Anyone keen on doing an interview as a part of discussion part 2?

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  1. Maria BossaApril 11, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Hi Damien Herlihy! Let's organize it and do it. I'm in Argentina and I'm -3 UTC. Will be waiting for your reply! Smiles, Maria :)

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  2. Damien HerlihyApril 11, 2016 at 9:30 PM

    Hi Maria we could try on Friday? What time is good for you? Morning, afternoon or evening?

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  3. Maria BossaApril 12, 2016 at 12:35 PM

    It is ok deñepnding on the time difference as I work from 11 to 15 and 17 to 19.30 my time! Let me know! :)

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  4. Damien HerlihyApril 13, 2016 at 3:08 AM

    So I think 8pm my time is 10am in the morning for you. How about then or earlier is fine for me on Friday.

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  5. Maria BossaApril 13, 2016 at 3:19 AM

    Hi!! Deal! Friday at 10am my time. In case you want to do it via skype, my id is maria bossa in Argentina, you will recognize my pic and my moto... "smiles".
    If you want to do a hangout, just let me know. Thanks!!! Looking forward to meeting you Damien Herlihy​ :-)

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  6. Damien HerlihyApril 13, 2016 at 5:38 AM

    Okay see you then. I am munchip11 on Skype.

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