And the prize for keeping a straight face goes to....

When the family gathers to meet the celebrant,  there are often many people,  more than can sit on a three piece suite. Dining chairs are brought in and folks perch on footstools.

This is how it was last week,  all went well, but as I'd been given tea and had an hour's drive home,  I asked if I could use the loo. One chap was sitting on a footstool by the door and he was told "darling,  you'll have to remove your stool."

 Yes please, if you could...