Love, like, hate or dislike

[Shanalorm]

Depends on who makes them

[John Ashleigh]

The Turkish.

[Shanalorm]

Then still it depends on who makes it.
One kebab can be disgusting, the other can be great.

[Shanalorm]

In general they are good though.

[John Ashleigh]

What about Chinese food?

[Shanalorm]

Again, that depends, but quite good in general.
What about lemondeserts?

[John Ashleigh]

Not much of a pudding man, to be honest.

You?

[Henry P]

I like lemon desserts

[Shanalorm]

I like deserts. Most of them.

[Henry P]

What's your favourite?

[Shanalorm]

Ooh, that is a difficult question...
I like sweetness
but sour also...
Does that answer your question enough?
I honestly have no favorite, yust name something and 90% chance I like it or never had it before.

[John Ashleigh]

If I were to have a pudding it would be a warm chocolate brownie with cold ice cream.
Or vienetta.

[Shanalorm]

How about a simple lemonsorbet

[John Ashleigh]

Perhaps.

[Henry P]

I like a lemon tart, and lemon curd on toast

[John Ashleigh]

I don't mind a squeeze of lemon on fish.

[Henry P]

yes- very good on flatfish, like plaice and sole.

[John Ashleigh]

...and on prawns.

[Henry P]

this is the gourmet thread!

[John Ashleigh]

Haha.

Black clothes?

[Shanalorm]

What do you think of the programm Ready,Steady Cook!?
I find it fun to watch before dinner. Sadly seeing your own plate
then can be rather dissapointing...

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike. But I am a fan of most cooking shows.

[Henry P]

I like Jamie Oliver, Nigel slater and Hugh Fearnley- whathisname. But I'm tired of the competitive cooking programmes. The worst is The Great British Menu with its effete judging panel and macho posturing chefs

[John Ashleigh]

I like Rick Stein.

[Maryd.]

I'm not really into cooking shows. Most of them use ingredients that one wouldn't ordinarily stock. Nothing worse than going out, buying ingredients to a certain dish... Cooking it up and then the rest stay in the firdge until "toss out" day.

NOpe, I prefer to created my own meals. :)

[John Ashleigh]

What do you like to cook, Maryd?

[Maryd.]

Oh well.. I cook Italian food (Surprise, surprise) But mostly I just make things up as I go. If they are nice, we eat. If not we eat anyway. Haha.

You?

[John Ashleigh]

Oh I have no limitations. I will cook anything that looks nice. I do love to cook fish, or a nice steak.

Taking a walk?

[Maryd.]

Love fish. Do cook steak. But meat and I don't get along lately.

I love to walk. Especially with the dog. :)

You?

[John Ashleigh]

Sometimes I just like to get lost.

Riding a bike?

[Maryd.]

Haha... I always get lost. haha.

Um... Can't ride a bike never had the opportunity to learn I am afraid.

YOu?

[John Ashleigh]

I don't have a bike anymore, though I am thinking of buying one.

Swimming?

[Maryd.]

I only learnt how to swim this year for the first time in um, let's say roughly 40 years (Ouch!)

[John Ashleigh]

Never too late to learn something new, Maryd.

[Maryd.]

Haha... I learnt it. Got yelled out for forgetting to pop my head up and breath on the odd occasion. Hahah

[John Ashleigh]

Are you a strong swimmer, Maryd?

[Maryd.]

No, still a baby at it. I thought I was pysically strong until I learnt to swim. My arms just don't cut it... The legs are strong, but the arms, not so much. :(

You?

[John Ashleigh]

I am a strong swimmer, I am just not that confident.

[Maryd.]

Oh, don't talk to me about confidence. I am Queen of confidence... Oh sorry by that I mean "Lack of"

[John Ashleigh]

I think you're confident from what I can gather. :)

[Maryd.]

Well, now aren't you sweet enough to think that. No. Not confident, just hard-headed. Haha.

[John Ashleigh]

Haha.

I wish I had a hard head.

