A Chilly Start

   Freezing on the tennis courts  this morning - I didn't really get warmed up until we were almost done. The nets and wind screens will probably come down this week. Time to call it a year!

    I think it was 2C when we started (all bundled up) and only made it up to 6C this afternoon. The worst part was our hands - it was hard to grip the tennis racquet with numb fingers! 

   Needless to say I haven't been out since except for a quick run up to the grocery store for a few items for dinner. I found a piece of flank steak in the freezer (never cooked it before) but searched a good crock pot recipe on the internet so that's what we will have tonight. I have been trying out some new recipes since I am cooking for two (son is still here) instead of one. Hope it gets good and fender!

A Better Alternative

    An Air Canada approved crate has been purchased (from Kijiji, so used) and Lucy has given it the seal of approval. I couldn't catch her in it but Blaze checked it out too. It has its own food and water dispensers so she will be more than happy in it (I hope!).

It is quite massive but very secure. No flight plan has been established yet so it may be some time until she leaves. Meanwhile it is sitting in my living room for her to get accustomed to it.

   Amazing day today, high of 22C and sunny, so we had a full morning on the tennis courts. But it is to be shortlived as storms and possible tornados are forecast for this evening as a cold front comes through and drops the temperature dramatically. I sat outside in the sun for probably the last time this year and reveled in the warmth!

Travel Disruptions

    Well, unfortunately, Lucy the dog did not go to Victoria this week. The airline rejected her crate as she is what they term a "strong" breed. Next step is still up in the air as DIL did go but all three animals are still here. Several options are being investigated. Stay tuned!

   The last two days have stayed mild and I have been playing tennis, gardening, taking Lucy for walks and, today, just sitting out enjoying the sun. Long may it continue. We have had quite a lot of rain but mostly and conveniently, overnight.

   Hallowe'en has been cancelled here for which I am not entirely sorry but it will be a big disappointment for the kids. However, who in their right mind would send their child door to door in this pandemic is a mystery anyway. I am sure they will get their share of candies in other ways!

A Way With Words

  Saw this on Facebook today and intend to use it frequently. Saying "I can't go out because of the virus" sounds so whiny and boring! 

"I've sworn an oath of solitude until the pestilence is purged from the land."

Here's another one:

I just told my suitcases we're not going on vacation this year. 

Now I'm dealing with emotional baggage