Phew, What a Scorcher!

The sun has been shining all day and although I didn't put out a thermometer Peter tells me it was in the mid 20s. Because our house faces north and has lots of insulation it was considerably cooler indoors which some people might prefer.

29/4/25.

I happened to be looking through my photos when I saw that it was exactly one year ago that the shingle garden was finished. I've had so much fun finding plants for the garden and it's amazing just how much most of them have grown. 

29/4/24.

As usual for a Tuesday military jets were flying high above us on their way to do the Mach loop leaving circular jet trails in the sky.

I cycled down to the zoo, did three hours of weeding in the sun (factor 50 sunscreen liberally applied before leaving home) and cycled back. In the interests of safety I wore my bright pink jacket so by the time I got home I was thoroughly hot and bothered. I still didn't manage to cycle the whole way home but got further up the hills than last time. By the time I got home all I was fit for was a long cool drink sitting out in the shade on the terrace. 

That was followed by a refreshing shower and more sitting out on the terrace this time putting studs into Peter's Viking armour. Each stud has four prongs that have to be individually bent over once I'd poked them through the fabric so it was a time consuming process. Not to mention the blood blister on one finger where my spring loaded pliers bit me and then blood and a big 'Ouch' when the prong of a stud stabbed me right under a nail. I got half of the 100 studs in today and should finish the rest tomorrow if the fine weather holds.

While I worked I could hear the happy squeals of families enjoying the beach. The waves were perfect for children coming in gently and curling over a knee height when they almost reached the shore.

My day finished with Pilates. So nice to be coming home in the light again.