Today the weather was just about perfect - sunny, with a maximum of 25.

We've had few really hot days, for which I am grateful. I have figured out how to get recent pics into the blog, so am using this one I took a week or so ago, of Hugo with his dad in the new inflatable kayak in the backyard pool. It was brand new, and the safety jackets hadn't arrived, so they didn't go on the river (but have done since).

Had my usual slow start this morning, with coffee and YouTube, then went to the physiotherapist to see about my buckling knees. I liked the fellow a lot, and he gave me some exercises to do at home, and, just as the GP told me, I must do them every day for the rest of my life. I don't really mind. Some of them can be done in the pool, so I've added them to the aquarobics exercises I used to do in the town leisure centre.

Round 5pm, I had a swim, which was delightful. For once I provided dinner for Philip and Hugo. I rarely cook these days. Have completely lost the inclination. Philip is an expert cook, so I'm happy to leave most of the meals to him. (Emma lives with her mother, so she wasn't here.)

It's not 8pm yet and I'm already tired, so will hop into bed and listen to the radio. Talk about an exciting life! It's exactly the way I like it, and have a horror of going out.