Love, like, hate or dislike

[Henry P]

Summer
Like Mr Connick- a decent actor, too
Jerry Lee Lewis?

[Maryd.]

Yes, I prefer Mr Connick as an actor better than a singer, although his voice is angelic.
Like Mr Lewis.
Billy Idol?

[Henry P]

Like Mr Idol
Creedence Clearwater Revival?

[Maryd.]

Like and Like.
Bob Dylan?

[Henry P]

Like , but on every recording. Very clever and intriguing, though
Roy Orbison?

[Maryd.]

Love Roy Orbison.
Ray Charles?

[Henry P]

like
Stevie Wonder?

[Maryd.]

Like Ray Charles... Love Stevie Wonder.
Bananarama?

[Henry P]

Dislike- they couldn't sing
Spice Girls?

[Maryd.]

Not a Spice Girls fan. I used to call them the plastic girls. (My way of saying how fake they were)
Bing Crosby?

[Henry P]

Like Bing
Dionne Warwick?

[Maryd.]

Like Dionne Warwick.
Julie Andrews?

[Henry P]

A bit sweet for my taste
reece Witherspoon?

[Maryd.]

Yes, I like sweet... and like Reece Witherspoon.
Olivia Newton John?

[Henry P]

Pretty but her music is bland
John Travolta?

[Maryd.]

Terrific actor, good dancer. But not much of a singer.
Cliff Richard?

[Henry P]

like Sir Cliff. Good singer if a trifle bland at times
Mick Jagger?

[Maryd.]

Yes, like Sir Cliff as well.
Like Mega-lips as well.
David Bowie?

[Henry P]

Love Bowie
U2?

[Maryd.]

Love Bowie and U2.
Sting?

[Henry P]

Like Sting, especially in the Police
Wild animals used in circuses?

[Maryd.]

Like Sting.
No, not into wild animals being exploited... A big no-no in my mind.
Dolphins trained to entertain?

[Henry P]

Like, provided there is no cruelty.
sending Men to Mars (18 months travel)?

[Maryd.]

That would cost a pretty penny. I think they should save their pennies and send you to me instead.:cheekkiss:
House by the beachfront?

[Henry P]

I'd love that
boxing?

[Maryd.]

I'll join you.
Ironically enough I like boxing... Don't know why, but I do.
Rugby League?

[Henry P]

Watching people fighting is always watchable.
I thought I didn't like it but I enjoyed a rugby league game on TV recently.
Men in shorts grabbing each other in the name of sport?

[Maryd.]

I don't have a problem watching men grab each other. It's rather funny sometimes. But I really can't be bothered with sports in general.

Women getting rough during sporting events?

[Henry P]

I quite like that, my dear. I don't know why
Pre-nuptial agreements?

[Maryd.]

(It's a guy thing)
Never did a pre-nup... I think it's a good idea. But do they actually work?

[Henry P]

I think so, in that the money share-out iarranged in advance is adhered to, saving the rich party a lot of money
Store loyalty schemes?

[Maryd.]

True that
Don't mind store layalty schemes, some work, some don't.
Fly buys?

[Henry P]

What are fly buys?

[Maryd.]

I use a swipe a card everytime I shop at coles and for every dollar I spend on certain products. I get a point. Eventually I will make enough points to travel... But alas that never happens. I guess one has to spend a fortune with the company.

[Henry P]

We call them air miles. I've never got into that

[Maryd.]

It doesn't help unless you spend a fortune with them and the average person can't.

Wild parties?

[Henry P]

Never been to one. Have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes and I left at 10pm, I couldn't even force myself to stay any longer. I was completely out of place. Mind you I drove home laughing. 'Tis rather humorous to see groan men and women make a fool of themselves... I do believe I was nicknamed 'A nerd' after that.

Poetry groups?

[Henry P]

Like.
exercise?

[Maryd.]

Dislike, but feel the need to exercise.
Sing?

[Henry P]

Like. I often sing to myself.
homeopathic remedies?

[Maryd.]

I sing to myself too. But sometimes I sing out loud, whilst the family is watching TV and the kids say... 'Mum, you're doing it again'
Have never used homeopathic remedies, have you?

[Henry P]

Never. They are a way of selling water and rely on the placebo effect
Have you ever thought you were losing memory?

