Tag Archives: Golf with Mike

Celebrating Mike

Yay! Mike’s birthday. We both woke up really early (5amish) and I went downstairs and made coffee for him. I also had to retrieve a box with some gifts from the boot of my car. Cappuccino delivered, I returned with … Continue reading

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C&G Sunday

It was a beautiful day today. Mike and I woke at about 7ish, had coffee and by 8am were sitting in Church. The teaching at St. Peter’s Fish Hoek is excellent. Right now the series is in Deuteronomy and I … Continue reading

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Golf and Swimming (Videos)

Today has been a great day. I woke up really early. The internet here is far more effective when there is no one using it! I was able to get in more than an hour’s work, did my Bible reading … Continue reading

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Golf and a Puff Adder

Today, Mike and I headed to Simon’s Town for a round of golf. It’s been too long since we were there. They can’t be accused of wasting water on the fairways. They are keeping what they have for the greens. … Continue reading

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Busy Week Ahead

There is a busy week ahead, so today I’ve spent some time relaxing, preparing and walking. I went and caddied 9 holes at Clovelly with Mike, which was very enjoyable. Despite the drought, the course is looking very green and … Continue reading

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A Really Good Sunday

Today has been a really good Sunday! We woke up and had coffee, did our Bible reading and Mike caught up with some of the cricket while I put a stew in the slow cooker. Then we went to church. … Continue reading

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When We Can’t See What’s Ahead

It’s so easy to worry about what is ahead. There may be horrible things that you think may happen that never will. It’s easy to think that things are looking pretty bad ahead when they actually aren’t. This is one of … Continue reading

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Favourite Photo

This photo tells a story.  It’s Mike and I walking down what seems to be the 12th fairway at Clovelly, both dragging the cart, in conversation, no doubt about where the ball went. I don’t like that we are walking … Continue reading

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Mike’s New Toy & Helga’s New Book

It didn’t cost too much. Today Mike announced he was going down to the hardware store to buy some shade-cloth. At the Clovelly Golf Club’s driving range, where he practices a lot, they don’t have nets at which to practice … Continue reading

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Mike’s Best Golf Ever

I nearly didn’t go. The storm was on Friday and Mike had scheduled a 7-50am tee off time for Saturday morning at Simon’s Town Golf Club. I debated in my mind about whether I should go or not. Eventually, I … Continue reading

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Off To Golf

Mike is playing in his company’s golf competition today. Last year his department won it and so today they defend their title. I’m going along for the ride. In golf, you get better with practice but you need concentration  and patience … Continue reading

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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

12-43pm If you take two steps forward and then one step back, then two steps forward, then one step  back, progress is very slow. That’s how it seems to go with Mike’s golf! He gets a lot of practice – going to the driving range … Continue reading

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Big Celebratory Weekend

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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Golf & Grace

3-30pm As Mike & I enjoyed the great outdoors this morning, I was reminded of something I had seen online… This is true, but it’s best to be sitting in church thinking about God! Today, Mike & I spent more … Continue reading

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People Look At Me Funny!

1-19pm I think I know why I love golf so much, not to play, but rather to caddy. People look at me funny when I say I love caddying…. and it is the most commonly asked question I get, “when … Continue reading

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