Another Scorcher

   Hot and steamy on the tennis courts this morning. I was on the court by 9:45 and barely made it through the second set - was feeling a bit dizzy by the time we walked off the courts, and covered with sweat. My face was beetroot red!

   However, after sitting in the air conditioned club house for half an hour I felt a bit better and by that time lunch was ready. We were served tasty wieners in a bun, green and potato salad, and corn. Also coffee, punch, and lots of yummy cakes and desserts. You can't beat the holiday socials at Don Mills!

    I was home by 1:30, had a quick swim to lower my body temperature, checked out the U.S. Open (nobody interesting playing) and had a nap. When I went out later for another dip I noticed the outdoor temperature was 35C. I didn't stay out long, just watered the plants and hanging baskets. I am still trying to hydrate myself after my morning's exertions.

   Just a light dinner tonight and no snacking beforehand as I am still quite full from lunch. I will also take the shorter walk as I am sure it's not going to cool down much even when the sun goes down. Thank goodness for A/C!

Love My PC Points!

   The thermometer in my back yard registered 35C at one point today! I have mostly stayed indoors but did water the plants and cut back the foliage on my tomato plants to get the sun to those few tomatoes remaining. This required a swim even though I only worked for about 20 minutes. I had another swim around 5:00 p.m. and sat in the shade for a while, but am now back to the tennis on TV.

   $20 of free groceries today as I cashed in some PC Points. I got some lamb chops on sale (another saving) and will have that for dinner with a potato and some corn. Unfortunately, the farmer with the corn wasn't at his usual spot, probably has taken the holiday weekend off, but I will open a can of corn instead of the fresh.

Last Day With the Kids in the Pool

    Marginally cooler today with a light breeze. I managed two sets of tennis, starting nice and early (8:20). I was home by 10:00 as Judy and the kids were coming over for a last swim before they go back to school next week. They left shortly after lunch as they are going camping later today for the weekend. If the weather stays nice they might come over one weekend for a swim.

   One Canadian is through to the next round (Bouchard) but Raonic is having quite a battle with Feliciano (aka Deliciano) Lopez. Milos is already two sets down and will have to battle his way back to win. He hasn't ever won a match from that much of a deficit.

   A light dinner tonight - chicken frittata with mushrooms - then a walk after. I have a minneola orange for after and that should keep me until morning.

Still Hot and Humid

   Watching Andy Murray battle a Frenchman at the U.S. Open. He was 2 sets down but has just won the third set. Can he do it? I will certainly be urging him on!

   It was so hot on the tennis courts this morning that I expired after less than an hour. It took me a couple of hours to recover but it is nice and cool indoors. Outdoor temperature is 30+. The pool is still refreshing and good for a quick cool down  after gardening or tennis but I have stayed indoors since this morning's activities. The afternoon was spent at the Senior's Centre (thankfully air conditioned) playing bridge. Marie and I didn't have very good hands but did win a couple of contracts. The other team came out on top however.

   My after dinner walks have been going well, but I doubt I will lose any weight. I will give it a couple of weeks then see if there is any change. I have been trying to eat a lighter meal in the evening and abstain from any late night snacks - the trickiest part! Last night I just had some almonds and a couple of dried apricots.