[Maryd.]

No darl... Trust me, it gets me into soooo much trouble. Haha

[Henry P]

a hard head?

[Maryd.]

Henry... I hope you're not being naughty!!!

[Henry P]

No, but I think you are

[Maryd.]

Me. Henry. You need a good smack and I'm too far. John, you're closer, smack him for me. Hee hee

[Henry P]

I enjoy this chat

[Maryd.]

I bet? Has John smacked you yet?

[Henry P]

I run too fast

[Maryd.]

ha ha. Typical. Ha ha

[John Ashleigh]

I couldn't smack anyone - I am too kind natured. ;)

[Maryd.]

I know John... But Henry is being naughty. :(

[Henry P]

Would you smack your children?

[Maryd.]

Not my babies... They are sweeties. :) But you are too naughty today. Hahaha.

[John Ashleigh]

Would you smack your children?

If I ever have children, I would discipline them in some other way. Although my dad used to punish me, and I turned out Ok. I mean I am polite and so on.

[Maryd.]

Don't get me wrong I have smacked the kids when they were very little and only when it was absoulety necessary. But not often. They weren't that naughty.

[John Ashleigh]

Diet Coke?

[Maryd.]

Dislike. I like the real thing. It's just my hips that don't? Hahaha

You?

[John Ashleigh]

I used to love the normal Coke - but the girls have got me into the diet version. Though now I do have the taste for a diet coke.

Candy Floss?

[Henry P]

dislike
estate cars?

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike.

Land Rovers?

[Maryd.]

Meh... I'm a girlie-girl... A car is a car to me.

Bus?

[John Ashleigh]

Hate.

Taxi?

[Maryd.]

Hate... Especially the sleezy non-english speaking drivers who don't know where they are going!

Train?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Flying?

[Maryd.]

Too squashy... Dislike.

Travelling?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

You?

[Maryd.]

I don't mind it so much. As long as the hotels are decent... Golly we ended up in some shocking hotels on our trip. Ewww...

[John Ashleigh]

Luckily some of the hotels we stayed at where rather quaint.

[Maryd.]

Do go into detail.

[John Ashleigh]

We have a chain of hotels named 'Premier Inn' - and the ones I have stayed at were quite homely.

[Maryd.]

Ah, hello, that's the one we stayed in, at Earls Court... And let me tell you I was not impressed at all!!

[John Ashleigh]

You must have gone to the only 'premier inn' in the world that was disappointing. Haha.

[Maryd.]

Yes... Firstly it was supposed to be a room for four people. One double bed, a fold out couch and a mattress on the floor. I had to jump over my bed to get out of bed, or I would stand on my daughters head. Not happy! Then there were other issues, I don't want to get into. Although the room was clean at least.

[John Ashleigh]

Well next time choose a different hotel. ;)

[Maryd.]

Next time... I would love there to be a next time. I would love to come back to England. :)

[Henry P]

Please do

[Maryd.]

Sure Henry... Send for me. Then I'll come.

[Henry P]

You never came to Yorkshire

[John Ashleigh]

I have never been to Yorkshire either.

[Maryd.]

Hey John, Henry can shout the both of us... Hahaha

[Henry P]

I don't want to shout at you

[Maryd.]

Oh, you don't know slang love... Shout... Pay for!

[John Ashleigh]

Haha.

[Maryd.]

Help me out here John!

[Henry P]

Ah, as in "my shout"?

[Maryd.]

Henry... I'd clobber you with my computer, but I don't want to break it. Hahaha. Mwah love.

[Henry P]

Pardon me for being obtuse. I need feeding soon

[Maryd.]

Ohhhh... :( :( :(

[Henry P]

Pears?

[Maryd.]

Like

Marmite?

[Henry P]

like
Vegemite?

[Maryd.]

Like

Peanut butter?

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike.

Jam?

[Henry P]

like
energy-saver lightbulbs?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Winter?

[Henry P]

like if I don't go outside
scooters?

