This morning is definitely bright and sunny, but if the forecast is right it will soon get cloudy, and more rain could fall after midday. Today the afternoon temperature may only reach 17° C for one single hour at 3pm, and most of the afternoon could be a couple of degrees cooler. The rain may stop at 5pm, and from then until sunset we could get sunny spells and sunshine. Tomorrow may be an even colder day, and the afternoon may feature thundery showers. This is not June weather at all.
 
  I didn't realise it until this morning, but yesterday was a semi-good day. The rain put me off doing anything outdoors, but there was a long lull in the rain, and it was long enough to go shopping and get home again without getting wet. I still wore a lightweight hooded coat, but with hindsight I would have been fine in just a t-shirt and shorts (I did actually wear short because it didn't seem to feel cold).

  Before going shopping, in Tesco, I had to have my usual lie down after writing yesterday's piece, and I had a quick shower. The trouble with going shopping is that as well as some essentials, it gave rise to many temptations. Apart from a couple of 500ml tubs of ice cream, I think I mostly resisted the temptation for stuff that would not be good for me, or would ruin my aspiration to lose a little weight.

  I did buy some stuff that was a bit controversial, stuff like sandwiches, but I seemed to survive all I bought - so far ! When I got home, and after I had put my shopping away, I tucked into a very posh (or something liken that) salmon and grains salad type thing. The grains made it a bit gritty, but it was quite nice, although I would not have paid full price for it. It, and several other things, came from the reduced price shelves in Tesco.

 Not a lot happened after I had eaten my lunch, and I spent much of the afternoon laying on my bed reading, and having at least one snooze. More would happen in the evening, although I really don't know why I waited for the evening. It was about 5pm, or perhaps a bit later when I looked out the window and saw a huge plume of black smoke rising, and spreading halfway across the sky.
  The last time I saw black smoke like that it was an electric car on fire. I guessed it was the same thing this time.
  I estimated it was rising from somewhere near the park, and possibly on the other side of the railway, where the last of the new build flats give way to the park itself.

  My best guess was that the fire was somewhere near Appleby Court. If that were so it might be close enough to affect the railway line.

  A quick check of the service status showed that trains were delayed because of a fire near railway property. My guess seemed confirmed, except that it seems I was wrong.


  Later on I read that there was a fire at the big incinerator next to the railway nearer New Cross, and the Millwall football stadium. That surprised me because it looked so much closer than that. It is possibly, although maybe unlikely, that there were two fires near the railway.

  My "entertainment" for part of the evening was to spend more money on online orders. I was slightly enthused to do this after getting my gas and electricity bills in the midday post. Both accounts were comfortably in credit, although I must admit that I gave in and started running one of my heaters on low because I have felt so cold since the start of June. It has been much cooler than the heatwave we had in May, and sometimes, particularly with all the rain, it feels like more like April (and possibly even March). Running that heater, even on low, will be slowly chipping away at the credit I have built up.

  With my bank balance reasonably good, and no heavy demands for energy bill, it was time to spend more money buying stuff that was not essential, but desirable. The first order I made was actually essential. It was three packs of test strips for my Nexus blood glucose meter. I will need them after what I ordered next.....possibly.

  My next order was from an online Asian food seller. I had last used them for a big order of instant noodles. This time I got a bit more experimental. I ordered some frozen stuff, and that included two packs of "Sam Pan Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce". I have no idea what they will be like, but I expect they will be delicious. They were the main reason for the order, but I padded it out with other stuff - including the inevitable instant noodles.

  As I write this I have just had an email from DHL to say they are expecting my order of the Asian food. I am guessing it might be delivered tomorrow (it includes frozen food and so it will be a fast delivery).  I am also expecting an order I made to an online pharmacy. It was the essential part of my ordering, and as mentioned two paragraphs up, it was blood glucose test strips for my Nexus meter. They are coming via Royal Mail, and could take a few days because I think I chose the cheap delivery of up to 4 days.

  One thing I forgot to buy in Tesco was some bacon. I did remember to buy sugar free (or are they just "low sugar" ?) baked beans to go with the bacon, and maybe that would have been the core of my dinner last night. I actually had BBQ spare ribs with baked beans. One thing I have come to realise is that now the novelty has worn off, those packs of BBQ spare ribs bought from Tesco or Aldi (they seem identical) are not very wonderful. In fact I am finding them slightly bland. They could have been a fad whose time has come and gone again.

  Having taken my last jab of Mounjaro last Sunday (out of desperation because my blood glucose seemed out of control) I felt it was safe to treat myself to some ice cream for dessert after my the main course of my dinner. It was very nice, and the best thing, as will revealed in a few paragraphs time, I survived it with no problems. As usual I ate dinner while watching some TV, and then watched TV for the rest of the evening - except when I was online ordering stuff.

  I watched TV until 11pm (or was it 10pm ?) before going to bed, and going to sleep very quickly. I remember waking a few times for a pee, but each time was almost dreamlike (although I am sure I was not dreaming). I think I had a dream or two, but not a single bit of any dream has left any memories.

  I woke up with very high blood pressure for some reason. Maybe I had had a nightmare, but couldn't remember it. My blood pressure is back to normal, or maybe very slightly low after having a poo, taking my medication, and having a single packet of very inferior Batchelors "super noodles", beef flavour.

  I did have a fairly substantial pee when I got up, but I had to wait more than half an hour before I felt like having a poo. When I did "open my bowels" (as they say in hospital) I passed quite large, as in wide, poo, and I admit it was rather an uncomfortable process. The good thing is that when I re-weighed myself after that, and before I had my "Super Noodles" for breakfast, I found I had lost 200gm. That is not a lot, but at least it is some loss.

  My blood glucose, that was out of control until I took my last Mounjaro injection on Sunday was better than yesterday, which was pretty good. This morning I got readings of 7.9, 8.0, and 7.4mmol/l. That averages to 7.77. Yesterday the average was 7.9mmol/l. Once again the Mounjaro is protecting me from things like ice cream even if it gives me constipation, and make my stomach feel very gassy and bloated.

  Today is yet another day when I have no plans for the day. It is possible, although I admit unlikely, that I could go out with a camera for some train photography. Arriving in the midday post (or round about then) I should be getting my latest new lens that I ordered on Ebay. It is a Sigma 18 to 200mm zoom lens that should give a very good range between wide angle and close ups. It would be nice to take it out to test it today, but with a wet afternoon forecast, I'll probably just take some test shots through the back bedroom window (with the window open rather than through not so sparkling-clean glass).