The First Roses Picked

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 23C (humidex 28C). This morning it is foggy and 16C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds this morning with chances of rain in the afternoon. The high is to get to 22C (humidex 27C).

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning I got a load of laundry on before heading outside while it was cool. I wanted to see how the rose bush was doing and it didn't disappoint me. I cut three roses from the bush and did a bit of clean up. 

This rose has a delicate scent to it which is nice. I also checked the tomatoes and they are doing well. 

I also spent time cleaning the table the bbq is on. I put away everything I didn't need and washed it well. It was covered in pollen and dirt. Happy that was done, I went inside as it was getting humid out there. 

Inside, I dusted the living room and did some cleaning where I sit on the couch. I also got a box up and packed everything up for daughter. I could not get it all in one box so will have to send her two boxes. I still have more dishes to add to the 2nd box. 

The humidity was bad yesterday. The house got hot and was hard to cool down. I emptied the dehumidifier this morning and it was 3/4 full. It ran all day yesterday. Having little to no breeze is not helping either. I have to say that summer is not my favourite season and hasn't been for many, many years. 

Daughter-in-law called last night to say she cooked the egg cooker. At 30+ years it met its due date and decided to die. That thing has been one useful gadget and I will have to buy a new one. Anyways, I laughed really hard when she told me as I was expecting it to happen. 

Sewing

I did sew. yesterday even though the sewing room was warm. I sewed the sleeves for the lining together and then inserted them into the lining. It was harder than I had thought. The sleeve cap was not smooth but had little bumps on it. They kept sticking out past the arm hole and bothered me. When I realized what was causing it, I understood the why and finished the job. I did sew the collar together and have it basted onto the jacket. 

I am now ready to sew the lining and the jacket together. Time to watch the video so I do it right. I did a lot of hand basting yesterday which takes extra time. 

Knitting

I did not knit last night as it was humid. 

Thoughts

    We are building up to having it warmer than normal on June 30. July 1 is to be cooler and then it will be warm again. Nights are going to be warm which makes sleeping harder unless you run the a/c. It is a season where I don't like to be outside a lot, don't enjoy cooking meals, and sleep poorly. I will get through this season like I always do. I am trying not to complain as parts of Europe are having a heat wave with temperatures about 10 to 15C hotter than we are having. 

    As I have done as much as I want to do for the Acadian outfit and have almost finished the Edwardian wardrobe, I am now thinking of what to sew next. I have no idea at the moment but need to think about it. 

Today

I have to do the balance sheet, the minutes from last week, and fold laundry. I hope to sew this afternoon but we wait and see as I am quite tired. Knitting will be the same wait and see. I may end up napping though I don't want to. 

Until the next time..........................................................