Beat the Weather

 I had a pleasant lie-in, not getting up until 07:15. I had to deal with a foul-smelling package that Jasper had graciously left for me in the litter tray, but then I could make some coffee and take Diane a cup of tea. I sat and read the overnight news and was appalled at the latest murder by Trump's Gestapo in Minnesota. Di pottered downstairs, which was the cue for me to get washed and dressed and set off for my morning walk.

It was important to have an early walk. The weather forecast predicted rain by late morning, and I wanted to avoid that if possible. I suspect this was on many of the neighbours' minds as my usual route was quite busy with fellow walkers and dog-walkers. It turned out to be a good decision. By lunchtime, it had started to rain, and it continued, on and off, all afternoon.

When I arrived home and had finished my breakfast, I headed for the study. I returned to editing last year's journal. After an hour or so, I finished the first pass. I will have to go back to the beginning and work through the year once more to ensure I haven't missed anything. At the moment, the journal stands at 263 pages (including the index).

While I was editing, Diane was chatting to Denise on the phone. She had been preparing to shower when the phone rang, so she was sitting on a stool in her dressing gown, chatting away. I took her a cup of tea, and was quite expecting to take her evening meal in several hours. This did not prove to be necessary.

We managed to enjoy some Kindle time during the afternoon. This was interrupted by Ellie (with her "new" phone). She had to send us some messages and also call us. She even popped in to see us and to show us the phone cover she had got. We have managed to lock this phone down. She can take photos, use FaceTime, use the telephone, see maps, and see the weather. Nothing else will work, and communication is limited to the contacts in the phone - and only Zoe can add contacts. It does, however, broadcast its location, so we can keep track of where she is. She will be sleeping here tonight so that she doesn't need to get up early with Zoe.