Secretarial Duties

    Super summer weather continues - it was actually quite humid on the tennis courts this morning and we were all sweating a bit. I had three good sets but was not quite as on my game as Tuesday. Isn't that the way?

   I actually slept for quite a while this afternoon, must have been all the fresh air. I hope I can still sleep tonight. I finished my book and it will go back to the library tomorrow but, luckily, I still have something else to read from the stockpile I keep in the garage. This will go to sell at the RWTO lunch next Tuesday but I should have the book finished by then.

   Still working on the RTO Minutes! Why does it take me so long, you may be asking? It's not that they are complicated, it's just my lack of motivation. I work on them for a while, then reward myself with a treat (snack, TV or checking my e-mail and blogs). The problem is if I wait too long my notes no longer make sense so I am left to puzzle over the entries and try to make something coherent of it! Gary will check it before it goes out to the rest of the Executive and he is quite picky (not like Bill, the last President).

   A nice little piece of trout for dinner but I may have to cook it half frozen as I forgot to take it out of the freezer in time. I will finally finish the broccoli tonight, am getting very sick of it. I will douse it in cheese sauce for a nice change. My lunch was an egg salad sandwich as there were eggs to use up and very delicious it was in a croissant with some roasted red pepper.

Technical Problems

   Still hot - it was 26C at 5:00 p.m. today but will cool off considerably overnight. I was having an indoor day as I had the RTO Minutes to type up (still not finished) and the printer went offline again! I did another install so hope it takes this time. I decided not to go to the tennis courts (hip painful) or Mah Jong this morning, just had a walk down to the drug store for a few errands.

   I picked the last four sorry stalks of rhubarb and made some rhubarb and ginger jam this afternoon. I only got half a jar but it will be tasty on toast or on a bagel with cream cheese as a special treat. I got another tomato from the garden for my lunch and there are still quite a few that are still green or just beginning to turn red so I hope they are ready to eat before I go on holiday next month.

   Spent the rest of the day reading and will watch some TV tonight. Leftovers for dinner!

A Changing of the Seasons

   Only have time for a few sentences as I have spent the last hour (at least!) reconnecting my printer. It all started when I had to get a new modem but it's all sorted now and the printer is back online.

   Another beautiful day and I got my 4,000 steps walking to the Senior's Centre. I didn't even need a jacket! When I got home the pool guys had been and the pool is now covered until Spring. Despite being still summery it feels like the year is winding down, the nights are decidedly cool and  I noticed some of the trees have started to turn - more about that later.

   Here are the before and after photos, as promised, taken from my bedroom window. The guys did a great job.

Early morning.

Late afternoon.

Still Feels Like Summer

   Gorgeous day - mild and sunny. In fact I had to sit in the shade with my book this afternoon as it was too hot in the sun. A horrendous drive to the tennis courts today - I left about half an hour later than usual and it took me 45 minutes (usual is 15-20). I won't be doing that (leaving later) again!

   I had one of my best days on court today. Nearly all my shots were close to or on the line so earned me some cheap points. I was quite chuffed with myself. As a result of the late start I stayed until noon and had an errand to do on the way home. So straight into lunch followed by a nap.

   After that I cleaned the pool (only the third time this summer) as the pool guys are coming tomorrow to close it up. I hate to see it being put to rest dirty! I will try to get a "before" and  "after " photo in the morning. Then they will send me the bill! I think I have spent less on it this year what with not heating it so much, opening it later due to my trip and closing it earlier. Next year I will be replacing the pump so must start saving for that.

   Tuscan chicken tonight - chicken thighs, artichoke hearts and chickpeas - and there will be some left for tomorrow. I made a tasty dip with the leftover artichokes and had it with some veggies and pita bread with a glass of wine - tasty!