1. Even though I feel like we faff around a lot before going out, I’m still pleasantly surprised by the time when we finally get in the car.

1b. We bump into friends – J & V – at the chicken feed store. We joke about our courgette gluts and old hens.

2. Warm – but not hot – sunshine as I walk to the plot. The heavy bag I bring back with me.

3. Our friends arrive while John’s out with Lily and I’m in the shower. They let themselves in and make themselves tea. We apologise for our special skill of even being late for events that happen in our own home.

3b. Lily snuffles for her Bonio. She knows it’s here, somewhere, but all these people are distracting.