I Have a Bat in the House

It was cloudy yesterday morning. I was delighted because it meant I could work comfortably in the yard, and it also meant the watering I did would not evaporate quickly. I arose at 5:00. Fred allowed me to sleep in. There was no howling.

I worked on my daily post, did dishes, had a spa, and at 7:00, I took Her Highness walking on a short trail so that we could get home quickly and I could get started watering the garden beds. They needed water. I was chuffed to get all but four beds done before Zooming with Dr. S. at 9:00.

Thank God for her. We had a great session. I’m so impressed by her and I’m so grateful to her for just being available for me to talk to. I miss going twice a month, but I am satisfied seeing her just once for now.

When the call was over, I decided to finish the new bed of wild strawberries before I watered the last four beds. I’ve very excited about this new bed. I really hope they fruit. Wild strawberries are so delicious. They are small, but powerfully good. And then we had lunch before I finished the watering. 

I could have done some raking and toting, but instead, we went into the village because I needed to pick up two new puffers and some groceries. When we got home, I had no desire for physical work. Instead, I chose to do some reading. I am really enjoying The Correspondent. I read until it was time to take Her Highness for our afternoon walk.

And that was the end of our day. The evening played out as usual, but with a twist. I went to bed early to read and as I was reading, a bat flew into the bedroom. I went outside and took the screen off my bedroom window so that it could get out, but every time it came into the bedroom, it flew out again before I could get the bedroom door closed. This is my third bat. I shall try again tonight to get it out. It sleeps all day somewhere. 

I’m looking forward to getting lots done in the yard today. It’s cooled down considerably from temperatures close to 30°. I’ll be raking and toting all day and I’m keen for it. Pete is coming over in the afternoon to sand my deck where the paint has chipped. He keeps me on top of things. He’s such a great friend.