Tuesday

Good morning, everyone.
Phew, yesterday really was hot!  Maybe it felt hotter because my home isn't as cool as Dad's.  It was OK through the night with fan on and duvet off.
Today will be similar, 'they' say.

Random photo of the tomatoes I picked at Dad's.  Delicious!

I had a very easy drive home from Dad's, not much traffic and precious few hold-ups anywhere.  Once home, I hustled and bustled around, getting things sorted.  I decided not to do any washing as I had Lisa round for lunch and didn't want the washing up on the line so that is on today's list of Things To Do!

Beth had done a great job of watering the plants and, great excitements, there were runner beans to pick.  Not so many tomatoes as I had told her to pick them for herself but she had left a few for me which was nice.

Lisa arrived and we had a great time hearing each other's news.  We worked for a number of years together so there are a lot of shared memories, lots of funny things, children to remember with affection, etc, not to mention generally catching up.  It was really lovely.

After she had gone, I cleared up and chilled before making tracks to the allotment to water.  Again, Beth (and Alex) had done sterling service and it was actually still damp under the courgettes, despite the heat.
Beth had done a big picking on Sunday but there were still more things to pick - runner beans, baby corn, courgettes, one tomato, one potato (exposed by a random wild creature while digging, I expect), cucumber and raspberries.  Wonderful.

The trug I made just after retirement on the weaving course is coming into use again now!

Watering wasn't as unpleasant as I thought it might be.  The allotment is very open but with trees around the perimeter and there was a lovely breeze blowing.
When I got home I picked the first runners plus some tomatoes and then got the runners topped, tailed, sided and sliced and they are now in a big in the fridge for use today and tomorrow.

Today looks to be quite busy.
I have an early tuition session before Chris comes round for our weekly get together.  Then, very exciting, at midday I have an aquarobics class books down at the gym.  Part of me is rather apprehensive but the arrangements look very safe and to actually be in the pool again will be simply wonderful.  I had a bit of a panic yesterday evening trying on my swimming costumes but one of them just fits so that's OK for today and I will get onto Cotton Traders to get another one (assuming they still have some).  They have a nice, simple style that works for me!  I like to have one spare.
Later on, I will be doing the allotment again as Beth is busy today.

I should sleep well tonight!

Have a great day, stay as cool as you can and remember to drink plenty of fluids!