If only Poirot had been accessible, I could have asked his advice. 
I'd have liked to consult with Poirot, but he wasn't anywhere around.
There was no need to talk to Poirot, since I had it all figured out.
A pilot is flying.
Two dogs are running outside.
You push a button and you hear a train, and the toot toot sound
tourists are outside
They haven't and won't change the amount of weeks or years.
A woman is driving a car.