Table 8 – Ancestry
Well Tom, what have you been up to since we last met?
Been rather busy actually researching my family tree
How far did you go back?
Well, I went back to the 1801 census and found a link with my family on my mother’s side
Find out anything interesting?
I did as a matter of fact
Come on, let’s hear it!
I discovered an unknown male second cousin living in Norwich
Did you contact him?
I did – I sent him an email to tell him about our family connections
Did he get back to you?
Yes he did – Turns out he’s a retired QC who successfully defended a few high profile clients – His wife sadly died last year and they have no children
Will you meet up?
Already have – Paid him a visit last week
And?
He’s a really nice chap who, would you believe, looks exactly like me!
Really!
We could be mistaken for twins!
Amazing how those genes carry on through the generations
Isn’t it
Will you keep in touch?
We’ve invited him to spend Christmas with us
That’s nice
I think I’d better make him wear a name badge so my so my wife doesn’t get us mixed up!
Good idea! – She might prefer him to you!
That’s what I’m afraid of!
Table 11 – Budgerigars
Hi Helen over here! – You managed to find this place then!
Yes, I think I’ve been here before
Great décor don’t you think – I love those murals and the rustic table and chairs
They’ve even got a caged budgerigar
Yes, don’t see many of them these days – they were very popular when I was a kid
Did you have one?
We did as a matter of fact – we called him Buddy
How original!
In fact, I bought him with some birthday money
Were budgies expensive?
Actually there’s a bit of a story around what I paid for Buddy
Go On
Well, the pet shop had two birds in the one cage and I asked the owner the price of each
What did he say?
He said that although they were identical looking sibling birds about three months old, one was priced at £2 and the other at £3.
Why was one more expensive than the other?
Because one was on higher perches!
You’ve made that up
Of course I did – It’s a good joke though
If you say so.
Table 3 – Infinity
What do you want to drink then Sam
Can I have a coke please Grandad?
I don’t think your mother would approve
We don’t have to tell her!
So how’s school then Sam?
Okay, but a bit boring sometimes
What’s your favourite subject?
I like maths – Our teacher Mr Hinchcliffe is really good
I used to like maths when I was at school
Mr Hinchliffe’s got a dog named Molly
Has he! - What are you learning in maths?
We’re learning all about big numbers
Tell me about them
Well there and hundreds, thousands, millions and even trillions
Trillians are really big
Yes they are – What is the very last number Grandad?
There isn’t a last number – numbers go on forever
But there must be a last number Grandad
Sorry but there isn’t – It’s called infinity
I think you’re wrong Grandad
Well ask Mr Hinchliffe and see what he says
I will and he’ll tell me I’m right
How about a piece of cake to go with your coke?
Yes please Grandad.