RUNNING JOKE

“As of tomorrow,” says husband, cracking open a Foster’s and shovelling up a ladle of mint choc chip straight from the tub, “I’m getting fit for holiday.” “Yeh?” I reply. “Yeh, I’ve downloaded the videos, bought new trainers and stocked up on three weeks’ supply of avocado and protein shakes.” “Yeh?” “Yeh,” he says, emptying the tub. “By the time we go on holiday I’ll be looking like Joe Wicks.”

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