One Step Closer to Summer

    During the long winter months I have managed to keep my weight under control by daily walks and thrice weekly workouts. However, once the tennis courts opened in April I let the food restrictions - no carbs except bread -  slide somewhat (indulging myself as a reward for making it through the winter months).

   Then came the third lockdown - a month of stay-at-home orders - and my weight has crept up again! Today was our first day out of lockdown and a return to the tennis courts. Let's hope it results in a more orderly resumption of good eating habits and weight loss. We're only talking 5 or so pounds but it is amazing how much better I feel about myself without that extra weight!

    It was very hot on the tennis courts this morning but we managed almost 2 hours. I was gasping by the time we stopped and have basically spent the rest of the day recovering. I had to tidy up the back yard (trimming grass and borders and cutting back bushes) as the pool guys are coming tomorrow to take the cover off the pool. One last job is to hose off the cover but I was hoping we would have some rain to do the job for me. No luck so far.

   

My Flowering Garden

    Cooler today and overcast, just 25C. Yesterday hit 30C and was humid into the bargain. I had a bad night, tossing and turning until the wee sma' hours. A nap required this afternoon.

   I have two Wigelia bushes, one of which has been taken over by the Euonymous by the back fence. However, the other is just coming into bloom and is looking healthy (I lost a third last year as they are all "of a certain age"). Lily of the Valley is just coming into bloom this week too. I love its scent in the house!

A Wasted Morning

 Out early this morning, right after my workout, to water the vegetable garden. I had an appointment for my air conditioner service so had to stay by the phone. Here it's most annoying, they phone to say they are on their way, but if you don't answer they don't come! I have had that happen a couple of times so am super careful to be on hand.

    The guy was due between 10:a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Of course, he came at 1:30 so I had to twiddle my thumbs for over 3 hours. Never mind, it's done now and just in time as the weather is heating up - high 20's this week.

   I cut the back grass this afternoon (once released from my self imposed incarceration) and was hot and sweaty after, wishing the pool was open. I would definitely have gone in for a cooling dip regardless of the temperature. I have been watching the lilac bush and today it is just right for a photo. It seems there is something new in the garden every day at the moment!

Two Successes

   Finished today`s crossword in the Toronto Star - my first time ever completing it! This is a new (to me during lockdown) activity as I always thought I wasn`t smart enough to try it. However, it is a good way to put in an hour or two on the long mornings. I do the Sudoku and Jumble as well.

    More gardening today. I found two more tomato plants at the grocery store today, one a grape variety. I would still like to get a cherry tomato but am running out of space. Transplanted two pumpkin plants that I grew from seed just to see what they will do. Stay tuned!