There was always so much going on. Dogs barking, the stock being herded into their pens, the clanging of the metal gates as they slammed shut behind the cattle, auctioneers talking to stockies before the sale started and, without fail, there would always be two old men sitting up on the rails som...
‘Well, well, Mandy. How are you? It’s been so long since we saw or heard from you.’‘I’m okay. How are you both?’‘We’re fine. James is out working in his shed and I’ve been keeping busy in the garden. We’re both enjoying being retired.’‘That’s great.’ There was an uncomfortable silence; no doubt D...
Her curiosity was piqued and she had wanted to call last night, but thought it may have been too late. Older people went to bed early, didn’t they? ‘Hello?’ ‘Um, hello . . .’ ‘Ah, Tessa. You’ve finally called. I was beginning to wonder if you would.’ ‘How did you know it was me?’ A chuckle sounde...