Monthly Archives: October 2014

Big Celebratory Weekend

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Helga

10-08am We have a full house this weekend. Stacey and Adrian are here and Julian will be flying in from Johannesburg this afternoon.  We’ve just come in from breakfast with S&A and now I’m getting the blog posted.  and then,  Mike … Continue reading →

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Aquila is Wild

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Helga

4-11pm I have to admit that I have been influenced by the negative comments that came up on Trip Advisor about Aquila Private Game Reserve. Someone called it a ‘glorified zoo’. This erroneous comment leads you to believe that it’s … Continue reading →

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Aquila Day 2

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Helga

11-20am Aquila (Noun – meaning Black Eagle) pronounced A-kee-la (here anyway). It’s roughly 7500 hectares of Karoo semi-scrub vegetation, where most animals introduced here can happily survive. They keep the predators in camps apart from the vulnerable, so there is … Continue reading →

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Aquila Day 1

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Helga

2-52pm Roll of drums….internet access in our room…free wi-fi! Boom! Quick blog to post and we are out of here to do our first safari. We left this morning and drove through cloud on Ou Kaapse Weg… We got onto … Continue reading →

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The Week Before I Turn 50.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Helga

10-36am Life has a way of meandering by. I do the best that I can. I love God. I love my family. Most days life is normal, but not spectacular. The things most important to me go off in a … Continue reading →

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Stock Car Racing, Balancing Rocks and the Agricultural Show

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Helga

11-32am There are several Rhodesian Facebook groups, that reflect upon days gone by, when this Southern African country was still Rhodesia and carried with it a culture that was unique to the white  population of the day. We were not of British … Continue reading →

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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Helga

9-47am Aah, Saturday….the day I bring you a recipe. It’s almost like a blog day off, it’s so easy! This recipe I learned about just over a year ago. Not only is it low carb, but it is also not … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes on CTV

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Helga

1-34pm I am an absolute newbie to being in front of a TV camera, but I’ve sat in front of a TV screen enough to wonder what is going on behind the scenes when there is a technical failure. From CNN … Continue reading →

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Influencing The Next Generation in The Best Way Possible

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Helga

2-35pm Mondays and  Thursday are ‘gym’ days. This vital part of my life unfolds at Imhoff Farm on the way to Kommetjie. The farm is a busy working farm, with goats and other farm animals, but they also have CAMELS. … Continue reading →

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My TV Debut!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Helga

12-42pm I’m not much of a goal setter or trend setter! I once did have a 10 year plan and followed 5 years of it. But then, instead of going overseas to work and travel, I married my Mike (far … Continue reading →

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The Steenkamp Family Says 5 Years Is ‘Right’.

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Helga

12-33pm Personally, I was surprised. I think “up to”  5 years is not enough, specially as Oscar will most probably only spend 2 years actually behind bars. But we live in a world suspended between hatred and love….between harshness and grace. If … Continue reading →

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What I Learned About Mike Through Lemon Grass Tea

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Helga

11-58am As I sit down at my computer today and decide what to write, my long-suffering husband comes to mind. When we were in Zanzibar, three months ago, one of the great pleasures was afternoon high tea. There were many … Continue reading →

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When The Weekend Starts Off On A Bad Note…

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Helga

1-27pm If there’s one thing I know for sure about my husband, it is that after 11 hours away from home, he does NOT want to arrive back to problems. Who does?! On Friday, after I got home from a busy … Continue reading →

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Step by Step Lazy Eggs for Whole Family

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Helga

11-25am This is a fabulous option for breakfast, brunch or simple Sunday supper. Lazy Eggs Here’s what you do: Using a 12 well muffin pan: 1) Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray. 2) Place a slice of ham in the bottom … Continue reading →

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A Surreal Experience – In a Time Warp

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Helga

6-17pm (Late post due to internet failure!) I had a bit of a surreal experience last night. It was bedtime and Mike & I had just turned off the lights. As I snuggled down into my bed and felt the … Continue reading →

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