Nell: I see Harriet enjoyed her cuddles with Kev on the sofa.
Me: She absolutely loved it.
Nell: What did David think about that?
Me: Dave was very jealous, although Nigel was even worse. He follows Kev around everywhere.
Nell: I remember.
Me: They went to the pub together again yesterday evening for a birthday weekend pint.
Nell: And a packet of crisps?
Me: Always. It’s locals night on a Friday so they were able to catch up with friends.
Nell: Good.
Me: We had quite a vegetable day yesterday.
Nell: What are you talking about?
Me: Colin from over the road left a large marrow and two beetroots outside the front door and Yannick gave Kev and Nigel two cucumbers on their way home.
Nell: A cucumber is a fruit not a vegetable. It grows from a flower and has seeds.
Me: Then a marrow must be a fruit.
Nell: Correct.
Me: So we had more of a fruit than a vegetable day?
Nell: You did.
Me: Well, it was very kind. Homegrown fruit and vegetables are a real treat.
Nell: I agree. I’m very thankful for Mutley’s allotment.
Me: Mutley has an allotment?
Nell: Yes, he spends a lot of time there with the Gardening Guardians.
Me: You have Gardening Guardians?
Nell: We have everything.
Me: I really love that idea.
Nell: So does Poppy. You know how fussy she is about the quality of produce.
Me: Only the best.
Nell: Quite. So, how are the preparations for Kev’s birthday tomorrow coming along?
Me: Harriet kept him busy while I packed his presents and Herr Hoffmann made his cheesecake.
Nell: Good.
Me: Nigel took him to the pub.
Nell: And David?
Me: Dave was simply a Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: He did nothing.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
