Me: It was windy on the beach, wasn’t it?
Nell: That’s why Kev called a brief Health and Safety Meeting.
Me: I wondered what was going on.
Nell: Harriet was very difficult to pin down.
Me: The beach is for fun, not meetings.
Nell: The waves were too big for swimming. Kev wanted to make that clear.
Me: You were extremely focused.
Nell: I always am.
Me: Chloe says you weren’t focused at hydrotherapy.
Nell: I’d had a busy day.
Me: In fact you treated it more like a spa day.
Nell: Nonsense.
Me: You not only fell asleep during your laser treatment but you rested your head on Chloe’s hand in the pool and fell asleep in there, too.
Nell: I was wearing a life jacket.
Me: I know you’ve worked out you can float.
Nell: There’s no point in walking. I never get anywhere.
Me: It’s supposed to exercise you.
Nell: I’d had enough exercise chasing that visiting spaniel down on the beach.
Me: Why do you have to do that? It’s so unfriendly and you’re never going to catch them.
Nell: It’s my beach.
Me: You know that’s not true.
Nell: Visitors need to show respect.
Me: I had to apologise and explain you were a grumpy old lady.
Nell: I don’t want to be bounced.
Me: It was just saying hello.
Nell: Moving on, there’s still a lot to do.
Me: I know.
Nell: The Christmas tree needs to come down for a start.
Me: I’ve taken all the decorations down.
Nell: Have you thanked people for their support?
Me: I always do. Each cup of tea makes a difference and is really appreciated.
Nell: Talking of tea, where’s mine? I can’t be expected to organise everything without a cup of Earl Grey.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
