Big Disappointment

     Honestly, I could spit!  I had planned my day around watching the final of the U. S. Open Ladies Final at 4:00 p.m. Unfortunately, my cable service was out (seemingly over most of the GTA) so I had to just follow the score on the live feed. Bianca won quite convincingly (6-3, 7-5) but I would sure have loved to watch the match! Maybe they will show it later but it's not the same when you already know the outcome. She is a true champion and is breaking records all over the place!

Today's crop of potatoes - this was from three plants. I still have at least another dozen to dig up but will wait until these are eaten.

 My throat is still sore when I swallow and I had a disturbed night, but I had a long sleep this afternoon to make up for it, nearly two hours. That in itself is a sign I am not 100%. I am hoping to play tennis tomorrow morning so, fingers crossed it improves before then.

    

A New Macine

   I have been suffering with a scratchy throat for the last few days - this morning my voice was really husky - but it hasn't affected me physically. I managed quite a lot of tennis this morning. We were lucky because rain arrived early in the afternoon, not much but enough to wet the courts.

    My challenge this afternoon was to purchase a new washing machine. I found a good deal at Home Depot, with a substantial rebate because it was a high efficiency model. However, it won't be delivered until next Saturday so I will have to use the old machine one more time, with the inevitable puddle! The purchase includes removing and disposing of the old machine, installing the new one and connecting all the hoses.

My 20+ year old machine - I wonder how long the new one will last!

Labour Day

   A holiday here. Spent it at the tennis club, played for a couple of hours, had lunch and socialized until 1:00 p.m. then staggered home for a nap! Lunch was hamburgers or hot dogs, green salad and potato salad, and delicious desserts. And lots of coffee!

   Still lots of tennis on TV so a light dinner and taking it easy stretched out on the couch. The cat has gone home so I will have it all to myself.

Did a little gardening this afternoon after my nap, nothing too strenuous, as it was quite cool and comfortable. I have started pulling up plants that are dying off. It really feels like the approach to Fall.

Getting the House In Shape

   The guys (Steve and Dave, son and son-in-law) came over today to do some badly needed chores around the house. After a quick assessment and a trip to Home Depot, they set about fixing and replacing broken and/or damaged things chez moi. It took them about three hours and the only thing they couldn't fix was my leaky washing machine. It would appear I will have to replace it but it is over 20 years old - here when I moved in!

   An indoor day as it has been drizzling most of the afternoon. I got a walk up to the Mall before the weather deteriorated but, since then, it has been kitchen activities. I have a stew in the oven for dinner - lots of fresh vegetables - and made a batch of rugelah cookies. Can't wait to tuck into them after dinner!

   Other than that I have been watching more tennis and that will continue into the evening. Hope it dries up for our tennis social tomorrow!