Nell: It’s too hot.
Me: Yes, it is.
Nell: Everyone is just lounging around.
Me: I know. I can’t get a word out of the boys.
Nell: David and Nigel are particularly uncommunicative in hot weather.
Me: To think Dave was singing a few days ago.
Nell: He isn’t singing now.
Me: No. He’s upstairs on the bed snoofling into the bed cover.
Nell: Is snoofling a word?
Me: If it isn’t, it should be. Sniffing is not enough.
Nell: Moving on, today is the first of the month.
Me: It is.
Nell: Time to share the link to the website where people can buy us a cup of Earl Grey.
Me: Or some iced tea?
Nell: Whatever they wish.
Me: The link is: https://buymeacoffee.com/saramartin.
Nell: It is.
Me: And we would like to thank you in advance for your support. It really does make a difference.
Nell: More than you can imagine.
Me: I hope people realise how grateful we are.
Nell: They do. Now, you need to help me explain to everyone that today is a salady day.
Me: No hot food?
Nell: No. The Hoffmanns are going down to the sea for a cool swim so the kitchen is closed.
Me: Fair enough. A swim sounds lovely.
Nell: No swimming for you until you’re completely well.
Me: I know. I don’t seem able to shake this cold off.
Nell: You will. Just give it a little more time.
Me: Maybe I should simply hang my head over the edge of the chair like Nigel.
Nell: Please don’t. There’s fruit to be washed and prepared for breakfast.
Me: Dave’s going to struggle with fruit.
Nell: Nonsense. A bowl of fresh fruit salad will set him up for the day.
Me: You can tell him that. I’m not. Sorry.
