A Construction Site

   This is what I see when I walk out of my house these days. One of the big telecom companies is laying cable all over town and it is my street's turn this week! The noise on Tuesday, when they were digging the holes, was horrendous all day - quite gave me a headache. Wonder what the next stage will entail? Stay tuned.

Finally posting photos!

   It was a lovely day at tennis although it became quite humid as the morning progressed. Not too many people - just the regulars - so we didn't have long to wait between sets. I brought cookies to go with the coffee and they got snapped up lickety split! A swim when I got home was called for and I had another after working in the garden later this afternoon. One more border cleared of weeds!   

Some garden photos to see if the photo link is still working.

Phlox and Bee Balm (sideways).

Echinecea

Roses and more Bee Balm

Yah!! Tomorrow I will start loading some photos from my cruise.
So I now have posted from the computer file and the camera.

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.