I've had a really quiet week, no long list to remind me of what needs doing, no exciting excursions, no visitors, no coffee and cakes out and I couldn't even be bothered to go right into town so called at Tesco for my shopping - my least favourite supermarket but on the right side of town. They are one of the few places to buy a single lemon, so I did, and made a lemon drizzle cake while the bread-machine made me a 50/50 granary loaf.
We had some sunny days - extra hot on Friday - which were very welcome and a bit of gardening got done - dead heading roses, pulling up and cutting back things that have finished, one failed cucumber hauled out of the greenhouse already. Had my first 'summer breakfast' which is just tomatoes on toast and I only have this when I've got my own tomatoes fresh picked from the greenhouse. I slice them and shove in the microwave for a few seconds while the bread is toasting - works well and a change from marmalade.
No sport this week, Le Tour didn't get me interested so I ended up watching something I didn't see when it was originally on TV back in 2013 - 2016. Hinterland was a police series of about 20 programmes set in Wales around Aberystwyth and it seemed to be shot mainly in the dark! Either dark at night or inside old dark Welsh cottages, where everyone kept their coats and boots on. It was usually raining and I reckon the series was made to put people off wanting to move there! It was made for S4C - the Welsh language channel and filmed in English and Welsh, with the scenes in English then being reshot in Welsh, while the scenes in Welsh has subtitles - must have taken an age to film and it kept me out of mischief for most of the week.
I've also finished watching all 8 in the series of 'The Turkish Detective', which I noticed are based on books by Barbara Nadel. I've read some of her books which are set during WWII but haven't read any of these Inspector Ikmen series. I looked them up on Fantastic Fiction and I reckon they are completely different to the TV series so reading them now would be a bit odd, which is a shame as there are 26 in the series. Might have to give one a try but on the library website the first in the series, from 1999, now has 9 people waiting for it - so I'm not the only person who wants to look at the book after watching the series on TV!
Still on the TV theme I treated myself to a copy of the Radio Times which has a complete 16 day guide to the Olympics - " Every Sport - Every Day - Every Medal". I feel so sorry for people who don't enjoy any sports although I can't understand them! It's on BBC 1 all day, everyday, from 8a.m except for news bulletins.
That was my List Less week - too much TV. Not good for mental health at all. Must do better.
I’m one of those people who are not interested in sport of ANY kind, I just find it boring and pointless but then I am totally non competitive. I watch some tv in winter but this time of year I love an evening walk, or potter outside then back to books. I’m re reading Mary Wesley, including her biog, old but interesting. Hope you enjoy your summer of sport though. Sarah Browne.
ReplyDeleteLike Sarah, I'm not really into sport either. I enjoyed Hinterland,but it is dark 8n places. Have not caught up with the Turkish detective yet. Looking forward to return of McDonald and Dobbs tomorrow. A bit clichéd but Bath setting is beautiful
ReplyDeleteYesterday's Stage 19 in the Tour was brilliant. Superb racing and amazing scenery. You missed a gem.
ReplyDeleteAnother one who groaned when you said there will be wall-to-wall sport on BBC! I don't watch a great deal of TV, but thank goodness for digital recorders, I do have plenty of programmes recorded to se me through.
ReplyDeleteA list less week sounds good to me. Sometimes it's just what is needed. X
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy watching a variety of sports. The cycling is always a good watch as you get the racing and beautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Turkish detective series this week, enjoyable enough but I don’t think I’ll read the books, even if they are different.
Homegrown tomatoes on toast, what a treat!
Our weather has been humid and damp and pollen ridden so sore eyes have featured this past week. We are moving furniture for the new windows going in and taken down curtains. The blinds will stay up until the night before as we live on a very busy road. Wasn’t busy at all when we bought the house 36 years ago but hundreds of new houses and further up the town along with two big schools, have turned us into a rat run. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'm not massively into sports such as football or golf but I love Wimbledon and my big thing is athletics so I can't wait for the second week of the Olympics! I have The Turkish Detective recorded so will have a look at that later in the summer. I think, like you, that I probably watch a bit too much TV but I'm picky, and you and I also read a lot so we shouldn't be too hard on ourselves.
ReplyDeleteFriday was so lovely, a bit grey today. I'd totally forgotten it was the Olympics!
ReplyDeleteThe only sport I'm crazy about is football and since the Euro 2024 is over, I'm left with nothing to watch LOL
ReplyDeleteThe Turkish Detective series sound interesting, I'll have to take a look. Have a great weekend ♥
I love watching sport - this afternoon is going to be Diamond League Athletics.
ReplyDeleteWe’ve watched Hinterland a couple of times, indeed quite a lot of Welsh crime drama, and it’s fun seeing the same actors in different dramas. We’ve recorded the Turkish Detective so will be watching it in a couple of weeks. J’nan
We've been watching cricket, which has been good. I like the analysis, too. The Turkish Detective was interesting and different.
ReplyDeleteSports are the reason my neighbors have giant TVs! They can't understand how I manage with no tv at all. I can tolerate a few minutes of tennis or golf, but it's so tedious to me. I'd rather be reading or making something!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great week.
ReplyDeleteThere is always something to do. The high temperatures kept me indoors with the cool air conditioner last week. It is now cooler and no humidity. I've mowed the lawns and weeded. The mother wild turkeys are walking around with their newborns and they are quite cute. I've been watching documentaries about people living off the grid in the wilds of Alaska, Montana and North Carolina. The self-sufficiency is impressive.
ReplyDeleteSue, you have a wonderful way of turning a quiet week into an engaging read! From gardening to TV series, your posts are always relatable and enjoyable. Keep sharing your delightful slices of life!
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