Me: My Big Brave Beautiful Boy seems a little thoughtful this morning. I hope he’s not unwell.
Nell: He’s probably just thinking about bonkering, bacon sandwiches and Glenys Williams.
Me: I think about Glenys a lot, too. I know she isn’t well at all and needs all the positive thoughts and love we can send her, but what on earth is bonkering?
Nell: Don’t ask.
Me: I just did.
Nell: Let’s just say that part of it involves eating a lot of bacon sandwiches and David recently joined as sandwich team leader.
Me: He’ll be ever so good at that.
Nell: The training is tough and he’s not at all sure his team are up to it.
Me: Do the sandwiches have to be eaten by mistake?
Nell: No. The eating is fully intentional.
Me: Intentional eating isn’t for everyone. I expect he’s just got a full tummy and it’s made him tired.
Nell: You might be right. The final is in a few days. Glenys was supposed to be taking part but she’s too unwell, so her friend Val has taken over.
Me: Are you talking about Val Gilmour?
Nell: I am.
Me: I’m sure they’ll win then. With Val and Dave onboard they can’t go wrong.
Nell: You’re right. You’re up early again.
Me: Yes. I couldn’t sleep. I’m too excited about Alice and the children coming to visit next Tuesday.
Nell: Only 5 sleeps to go.
Me: I hope the weather changes. It’s absolutely awful again today.
Nell: It’s going to. I’m sure of it.
Me: It’s their summer holiday and I want it to be perfect for them.
Nell: Perfection is overrated. Of course it would be lovely if the sun could shine, but it’s more about family and being together.
Me: Yes, you’re right. Sorry.
