Category Archives: conversations

There are times when, after Neil and I have a conversation, I run out of the room ‚Äî to blog it. Enjoy the silliness.

just before his heart explodes

By jEN | Published: February 16, 2008

I wander down to the home office at the end of the hall… J – ‘So, with the new machine, how much coffee to water do you usually use?’ N – ‘Two scoops for five cups.’ I try to make imperceptible my expression of panic. J – ‘OK.’ I pause and then calmly pad down [...]

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My hero

By jEN | Published: November 9, 2007

After watching an episode of Scrubs, where Turk is referred to as Carla’s Superman… J- ‘You’re my Superman.’ N- ‘Does that mean I can wear my underpants on the outside?’ Pause… J- ‘You’re my Aquaman.’ N- ‘What did he do?’ J- ‘Swam around a lot, but you’re much less likely to have the costume for [...]

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I hear the moon is made of it, but have yet to see any proof.

By jEN | Published: October 31, 2007

I’m home from work and check my email. J- “Next week’s Tchibo catalogue is kind of crap.” N- “Why?” J- [in a sultry voice-over tone] “The Charm of Christmas. Festive Home and Kitchen Week.” I scroll through the product pictures. J- “You can get a cuckoo clock… that’s pretty crap.” pause to browse “Ooh! I [...]

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Firefighting his way through a work project

By jEN | Published: July 13, 2007

Neil’s been in high gear with a work project today and communication between teams through conference calls has been, erm, frustrating at times. After the last swarm of calls, my beautifully wound-up fella says: “blah blah blah…[the beginning part isn't important]…We’re not a third world country!” “You’re not? Y’all don’t have Taco Bell though, do [...]