Me: The lovely thing about summer is how long it stays light.
Nell: Yes, sunset walks are particularly enjoyable.
Me: Dave and Harriet certainly enjoy them.
Nell: So, what are your plans for the weekend?
Me: Well, it’s the Village Fun Day up at the primary school tomorrow so we’re all going to that.
Nell: Will Gladys and the llamas be performing?
Me: Yes. An interpretive dance and some Gliding.
Nell: And the Welsh Corgi Choir?
Me: They’ll be singing for most of the afternoon.
Nell: With the Whippets Institute Big Band?
Me: Yes, and unfortunately the Beefy Choir.
Nell: Oh dear. Couldn’t they be stopped?
Me: Stephen Seagull told Rupert they were so grateful for the life-saving popsicles they wanted to give something back.
Nell: Screeching their way through a few songs is not giving something back and life-saving popsicles is a little over the top.
Me: I think they really do appreciate Rupert’s kindness, Nell. He’s become quite a hero in the seagull community.
Nell: Rupert’s a hero in any community.
Me: There’s even talk of him receiving an OBE.
Nell: Officer of the Order of the British Empire? From the King?
Me: No. Onourable Beefy Envoy from Stephen Seagull.
Nell: Honourable is spelt with an h.
Me: Beefies don’t care about spelling.
Nell: Rupert can’t be their envoy. He’s a wolf.
Me: I don’t think he has to be a seagull.
Nell: Is he going to accept?
Me: It’s just a rumour at the moment but I think he might.
Nell: Rupert is becoming an honorary Beefy. Whatever next?
Me: You mean an onorary Beefy. See what I did there?
Nell: Poppy isn’t going to believe this when I tell her.
Me: How is she?
Nell: Baking scones. At least some things don’t change.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
