We went up to the Gloucester Pool Cottage this weekend. I guess in part for as early birthday celebration for me. It was just one night. It was a very low key weekend. We made bacon buns, relaxed and ate cake. In the evening we rewatched the classic sci-fi brain scrambling film Looper. We had lamb for dinner which was an odd choice. Bdot booked a dog training hall so we couldn't stay into the afternoon.

I don't often get to see the dogs run agility courses - so it was fun to see them in that environment. Pretty cool location.

Things continue to escalate between Russia and well, the World. The U.S. finally greenlit the use of long range U.S. missiles into mainland Russia. Russia responded by modified their Nuclear Use Doctrine (not the first time) to allow nuclear retaliation for 'aggression against Russia and its allies by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear power... Russia are the Kings of Sabre rattling. Russia will burn tonight.

The second leg of Canada v. Suriname is tonight at BMO. It looks miserable outside. Hopefully the rain stops before 7:30.

It was a great night for the Canadian Men's National team at BMO. They scored early and often... they generated many chances and the score could have been much higher with some improved finish. But a great game. On to the next stage of the competition.

Russia trying to strong arm Georgia right now... Lots of protests. Gawd, P*t*n is such a warmonger.

It looks like the move for many users away from Twitter continues. Now there are two options, Bluesky and Threads. Not sure which one I prefer... they each have pros and cons. The atmosphere in both, so far, appears to be better than Twitter. I don't miss Twitter at all.

Finished a second round of leaf raking last night. I'm sooo sore. My legs always feel like logs lately. Sigh.