An Unexpected Announcement

   Sad news today. Son and Daughter-in-law have decided to move to Victoria on Vancouver Island sometime in the future. I think it is about 6,000kms. from here. Whether it comes to pass will depend on several factors - work availability, accommodation, selling their present house and finding somewhere to live there. All her family are there, they have been thinking about it for a while and I will be disappointed but not so much as if they had children. That's a long way to go to see your grandkids! Perhaps it means I might be able to visit there from time to time. It's a wonderful city and the weather is more temperate than here in the eastern zone. The five time zones of Canada are Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. I have been very lucky to have all the family relatively close by up until now.

   It has been a hot, sunny day and the family came over for a swim and lunch. Judy brought food again so it was a treat for me not to have to prepare anything. Although I did make a salad and devilled eggs which are a favourite of the kids. There was leftover salad which I will have with leftover Mediterranean chicken for dinner soon.

Relief From the Heat

   Nothing to report today as it has been rainy most of the day. It's starting to brighten up now and not cold. The grass is still very brown but I don't think we got enough rain to bring it back just yet. At least I haven't had to cut it in weeks!

Dragging a Bit Today

More tennis today and not nearly as hot but still quite humid. We managed two sets then Susan and I came back to my place for coffee and set the world to rights.

    Just after Susan left Judy called to say they were dropping by. I had my doubts about swimming but two of the grands were in the pool within minutes of arriving. Judy brought lunch so we had it "al fresco" around the patio table.

   I needed a nap after they left as I had not slept well last night. Still tired so I think it will be an early night!

Totally Exhausted

   An hour and a half on the tennis court this morning and I was completely beat when we decided to stop - we all were! In fact, when we got to 5-5 in the second set we agreed to make the next game the decider. Otherwise we might have gone to 6-6 and have had to play a tie-breaker. None of us wanted to do that.

   It has been decided by the powers that be that we may now play doubles so that's a relief. Since getting home I have been feeling a bit squeamish so may have a bit of heat stroke. Not surprising as it was in the high 20's right from first thing, and very humid. I spent the afternoon napping.

   A bit of an adventure in the kitchen today - I made a Pesto sourdough loaf and it turned out brilliantly! The sourdough starter could have done with fermenting a bit longer but did give the bread a nice tangy taste. Also I was able to use my own pesto sauce. I think I have worked out the kinks from the last unsuccessful attempt, so will definitely make it again. I have "fed" the starter so it will be good for another loaf or two.