Sunday – Varied between warm and very warm. Dry. Up a bit late. Have been feeling quite well for a few days. David did a bike ride to St Jacob’s, a very pleasant village on the Conestoga river, and the three of us joined him around 11.30 for a late breakfast – in my case a cream cheese bagel and in Dot’s case a smoothie. Afterwards we walked down to the river, and after David left to complete his ride the three of us walked over the bridge and then through the town, before driving back to Waterloo.

I walked to Manorcourt Drive and back while Dot did some work. We had lovely roast supper just after 5pm – beef, potatoes and excellent Yorkshire puddings – then drove to buy ice cream. I had a chocolate cone which I had difficulty keeping under control. Watched another three episodes of you-know-what with a break while David and Chrissy went for a walk. Nova joined us for food as usual. Quite an early night. 

Monday – Warm, verging on hot. Got up late and discussed P4C categories with Dot after breakfast. I wrote a couple more poems. After soup for lunch Dot and I went for a longish walk and noticed that the trees, especially on Grant, had turned even more in the last few days. Went over the little bridge, then down Rustic Drive and back down Old Abbey Road and Manorcourt. Had to sit for a while. Had fish burger and fries for supper. Afterwards watched final two episodes of Only Murders in the Building, then got involved in tight match between Blue Jays and Tampa Bay, which Toronto won with an extra inning. So rather late in bed. 

Tuesday – Warm and dry. Read about a quarter of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles on Kindle. Very good writer – ideas for poem. Caught a little bit of Oliver on FaceTime. Went out for shortish walk with Dot down Sugarbush and were met by David and Chrissy as we turned back. Talked to Chrissy quite a bit about plasma, philosophy and other things. Later Dot and I walked to Conestoga Mall to buy wine in Zehrs.  Chrissy cooked lovely meal of squash, cheese, pasta and a few other things. Nova went out for meal with her father. After supper we watched first two episodes of second series of Only Murders in the Building, then got lured into watching Blue Jays beating Tampa by very narrow margin after contentious award of home run to their opponents. 

Wednesday – Dry and very warm. Discovered I should have turned Kindle app off: it had run down the battery. Read a bit more after it had charged. Late up. In the afternoon Dot and I walked a roundabout route to Conestoga, taking in a bit of Northfield, then had iced tea/coffee in Indigo/Starbucks, where we were intrigued to see a man leave his bag containing a computer on the table while he went to the toilet. Walked around Mall a bit and bought Chrissy a set of small knives, then walked home the short way. Played a few Scottish songs on iTunes, then had lovely meal of meat and mashed potatoes. Watched another episode of you-know-what, then some baseball: this time Toronto lost by one run. Earlier neighbour Janet came round with some icing sugar and cocoa for cake, then had chat. Bed at 10.30. 

Thursday – Warm, but sometimes cloudy. Dot went out for a quick walk and we had breakfast; then between 12 and 1pm we drove to the Farmers’ Market, which was very full. Dot, Chrissy and I had a pretzel, while David had a beefburger. We sat outside to eat, then went in to buy some maple syrup and a present for Anne. Also got some fruit. Dot asked if she could take a photo of Mennonite stall, but was asked not to. Drove home past Fibernetics. Later I went for a walk along Grant and over the bridge to Wissler Road, then met Dot on my way back. Nice autumn colours. Saw a chipmunk in garden and got quite a good picture, then a video of a cardinal bird on the birdbath. In the evening we drove to Brown’s and had a nice meal; Nova stayed at home,but we got something for her. Dot left her bowl of leftovers and went back for them. At home watched another episode of Only Murders in the Building and were in bed by 10pm. During the night was violently sick. Can’t remember the last time that happened. 

Friday – Quite warm, especially later. Took some time to recover from the night’s events. Eventually went upstairs to relax outside, where it was warmer. Later went for a couple of walks with Dot and amazingly managed 4000 by the end of the day. Stomach got much better but couldn’t face pizza; so David did me egg and toast:  first-class egg. Dot went with D&C to pizza place. Watched two more episodes of Only Murders, then some of Blue Jays match until it became obvious they would lose heavily. Bed well before 10pm.