[Maryd.]

"What memory" Yes, sometimes, but my long term memory is fantastic. Although that isn't necessarily a good thing.

Play sports?

[Henry P]

I like watching them, but have never been sporty or very active.
what about you?

[Maryd.]

No, unless I am at a picnic.
Picnics

[Henry P]

like, but not had one for years
Eating outside?

[Maryd.]

Not really into sharing my food with bugs and flies. So do prefer to eat inside. Will go out if I have too.
Eating alone?

[Henry P]

Dislike
Taking medicine the moment you feel a symptom?

[Maryd.]

Try to avoid medicine, like to use natural remedies. Dislike.
Natural remedies?

[Henry P]

I take some, like echinacea to ward off colds, but am not sure about others. what about you?

[Maryd.]

Hot tea, with lemon squeezed in it... Sometimes I resort to Panadol/ Panadeine (if I have a temperature) Otherwise, freshly squeezed oranges every 2 hours and tea with lemon. (Chicken broth/soup) A comfortable bed. Could do with a warm cuddle, but alas... Must rely on remedies.
Anti aging remedies?

[Henry P]

Don't take any (yet)
Do you?

[Maryd.]

No, just facial washes... I am very pedantic about skin care. Even if I don't wear make up, so long as I have done my morning and eve facial. It doesn't take long and it doesn't have to be expensive.
Make-up on women?

[Henry P]

like, if not excessive in everyday life. Special occasions are different
Elvis impersonators?

[Maryd.]

I'm sick of them... Give me the real thing.

fanatical fans?

[Henry P]

Like if they have a sense of humour and don't getting nasty
Amusement arcades?

[Maryd.]

Like as it can entertain our young and keep them off the street.
Large indoor shopping centres?

[Henry P]

Like, although they tend to be the same in every city
Charity shops?

[Maryd.]

I love them, one can find a bargain and old items that are worth a penny.
Antiques?

[Henry P]

Like, but I've never bought any.
Classical music?

[Maryd.]

Don't mind classical music. I don't go out of my way to play it, but I don't hate it, if it is on in the background. Especially if I am angry or nervous.

A quiet home?

[Henry P]

Like quiet, but not silent
Easter?

[Maryd.]

Like it... It is time to share with the family... Although this year the family is all over the place... Never mind.
Same?

[Henry P]

yes. I like it too, and my family is all over the place, too
sofa beds?

[Haunted]

dislike...they are not that comfortable

bean bag chairs

[Henry P]

dislike
leather sofas?

[Haunted]

dislike...leather feels cold in the winter

velour (velvety) upholstery

[Maryd.]

like velvet
Cafe's ?

[Henry P]

like
traditional church hymns?

[Questingpoet]

like: the words "sensual", "gentle", and "free"

dislike: the words "horny", "dude", and "fag"

[Maryd.]

Like traditional hymns. But they have some good one's now too.
New church hymns?

[Henry P]

dislike, at least in comparison with the old ones
men with long beards?

[Maryd.]

No. Dislike any facial hair on men they always seem to collect the day's meals.
A well dressed woman?

[Henry P]

Like, but not if she's obsessively so, or in designer clothes around the clock
same?

[Maryd.]

Do like neatly dressed people.
Chatty partners?

[Henry P]

Love, coz I can't shut up myself
Pupils interviewing candidates for teaching jobs?

[Maryd.]

Then you and I, will make a pretty pair. If neither of us can shut up.
People who tell me to shut up.

[Henry P]

I hate them, my dear. keep talking

[Maryd.]

If I an talking with you. I shall never shut up. Mwah.
People who talk at you, not to you. Grr.

[Henry P]

I agree
Contraceptives available at school?

[Maryd.]

That's a tough one h. What do you think?

[Henry P]

I.m not in favour. It can only encourage underage promiscuity

[Maryd.]

Yes. Such a tough one. I really don't know where this next generation is headed?
Flirty women?

[Henry P]

Quite like them, my dear

[Maryd.]

You're so cute.
Brunette, hazel eyes, tiny, chatty litte women?

[Henry P]

especially that kind

[Maryd.]

yay i'm in.

[Henry P]

any time, my dear

[Maryd.]

If only it were true, in the real world.

