Weather Complications

   Played very badly at tennis this morning (still not 100%) but Carol and I managed to eke out a win 7-5 in the tie-break. Ice rain was forecast but I managed to get home and put the car away before it got too bad. I skipped bridge class this afternoon as, by the time I had lunch, the rain was really coming down and forming ice on contact with everything.

   I had plans for the evening and really swithered whether I should go out. But I put down some salt on the path and driveway and managed to get the car out on the road. The main roads were fine but walking was quite treacherous as the sidewalks were just a sheet of ice. I saw a lot of people really struggling to get home from work.

   The talk was quite interesting (and not too long) so I was glad I made the effort to go. The room was only half full so I think a lot of people stayed home. There was tea and cookies and I managed to bring a couple home. I got home by 8:30 and had the heck of a time getting the car up the driveway - it kept slipping back down. I finally put down some more salt , backed up and took a run at it, and just barely made it up the slope. This will probably need to be repeated tomorrow! I had some soup, cheese and crackers and a minneola when I got in - a nice easy dinner!

   Time for bed. I think I will sleep well tonight.

Feeling a Bit Better

    A bit milder today, definitely above freezing, but ice rain is forecast for tonight. Car will have to go in the garage again.

   I managed to make it to Bridge and, with the judicious use of hand sanitizer, managed (I hope) to avoid infecting anyone. I'm glad I went as I had a small slam - my partner had two so we definitely came out on top today. We must have been in the lucky seats!

Still Sniffling

   A better night - I took a sinus pill before I went to sleep and that did the trick. I still slept a lot during the day but I guess my body needs extra rest to fight off the infection. I need to be better by tomorrow afternoon and I am going out three nights this week so will keep self-medicating.

   Not as cold but snow all morning and a particularly heavy snow shower around noon. I didn't venture out to clean off the car or clear the driveway - that will wait until tomorrow! I watched some tennis but I think Canada has lost the tournament as they only had two (out of 5) wins.

    Lots of good stuff on TV tonight, and I have already watched another episode of The Forsyte Saga. Last night I was up until midnight watching a new episode of DI Banks - one of my favourite detective shows from the UK - and no commercials!

  

Under The Weather

   I didn`t have a very good night - my coughing kept waking me up. Breakfast was an egg-in-a-cup with orange juice (hope it helps my cold) followed by coffee and a croissant. Obviously having a cold hasn`t affected my appetite. After a few morning chores I returned to bed and slept until 1:00 p.m. Very cold still, only -5C when I put my nose out the door and a strong wind.

    While I ate my lunch (soup, cheese and grapes) I watched more of  the Davis Cup, this time doubles play. It was very even but I got drowsy again and went back to bed before it was finished. Slept until 3:00 then stayed in bed reading for another hour. I have defrosted some shrimp for dinner but haven`t decided how to eat them, maybe just a shrimp cocktail. I already had half an avocado and some salsa with chips so will only need a small meal.