[Maryd.]

Ok, I guess.

Ancient ruins?

[John Ashleigh]

I am quite in awe with ancient architect.

Theme parks?

[Maryd.]

I like them for the kids. I guess I wouldn't go if the kids didn't want to.

Zoo's?

[John Ashleigh]

I love them.

You?

[Maryd.]

Yes... Especially the open range ones, where the animals walk around you whilst you are in a bus/car. :)

[John Ashleigh]

Our zoo's are not like that over here.

[Maryd.]

Well, our main zoo isn't like that. If one wants an open range, one has to drive out of the city. The main zoo is very much a santuary now. But I really love the butterfly section. You can walk in and they are everywhere... They aren't shy either, that land on you. So beautiful.

[John Ashleigh]

Sounds magical.

[Maryd.]

I know... Actually I only mentioned it last night to the kids and they are keen to go to the Melbourne zoo again. That place also has night entertainment, jazz bands or rock and roll night. Sometimes they get the audience up to dance, two years ago my girl and I were up dancing. It was magical.

[John Ashleigh]

I'd love to be able to attend such beauty. I think I might try and book and go to the 'Marwell Zoo'.

[Maryd.]

Do it... Just go and enjoy yourself. I find the Melbourne Zoo has catered for the animals more these days that sometimes it's hard to even see them, as they hide between the large trees and shrubs.

[John Ashleigh]

Spring?

[Maryd.]

Love spring, 'tis my favourite season, so bright and colourful and not too hot.

You?

[John Ashleigh]

I have to agree with you.

[Maryd.]

Summer?

[John Ashleigh]

I look forward to it when winter is a bore.

You?

[Maryd.]

Not really too keen on it here. It's either too hot or to dry, or both at the same time, which is very dangerous. We can get some nasty days. Winds and over 40degree heat. Can't go out and enjoy the weather on those days. But when the nice days come it's good for pools and beaches.

[John Ashleigh]

I suppose those living in a hot country will have a different perspective on a summers day.

[Maryd.]

Yes... People say how lucky we are, but not so much at times. Asthma sufferers can die in our heat and I won't even go into the deaths we have had through bushfires.

[John Ashleigh]

Are bushfires common then?

[Maryd.]

Oh yes sir. We had a big one in 2009. One that was nicknamed Black Saturday... It was hurrendous. So many lives and homes lost. And worst of all the fires were deliberately lit. :(

[John Ashleigh]

Such a shame. Though I know that some plants need bushfire heat to disperse seeds.

[Maryd.]

NOt if its going to kill!

[John Ashleigh]

I know, I agree.

[Maryd.]

Winter?

[John Ashleigh]

Love.

Bank holidays?

[Maryd.]

Well... I don't care for banks so, no.

You?

[John Ashleigh]

Same.

Diamonds?

[Maryd.]

Don't care for them either. I porn jewellery if people buy them for me. I've warned them not to buy them or I will porn them and buy lunch with the change. Hahaha.

You?

[John Ashleigh]

I only like wearing gold.

The simpsons?

[Maryd.]

Silly show, but funny.

[John Ashleigh]

Yeah, it can be.

Family guy?

[Maryd.]

Ar, that's too crude for my young family. Though they know more than I thought they did. :(

[John Ashleigh]

Haha...but do you enjoy it?

[Maryd.]

No. Truth is, I don't let them watch it. I guess now, is ok. I hear their conversations when the are in their rooms chatting to each other. Phew!

[John Ashleigh]

All teenagers are the same, Maryd. ;)

[Maryd.]

Yes well, I give them credit. They are fairly decent. I suppose. :)

[John Ashleigh]

I am sure they are. :)

[Maryd.]

But as most teens; they have their moments. Ha ha.

Teenagers?

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike if they act like thugs.

You?

[Maryd.]

Same. I never really was a teenager. I think I went form 9yrs old, to 25. I skipped those years completely.

Old folk?

[John Ashleigh]

I love the elderly. I have alot more in common with them.

