A barbecue for Saturday lunch, bringing a drink  and something to munch. Arriving late cause that is my wont, come in the back gate the party is on.

Greeted by music and glasses clinking , friends laughing and friends drinking, pausing to kiss and hug hello, meet new partners, share food.

Familiar jokes and familiar stories,  sharing tales of each others glories. Close friends who know each other well, know the good and accept the bad, good friends.

Eye smarting onions, burning meats,  lots of sugar-filled home made sweets. leaning across to hear more clearly, interrupting, shouting over, enjoying

Colouring in and laughing out loud, comfortable with the  fun loving crowd, swapping seats to have time with each person, I  love a barbecue for Sunday lunch