped breathing basically, so it couldn't have been pleasant for Callum to see

[Henry P]

Have you ever been really scared by a film?

[Maryd.]

yes when i was young i got sacred of 'Towering Inferno'.
Have you?

[Henry P]

only once, by one called Bug, about species of insect which caused fires when it got in people's ears. I went to bed and thought they were there too

[amberzak]

The birds is the only film that scared me

Have you ever had lived right in the middle of nowhere?

[Henry P]

no, I'm a small town urban boy
Have you?

[Maryd.]

no i am and always have been a suburban girl.
Have you ever wanted to live far away from city/suburban life?

[Henry P]

Occasionally, when I visit the countryside
Do you?

[Maryd.]

Yes i have always wanted to live in the outback.
Have you ever wanted to travel spontaneously.

[Henry P]

Just go?Yes, but it has never happened with my commitments. Have you?

[Maryd.]

yes. But chickened out.
Have you ever worked out in a gym?

[Henry P]

never. I'd be scared of starting and failing

[amberzak]

Have you ever wanted different parents?

[Henry P]

an interesting question, but no, because I like me and I wouldn't be me without their mix of genes.
Have you?

[Maryd.]

You know the only way I can answer this question is by saying, 'which one? '
Have you ever wondered why people chose the partners they are with?

[Henry P]

I certainly have. Have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes. Have you ever wondered why we get it so wrong.

[Henry P]

People change and we can't be sure how they'll react to events we can't foresee. Most people are intrinsically selfish too

[Maryd.]

I'll believe that theory. I have too. I have believe there is a reason why they feel the need to torment us.
Have ever tormented anyone?

[Henry P]

Honestly, no.
You haven't either, have you?

[Maryd.]

No, they'd probably laugh at me for trying.
Have you ever done something you were proud of?

[Henry P]

Yes. I'm proud of myself for going to grammar school getting into uni, teaching for 30 years, changing jobs twice, getting out with a good pension, writing poetry, learning to cook, having a sense of humour, getting my daughter into grammar school, helping her through her illness...
Ordinary people like us have many things they should be proud of

[Maryd.]

Wow Henry, I'm proud of you. Congratulations on your achievements. Mwah.
Have you ever felt really happy?

[Henry P]

Yes, when steph was born, on my wedding day and the occasions i mentioned in my last post
have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes like you. The birth of my kids, my wedding day and when I finished my manuscript. I have always dreamt of finishing it.

[Henry P]

Have you ever been attacked by an animal?

[Maryd.]

yes when i was mind 3 dogs attacked of on my way home from school one day. A family driving past pulled over and helped. Soone minor cuts and bruises. Have you?

[Henry P]

only pesky blood-suckers and wasps, and the odd cat scratch
Have you ever hurt yourself badly enough to need a tetanus booster?

[Maryd.]

yes i cut my hand on a rusted can and was advised by doctor to have the injection. Have you?

[Henry P]

Yes, when a car winged me and I had to have stitches in Poland
Have you ever been disappointed by a tourist resort?

[Maryd.]

No haven't been to many.
Have you?

[Henry P]

A fair few in Britain. Most have been good, but Blackpool, a famous northern resort on the Irish Sea is charmless- no scenery, flat as a pancake, just cold sea, howling wind, ancient pier, tacky shops selling crap , a rollercoaster which seems to be made of leftover scaffolding , a waxwork museum of unrecognisable dummies, and unbelievably one which purports to show the results of getting venereal disease by displaying wax models of private parts which look like melted candles

[Maryd.]

have you ever wanted to work in a museum?

[BattyOldMaid]

Nope, couldn't be bothered with the influx of stupid people.

Have you ever wished we'd hark back to the good ole days, especially when "children should be seen not heard" was proper?

[Henry P]

There were no good old days- we just imagine them when something annoys us in the present day

[Maryd.]

Oh I don't know about that my good sir. I use to enjoy waking up to a happier world 20 years ago.

[Henry P]

perhaps you're right. I was happier 20 years ago

[Maryd.]

Have you ever wanted to change something in your life?

[Henry P]

Where do I start?

[Maryd.]

Start with your heart my dear.

[Henry P]

the state of my marriage for a start

[Maryd.]

Have you ever just sat your wife down and told her - 'Enough is enough and just talk to me already!'

[Henry P]

Yes, I did so in the past, but I'm not doing so this time, or she'll assume she has won and that I need her more than she needs me. Sounds harsh, but that's how it is. It's going to be 50/50 or nothing.

[Maryd.]

You are so strong. I wish I was as strong as you.

[Henry P]

strong or stupid, i'm not sure

[Maryd.]

Don't know what anyone else thinks. But you can never be stupid to me. Mwah my special guy.

[Henry P]

:hug:You are just so sweet, my dear

[Maryd.]

Anything for my favourite man. Mwah

[Henry P]

Mr Demetriou doesn't read this, does he?

[Maryd.]

He doesn't read anything. I gave him my manuscript to read last August. He read 3 chapters and shoved it under the bed. Maybe it bored him.

[Henry P]

My wife doesn't read either. Reading is for dreamers. People are mocked in poland by the barely literate for reading instead of cleaning or whatever. perhaps we should introduce them to each other?

[Maryd.]

I think i've mentioned that before. Let's do it.

[Henry P]

If he is good at "men's" jobs and has a moustache like her dad, she'll have him

[Maryd.]

he is good at men's jobs but doesn't wear a moustache. I'm sure she'll like him. He would definitely like her. He likes women that don't talk.

[Henry P]

Are these people telepathic or instinctive, like animals?

[Maryd.]

No they can't stand people like us that can communicate.They only wish they can share their emotions.
Have you ever walked out on your partner?

[Henry P]

I don't have to, she just goes upstairs and shuts the door
Have you?

[Maryd.]

No. Not yet. But there's still time!
Have you ever snapped at your child when you were angry about something else?

[Henry P]

Probably, but I can't remember exactly. have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes and have felt terribly guilty.
Have you ever snapped at your collegues because of issues at home?