A new edict for our city - masks must be worn in all indoor spaces (stores, malls, offices etc.). I am happy to comply as I feel safer when masked. Of course, there are those who make a bit of a fuss and claim their civil liberties are being enfringed upon, but they are a noisy minority. General concensus is that this is the way to go, thankfully!
Still extremely hot here but we will be out early tomorrow for a game of tennis. I nearly expired on Tuesday even though we started at 8:00 a.m. and I think tomorrow's high is to be 34C! It is worth it just to get out and socialize (at a distance) with friends.
The grandkids came over yesterday and had a grand time in the pool while Judy and I chatted in the shade. She did go in later. It must have been hot as she isn't a big fan of cold water and usually sits on the side lines. They will be back on Friday and we will have a BBQ lunch after their swim. Fun times!
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Friday, 3 July 2020
Two Delights in my Garden
Highlight of my day - I spotted a pair of Goldfinches in my bird bath! Too bad I don't have a telephoto lens on my camera. They were just too small and far away for a photo. Like the Cardinals they seem to travel in pairs. They flitted about for a few minutes then took off for better feeding grounds.
A new addition to my garden this year is this Clematis, "The President", a beautiful shade. I have tried clematis before but with little success - mostly foliage but few flowers. This one is in a different spot so I am hoping for better luck with it. The big question will be whether it survives the winter. I will cut it back in the Fall and protect it with compost. That should do the trick.
A new addition to my garden this year is this Clematis, "The President", a beautiful shade. I have tried clematis before but with little success - mostly foliage but few flowers. This one is in a different spot so I am hoping for better luck with it. The big question will be whether it survives the winter. I will cut it back in the Fall and protect it with compost. That should do the trick.
Thursday, 2 July 2020
What a Scorcher!
It was brutally hot on the tennis courts this morning. I only managed to last until 9:30 although the other three stayed on to play Australian singles after I left.
Since then I have been cowering indoors except for an hour later in the afternoon, sitting in the shade reading. I also watered the garden while my swimsuit was still wet but it didn`t take long to dry. The heat wave continues!
P.S (10:00 p.m.) I have turned off the air conditioning for the night but I won`t open any windows as I normally do as I am sure the outside temperature is still higher than indoors.
Since then I have been cowering indoors except for an hour later in the afternoon, sitting in the shade reading. I also watered the garden while my swimsuit was still wet but it didn`t take long to dry. The heat wave continues!
P.S (10:00 p.m.) I have turned off the air conditioning for the night but I won`t open any windows as I normally do as I am sure the outside temperature is still higher than indoors.
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Canada Day
I spent a very subdued holiday with me, myself and I for a change. Too hot to do much but I did walk down to the drug store (the only place open) wearing my mask - it was very busy but no lineup.
We are in for several very hot days so I will hunkering down at home until it cools off a bit. Luckily I have a very good book, "Blue Horizon" by Wilbur Smith so I won't be bored.
We are in for several very hot days so I will hunkering down at home until it cools off a bit. Luckily I have a very good book, "Blue Horizon" by Wilbur Smith so I won't be bored.
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It looks like tomorrow will be the worst day but only marginally better for the rest of the weekend. We will be playing tennis early (i.e. 8:00 a.m.) if at all.
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