An early morning FaceTime call from “her up Norf” , the conversation went along the lines of this..
Her “Hey sweetie”
Me Hey, how’s you?
“Fine. Can you give that Tarpaulin guy a ring, ask him if a 12mm bolt rope will fit in that track he recommended, I’ve just measured it and I think it looks a tight fit”
Happy Valentine’s Day Pooks
“Oh, erm yes… (silence) sorry darling I forgot, there’s some chocolates in your upper cupboard shelf I keep for emergencies.. guess what? It’s an emergency..”
Riiiiighty ho, your presents on the side by your lamp.
“Oh, this? I wondered what it was..(silence) .. awe that’s lovely thanks darl… don’t forget to call the Tarp guy…”
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Click.