Thursday, 28 May 2026

Wednesday 27th May 2026

Mum would have been 82.

Checking the moth trap is easier on days when we don't go to the gym.

As on Tuesday I forgot until we got back from Phys, and the poor moths were baking in the sun.

So set again on Tuesday night, so that when we got up at half five, I could check the trap.

I could see several of the moths were members of the Pug family, and the most handsome was a Green pug, which I delighted in it's patterning.

One hundred and forty seven After checking all moths, we put the trap and fittings in the shade, so they could fly off when they wanted.

We went back inside to check Scully and feed the rest of the cats.

It was some ten degrees cooler, and there was a fresh breeze that made it feel almost comfortable.

We had nothing planned, other than Jools's class, so she left at half seven, while I washed up and faffed around.

I sit in the back garden on the top patio looking for birds and insects. A couple of Painted ladies were about, but when one settled, I didn't have my camera, so we just stared at each other until I moved and it flew off.

And not much of any import happened.

The morning passed into afternoon. Jools brought back a lady from the group to do some admin online with, so I was back outside, out of the way for a few hours.

Until I had to go to Canterbury or an osteopath appointment, as I am getting a slight pain in my right foot.

So, a gentle drive along the A2, then turn off onto New Dover Road, and halfway along is their practice.

I am seen, and it all boils down to the injury I had two years ago in my knee, a torn cartilage, and how my body adapted and put strain elsewhere.

So, I was prodded and pummelled, and given exercises to do, so paid and drove back home.

We dined on steak, chippy chips, garlic mushrooms and fresh asparagus. All delicious and washed down with pink fizz.

And for the evening there was European football. Crystal Palace wone the Europa Conference, 1-0. And that was that.

Just the Champion's League Final on Saturday and the season ends. Until the World Cup begins in two and a half weeks.

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