It is really too hot to write regularly. It is an effort to actually sit down at a computer in a non-air-conditioned residence. But there is a cool breeze with the approaching rain.
On Friday I had a games night at my place. But to make it special, we purchased some steaks and cooked them on the barbecue. After a nice dinner we played Lord of the Rings Risk. (I successfully captured the ring when it tried to pass through the Mines of Moria. Evil wins because Good is stupid!) After that we played a game of Seafarers of Catan. I was on the verge of winning, and would have done so, if I hadn’t rolled the robber on my turn. Cameron went on to win.
Yesterday it was hot and muggy, so I didn’t do much. I did go out and buy a good deck chair. I probably paid too much, so I’m going to look for another one, and if I find it, I’ll return this one. In the evening, I decided to go see Chimprov. Before I left, we got a lightning storm. I took the opportunity to clean my balcony. I sloshed some cleaning solution into the rain, and then mopped all the dirt off. I’m not going to think about where all the dirt and soap went when I pushed it off the edge. Chimprov was okay. Every time I go (which is sporadic these days) they want me to volunteer for something. On the 26th I’ll be running concession for the Masters of the Obvious improv tournament.
This morning I went running. It’s the first long run I’ve done since the marathon. It was somewhat of a mistake. It was 23 degrees, and humid. I still did twenty kilometers over hilly backtrails in the river valley. The last set of stairs nearly did me in.
In the afternoon I checked out “Spring Action” at the street performers festival. They were good trampolinists, but there isn’t much plot in street theatre. I think I’ll stick with the scripted stage productions.
I then went on to my balcony, and tried out the new deck chair. It’s good and adjustable. Heck I can make a bed out of it if I want. Solid construction too. You get what you pay for. I sunned myself and read a book. I noted that I’m on the top floor and somewhat sheltered from everyone when I’m in the corner. So I decided to sunbath in the nude. Tres Risque! I suppose people could have seen me from the major street a few blocks away, but they would have to be really looking and have great eyesight. And not keeping their eyes on the road.
After an hour, I strapped a golf club to my back and scootered to the driving range. I am totally out of practice. The first basket of balls was a write-off. The second one was a lot better. Just as I was leaving, a pair of beautiful women came in with a set of golf clubs. I’ll have to come back next week and see if they are regulars. I don’t know if they are, because one was in high heels.
I left when I did because the scooter gang was meeting. We trolled the streets of Edmonton like a flock of lawnmowers. It’s a good way to get cool, and put some kilometers on my scooter.
For the later evening I sat on my new chair on the balcony and read a book. It wasn’t until 10:00 that I realized I haven’t had a dinner yet. Too bad! I have to update my journal. I’m not that hungry, so I’ll just sleep it off.