Tennis – an elderly friend who would like to watch the tennis … says she can't see the ball on the tv … first it's far too fast, second … why can't they have black balls?, then she could (perhaps) see and enjoy it more … sometimes we have to laugh, and swallow our ripostes …
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| Handful of tennis balls - sorry obvious caption! |
I have to say – I've enjoyed the tennis, and from this end of the world think electronic line calls work well … fewer disputes …
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| What I call 'village' salad ... using local ingredients |
As you know it's been rather warm here, so I've been making lots of cold soups and salads … a melon salad over the years I've always made … one can vary it appropriately …
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| Melon salad ... mine would be rougher looking than this ... |
... and then (red) Gazpacho … love that cold tomato and veggie whizz up … both of these I'd serve with herby bread … and/or whatever else was appropriate for the family/friends on the day …
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| Gazpacho soup |
I'm no further forward with anything … plumbing-wise here, or health-wise – I had a hospital appointment last week, where I was discharged from that setting, but can go back within a year, when I'm ready …
... but I'm managing on with life … as that meeting gave me some guidance … next is a letter to my doctor (General Practitioner) to see if I can get the ball rolling sooner …
Architectural Elements
in a Cathedral - courtesy Cultural Travel Guide
and Abir Pothi - an Indian site
My main priority now is to get a talk for Monday mostly finished, particularly the slides … it's on the building of Medieval Cathedrals … which I'm finding fascinating – a whole newish area of knowledge … and takes me away from fretting …
A brief update – in the next few days I'll be round to everyone's blogs … life says take your time – which I'm doing … and it is cooler - a relief … see you all soon ….
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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4 comments:
Who knew about reading the writing on tennis balls? We really do live and learn and my trove of trivia grows by the minute. Sorry to hear that your plumbing is still an issue - well, in the flat, not yours! I hope your talk goes really well. It was great to see your post pop up, Hilary. Best wishes - David
Ah yes, tennis would be on your mind lately. I wasn't paying much attention. Don't really follow it any more. It's always nice to have some event to plan and prepare for to take the mind off of the worries.
Hari OM
Wimbo this year was top notch, I felt... and although I knew the balls were being checked for fuzziness, I hadn't appreciated that the print would be the best indicator! Nice little trivia, that. Sorry the other stuff is all a bit draggy - but keeping positive will carry you far. Hope the talk goes well! YAM xx
My family came from cold Northern Europe, so I still tend to cook what my mother did. Plus I add a cold salad as my compromise :)
But your gazpacho and melon add colour and freshness that appeal greatly.
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