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Tag Archives: David
A Very Profitable Day
Wednesday Sometimes you have a day where you get a lot of stuff done. Today was that day. I did some work and then Mike and I took my car to the local service centre to get the brake pads … Continue reading
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Tagged A Day in my life, David
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Walking and Learning
When I was a teenager studying for school exams one of the habits I got into was walking and learning. I would go down to the school fields, taking my study notes with me and I’d walk round and round … Continue reading
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Tagged David, John 1, Learning from the Bible
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The Guitar
Mike loves browsing through Cash Crusaders. The other day he was there and spotted a guitar – an entry-level Epiphone for R299. On closer inspection, while well-worn, it was solid. He was so tempted to buy it, but he didn’t. … Continue reading
Engineer’s Quote Arrived
In a week or two we should receive a quote for the house we hope to have built this year. Last night the engineer’s quote arrived. We weren’t sure how much to expect. He gave us a deal where if … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian and Stacey, Building a house on a mountainside, David
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Small Beginnings
Don’t despise the day of small beginnings. I was reminded of that when David passed the 1000 subscriber mark on YouTube. 14 more have subscribed since then, but back in August when he uploaded a piece called Thunderclouds, he had … Continue reading
8 Seconds
There’s one way to ruin the enjoyment of a mince-pie. Overheat it and then take a mouthful! Rapid puffing to try cool down fruit bubbling holes in your tongue takes time. Mike has found the sweet spot when it comes … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Mike, Mince pies, Orthodontist
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A Night Drive
It’s the first time we have decided to drive home from Swellendam late at night, but it actually worked very well. Mike had slept in the afternoon so he was fresh. He’s a night owl so generally wakes up after … Continue reading
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Tagged CapoXProductions, David, Noordhoek Common
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Truffles is Better
This evening Truffles looks almost back to normal. She is her old snooty self. Such a relief. Earlier I was thinking she was about 80% better. Now I’m thinking it’s about 90%. She’s eaten a lot today, but still not … Continue reading
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Tagged cape town, CapoXProductions, David, Gardening, Truffles
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I Gave It My All
Today has been quite a busy day. I gave it my all at gym because I know that I won’t be back there before Monday. As a result I was finished when I got home and took to my bed … Continue reading
We Fixed the Gate!
When I married Mike, I got a lot more than I could ever have imagined. When I met Mike, I soon discovered him to be a Jack of all Trades and a Master of Many. Talent abounded. He could fix … Continue reading
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Tagged CapoXProductions, David, home maintenance
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Pater Wouring Down the Mountains
Another glorious day in Swellendam! I love coming here and two nights is just perfect. I get to see the family, still do a bit of work and today I got to walk 9 holes with Mike. I just love … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Jack, Karoo Odyssey, Swellendam Golf Club
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30-30-30
More rainy weather today. The wind was cold and the clouds thick for most of the day, but the rain only came this evening. We had a leisurely lie-in, including breakfast in bed. Finally mid morning we got up and … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Music, Rain in Cape Town
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David’s Birthday
Today we celebrate David’s 27th birthday. He has grown into a mature, thoughtful, funny adult and we love him! I have spoken to him but we only get to see him in a couple of hours. We are going out … Continue reading
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Tagged David, David's Birthday, Gym, Swimming
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Big Vibrations
Not good vibrations, I may add. Just big ones. I walked in at lunchtime after being out for an hour or so to find the house vibrating. Everything was shuddering just ever so slightly…here’s why… This massive steam roller with … Continue reading
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Tagged David, roadworks, Sun Valley Dust
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Everything Happens for a Reason
Today I was reminded that everything happens for a reason. Without going into detail, in December 2015 I had a bad experience that left me shattered and feeling so very devastated for the people involved. I learned from it and never … Continue reading
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Tagged David, God does not waste pain
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