Ey up, it’s warm…

Goodness gracious me! It’s been a belter today, hasn’t it? Not that I’ve particularly spent anytime outside to enjoy it, but still….

This morning I decided to prep food for tomorrow. I forwent my yoga because I’d got a tickly cough. It’s not COVID, but it’s a silly thing which I didn’t want to take to class for fear of upsetting everyone.

So, instead, it was food for tomorrow. We’re having guests round, don’t you know? I am not much of a fan of puddings but I thought that’s what I’d do – sort out a few bits for dessert. What with one thing and another, it took me all morning however, with the obligatory trip to the shops of course, because I didn’t have all the requisite ingredients.

John meantime, decided to have another go at the wall. His footings are so good that he had to get the kango hammer out. At least he put his ear defenders on, which I was pleased to see – and apparently, Pete came and gave him a hand again this afternoon. Not sure how much there is left to do, but he’s getting there.

We both flopped onto the sofa at lunchtime tired after our exertions before we were up and at ’em again. For me, however, I was facing a very leisurely afternoon. John was still dealing with the wall. My plan? Visit Philomena.

It was the first time I’d ventured over to where Phil lives. She had been very excited to move into some sheltered accommodation in Earlsdon, 9 months ago, and which has absolutely everything anyone would ever need.

And it was a wonderful place. Phil has a beautiful flat, and the complex itself has a shop, a coffee shop and bar, a restaurant, hairdressers, gym and so on. Fabulous. And we had a great time, nattering away nineteen to the dozen. Not only that, but Phil looked very well and happy which was nice to see.

This evening we have sat, with every door and window open, in an attempt to get some breeze through the house – it got so very close and stifling here. The moths joined us, too, attracted by the light, so manoeuvres were implemented to eliminate them. A lot of wafting involved. Finally though, we were both so tired that we just abandoned ship and decided to start the nightly bedtime routine instead.

COVID is still a hot topic, too. 37,489 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours; 209 people died (check that number again, folks….209) in the community and 56 on 5 & 6 September. 905 people were admitted to hospital.

It’s going to be another hot day again tomorrow, apparently – might get the paddling pool out….. Take care everyone. God bless.