Summer is Slowing Down

   To make up for only playing one set of tennis on Tuesday, I played 4 today! Truth to tell they are not whole sets which could be anything from 6 to 12 games plus a tie-break. Because it is a social, we only stay on the court for 8 games regardless of the score and most of the sets I played today ended up 4-4 or 5-3. There was a good turnout but the waits between sets were still quite brief, just enough time for coffee and a cookie.

   It is much more pleasant today. In fact the morning was quite overcast (perfect for tennis) with a few sprinkles of rain. The afternoon was sunny but didn't get above 25C and no humidity. I had the windows open overnight and the house cooled to 19C.

   After getting back from tennis I cut the front grass - first time in a couple of weeks. There are lots of brown patches so I had to pull up weeds - they seem to survive the dry weather better than the grass. However, it does look better and should green up quickly now that we have had some rain and cooler temperatures.

   I defrosted some shrimp tonight and had them with some bruschetta and a glass of wine. I won't cook anything else but just heat up yesterday's cauliflower casserole. It turned out really well with the addition of some kale, lots of cheese, tomatoes sliced on top  and a further topping of breadcrumbs and parmesan. I am trying to use up everything in the fridge before I grocery shop tomorrow. Hope the farmer with the fresh corn is parked on Birchmount when I go out tomorrow. His corn is so sweet and tender!

Rogers Cup

   Spent the last week at the newly named Aviva Centre at York University. Unfortunately, since loading Windows 10, I haven't been able to upload any photos, so that will have to wait. I also have been unable to connect to my printer, so if anyone out in Blogland knows how to sort these problems, please let me know!

    It was an interesting, but hot, week of tennis watching but I am glad to get back to my usual routines - much less tiring! I got my hair cut today as it was particularly annoying in this heat (29C again today). I have had the AC on pretty continually since the weekend and it doesn't look like cooling off any time soon. I only managed one set of tennis yesterday as I was dripping with sweat after only one game. The humidity isn't quite as high today, thankfully.

Catching Up With Chores

    As I will be volunteering at the Rogers Cup every day this week I have been trying to get ahead of the chores today. I did manage a set of tennis this morning but, since then, it's been go-go-go. First I cut the grass then, after a rest, vacuumed the pool. This took me to lunch time and a quick swim (I was very hot and sweaty) followed by a well deserved nap!

   Since then I have cleaned up the kitchen, got a load of ribs in the oven (so that there's some food when I get home from the tennis), swept the floor and polished the glass tables while watching a tennis match on TV. I also trimmed the grass by the bench, which the lawn mower can't reach, and watered the hanging baskets. I will have an early start tomorrow so am not leaving anything to chance.

   In a bit I plan to give the ribs a quick browning on the barbecue, and have some of them with a corn cob and roast potatoes. Speaking of which I had better get the potatoes in the oven!

Camp Treetop, Golf and Sushi

   In a nutshell, that's how my day went today. I set off for Markham around 8:15 to go with Judy and the grandkids to their day camp. I got the guided tour and was suitably impressed.

   Next Judy and I were off to Bushwood GC for a round on the Executive (9 hole) course which, unfortunately, was inundated with young golfers. However we did get round the 9 holes without too much delay and then drove into Markham for lunch at Main Sushi, and very tasty it was too.

   On the way home I stopped in at the Village Grocer for a few items, then Valleyview Garden Centre to check out their perennial sale (I bought three) and finally, the bank ATM. Then home for a nap, a swim and a bit of gardening. The new plants are safely ensconced in the rockery and should do well there although it doesn't get very much sun.

   Not feeling the need for any dinner yet but may have something light later.