Monthly Archives: July 2013

Through Granny’s Eyes…

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Helga

11-24am Another attempt to try and do my blog on my cell phone. I am at the Ladies Christian home, sitting in the garden,  enjoying a spectacular wind free Cape Town winter’s day. Temperature is about 24C. Granny is eating … Continue reading →

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The Big FAT, “FAT” Debate

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Helga

11-14am One of the biggest issues when eating Low Carb High Fat (LCHF)  is the debate about eating FAT! Gary Taubes well known book Why We Get Fat includes the phrase “fat doesn’t make us fat!” For most people who … Continue reading →

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Go Daddy Let Us Down!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Helga

4-46pm Today I started my blog and got most of it done before I had to go into a meeting. When I got home and opened up to finish and post it, I got this unfriendly page… I called Wayne … Continue reading →

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Hanging Between Life & Death…

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Helga

7-47am I woke up this morning and found news on Nelson Mandela. 50 days in hospital. This short video from Debra Patta revealed two issues that made Mike & I agree we would never put his Mom through this. Nelson … Continue reading →

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Outside Broadcast

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Helga

10.10am Today dawned cloudy, cold & wet & my main aim of the day was to go to Mitchell’s Plain for a CCFm outside broadcast.  It was held at Spine Road High, which is also the site of the MP … Continue reading →

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These Two Used To Be At Each Other’s Throats…

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Helga

9-23am I’m about to leave for my ladies morning, but I thought I’d quickly post a sequence of photos of two residents who used to be at each others throats. Please enter TRUFFLES, resident cat at our home and GIZMO, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Negative Thinking…

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Helga

11-42am With some challenges this week, my mind was flooded with negativity – toxic thinking, which just made everything worse. This morning as I sat in my prayer chair, I became very aware of toxic trees flourishing in my brain. … Continue reading →

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I Can Depend On My Husband For Everything Except…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Helga

1-19pm Mike has spent the last two nights away at a conference. We are seldom apart at night, so this was not a familiar experience. Being alone. It made me feel very sorry for those women who have lost husbands, … Continue reading →

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Getting Over A Bad Day…

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helga

5-20pm Today has been a bad day. Here’s why: 1. I got a message from a listener suggesting we change the morning drive show presenter (I AM the morning drive show presenter!) OUCH! That hurt! SOLUTION: Water off a duck’s … Continue reading →

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A Child Is Born!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Helga

3-24pm There can be no more important Child born than that of Jesus. Born in a humble stable with not too much fuss, it was a far cry from the arrival of the third in line to the British throne. … Continue reading →

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Treasures of Cape Town…Some Amazing Photos…

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Helga

3-07pm Treasures of Cape Town for sure. Yesterday, Julian and I drove through to see Granny and then spent a leisurely few hours strolling through the Company Gardens.  Cape Town at her best… We stopped at the pond and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Mike and I have a very happy marriage and intend to keep it that way!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Helga

8-48am Last night Mike, Julian and I went to see Despicable Me 2. It was fantastic, but stealing the show was the closing sequence. If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t leave your seat til the final, final credits come … Continue reading →

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The Roller Coaster Ride…

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Helga

10-25am I’m feeling a bit ‘iffy’ this morning. I slept early in the evening, setting my alarm for 10-35pm, so Mike & I could go and collect Julian from airport on his incoming 11-20pm flight. Mike made a  quick cup … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Carrot Cake…YUM!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Helga

1-31pm The Ladies Bible study I attend re-opened today, after the school break. I have to say, Ladies, if you don’t attend one, you should try and start one.  This is for Ladies only! In this safe environment, you can … Continue reading →

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Two Things For Those Who Are Not Losing Weight…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Helga

11-31pm Since Tim Noakes was in the studio on Tuesday, as he left, we had a short chat in the car park and he suggested two things for those of us who have not lost weight eating LCHF. The one … Continue reading →

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