[Henry P]

yes, if only...

[Maryd.]

Dreams can come true. Stranger tings have happened...

[Henry P]

I'll dream if you do

[Maryd.]

Let's dream... Hmm ..

[Henry P]

sweet dreams, my dear

[Maryd.]

Like sweet dreams.
Waking up beside someone you love?

[Henry P]

Love, but it's not happening now

[Maryd.]

Love waking up beside a warm love. One day maybe.

[Henry P]

maybe one day

[Maryd.]

Living alone?

[Henry P]

Dislike. I need people to talk to
Same?

[Maryd.]

Don't need a lot of people. But do need company.

[Henry P]

That sounds like me, my dear

[Maryd.]

Love the company of one who appreciates me and I him. Would like to be left alone on a deserted island with good books and my soul mate.

[Henry P]

Not completely deserted- there's all that surviving to do, with rubbing sticks together and machetes and stuff

[Maryd.]

Oh H. You have a vivid imagination. No, not completely deserted. We'll need someone to serve tea.

[Henry P]

And do the cooking and everything else. A sort of Jeeves without the backchat

[Maryd.]

No such creature exists!

[Henry P]

But we can dream

[Maryd.]

I believe in dreams.

[Henry P]

It's good to have dreams. Otherwise you lose all hope

[Maryd.]

Yes. But sometimes you lose hope after you lose your dream

[Henry P]

cleaning?

[Maryd.]

I don't mind cleaning, in any case I put the headphones on and dance around the house whilst cleaning.
Cooking?

[Henry P]

Like- all about timings
Supermarket self-serve check outs?
(i have to see the dancing cleaning)

[Maryd.]

(You'll laugh though. You should try it's a great way to lose weight)Self serve - People lost jobs because of them, but i have to admit i used them.

[Henry P]

so do I
Private luxury cabins on airliners?

[Maryd.]

don't know never really thought about them. Never been in one.
Old friends?

[Henry P]

Like old friends, but I don't have many.
Have you?

[Maryd.]

like. Lost a few, but still like.
The younger generation?

[Henry P]

Like some. Others appear very self- centred and lacking in idealism. Perhaps I was the same
What about you?

[Maryd.]

hmm think i still lack in idealism.
Friendship?

[Henry P]

Love friendship
I don't think you lack idealism. Do you think money and possessions are everything? I don't think you do. Do you believe in children being more important than we are? that's idealism

[Maryd.]

Once again my good sir, you are correct. My children are every thing. Life would be useless without them.
Unconditional love?

[Henry P]

Love . I only love my daughter unconditionally
What about you?

[Maryd.]

Yes my kids.
Romance?

[Henry P]

Love. it's a delicious madness everyone should experience
same?

[Maryd.]

I agree. Yum.
Soft kisses?

[Henry P]

love. but not had one for ages

[Maryd.]

kiss-kiss]
A warm embrace?

[Henry P]

:wub:
love- my daughter still hugs me

[Maryd.]

So cute. My kids give the best hugs.
Whisper sweet nothings to your loved one?

[Henry P]

love, but I can't do it any more
one way streets?

[Maryd.]

Yes love as well. Same. Ah well.
This is to depressing, will change the subject.
Row boats?

[Henry P]

Like, but they want to go in circles when I'm in control
Lakes?

[Maryd.]

like row boats and lakes.
Elevators?

[Henry P]

Dislike, but we don't have to live in them
Courtney Love?

[Maryd.]

don't mind.
Jerry Seinfield?

[Henry P]

Never quite got why he is supposed to be funny
Using power tools?

[Maryd.]

Hate using power tools. Don't mind manual items though. Like hammers and screw drivers and such. Women who can get their hands dirty?

[Henry P]

i'm scared of power tools as well, but like women who get their hands dirty

[Maryd.]

then you and I would make a perfect couple.

[Henry P]

I've thought that for a while now, my dear.

[Maryd.]

Yes. So have I.
Candlelight dinner?

[Henry P]

your place or mine, my dear. love to.
mothers-in-law?

[Maryd.]

There's to much friction at both. Better to meet half way.
No comment!!!
Same?

[Henry P]

Read my poem This Old Woman which sums up what I have to say
Silence?

[Maryd.]

