Me: Are you laughing at Dave sticking his bottom in the air?
Nell: I might be.
Me: Well, it’s lovely to see you so happy.
Nell: Why wouldn’t I be? It’s sunny, it’s Easter and we are all together in the activity field.
Me: Do we know why Dave is sticking his bottom in the air?
Nell: David is trying to do a roly poly.
Me: Is that wise?
Nell: No. Giant Labradors are not made for doing forward rolls. That kind of thing should be left to the terriers.
Me: The llamas do cartwheels.
Nell: Let’s not go there.
Me: And Princess did an amazing back somersault in the air when she was in her pool.
Nell: Did she clap herself again?
Me: Yes.
Nell: For hours?
Me: It’s a seal thing. Although, to be honest I might clap myself too if I managed a somersault.
Nell: Please don’t. The mere idea.
Me: Okay.
Nell: I’m beginning to wonder if David is stuck. He’s not moving.
Me: I think he’s just having a rest before he gives it another go.
Nell: Fair enough. Now, I believe you have some exciting news?
Me: Yes, I was talking to Chris and Alice yesterday and they are all coming to visit in July.
Nell: That’s wonderful.
Me: For two whole weeks. Just imagine, Nell. I’ll probably cry when I see them again it’s been nearly 2 1/2 years.
Nell: A few tears are completely acceptable in a situation like that.
Me: You might be right.
Nell: I am.
Me: I mean about Dave. I think he really is stuck. He’s still got his bottom in the air.
Nell: He’s probably fallen asleep. He does that when he finds himself in an awkward situation. Go and give him a push.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
