Monthly Archives: April 2014

Words That Stir My Spirit

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Helga

10-22am Today I came home early as Julian (my brother from Johannesburg) needs my car. This is a great excuse to get back into bed and sit with my netbook and bring out an early blog. Right now, the CCFm … Continue reading →

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Avocado Bread!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Helga

2-04pm Today I was back behind the mic which was great and we had Prof Tim Noakes in between 7 & 8am. We peppered him with the usual questions regarding diet and health and had several callers who were also … Continue reading →

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Change Is Inevitable…

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Helga

12-58pm Change is inevitable. It was Winston Churchill who said something like, “take change by the hand or else it will jump up and grab you by the throat!” Whether change is easy or not, it always comes with adjustment. … Continue reading →

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Where I Was Twenty Years Ago…

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Helga

12-14pm Twenty years ago we were living in our current home. Stacey was 6. David was 3.  We stood amazed at the peace and order that surrounded the elections of 1994. We appreciated the graciousness of Nelson Mandela after he … Continue reading →

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Paul & Nadine’s Wedding

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Helga

6-08pm We have just arrived home from Paul and Nadine’s wedding. It was altogether lovely. Held at the picturesque Muldersvlei Estate, just outside of Cape Town. The day dawned looking drizzly and overcast… This is the road to the estate… … Continue reading →

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Mike Takes a Tumble!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Helga

2-03pm The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of activity! The tables are turned as I’ve been faffing around Mike after he fell badly down a slippery rock. I’ll get to that, but let me start from where I … Continue reading →

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Swellendam! Life in the Slow Lane…

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Helga

2-19pm This morning dawned with the promise of no rain. Look! Blue sky! After breakfast, Mike & I headed off up the hill to the golf club. At about 9-30am, Mike was on the first tee…. Over the last few … Continue reading →

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Swellendam IN THE RAIN!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Helga

11-32am Golf and rain don’t really go well together and rain was not something I expected this week. It has POURED down today. It was very heavy overnight and still raining when we woke up. We watched it from our … Continue reading →

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Swellendam!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Helga

2-46pm Yeah! We left home this morning at about 9-30am and headed off on the N2 on a road trip to Swellendam. Adrian and Stacey moved to this historic little town some months ago and we have come to visit. … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Low Carb Staple Foods

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Helga

2-46pm I raided my fridge and food cupboard today, pulled out and photographed my top ten low carb staple foods.  I am sure that all Low Carb fundies will have their own list, which will most likely contain a few … Continue reading →

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The Morning The Shower Became The Pulpit…

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Helga

10-26am Mike & I rose early this morning and by 6-30am, we were arriving at St. James Beach….it was dawn…. Music and singing came from St. James Beach. Taking our chairs and blankets with us, we went down to the … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Without The Tim Noakes Book

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Helga

8-11am I haven’t bought it, you know! It’s the book that Prof Tim Noakes has absolutely made famous in South Africa, called Real Meal Revolution, authored by David Grier, Sally-Ann Creed, Jonno Proudfood AND Professor Tim Noakes. You can get … Continue reading →

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Why Good Friday is ‘Good’

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Helga

10-53am Last night Mike & I went to see the new movie Son of God. Many films have been made about the the death of Jesus, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, released exactly 10 years ago, being the … Continue reading →

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Blog From A Bed…

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Helga

9-45am Now that I’ve got all the feeling back, I’ve got an idea of the full extent of the pain. Embrace the pain, baby, embrace the pain! In the light of having a baby, this pain is not nearly as … Continue reading →

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Helga’s Hospital Experience

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Helga

8-21am Yesterday all went as planned. I pitched up at the hospital and went to the day ward….got issued with the finest hospital wear out and settled in to wait for my turn….cross-stitch to keep me busy… A very nice … Continue reading →

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