Lounged in the morning then 12 miles on the bicycle in the afternoon. Not a bad day at all.

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15 miles done on the bike this morning. Now to watch the end of the ManCity game.

Some vanilla black tea to start my day. If the rain stays away I'll get on the bicycle soon.

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Enough of being lazy this morning. Time to get the outside chores taken care of.

Just needed a nice, quiet night.

Before and after. Got my second fireplace redone and made it operational.

Star Trek Strange New Worlds tonight. Been slightly under the weather this week.

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Finally getting some reading time outside and having a nice drink.

Before and after ... This bed just doesn't like anything so far except that middle plant. So trying a different approach this time around.

Good morning. Time for some tea to start the day.

Some Star Trek tonight for TV night. 🖖

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Blueberry scones and tea. Great way to start the day.

After biking 15 miles it might be time for a quick cat nap

Planting the tulip bulbs I brought back from Amsterdam.

Breakfast, morning tea, and English football. I'll take it.

Productive day but now need some quiet down time so decided to read more.

Sitting on the deck with the Napoli match on and reading.

Saturday morning tea and just being a bit lazy before getting the day going.

Baseball game tonight.

The calm Sunday morning before having to get chores finished.

Wrapping up birthday week with a dark chocolate raspberry martini and a Blondie.

From lounging on the couch last night.

A monarch butterfly enjoying one of my flowers today.

It's balloon 🎈 day! Not looking too bad for another year older though I could have done without the bike accident earlier.

Was having a really good nap earlier until the thunder woke me up.

Too hot and humid to sit outside so might as well sit inside and do some reading tonight.

Flying the flag of Louis IX, King of France... my city's namesake and my ancestor.

Had a doctor's appointment this morning so had some down time afterwards for morning tea outside on the deck before heading into work later. Quite relaxing.

Amsterdam Earl Grey this morning. Calmness before I get my day going.

Dinner and drinks.

Out of work for the day so time for some outside time.

Last morning of my two week vacation. Back to work tomorrow.

This is an art exhibit between the Van Gogh museum and the art museum in Amsterdam. Flags of each country where same sex relations are illegal and the maximum penalty. I slowly walked along these flags and was moved almost to tears as I looked at each sign... some saying death. This is why we fight.

A few pics from Amsterdam today.

It's time to go. Wheels up!

Morning tea before brunch. Have a great Saturday.

Time for the new season. 🖖

Feet have been sore so soaking them in salt water this evening.

Morning tea. Definitely needed it this morning.

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I need to find myself a cute guy when I'm in Amsterdam in just over a week.

Foggy morning. This was the view out my office window when I got to work.

Annual tradition

Since it is July 4th afterall. Tea this morning was Royal British blend. #historynerd