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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Mike’s Birthday!
3-58pm 12 hours ago I was wide awake and gearing up for serving Mike coffee in bed. The coffee machine was ready to be switched on. I had my quiet time and did my Bible reading – timing was perfect. … Continue reading
What Mike Gets Home To ;)
3-06pm Today has been an indication of the ‘new normal’ for a Wednesday! Showtime included David who will join me on air from 7 – 8am on a Wednesday. This is Jason’s last week at CCFm – he starts at … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Freedom, Granny, Ladies Christian Home, Mike, Mike's Birthday, Roses, Sweet Plum Cafe, Telescope
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Sexy, Beautiful and Ten Years Younger!?
2pm This morning, when I got dressed, I put on the dress that I know Mike does not like! It’s been so warm here in Cape Town that a summer’s dress is definitely the answer. I (stupidly?) asked Mike, “can … Continue reading
Granny Has Moved!
12-16pm I knew that things would be better today, and they are! If you are feeling blue, just wait 24 hours! Yesterday afternoon I packed for Granny and put all the stuff in my car. Then this morning, right after … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Granny's move, Ladies Christian Home, Sweet Plum Cafe, Wandel St. Cape Town
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Walking Through The Pain…
10-17am The last 24 hours has been quite painful. The reprieve was going through to the CCFm event in Rocklands MP yesterday. But apart from that, the mental & emotional strain of parting with Granny has been far greater than … Continue reading
Granny Falls at 4am and I’m off to MP
11-22am I think this will be a two part blog…I’ll edit in photos of the CCFm gathering in Mitchell’s Plain later. This just serves to record Granny taking a night time tumble. Mike sorted her out…it’s reminiscent of whose turn … Continue reading
Standing Up Against Violence Against Women and Children
2-48pm This has been the focus for all of us at CCFm this week. Today, particularly, we have had an open day of prayer at CCFm and lots of onair activity, talking about how we can break the scourge of … Continue reading
A Photo For Stacey….
1-11pm I am missing Stacey so much! I’m going to see if she is online and available for a chinwag! The reason why I’m missing her more than normal is I went via the wool shop. Stacey, spent many an … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Adrian & Stacey, knitting, Lotus 7, Oscar Pistorius, Rolls Royce
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Seen Around CCFm!
1-50pm Today we had a happy Worship Winning Wednesday Rise and Shine Show. After the show I did regular music prep and did the rounds at CCFm, to find who wanted to be snapped. The younger CCFmers are always keen…here’s … Continue reading
Diet Review
4-06pm I’ve made a slight change to my eating pattern. Usually, because I go on air at 6am, I eat at 5-30am. Breakfast is consistently berries and great lashings of thick Greek yoghurt, doused with a healthy dash of cream. … Continue reading
Lakeside Chapel, Betty’s Bay
12-43pm Well here’s a thing…for 26 years Mike & I have been coming to Betty’s Bay and I think this is the first time we have gone to church in this our favourite of little beach towns. It was very … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Betty's Bay, Dr. Andries Cilliers, Lakeside Chapel
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It’s like Fish Hoek Beach on steroids
1-56pm All is well with the world out here in Betty’s Bay – it is so quiet. I learned that there is a permanent population of only about 2000 residents living in 650 houses. The rest are holiday homes where … Continue reading
The Only Sound Is …
2-41pm I don’t think either of us realised how stressed out we were over ‘Granny’. Unbeknown to us, she has been on our mind and in our heads most of the time. The last 24 hours have given us an … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Betty's Bay, CCFm Rise and Shine, Facebook likes, Granny, Helga's Blog, Kogel Bay
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There Are Not Many Men Who…
12 noon This morning my cell phone alarm went off and I leapt out of bed to turn it off. By the time I had done that, my new alarm clock starting buzzing next to my bed! Why two alarms? … Continue reading