Swimming on Wednesday morning was good again and more people there but still not busy as they are limiting numbers. During the summer holidays they would normally be running canoeing or snorkeling classes and inflatable play times but all those things aren't happening so there's actually more opportunity to swim than a normal August. I probably need to go more often to make up for lost time as 25 minutes was enough to get me out of breathe and aching. I'd only just bought a new 20 swim ticket just before Lockdown so can go lots of times before needing to pay again.
When it was fine I shifted all the logs from one builders bag that had been standing outside by the woodshed into an empty bag inside the shed, something I've been meaning to do since spring. Now there's a gap to reach all the logs that still need splitting. BiL Andrew will be round later today, weather permitting with either the log splitter or chainsaw or both to split or cut some of the stuff that's been waiting 3 years. Although if he doesn't make it now he's talking about retiring at the end of October so will have a bit more time then.
Also got a batch of roasted onion/pepper/tomato sauce made (as per instructions from Sue in Wales/England!) 1 portion to eat and 4 in the freezer. When I said the peppers from the 3 Thompson and Morgan plants were huge - this is what I mean.........
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| Huge pepper beside a £1 coin |
Rainy afternoons have been spent watching the earlier series of Strike on BBC i-player (see below) ready for a new series starting tomorrow and there's actually some live cricket on BBC this weekend. Colin would have enjoyed that a lot, after all the years of only being able to see the highlights of test matches at the end of the day.
This week I'm grateful for
- Swimming again
- Not watching Strike when it was on TV first time so I can enjoy it now!
- Lots of fruit from the garden
- A good collection of library books
The weather forecast for the weekend is fine but lowish temperatures. That's OK for wood cutting and boot-sale visit and a probable meet up for coffee with Rachel.
Hope you have a good weekend, a Bank Holiday long weekend for some people.
Back Monday
Sue
Good grief, that pepper is a whopper!
ReplyDeleteI can see it's not just me who's up early today. G got up at 5am to get ready for work and made so much noise he woke me up too :( It does really seem as if Summer is already over doesn't it Sue. It rained all day yesterday and it's quite chilly this morning. The sun's trying to break through but the garden will take some time to dry up before I can peg put my washing.
We have no plans for the Bank Holiday. We hope to see DD and her family on Tuesday when it's GD's birthday though. Enjoy your weekend x
I cheat with the blog and schedule posting at 7 everyday - although I'm usually up by 7.30 until winter darkness
DeleteWe tried Strike but struggled to get into it. A huge pepper!
ReplyDeleteThere are about 8 more this size!
DeleteAutumn is definitely creeping in but I'm hopeful we will have some late summer days to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your meet up and coffee. X
Another Autumnal day today - windy and chilly
DeleteI do love the way you always end your week by listing the positive things that have happened to you Sue - an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMakes me stop and think about good things
DeleteSnap, also watching Strike, was a bit surprised that he really did have an artificial leg but my internet provider is going on the blink, so it becomes more difficult.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why we didn't watch first time round.
DeleteI didn't think he did have an artificial leg, thought it was done by computer editing.
We shall be watching Strike too and I still think of him as one of the Musketeers.
ReplyDeleteI didn't watch Musketeers either!
DeleteWow, what a phenomenal pepper! First time round, I thought they were saying "cormorant strike" which made me think of an attack of water fowl. I did enjoy the series, will probably watch it again
ReplyDeleteNew 4 part starts tomorrow
DeleteIt felt like things for me getting back to normal yesterday when I went to the cinema and the cinema was buzzing with people. See you Monday.
ReplyDeleteTour de France back on TV - time for your drawing again!
DeleteNo company for me this weekend my Carol is working but I know my family will be phoning. The sun is out this morning I will be picking the end of the damsons only because I cannot reach up for them. There is some weeding to do and I need to get some sweet William seeds sown Wilkinsons had there seeds 10p a packet. I also a brought a few plants from Morrisons on Wednesday the highlight of my day.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend Sue and a nice time with Rachel.
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Thank you - weather today has been awful, hope it improves before tomorrows car boot sale!
DeleteHaven't considered going back to swimming yet. I'll have to start all over again with blow-up water wings.
ReplyDeleteThe Lifeguards at the pool had to have a refresher training course after 5 months off work!
DeleteNever heard of Strike. Must look this one up. Could use a good series to counter the old movies we watch.
ReplyDeleteWe've been having cool weather here in New England. Quite a nice change from the temps we'd have in August when we lived in Maryland.
The Strike TV series are based on books by JK Rowling of Harry Potter fame writing as Robert Galbraith.
DeleteHorrible weather in East of England today
THAT is a huge pepper, I can see what you mean now!! I love Strike, I don't know why I didn't think of watching it again prior to the new series. I think I might at least watch the last series tomorrow after a bit of fresh air first thing with the dogs.
ReplyDeleteYou could do a binge watch all day!!
DeleteIf I wrote for The Sun I'd say something like 'cor, what a whopper'. It really is.
ReplyDeleteI agree, summer has gone from these parts. We are leaving the pool up because I can guarantee the moment we take it down we'll get a sudden wave of heat.
Hope you are well and keeping safe. x
Horrible weather here in Mid Suffolk today really nasty.
DeleteHope Violet is ready for going back to school
It has coped down considerably here as well - I've got all the windows open enjoying the strong wind out there this morning!
ReplyDeleteI've watched the first two episodes of Strike on Youtube and I think we are getting over here later in the Fall. I've read all the books and I believe book #5 is due out in a few weeks.
Off to do some cooking this afternoon while it's so cool.
I am so looking forward to cooler days - not the cold - but certainly weather that I can walk comfortably in and sleep in! The nights are drawing in though - I can't believe how early it is getting dark now. I shall miss that!
ReplyDeleteI hope the size of that pepper doesn't mean they sacrificed the taste for size. Do let us know. Curious minds and all that.
ReplyDeleteThat's a whopper...our green peppers are very diminutive. I've had to put warmer clothes on today. Arilx
ReplyDeleteCooling here on the prairies of Canada as well. I am actually quite happy that it has as it makes harvesting in the garden much more enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteWow that pepper is gigantic.
God bless.
Our days are now growing longer as we head into spring. Winter has been rather mild so I wonder what summer will hold for us. The different seasons seem to race past faster and faster the older I get!
ReplyDeleteGood that you are getting firewood organized. Take care, :) Mxx