Cooler Weather

    Another wet start to the day but this time it brought some cooler temperatures. In fact, I had the windows open most of the day and should have a comfortable sleeping night. I even had a vest on for my walk this evening with the temp. in the low 20's.

   I went to the coffee bar this morning but wasn't needed as Maria is back from her summer at her cottage. Also, Ron is back to take over his usual Monday spot at the Bridge table, so I will have to find another group. This Sunday we sign up for the Fall classes so I will have to be up bright and early for that!

  

Some Exciting Tennis

   It was still 28C when I went out for my walk at 7:00 p.m. this evening - and humid to boot. I needed a swim when I got home. My walk takes me 40-50 minutes, depending which route I take.

    We had a wet start to the day, but I went down to Don Mills TC regardless. The drizzle finally stopped and we had a court dry by 10:15. There were only 8 people there but we had a couple of good sets.

   The day stayed cloudy so I got in a bit of gardening. The sun came out intermittently around 5:00 p.m. but by that time I was watching the tennis from New York. Now it's Venus versus Serena so I am settled in front of the TV for a dynamic evening of tennis!

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.