Monday

Good morning!  It was a damp and misty start to the morning and when I went out to pick some tomatoes it smelled almost autumnal - that slightly smoky, misty, a-little-bit-chilly sort of tang that is peculiar to that time of year!  I guess it is almost autumn when you think about it.

The mist has now gone and it looked as if the sun was coming out but it's still a little bit dull.  Maybe, later on . . .

Swimming yesterday featured the Return of the Gossip Girls, bless them.  You have to imagine my affectionate tones here because I think they are very friendly people.  Anyway, some were there but the were thwarted as they had to swim in a row rather than side by side and one of them was moved to another lane.
It was a nice swim but comparatively busy - I still felt safe although maybe I won't go on Sundays any more.
I'm wondering about trying Saturdays, first session, instead; maybe there will be fewer as people enjoy a Saturday lie-in.  It would have to be once a fortnight, of course.  Or perhaps there's aquarobics on Saturday - must check.

Once home, I wrapped myself around a lovely fresh mug of coffee, caffeine and all.  It was lovely - it's easy to forget how great a hot drink feels after a swim.

It was a funny old day - dull, some drizzle, a bit of heavy rain (but nothing like Saturday) and it felt a bit humid as well.  I've had several blight warnings now so am keeping a sharp eye on the tomatoes and giving them a shake now and again to get rid of some excess moisture.  Fingers crossed!

Today is another quiet day.
I have a basket of ironing and there are some cheeky weeds in the flower bed so I will sort them out.
I'll probably take a trip to the allotment, not to water (heaven forbid!) but because I tried the windfall apples yesterday (picked up on Friday) and they were really tasty.  I had to cut them up, of course, but that's not a problem and they were delicious so waste not, want not - I'm getting some more!
This afternoon, Jeff is coming to work wonders on the garden (weather permitting) and I will consult him about the drain.  It might be that he can clear it - he's a general handyman type person, very useful to know) or at least advise.
Then, this evening, Beth's organising a Zoom chat between her, me, Julia and Linda (we used to eat out together once a month) and I am looking forward to this very much.

Should be a good day, I think, and I hope yours is too.  Be safe.  xx