Monthly Archives: May 2013

We Are Making A Crazy Memory Tonight…

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helga

1-07pm There are already cooking smells floating out the kitchen. Dinner is well underway for our unique ‘date’ tonight. Many times, while watching old movies (or Downton Abbey)  where the people of the house ‘dressed’ for dinner, Mike has commented, … Continue reading →

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A Messy Rise and Shine Show!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Helga

10-35am A really early blog. This morning I decided on a different breakfast, so before I left for work, I broke two eggs into a microwave proof tupperware bowl, added a dash of cream, a blob of butter and some … Continue reading →

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Thank-you Lord, for the faith of Frank Retief…

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Helga

3-26pm It has been a great day! Right after the show, I went to Joyce Meyer ministries and picked up a packet of books to give away on Rise and Shine over the next 7 Wednesdays… Then I went to … Continue reading →

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Going Potty…

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Helga

3-38pm That’s quite a play on words, but it has nothing to do with the bathroom! More with my mental state! Today I have felt flat! You know the feeling? Can’t quite get with the happy programme! It came with … Continue reading →

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6 Photos from Mother’s Day…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Helga

3-31pm Chocolate & flowers came from David with this spectacular one. After I posted the blog, Merle wrote on FB that it could be a flowering kale. When I googled it, that’s exactly what it appears to be. It seems … Continue reading →

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The Lord Sees Beyond…

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helga

4-35pm It’s been a fabulous 24 hours. The Cape Town weather has been absolutely magnificent. This sunshine and no wind is amazing. Yesterday Clovelly Golf Course was perfect for golf… This morning, Scott, Mike and I headed off to the … Continue reading →

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Out on the Golf Course…

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Helga

2-53pm Today Mike is playing golf in a charity event at Clovelly, so I have come along to watch, hang out, blog from the clubhouse and generally enjoy what is a lovely sunny day. The day began with the show. … Continue reading →

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To my husband, Mike, I’m crazy about you!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Helga

3-24pm Have I ever said, ‘comparison is toxic’ on this blog? If not, it’s time! It’s just a bad thing to do to compare yourself with anyone. Just be yourself. Let me show you what comparison does. On Facebook, Justin … Continue reading →

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Bag of High Carb, High Sugar, High Fat

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Helga

12-57 Yes! That’s what I bought today. A bagful of high carb, high sugar, high fat…take a look… That round thing looks like boerewors but actually is a cinnamon bun.   Last night I was suddenly struck that there was … Continue reading →

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Tim Noakes Tuesday…

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Helga

3-26pm Tim Noakes Tuesday is always hectic. He arrives at 7am and pretty much answers non stop questions for 55 minutes. Today is Wayne and Rene’s 30th wedding anniversary, so while the Turner family celebrated,  Jonathan joined me in the studio… … Continue reading →

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“Friends” of the van Niekerks…

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Helga

2-05pm Wow, a warm, berg-wind blowing, autumn’s day in Cape Town, with the temperature way up in the mid to high 20s (Centigrade).  It’s a balmy afternoon and a siesta is tempting. There are some ‘friends’ of the van Niekerks … Continue reading →

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A ‘Wheelchair Grand Prix’!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helga

3-42pm A lovely Sunday today. We went to church and then had lunch. David came round and after we’d eaten lamb stew, he and I trundled off to see Granny. She looked well. We told all the old ladies that … Continue reading →

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One Way To Munich…

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helga

2-49pm It is the strangest thing that Mike and I have done…probably ever! We booked a one way ticket to Munich! Quite bizarre! It’s not for any time soon – it’s towards the end of the year. We want to … Continue reading →

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You will be Safe.

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Helga

4-14pm It’s Friday!! The weekend came very quickly as my first “working” day this week was yesterday! Right after Rising and Shining I headed home to make deviled eggs. I have always known them as deviled eggs, but I think … Continue reading →

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Suspicious Home Activity…

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Helga

11-55am I don’t want to say Truffles is having an affair or anything, but there is some suspicious cat activity going on while we are out the house! On two occasions over the last few days, Truffles has been entertaining … Continue reading →

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