Yesterday, my parents drove north to Banner Elk, North Carolina. They arrived safely at the Best Western and called here about 6. It was about 10 degrees cooler there and I was jealous. Thank goodness for air conditioning.

Meredith did not come in to work yesterday; her allergies were acting up all weekend and she was trying to get a doctor's appointment. Most of my day was spent on repairs and shopping. The fire marshall had told us we had to replace all our smoke detectors. I think we counted 15 of them. At Lowe's, they had 6 of the kind I needed (wired with a battery backup), and I ordered the others. They should come in next week, with enough time for us to get them installed within our 30-day deadline. I talked them into giving us a discount, so that was fun. We have a volunteer, Andy, who has done a lot of these kinds of repairs for us and will install them. Yay!

Also got some groceries, including peaches, now that they are $1 a pound. Last year, the families really enjoyed them and ate them all whenever I bought them.

Ray and I went to the pool and stayed until after 5. I finished my book and it was a good one. I often think I might write a book, but it seems like a lot of work.

I have a rash on my neck and arms. I think it started Sunday. Swimming in the pool and rinsing in the shower (no soap or shampoo) did not help. Maybe it is the heat. It doesn't really itch much and is not really noticeable, just a little uncomfortable. I wonder if it is the food I ate Sunday night? grouper... I don't remember having it before, from heat or food.