Nell: It’s good to see you out and about in the countryside.
Me: Yes. We’re so lucky to have these walks on our doorstep.
Nell: You are.
Me: Dave and Harriet absolutely love it.
Nell: I know. You’re up early this morning.
Me: It’s my Wednesday Writers workshop today.
Nell: You’ll enjoy that.
Me: Yes. I always learn something new and it’s lovely to spend time with other writers.
Nell: Poppy feels the same way.
Me: She’s not a writer.
Nell: I know. She’s going to a Chef Conference today representing the Terrier Mix Guardians.
Me: Terrier Mix?
Nell: Poppy is a Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier cross.
Me: Of course. I expect Michael will be pleased she’s out for the day after yesterday’s altercation.
Nell: Michael is used to Poppy’s tantrums. He doesn’t let them bother him.
Me: He sounds a laid-back sort of hedgehog.
Nell: Hedgehogs know better than to lay back. It’s far too dangerous. One shouldn’t show one’s belly to just anyone.
Me: I couldn’t agree more. Although, Dave is always showing his.
Nell: David is an attention seeker.
Me: True. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: Poppy’s giving a talk.
Me: How exciting. What about?
Nell: Cooking. It’s a Chef Conference.
Me: I mean, what exactly?
Nell: How To Bake Well.
Me: Bake what?
Nell: Scones, I think, or Yorkshire Pudding. Or was it Bread and Butter Pudding?
Me: I’m surprised you don’t know. You usually know everything.
Nell: I’m afraid baking is not of great interest to me.
Me: You love a slice of Lemon Drizzle cake.
Nell: I love a lot of things but I don’t need to know how to make them.
Me: It’s always good to expand your horizons.
Nell: Leave the baking to Herr Hoffmann and stick to writing, please.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
