Busy Monday

   Got my hair cut this morning, now the back of my neck is rather itchy. She gave me a really short cut but it will grow back (I did say "cut it shorter"). I made a pot of soup when I got home so have lunches organized for the rest of the week. It is still on the cool side (low 20's) and so comfortable. We really haven't had our usual humidity much this summer. Hope it continues.

   I walked to Bridge at noon and we had some good cards but so did the other pair. Home for a nap and some gardening. The violets are almost all gone but I know they will grow back next year. The bins are full and ready to be emptied on Wednesday along with the garbage pickup.

   Still enjoying my book, "The Chilbury Ladies' Choir" by Jennifer Ryan and I sat outside reading after the gardening. I had half an avocado topped with salsa for my appetizer followed by pork loin and broccoli casserole with lots of cheese. There will be some for tomorrow's dinner too. Going to have some frozen yogurt with a few strawberries soon!

The grandkids in the pool last week.

The Last of Wimbledon

    I managed a decent night's sleep and was up just before 8:00. A quick breakfast, tidied the kitchen, then settled in to watch the tennis. Another rather one-sided match but with some good rallies. The result was never in doubt as Roger played his usual brilliant game. At least it went to three sets (out of 5).

    A busy afternoon. After a short nap I vacuumed the pool (in between showers) came in to read for a while, than back out to dig up a border overgrown with violets. They are lovely when in flower but do tend to spread. That was backbreaking work so when I was happy with the final result I retired to the couch to read. Now it is raining again which will clean up the mess I made on the deck next to the border.

   Broiled salmon and green beans for dinner followed with some good shows on TV. I have a fairly quiet week ahead so should get my book finished.

A Lazy Day

   Just the usual Saturday routine although I started by watching the Women's Final at Wimbledon. A very close first set and I was looking forward to a real battle but the second set fizzled into Venus getting a thorough drubbing. Too bad! I hope the Men's final tomorrow is a closer match.

   I had a really long nap this afternoon which doesn't auger well for my night's sleep. I will stay up late watching TV. I don't have to be up early tomorrow.

   Just a bit of gardening later in the afternoon but it was too hot and I got tired very quickly. So a quick swim and then sat in the shade reading. My kind of summer afternoon!

What a Waste of Time!

   I have just spent the last two hours waiting for Windows to load some updates (two hours!) only to find all my favourites have gone the way of the dodo! I will gradually reload them as I need them but, really, what a nuisance!

   Everything else seems to be working - when I installed Windows 10 I lost my printer connection - but my new printer is still online. I'm afraid I am not very tech savvy. I have held off getting a cell phone or tablet although I think I might be ready to take the plunge if I see a good deal. Sometime I feel I am the only person on the planet that still uses a landline exclusively!

   A nice, busy day today - out early for three sets of tennis spread over 2 hours, then home to watch the Federer/ Berdych match which Federer won in three straight sets. Marin Cilic won the other semi-final. Tomorrow is the Women's final and the Men's on Sunday.  That will fill in my weekend nicely. 

    This afternoon Anne had the "girls" over for afternoon tea so I had an early light lunch. There were 6 of us and she served finger sandwiches, luscious strawberries and melon and a delicious almond torte - and, of course, lots of cups of tea in delicate china! We had a really good gossip. Then we had a tour of her garden which is beautifully landscaped but looks like a lot of work! 

   After all these treats I didn't feel like a big meal so defrosted some shrimp and did a stir fry. It was very tasty. Another bowl of raspberries from the garden for dessert. Now a quiet night in front of the TV.