Alice: Hi Michael. How was your day?

Michael: College was OK but it was a nightmare driving home. How was yours?

Alice: Boring  — but I was really glad of my bike when I came home. I cycled through the park. It was a bit longer than usual  — maybe 25 minutes.

Michael: And for me it took almost 4 hours. There was an accident in Gardner Street I was supposed to have a free afternoon and I was going to play tennis.

Alice: The traffic is still bad now otherwise I might have gone to see "Avatar" at the cinema.

Michael: Is that the 3D film?

Alice: Yes. Actually I have seen it twice before but the 3D effect is so impressive on a cinema screen. I doubt I’d ever watch it on DVD at home. Anyway  — there’s no chance of going out anywhere this evening. At least we can watch TV. I managed to use my bike to get to the corner shop and pick up some batteries for the remote.

Michael: Have you looked to see if there is anything on worth watching?

Alice: I checked the TV guide and to be honest there is nothing much worth watching tonight. There is a film I’d like to see about Jim Morrison and The Doors. I forget its name. But it starts rather late so I think I’ll just record it and get an early night.

Michael: It’s called "The Doors" and I have it on DVD if you want to watch it earlier. It’s a really good film. I might watch it again with you.

Alice: On the other hand I might take the opportunity to make some progress on my dissertation. What joy  — another couple of thousand words on political references and codes in Shakespeare.

Michael: Wow  — that sounds like fun!

Alice: Have you had any more luck finding your new "green" vehicle?

Michael: I was thinking of a metallic red actually.

Alice: Very funny!

Michael: Well I am thinking about it still. I am still not sure if I can afford it or not. But I am going down to the show room next week for a test drive and to see what sort of deals they can offer.