Late it. Need to be spoken too.
A bubbly person?

[Henry P]

I hate total silence as well, but love one bubbly person in particular

[Maryd.]

I hope so. Because I keep this bubbly character here, just for someone special. I hope this someone special will appreciate it. Mwah.

[Henry P]

Don't worry- you're appreciated here.

[Maryd.]

mwah. Thanks my special guy.
Fundraisers?

[Henry P]

like most, but some do it for fame , I'm sure, or for a cuddlier CV. Most charities spend most of their money on salaries and costs.
A national police DNA database?

[Maryd.]

read out love?

[Henry P]

sorry?

[Maryd.]

sorry is the hardest word.
Like.
Freedom?

[Henry P]

love freedom. Everyone should have a life of their own
airports?

[Maryd.]

I love airports, hate goodbye's but love when some one you love arrives.
Train stations?

[Henry P]

like the really big ones in London, like Victoria
taxis?

[Maryd.]

Can't stand taxis. The drivers don't know where they are going, don't speak english and the'll do anything for an extra buck.
Women drivers?

[Henry P]

I like the big black London taxis- expensive, but part of London
Like women drivers who are more careful than men
Leather trousers?

[Maryd.]

No how does one walk in leather trousers?
Leather jacket?

[Henry P]

You squeak about. They must be hot
I like leather jackets
Do you?

[Maryd.]

Yes i like leather jackets.
Motorcycles?

[Henry P]

like, but I've never been on one
people who smoke?

[Maryd.]

Dislike. I'm not a smoker.
People who drink too much .

[Henry P]

dislike if it's regular or if they brag about it
opinion polls?

[Maryd.]

I don't mind them. Are they accurate though?
Markets?

[Henry P]

like markets, but opinion polls are slanted by the people who run them
celebrity nude calendars?

[Maryd.]

Not good. Bad influence to our young.
Same?

[Henry P]

yes. Self-promotion. One was publicised this week, featuring TV faces (and bottoms) Remember the bottoms, but not the cause
scrabble?

[Maryd.]

(typical)
Love scrabble
Monopoly?

[Henry P]

Love Scrabble and Monopoly. Scrabble rules were dumbed down this week to allow names of people and places. Sacrilege!
Golfer's clothes?

[Maryd.]

absolutely sacrilege. Typically for stupid people who can't think of words.
Golfer's clothes, are they so nerdy, or what?

[Henry P]

They're ridiculous. As if not one of them dare break the mould.
Banks wanting to scrap cheques altogether?

[Maryd.]

What will be used instead?

[Henry P]

Credit cards and debits. And cash for small transactions

[Maryd.]

What ever happened to good old fashioned money?
Paying by cash.

[Henry P]

Like and do it if I have enough on me
Credit cards?

[Maryd.]

Can't stand plastic. It has put this and most countries into so much debt, it's not funny.
Good friends?

[Henry P]

love good friends. You know that

[Maryd.]

I know just checking to see if I was still favoured .

[Henry P]

of course you are

[Maryd.]

A good sleep?

[Henry P]

Love.
waking up in the middle of the night?

[Maryd.]

dislike, because once I am up, usually can't go back to sleep. Same?

[Henry P]

I love it when I just know I'll wooze back off to sleep again, but hate it when I can't

[Maryd.]

Susan Boyle

[Henry P]

like. She deserves her luck, but I won't buy her records
Wigs?

[Maryd.]

never understood wigs. Alright maybe for people with a disease but for looks not so much.
Designer clothes?

[Henry P]

like but so expensive. Have you got any?

[Maryd.]

No. Can't afford any.
Designer shoes?

[Henry P]

Like, but also expensive
Have you got any?

[Maryd.]

nope. Can't afford them either.
A good movie: at the cinema or in the privacy of you own home?

[Henry P]

Poor girl!
movies at the cinema are better, unless its an atmospheric old black and white film, which is best at home with the lights off
bald men?

[Maryd.]

I've never really thought about able men. So don't have a problem I guess.
Women who dress in male clothes just for fun.

[Henry P]

like eccentrics who go against the grain
Men in ,makeup and women's clothes?

[Maryd.]

They're transsexuals Henry and that is who they are.

[Henry P]

Love or hate them?

[Maryd.]

