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Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks
Mellow Monday
Today was surprisingly quiet as far as work went, but very productive in other areas. I managed to get done some stuff done that I’ve been intending to do for a while. I’ve got two bank accounts and only need … Continue reading
Autumn Sunday
The wind dropped today and it became a perfect autumn Sunday. We woke at about 6-30am and I made coffee. We hung around in bed, but were at church at 8am. Breakfast followed at Chalk and Cheese where we met … Continue reading
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Tagged Gym, Swimming, The Blue Cafe
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Throb throb throb
It’s the throb throb throb of music we have been hearing for most of the afternoon and into the evening. Where exactly it is coming from we do not know. Some say it’s the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Why this … Continue reading
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Tagged God answers prayer, Levante restaurant Lewisham, St Patrick's Day
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A Beautiful Cot Blanket
Today I got a lovely surprise. I went to my weekly ladies meeting and Jo walked in and presented me with this… She had crocheted a beautiful soft pink cot blanket. It is just so lovely. I was very touched. #600 … Continue reading
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Tagged Friends
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Square Eyes
It is very tempting right to scrap today’s blog and go to sleep, but that’s not an option! Unless I completely forgot it, I wouldn’t really consider not writing before bedtime. It is just in my routine to do so. … Continue reading
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Tagged Helga's Work, Simons Town
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Keeping the Smile Going
I’ve been thinking about the phrase I leave at the end of each blog. “Keep the smile going.” I’ve pondered the meaning of it and at times during random times of the day, I’ve smiled and said, “I’m keeping the … Continue reading
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Tagged A broken heart, Crime, Keep the smile going
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Truffles off to the Vet
Today I had to take Truffles to the vet for her annual shots. A number of people have died in South Africa over the last few months from Rabies. I wanted to make sure she was up to date. She … Continue reading
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Tagged Crime, Gym, Truffles
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Productive Monday
This morning, Mike woke up early. He thought he had heard a noise, so he went to investigate. It was just the neighbours getting up and going to work. I was the winner as he bought me a cappuccino. Mike’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Gym, Helga's Work
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On The Road Again
Today we headed home. With five sets of (stop/go) road works on the N2 between Swellendam and Caledon, we decided to take the slightly longer, yet faster route home from Swellendam, via Worcester to Cape Town. It’s the R60 – … Continue reading
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Tagged R60, Road trip
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No Wind, No Dust
It’s a wonderful reprieve coming to Swellendam. This is one of the positive stories coming out recently…. There is an abundance of water, so we have been able to shower and do dishes and loads of washing without thinking too much … Continue reading
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Road Trip Part Two
It’s 106km from Caledon to Swelledam. One hour’s drive. Yesterday Stacey sent me a message to say that someone from her church had made the trip yesterday and there were FIVE sets of road works. This morning we left prepared. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian and Stacey, roadworks, Swellendam
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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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Tagged Caledon Golf club, Golf with Mike, Helga swimming, Swimming
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Road Trip
Yay. Today it was fun to wake up and know that we were going on a short road trip. The car is loaded. The cot for my first grandchild does not quite fit, so we have the sides of it … Continue reading
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Tagged Caledon, Caledon hot springs
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Way Too Positive
There is a family member, who shall remain nameless, who claims I am “way too positive.” It works like this: Example: Something negative will be said about the game of cricket South Africa was playing (and losing) against Australia. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Being optimistic, Optimism
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Letter for Truffles
Today a letter came for Truffles. I knew it was from the vet, yet I was still amused. So unexpected to see a letter addressed to Truffles van Niekerk! Anyway, I have made the appointment for next week and we … Continue reading