Me: Your coat is very shiny, Nell.
Nell: It’s the sea water. You should try it.
Me: It’s a bit too cold for me. Harriet seems to like it.
Nell: She is doing well but David is a little more hesitant.
Me: Girl Power.
Nell: Are we back in 1991?
Me: I’m just saying that you girls are braver than Dave.
Nell: Yes. And you.
Me: But Mutley is braver than any of us. He strides into those waves like Neptune, God of the Sea.
Nell: Have you been drinking?
Me: Of course not but The Mutt is so brave.
Nell: Mutley is a 14 year old Patterdale quietly enjoying his new life by the sea.
Me: Yes.
Nell: Get a grip.
Me: Sorry.
Nell: Neptune. Good grief!
Me: He’s my Neptune, Nell.
Nell: I know.
