ha my mother has a bell for the same purpose

*snort* I often ring Himself when he is in his shed to tell him dinner's ready!

karl normally phones me in the morning to make his porridge whilst he has shower before going to work

he does!? And do you make it!?

yes I do!!

gosh, wish I'd had a mum like you at that age! Mine had me looking after myself as soon as I was old enough...mind you, she wonders now....

...why I'm so independent!

same here!! probably why I spoil Karl - but life was different in the old days