Twenty years of havering

Last day of June, been over 20 years since I started this blog now. At first I tried to make humorous comments, mostly unsuccessfully, but it quickly became a (sometimes censored) monthly record of what I got up to, this is for my benefit as time passes so quick I forget when this or that happened. 

On the 3rd of this month we flew to Tenerife, the first time there since 2022, and this time I didn't break any bones or lose any teeth at all! Weather was great every day and the time zoomed by. Did a lot of walking along coast, also climbed the hill nearby again, so the step target was easily achieved. Stayed at the Aguamar apartments again, just like 4 years ago, though this time in apartment 009 which had direct access to pool area, was perfect place to stay, no complaints. The worst thing were the flight times with Jet 2, arriving at hotel near to midnight and not flying back until about 9pm, meaning 2 am arrival in Edinburgh. Think if there is a next time another airline will have to be used. Not the last sunny holiday of this year as going to Portugal in September, but more about that another time. 

Been watching the football and Scotland as usual let us down, though the fans seem to have had a great time! At least the scowl-faced manager has finally resigned! Far too negative, hardly had a shot on opposition over the 3 games. Was ill with man-flu yesterday so missed Germany and Holland being eliminated on penalties. We'll see who wins in the coming weeks, hopefully not England or France. 

I spent a lot of money this month, often not totally soberly as evidenced by my acquisition of a treadmill which now has pride of place in bedroom next to my bed. In fairness it was something I was thinking about and have used it 3-4 times recently, probably best in winter. Well, I need to remain slimline and gorgeous after all! Not content with just the treadmill, bought a tyre inflator machine, hasn't arrived yet though and also donated to a local rabbit rescue. 

Another thing I will be spending on is the shed in garden, having a local handyman replace a couple of wooden panels and repair the roof. He should do this on Friday weather permitting. Talking of weather we had a few really nice days, not the heatwave England and the rest of Europe had, but nice all the same, would be nice to think we won't have a July washout this year, fingers crossed. 

Was at doctor for second blood test earlier in the month, am to get another one in August, crivens, what is going on? Oh well, I won't fash myself about it. 

Squeezed in a trip to Edinburgh on a rare weekend off this month too, intended to do a lot of important things, but one pint led to another and the usual pubs were visited. Next time maybe Stockbridge for a change. 

Walked Molly the dog as well this month as well, an a nice day out we went to the Black Rock, very nice when tide out. One photo with Los Cristianos below me, the other at/near the Black Rock.