Another fun afternoon - it was the monthly lunch at The Estates with RWTO (Retired Women Teachers of Ontario). News and announcements at 11:45 and lunch served promptly at noon. The staff at The Estates always does us proud. Today it was roast beef with all the fixings and apple pie (again!) for dessert. There were over 100 people present. I often wonder what creative magic is required to produce 100 meals, all perfectly cooked and hot, simultaneously. Suffice it to say I have no desire to attempt such a feat. I was home by 3:00 p.m. faced with another dose of shovelling as it had snowed again overnight. However my bed was calling to me so I have left it for the morrow. I slept until 4:00. The snow will still be there tomorrow and, as it is forecast to be just below freezing, shouldn't be too much of a hardship to clear. P.S Have to say my apple pie was every bit as good as The Estates'. I will save the last slice for another day. I won't need much supper tonight.
A lovely afternoon with my Bridge friends. The senior's centre, where we normally play on Mondays, was closed today for Family Day, so Karen invited us to her house to play (sounds like a playdate, doesn't it?). She has a lovely home and treated us to lunch. We each brought one item for the lunch so were amply fed. Karen lives very close to me so, since it was sunny and mild, I walked over with an apple pie and some ice cream in a bag. The apple pie has been in my freezer since before Christmas so I was very happy to get it used up. Everyone liked it and Karen's husband had a slice too. We also had Armenian pizzas (Diane), sausage rolls (Marie) and Greek salad (Karen, who also supplied tea or coffee). Marie and I were partners and had the worst cards - not a single fit. But it was still fun and, of course, we gossiped in between hands and over lunch. So, all in all, a delightful way to pass the afternoon.
Today was just -4C when I went out but, with a strong wind, it felt as cold as yesterday. The wind is set to be strong through the night but I won't be aware of it as my house is pretty sturdily built. Saturdays are quiet for me but, after a busy week, it is nice to have some solitary time. There is usually something worth watching on TV and I can always resort to my knitting (NOT!). Tomorrow, I have just learned, a new season of "Outlander" is starting. Can't wait!
The weather was not as bad as forecast. The morning temperature was -18C but the sun was out so it felt considerably warmer than that as the day progressed. I think the high was -15C. It has clouded over now so that should mean milder temperatures overnight and into tomorrow. That is good news as I am going to the theatre tonight and won't be home until late. Earlier this week I went to see the Best Picture movie, "Parasite", and it was as good as its reviews. I think you would describe it as a dark comedy - some fairly hilarious bits, some pretty horrific scenes and a very interesting theme of clashes between the "haves" and "have-nots". I will say no more as it is better to go in with little knowledge of what is to come but I do recommend you see it.
Yesterday was our wine-tasting club and a merry afternoon it was. There were just 9 of us this time so the wine went a bit further. We tried 5 wines (two whites and three reds) and enjoyed a lovely spread of food as usual. We were all quite jolly by the last bottle but we sobered up before we left with tea or coffee and some yummy pastries. Those driving just had a few mouthfuls of each wine so kept us all on the straight and narrow. Today just my usual fitness class in the morning and pickleball in the afternoon. I have had a nap so am ready for my evening out.
