Monthly Archives: March 2014

A Beautiful Wedding…

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Helga

12-26pm Yesterday, I mentioned Mike & I were going to a wedding. David Beretta was marrying Kate Rosholt.  With map in hand, we set off in the direction of Paarl… We soon arrived at our destination and followed the road … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Roller-Coaster Ride

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Helga

12-00 One thing I decided after yesterday’s amazing roller-coaster ride is that golf is NOT an easy game to play! It was the City of Cape Town’s corporate day where an entire field of City Council workers take to the … Continue reading →

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The Nitty Gritty of Marriage

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Helga

8-10am I’ve often heard the saying that people love ‘doing life’ with each other. That’s what happens in marriage. You get to ‘do life’ together and life is going to consist on an ongoing scenic journey along a very picturesque … Continue reading →

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Oscar Trial Fatigue

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Helga

12-51pm I don’t know about you, but I’m getting “Oscar trial fatigue”. The ongoing drama unfolding on Channel 199 is a bit much now. …too much detail…too much cross-examination….too much drama. The live coverage spills over onto all the other  … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Bono

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Helga

8-06am Sherri posted a link to an excerpt from Bono’s book entitled “Bono on Bono”  which was published 8 years ago. It has become widely  known that Bono is a Christian, although may not be thought of in the contemporary … Continue reading →

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All You Can Eat Ribs…

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Helga

12-01pm Ribs! A great LCHF meal, so long as you ditch the chips that usually accompany them. On Saturday evening, Mike & I headed for Seaforth for their Saturday special… Seaforth is in Simonstown, just past the main town square. … Continue reading →

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5 Things About LCHF

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Helga

12-52pm When it comes to the Low Carb High Fat lifestyle, which I have been learning about and trying to implement for the last 18 months, there are a few things which I think are important to point out. When … Continue reading →

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Dramatic Argus Cycle Tour Action…

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Helga

10-11am While thousands of people were still lining up at the start of their 2014 PnP Argus Cycle Tour, already there had been a horrible accident 10m from the finish line. We saw it live on TV and I rewound … Continue reading →

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My Hot Husband!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Helga

2-21pm I always knew I had married a winner, but today proved it once again! On what is a magnificent day in Cape Town, we got up early and headed off to little Simonstown Country Club to play in our … Continue reading →

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Helga’s Wealth Test

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Helga

3-33pm Wealth doesn’t depend on all your material assets. There’s a lot more to life than the total in your bank account. I compiled 12 questions – I’m sure there are more, but with these I hope you’ll find that … Continue reading →

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Load Shedding 2014

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Helga

3-49pm We had heard that Eskom could be load shedding and we had also heard that it could be from as early as today! For once they meant it and just before 8-30am this morning, the power went out at … Continue reading →

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Comfortable In My Own Skin…

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Helga

10-15am My mind has been busy these last few days, what with watching the OP murder trial and listening to the gripping story of Carol Kent whose son killed his wife’s first husband. I don’t know how to begin to … Continue reading →

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Tim Noakes Tuesday

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Helga

Today we had Professor Tim Noakes in the Rise and Shine studio from 7-8am. It’s always a thought provoking, educational hour. We are hoping to get the audio off our system & edited by the end of the week. Last … Continue reading →

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Hectic Stuff in the Oscar Trial

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Helga

2-32pm I’m sitting watching Channel 199, the Oscar Pistorius trial. They say it will take three weeks. It is gripping to be a spectator to the law unfolding in South Africa. I can imagine that after a while it maybecome … Continue reading →

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Dear Oscar…

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Helga

Dear Oscar I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Tomorrow your trial begins. I am sure you despise the media and find the incessant curiosity of the public intolerable. But it is what it is. Being in the … Continue reading →

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