mayday

Mayday in the Aude means workers day which means that no-one does anything but give each other lily-of-the-valley. Mine were a gift from the neighbours -
Bob, not one to shirk, has gone back to Blighty though to date has only got as far as Toulouse airport where his plane has been delayed.
Ian and Ryan and Alicia are labouring in the hot sunshine. I'm feeling guilty.