Me: My pocketful of happiness today is that the new gazebo has arrived and I can sit outside safely and read.
Nell: Tony was impressed with it.
Me: He was. When Kev first started putting it up I thought it was going to be too big but it’s actually perfect.
Nell: Yes, there’s plenty of room for us all under it.
Me: And the sun worshippers can still enjoy a little sunbathing.
Nell: I presume you’re referring to David.
Me: Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy. He loves the warmth of the sun on his fur.
Nell: He overheats. Silly animal.
Me: Says the Labrador with an electric blanket on her sofa.
Nell: Chloe says it’s good for my arthritis.
Me: The grandchildren loved it when they were visiting. They were all warm and toasty.
Nell: Talking of toast, what do you prefer with your boiled egg?
Me: Soldiers to dip in.
Nell: Obviously, but toasted or untoasted?
Me: It depends on the bread. If it’s fresh then definitely untoasted with lots of butter but if it’s a bit stale then toasted.
Nell: Crusts on or off?
Me: Off, please.
Nell: I’m not making you boiled eggs and soldiers.
Me: Why ask?
Nell: My friend Dorothy and I are doing a survey. She thinks people prefer a bread roll with their eggs, or even no bread at all.
Me: That’s shocking.
Nell: Exactly what I said.
Me: Where did she get that idea from?
Nell: Naughty Nigel I expect. He’s on some kind of health kick and has been filling her head with nonsense.
Me: So Dorothy and Nigel are still a thing?
Nell: If you mean are they stepping out together then yes, they are.
Me: How exciting.
Nell: It’s Dorothy and Nigel not Romeo and Juliet.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