You?

[Maryd.]

Yes sir.. Me too. I've never been able to get along with younger people. :(

Smoking?

[John Ashleigh]

Yes sir.. Me too. I've never been able to get along with younger people. :(

Except me. :)


Smoking?

Love.

You?

[Maryd.]

Ah, but you are not young minded. That's the difference. :)

No, not a grand lover of smoking. Though I don't mind to be around smokers.

Radio?

[John Ashleigh]

Ah, but you are not young minded. That's the difference. :)

Thankyou. :)

Radio?

Yeah I don't mind it. Though I prefer to put a CD on.

You?

[Maryd.]

Absolutely... Though I prefer to plug in my MP3 player and let it play out all of my 80's songs. Hee hee. Hey, I'm old. ha ha.

Ipods?

[Henry P]

like, but the things have a habit of malfunctioning just after the guarantee expires

[John Ashleigh]

My Ipod is my best friend at the moment. I listen to it all the time.

[Henry P]

i listen to Spotify on my laptop, deliberately searching out songs I've never heard

[John Ashleigh]

I love researching new music. I am quite open with different songs.

[Henry P]

So am I. I'm going through a book which lists 10,000 songs to hear before you die

[John Ashleigh]

That is alot of songs....how far though are you?

[Henry P]

Gladys Knight in A-Z

[Maryd.]

Don't know who that is?

[Henry P]

black US soul/pop singer. You'd recognise some of her sons

[Maryd.]

Probably. I like some soul.

[Henry P]

She san Midnight Train to Georgia, The best thing that ever happened, License to kill
But I'm on Glen Grey now

[Maryd.]

I know Midnight Train to Georgia :)

Don't know the other fellow. Sorry.

[Henry P]

neither did I. A band from the 1930s and 40s

[Maryd.]

:) You have unusual taste sir. :)

[Henry P]

let's call it a journey of discovery

[Maryd.]

Why not. I like a mixture of songs as well. I am not really stuck on any one genre. :)

[John Ashleigh]

Car journeys?

[Maryd.]

Don't mind if the scenery is lovely.

Long/Contry train rides?

[John Ashleigh]

Yeah, I don't mind the scenery also.

You?

[Maryd.]

I prefer the train. One doesn't need to think about driving or stress.

[John Ashleigh]

Indeed. :)

[Maryd.]

To be honest, I hate driving. If I ever become rich and famous I will hire a chauffeur

[John Ashleigh]

I am buying my carer a Rally car driving session for Christmas. She loves to drive.

[Maryd.]

You have a carer? I didn't know that. But that is an interesting gift. Sounds like a lot of fun.

[John Ashleigh]

I hope she'll enjoy it.

[Maryd.]

Well it is an interesting gift to say the least, no doubt she will.

[Henry P]

techno dance music?

[John Ashleigh]

Like. Though I do not listen to it much anymore.

You?

[Maryd.]

I listen to anything that can make me do backflips in the kitchen, whilst cooking dinner.... Alright so I can't do blackflips, but shuffling from the stove top to the sink in a few seconds is an absolute must. Hahaha.

[Henry P]

Discos/night clubs?

[Maryd.]

Did like once... Now I get too tired. Not that I am old or anything like that. Hahaha

[John Ashleigh]

I find dance music puts me in a better mood -though it wouldn't be my choice of music if I were in the kitchen.

[Maryd.]

I find dance music puts me in a better mood -though it wouldn't be my choice of music if I were in the kitchen.

Sweetie, when I am in the kitchen I have to dance or I get seriously ill, or bored of cleaning and head for the fridge. And my hips just won't allow that to happen.

[John Ashleigh]

Well, carry on dancing then. :)

[Maryd.]

Haha...

Fish and chips?

[John Ashleigh]

Love.

You?

[Maryd.]

Like the fish... But the chips are a tad too greasy for me.

[John Ashleigh]

Do you like them with salt and vinegar?

[Maryd.]

