dialogue: Mell: Hi there! How are you doing?
  Gloria: Hi Mell! We are fine, just the daily grind ;) And yourselves?
  Mell: Not much happening either. An odd phone call with the kids. Or Tad's sister:(( Not much otherwise.
  Gloria: Yeah... Life has become so quite since the kids are out of the house. We had more to get used to it. But it must hard for you. Especially you I mean.
  Mell: I don't know. Sometimes I even forget that I should be missing them. In a way I do like this peace and quiet now.
  Gloria: Small wonder. You had a hell of a time with them just before they went to college. I'd say you need to recover now.
  Mell: I guess you're right. But maybe I should feel guilty or something?
  Gloria: Don't be silly! You are a fantastic mom.
  Mell: Thanks Gloria.
  Gloria: Anyway I'm happy to hear from you again. We should really have a nice do again.
  Mell: YES! Splendid!
  Gloria: The weather is just brilliant, perfect for a BBQ. What do you think?
  Mell: I'm all for it. At my place? I'd love it.
  Gloria: Can't be better. I love your garden.
  Mell: We're thinking about extending the terrace. I must show you my drawings, just a few ideas. It would be great to hear your opinion.
  Gloria: I'd love to. But you know how little I know about garden design, or however you call it.
  Mell: We'll have a look at them. Now the BBQ. At the weekend I suppose?
  Gloria: Let me check the calendar. Here's our family planner. A horrible name, isn't it? So this weekend suits us fine. At the next one, on Saturday, Mark has penciled something in but I can't read it. So what about this Saturday?
  Mell: Perfect. At least we know the weather holds. Shall I do the food and you the drinks?
  Gloria: And I'll get us some dessert as well. 
  Mell: Very good indeed. It's always so easy going with you.
  Gloria: Ta! You were thinking about Tad's sister?
  Mell: I'm afraid so. I'm so happy she moved up to Scotland and I don't have to put up with her trying to run my household. Tad feels relieved too.
  Gloria: Good riddance! I could really never warm up to her.
  Mell: Nobody can! Anyway she's gone and we're going to have a fantastic barbecue. Without her.
  Gloria: Yes, we are. Oh I'm so happy you've phoned!
  Mell: Looking forward to our BBQ on Saturday!
  Gloria: So long!
summary: Gloria and Mell plan to have a barbeque at Mell's place on Saturday. They are happy, because Tad's sister moved to Scotland. Mell needs Gloria's advice on garden design.