The Final, Final AGM Report (I Hope)

    I cancelled my Friday Gentle Fit class yesterday as it looks like I won't be able to make it for the rest of the session, due to it being a "Kaffeklatsch" day at DMTC. Perhaps someone on the waiting list will take my place.

   I had a big discussion (I was about to say "argument" but it was resolved quite quickly) with Martin this morning as he claimed that last year two keys were required to open the clubhouse. I eventually proved him wrong but I think he still believes he is right! Men!!!

  It was quite hot (20C) on the tennis courts this morning - thank goodness I went early (8:30) and got in a couple of sets while it was still relatively cool. I played a third set but was done (in more ways than one) by 11:00 and headed home for a rest but no lunch. I was meeting Judy for Afternoon Tea and wanted to be good and hungry. We had savoury and sweet things and I had "Anastasia" tea - quite refreshing.

   On the way home I stopped off at Staples to see about printing the AGM document. However, it is quite expensive so I am going out to Judy's this evening to print a copy - she has a colour printer. Then tomorrow I will be back at Staples to get the 130 copies printed for the AGM next week. What a palaver! And people are still asking for changes to be made!!

   Another episode of "Outlander" this evening. Claire and Jamie are having their problems in France at the court of Louis XV.

At the Senior's Centre

This was my day at the Senior's Centre so I was out of the house by 8:45 a.m. Between fitness classes (Stretch and Strength at 9:00, Osteo Fit at 11:15) I went to the garden centre, which is just up the road, to pick up a few plants. Wednesday is senior's discount day (10% off) so I bought three tomato plants, basil, kale and two plants that attract butterflies, Echinicea and Bee Balm. I had dug up one border yesterday and removed all the weeds so it is ready for some plants. I'll plant them tomorrow.

   By noon I was behind the counter of the coffee bar and worked there until 3:00 p.m. Then home for a nap after which I planned to work in the garden. But it had turned quite cold so I never did get out there. Luckily I have a good book on the go, "Girl on the Train", so I spent an hour reading.

   I made an interesting dinner tonight. I had planned on fish but found I had already eaten the last fillet from the freezer. So I was inspired by an article in the newspaper to try quesadillas. Two tortillas filled with grated cheese, lettuce and chopped red pepper (basically what needed using up in the fridge) and grilled until the cheese melted. Then topped with salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Tasty and very filling!

A Little Party

  It is still on the cool side for May and we had some rain this afternoon but I did manage to walk to and back from Bridge this afternoon. I can't wait to be rid of my winter jacket!

   Optometrist this morning which made it difficult to distinguish the cards at Bridge (I had drops in my eyes). However I played one hand really well - I had bid with a weak hand, hoping not to play it but managed to cross ruff to a winning score. Clever me! The rest of my hands were rubbish.

   I have just taken two dozen sausage rolls out of the oven - they are for the pot luck party at dance group this evening. So I won't have any supper, except for some crackers with a beer. We usually dance until 8:45, then get out the treats. It's our last night until September although there will be other events we can attend over the summer.

Unseasonal Weather

     I had a late rise this morning after a restless night. I had been to the West End Ball and didn't get home until almost midnight. Then my feet and legs were throbbing so much from all the dancing (even though I had a soak in the tub before bed) that I couldn't settle. It was 10:00 a.m. until I finally surfaced! Apart from a bit of ironing I have just spent the day catching up on the weekend newspapers.

    The weather has been very strange today. Yesterday was cool with a bitter wind and this morning it was still cold (5C) with rainy squalls and even some snow! It hasn't gotten any warmer since but there were a few blinks of sun this afternoon. Very unseasonal for the middle of May, I have the fire on tonight.

   Just coffee and a croissant for breakfast and homemade celery soup for lunch but I have a nice salmon fillet for dinner and will have it with quinoa and peas.