Tuesday 27th May 2025

Would have been Mum's 81st birthday.

A day on which we should have done stuff, but instead the wind blew and rain fell.

Also, the car had to go for a lube service, so Jools took it into town, and was gone six hours.

I was left at home looking after the cats and listening to podcasts. As going to India meant we were nearly four weeks behind with what we listen to or read, and so trying to catch up.

Anyway, cold, breezy and then I got a message that the doctor would call me.

I was making focaccia at the time, so did a quick lift and fold and was ready.

Test results: better than he expected, all good other than high blood sugar, so need to cut down on sugar and booze.

And while we're at it, less cheese, red meat and all things fun and tasty.

So it seems.

And so as the wind blew and rain fell, Jools rode on the bus to Canterbury while the car was being done.

Jools came back at half two, the bread was nearly done and could be put into a tin for the final rising. This would go with Caprese, of course.

Come five, the bread was cooked, but really needed ten more minutes, but with herbs on it, was good even if soggy.

Of course there is no football at the moment, so we listen to music before going to bed to read.