A Busy Morning on the Computer

   I had the TV on early this morning to watch tennis from London (not the Wimbledon tournament) but it was raining and they were showing reruns of last year's matches so I switched off. I started typing up the Minutes from last week's RTO meeting and was still at it at 11:30 when I decided to call it a day.
I had just left myself time to get showered and dressed - and prepare a packed lunch - before it was time to leave the house for Bridge.

   I actually managed to play two hands, and made the contract in one, but I was still getting terrible cards most of the time. I hope my luck starts to improve soon. Marie had a grand slam! I made a blunder just as we were getting ready to leave. Sheila came over to ask if anyone was available to play on Thursday and I volunteered without remembering I had been invited to lunch after the Probus meeting that day. When I got home I called Sheila to see if she could get someone else but if she doesn't, I will have to play. I will be very disappointed if I have to miss the lunch!

   I have a basa fillet to cook for dinner tonight and still have not decided how to prepare it. I thought about kedgeree but am almost out of milk which I would need for the sauce. It will probably be baked in the oven with some vegetables and a spicy topping. I also have some asparagus to use up which will be a tasty side dish. No carbs though!

Strange Weather

   Yesterday was a scorcher but, amazingly, the house stayed quite cool. By evening the wind had picked up and changed direction so it was a cool night. There had been heavy rain overnight but I cut the grass both front and back nevertheless.

    Today was still very windy (at one point this afternoon I was expecting the fence to blow over) but we played tennis anyway. Susan and I won 6-2 against Shirley and Betty which was pretty impressive for us. Susan's awesome forehand was working well. I did a bit of gardening this afternoon and even sat reading in the sun for a bit, but I was quite well wrapped up. It only got up to the low 20's today so no swimming. It has calmed down a bit now.

    Sticky chicken wings for dinner and some of the leftover asparagus frittata. I also had some of it in a croissant for breakfast - that was really yummy! I had corn with the wings yesterday and made another rhubarb crumble today. I have been well fed this weekend 

Fun in the Sun

     A lovely morning at tennis today - sunny but not too hot and not much wind so I stayed until 11:30. Some errands on the way home - picked up beer and wine and returned all my empties, then filled the car with gas. That will cut down on my chores tomorrow.

     I made an interesting meal tonight. It was a crab and asparagus quiche but without the pastry. Lots of cheese made it extra tasty and there's enough left for tomorrow.

One Last Zumba Class

      Not as cool and windy today but too cool to swim - the water temperature is under 70F, too cold even for me! We did get up to 23C today but back in the teens now.

    I had my work cut out for me, taking notes at the RTO meeting this morning. It was long and with much discussion on several contentious topics. Now I have to type up the minutes and send them to everyone. The facility where we hold the meeting, Cedarbrook Lodge, was having a barbecue and we were invited to attend. Can you believe I was the only one to stay? I had a tasty hamburger with potato and Caesar salad and some nice company.

   The it was a quick change before heading over for the last Zumba class. I worked up quite a sweat and was ready for a nap by the time it was done I got up around 3:20 and spent the rest of the afternoon reading. I've started "A Certain Justice" by P.D. James and, although the book is big and heavy, I'm really enjoying it.

    After my big lunch I just made a frittata for dinner. I included some kale leaves from the garden - my first picking - and topped it with crumbled blue cheese. Seriously delicious!