Um... Yes. Yum,

Do you?

[John Ashleigh]

I can't eat chips without salt and vinegar. :)

[Henry P]

i like them that way, but with mayo they're even better

[John Ashleigh]

Do you like Garlic Mayo?

[Henry P]

Aioli, yes. Yum
Picking fruit?

[John Ashleigh]

Like. Alot of fun....

You?

[Henry P]

love
Making jam?

[John Ashleigh]

I've never made it before....I'd like to try, though.

[Henry P]

Cycling?

[Maryd.]

Never done it... :(

You?

[John Ashleigh]

Like, but I haven't been on a bike in a while.

Chocolate?

[Maryd.]

You asking a woman if she likes chocolate... hahaha.

YES!!!

Ha ha, you?

[John Ashleigh]

Haha.

I don't mind it....

[Maryd.]

Crisp chips?

[John Ashleigh]

Like. Salt and vinegar is my favourite flavour.

You?

[Maryd.]

Yes, love salt and vinegar. :)

Meat pies?

[John Ashleigh]

Yes, love. Especially steak pies...

You?

[bastet]

love chicken and mushroom or veg :)

you?

[Maryd.]

Yes darl.

Bread with sesame seeds on them?

[John Ashleigh]

I don't see the need for the sesame seeds...

You?

[bastet]

not so keen..

cheesey bread?

[Maryd.]

Too strong for me.

Rye bread?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Frankfurters?

[Maryd.]

No, but the kids do.

Rolls?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Hotdog?

[Maryd.]

Not really into meat, but have had.

MIlo?

[John Ashleigh]

What is that...?

[Henry P]

Like Nesquick in Australia, added to milk

[Maryd.]

Nesquick and Milo are different tasting but they are similar. :)

[John Ashleigh]

Well I like Nesquick...

[Maryd.]

Nesquick is thinner and the chocolate is stronger. Milo is more of an energy drink.

Milkshakes?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

You?

[Maryd.]

Yes. Strawberry is my favourite.

YOurs?

[John Ashleigh]

My favourite is fudge brownie flavour...

[Maryd.]

Yum. I've never had that one. I don't think anyone her makes it. I will have to ask.

Fruit salad?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

You?

[Maryd.]

Love it. Especially mixed with cream... Um, yes I know fattening. But what to do, ha?

[Henry P]

red cars?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

White cars?

[Maryd.]

Dislike.

Black cars?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Blue cars?

[Maryd.]

Like

Gold cars... Or those new metalic colours?

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike. I prefer to have a silver or black car...

Going to the pub?

[Maryd.]

Had a pub lunch with a friend yesterday. So like.

You?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Resturant?

[Maryd.]

Dislike. Prefer home cooked meals... Am very fussy with my food intake.

You?

[John Ashleigh]

I love to go out for a steak...

[Maryd.]

Salad?

[John Ashleigh]

Like - but only when it is with a dressing.

You?

[Maryd.]

Love my salad... I can eat it with or without dressing, so long as there are a mixture of ingredients in it, otherwise I need dressing.

Milk?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

You?

[Maryd.]

Like... But I do get stomach aches if I drink too much.

Coffee with milk?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Tea?

[Maryd.]

Like.

Chicken soup?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Tomato soup?

[Maryd.]

Dislike.

Pumpkin soup?

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike.

Vegetable soup?

[Maryd.]

Dislike.

Pea and ham soup?

[John Ashleigh]

Dislike.

English mustard?

[Maryd.]

Dislike

mayonnaise?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Brown sauce?

[Maryd.]

Do you mean gravy?

[John Ashleigh]

No. I think it is called HP sauce.

[Maryd.]

Oh, have never had it. I must try it one day. Do you like it? And what to you eat with it?

[John Ashleigh]

You can have brown sauce with anything you'd put tomato sauce on. I like it with eggs and bacon.

[Maryd.]

Mmm, love eggs.

Jam on toast?

[John Ashleigh]

Like.

Peanut butter on toast?