Well my dear sir I did have a tranny friend but we had a falling out last year. My fault of course. I miss her terribly. So yes like them. You?

[Henry P]

sort of like, though I don't know any

[Maryd.]

fancy wine glasses?

[Henry P]

like
bone china?

[Maryd.]

Never had it. So wouldn't know.
Satin sheets?

[Henry P]

sound nice, but never had them

[Maryd.]

Never had them either.
Sheets: plain or colourfull?

[Henry P]

Either, as long as they're clean and comfortable
Police entering people's homes without their knowledge to show how easy it would be for intruders?

[Maryd.]

Well that would be scary. I've not known such a thing could be done. Does it happen there?

[Jermac]

I've never experienced the police doing that, but I know it happens. Overall, the police in my county are civilized human beings and they act rationally and they try to abide by the law. Of course, there are always some rotten apples in the barrel. I have to say that in my general experience with the police, I've been treated decently and with respect really. I've been roughed up by a few rogue police, but the vast majority of police I've had encounters with have been polite, courteous, and respectful.

What about your opinion about lawyers in general?

[Henry P]

they are necessary, but too expensive, and some know how to milk the system

[Maryd.]

This is true, but when one need's one they serve their purpose.
Snow?

[Henry P]

like, as long as it doesn't stop me from driving
school uniforms?

[Maryd.]

Mixed feelings on this. Like because at least the children don't need to buy or ruin there normal clothes and because there are tough rules on them if not worn properly. Hate because they make them so expensive and one cannot afford to buy too many.
Same?

[Henry P]

More or less the same. Schools can't count on all kids wearing sensible clothes of their own, and uniform makes kids look and feel equal, regardless of income

[Maryd.]

small towns?

[Henry P]

like, provided they have basic amenities and some character
big cities?

[Maryd.]

Hate the stress. Prefer some place quieter.
Libraries

[Henry P]

like, especially the kids' sections which take me back to nicer, easier times when Steph was young

[Maryd.]

Love the library, it always reminds me of serenity. Although the libraries there days are getting louder.
Long trips.

[Henry P]

dislike, but they'e all short compared to what people did in the past

[Maryd.]

A beautiful rose garden.

[Henry P]

Love
doctors' surgeries?

[Maryd.]

dislike. If you're only there for a check up, then your bound to pick up something. Eww!
Dentists?

[Henry P]

Dislike
Pharmacies?

[Maryd.]

Like they are more helpfull than doctors.
Easter eggs?
(my daughter just walked in, eating one.)

[Henry P]

Like.
eating dates?

[Maryd.]

No don't like dates too sweet. People with green eyes?

[Henry P]

Like dates and green eyes. My mother had green eyes

[Maryd.]

brown eyes?

[Henry P]

love brown eyes- my favourite shade. Mine are hazel

[Maryd.]

Mine are a dark hazel and brown an unusual colour.
Brunettes?

[Henry P]

love- my favourite hair colour
men with dark hair?

[Maryd.]

Love and don't mind the grey hair as well. Very distinguished in a man.
Over active people?

[Henry P]

not sure. it depends what they feel they have to do

[Maryd.]

laugh, sing and dance around the house doing housework etc...
Shy people?

[Henry P]

I like overactive people, then
like shy people. I used to be one till I lost my inhibitions somewhere

[Maryd.]

You're not shy anymore Henry? Oh. i like a shy boy

[Henry P]

I am shy, then

[Maryd.]

I would like you shy or you, mwah .

[Henry P]

aw thanks, my dear. I like you too

[Maryd.]

Are you saying you like crazy women? Because i am one crazy lady-y-y-y.

[Henry P]

you must be crazy to like me

[Maryd.]

we are two nutcases aren't we?
Crazy,fun, loving people?

[Henry P]

Love nutcases, my dear
colourful tights?

[Maryd.]

(that's why we get along so well.)
Don't know about colourful tights. I steps they look good on the younger girl.
Hats?

[Henry P]

like, because few people wear them now
folk music

[Maryd.]

like hats.
Like folk music.
Latin dancing?

[Henry P]

like watching it, but could never do it

[Maryd.]

love latin dancing. Could do it when I was younger, probably still could with the proper training.
Weddings?

[Henry P]

like, but I've only been to two
same?