Monthly Archives: April 2014

Off for an Op…

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Helga

11am Going for an operation is like flying in an aeroplane. You know that 99% of the time all will go well  but there is a little chance you won’t come out alive! That’s the same with an anaesthetic, the … Continue reading →

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Stay in the Yard

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Helga

3-33pm Such a thought provoking Andy Stanley DVD the other day. We watched the introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments. He said that the rules of God are not a condition of His love but a sign of … Continue reading →

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Cape Town’s Heat Wave…

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Helga

2pm Sunday in Cape Town and the heat wave the Mother City continues and although there is a slight reprieve tomorrow, generally the warmth continues throughout the coming week… So much for winter weather! But just be pleased you are … Continue reading →

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PJ’s Getting Married!!!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Helga

3-21pm Those of you who have listened to the Rise and Shine show for years, will remember PJ who presented with me on Thursday mornings! He left more than a year ago to work in Johannesburg! A year ago, he … Continue reading →

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The Noah Film…

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Helga

3-13pm Oh, oh, sometimes I say things on air that I wish I could cut and paste back into my mouth! And that applies to the recently released “Noah” movie. Having not seen the movie, I only had feedback from … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Influence YOU Have

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Helga

2-02pm Today, an interesting thing happened. I went to visit a friend and to get to her house, you have to go through security and fill in your name and phone number on a sheet of paper. Usually, I just … Continue reading →

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My Medical Issue…

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Helga

1-30pm The other day I spoke to a surgeon who operates on women who have breast cancer. What grabbed my attention was what she said about the risks of breast cancer. Without even knowing that my mother had breast cancer, … Continue reading →

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Wasps!

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Helga

2-28pm Yesterday we had a guy come round to quote us for cleaning and painting our roof. As he walked around the house he, noticed a wasp’s nest next to a gutter. He suggested we get rid of it prior … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Going To Say Anything About Oscar Except….

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Helga

3-38pm I haven’t had much time to watch the trial of Oscar Pistorius today, but when I arrived home, I caught about 15 minutes of it prior to the early adjournment. He was on the stand – a voice thick … Continue reading →

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A Blessing In Disguise…

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Helga

2-43pm Almost the end of the weekend and it has been such a busy one, that I feel I need to press ‘re-start’ and have a Saturday and Sunday off from tomorrow! Ha! That’s not going to happen. Yesterday we … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Colour Conference 2014 Rocked!

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Helga

8-22pm This weekend I have spread myself thin! Last night’s Cape Town Colour Conference was brilliant. Hillsong put so much work into it and the standard is so high. The conference was maxxed out with 5000 women crammed into the … Continue reading →

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Colour Conference 2014

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Helga

1-48pm I’m off to the Colour Conference this evening – which should be GREAT! I went to Grand West yesterday to get our wrist bands and put a couple of things at our stand….look out for it amongst the displays … Continue reading →

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What Makes Women Gain Weight?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Helga

2-38pm Women’s weight is ALWAYS going to be an issue. Most feel they are overweight. Some feel they are ‘just right.’ And a minority feel they are ‘underweight.’ What makes women gain weight? Eating More Than You Need – Just … Continue reading →

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Mammogram 2014

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Helga

11-15am Yesterday, I beetled off to the X-ray department for a Mammogram. My last one was around August 2011, so it was time. I went with my good friend Riana, which was great. If you are a bit nervous, don’t … Continue reading →

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Tim Noakes Tuesday 1st April

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Helga

5-49am Today we have Professor Tim Noakes in the Rise and Shine studio from 7-8am. It’s always a thought provoking, educational hour. If you have arrived at this blog because you have tuned in and heard about it, there are … Continue reading →

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