A Change in the Weather

   A much more seasonal day, in fact, right now it's raining. However, this morning was pleasant with just a bit of cloud cover so we had a nice morning at tennis. It was my last time on the board but I also managed two sets and they were good ones. Karl gave me a can of tennis balls as a "thank you" gift.

Two Busy Days

    Still hot for late September, hit 31C this afternoon. I was in the pool twice, following some garden clean up. It was a very refreshing 72F. Only two more weeks until it is drained and covered!

   I've had another couple of busy days. Yesterday I was out by 8:30 to attend the RTO brunch for new retirees. It was held down by the lake, a beautiful location and well attended. Coffee, juice, pastries to start, followed by bacon, sausage, eggs and hash browns. Speeches followed as we tried to recruit new members - I think quite a few will join.

   I went straight from there to the Senior's centre as I have been asked to tend the coffee bar on Wednesday afternoons from now on. This will work out well as I got into the Wednesday morning Fitness class (also the Friday class). It was quite quiet there so we closed up by 2:00 p.m., but it was a long day!

   Today was Probus Club in the morning (speakers from the ROM with a presentation on Pompeii), followed by Bridge. Sami and I had some good hands and came out on top by quite a bit. I was home by 3:00 p.m. to relax in the garden. Tomorrow won't be quite so busy, tennis in the morning and then a quick run to the grocery store as Judy and the kids will be here on Saturday to go to the Fun Fair at Leacock TC.

   I had some leftover poached salmon so made a salad with it on top for dinner tonight. Very tasty!

Keeping Busy

   A busy couple of days and the rest of the week isn't much better. On Monday morning I decided on a round of golf at Dentonia ( an 18-hole par 3). It was a perfect morning - quite a cool start but I had my vest off before the 4th hole. I had some good drives but no pars. Also I cut out a couple of holes on the back nine as I was running out of steam. Considering this was just my second time on the links this year, I was quite happy with my performance.

  That evening was the start of dancing at Scarborough SCD. We had a great turnout and Donalda had some interesting dances for us to try. I swear she uses us as guinea pigs for her other classes!

   Today, instead of my usual tennis I had to attend the RWTO Exec. meeting at The Estates. Thank goodness they only happen four times a year. My job is to look after the sale of used books - tons of donated books arrived and we sold an amazing 80 books! This was followed by a nice lunch and entertainment - a hilarious Elvis impersonator! After returning home, changing out of my glad rags and having a nap, I went to a movie, "Mistress America". It was a bit of a disappointment as it had been well reviewed. Maybe I just didn't get it.

   I was still stuffed from lunch so just made a salad for dinner with some smoked mackerel I picked up on my way home from the cinema. It was delicious and plenty for me. Tomorrow I am off early to the RTO new retirees brunch at Bluffer's restaurant. Should be fun!

Disappointing Weather

   A miserable, wet, cold day which I have spent entirely indoors. It hasn't got above 15C all day and the rain has been off and on. I am sitting with a blanket over my knees and would have happily switched on the fire - but it is still off for the summer. The rest of the week is supposed to be warmer, thank goodness.

    I had to be up early to sign up for the Fall classes, with registration starting at 7:00 a.m. I couldn't get through until  after 7:30 and, by that time all the Zumba places, for the fall and winter spots, were taken and I had to go on the waitlist. Hopefully, I am not too far down the list! I did get into the other classes so am happy about that.

   Since then I have been working on the Minutes for the RTO meeting last week. It's a long, laborious process but it's now done and mailed off to Donna who will make any changes she sees fit. I am just glad to get it out of my hands.

   A nice salmon fillet for dinner. Meanwhile I am waiting for the Men's Final in New York, Federer and Djokovic, but it's still raining there. I guess I will cook dinner and hope it has dried up before too long. I still have some rhubarb and apple crumble left but I don't think I will get my walk tonight.