Nell: Happy Bank Holiday Weekend.
Me: Thank you. It’s quite warm here already.
Nell: The Weather Guardians were right.
Me: They were.
Nell: I see you took Dave and Harriet to the river.
Me: It’s nice and shady there and they can go for a cool swim.
Nell: I used to like paddling in the river.
Me: You did.
Nell: If you’re going to ask me if we have rivers up here then the answer is…
Me: You have everything.
Nell: Well done.
Me: The good thing about the river is the Grockles don’t really know about it.
Nell: They’ll all be on the beach this weekend.
Me: They will. It’s also half-term holiday.
Nell: It’s going to be really busy.
Me: I think we’ll stay here in the village and go on our local walk.
Nell: But only when the sun goes down. It’s too hot otherwise.
Me: I know. I’m glad the weather is so lovely. It makes such a difference to a holiday. Especially with children.
Nell: Will Charlotte and Nigel be joining you?
Me: Yes. They’re coming over for a barbecue tonight and staying until Monday.
Nell: We’re having a barbecue this evening, too.
Me: Really?
Nell: Poppy is building a fire.
Me: Oh dear.
Nell: Quite. She wants to cook fish.
Me: Where is she getting the fish from?
Nell: She’s going fishing with Mutley later. They’re taking a picnic.
Me: Poppy makes the best picnics. Lots of sandwiches, a big slab of cake and lashings of ginger beer.
Nell: I prefer a flask of Earl Grey tea.
Me: I expect you were hoping for sausages this evening.
Nell: And burgers.
Me: That’s what we’re having.
Nell: I know.
Me: I’d love fresh fish cooked on an open fire.
Nell: Not helpful.
Me: No. Sorry.
