Me: Kev and the Puppies enjoyed their long walk yesterday. Kev sent me photos of them.
Nell: It looks lovely.
Me: Yes.
Nell: Getting older isn’t always easy, is it?
Me: No, it isn’t.
Nell: There was a time not so long ago when I would have been enjoying a long walk with them, too.
Me: I know.
Nell: Now I just look at the photos.
Me: We’ll go for a little stroll later, Nell. Maybe by the river?
Nell: I’d like that. We could stop for a scone afterwards in the cafe.
Me: Yes. We could.
Nell: Although, I wish people would accept it’s jam first and then cream.
Me: That’s not the Devonian way.
Nell: No. It’s the right way.
Me: It’s supposed to be turning really hot later so we’ll have to pick our time very carefully.
Nell: It’s not hot at the moment. In fact it’s positively drizzly out there.
Me: I know. The llamas hair has gone all curly. It’s adorable.
Nell: They need a good brush, if you ask me.
Me: We should really go out now but we haven’t had breakfast yet.
Nell: Saturday is bacon sandwich day. Breakfast cannot be rushed.
Me: You’re right.
Nell: And nobody can manage a cream tea at this time of day.
Me: Dave could. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: Did you know David’s been asked to perform at the village fete next weekend?
Me: Dave has?
Nell: Yes, he’s going to sing a few numbers with his band.
Me: I always enjoy The Whippets Institute Big Band.
Nell: Not this time. David’s moved away from Swing.
Me: Really?
Nell: Yes. He’s in to the Big Cat Vibe.
Me: But Dave’s a Labrador.
Nell: Labradors can still have a Big Cat backing band.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
