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Tag Archives: Granny
Making Marriage Work – Accepting The In-Laws
In-law troubles can plague a marriage. But it goes without saying that when you marry, your new marriage partner comes with a whole lot of family, whom you haven’t chosen. Several events involving family members, particularly on my side of … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Marriage
Tagged Dealing with the In-Laws, Granny, In-law trouble, inlaws
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Remembering Granny – It’s Been Two Years
I don’t want to forget her face or some of her cute mannerisms. Two years ago today, Granny (Mike’s Mom) slipped into eternity. She was 89 and had a long life. We were the privileged ones to have had her … Continue reading
Remembering My Moms
Today I remember and celebrate the lives of my two Moms. There’s my Mom, from whom I get so many of my qualities. Her optimism is my optimism. Her joy for life and sense of humour flow liberally through my … Continue reading
Remembering Granny…It’s Been A Year…
2-58pm Those of you who have followed me, both on CCFm and on this blog, will be very familiar with me speaking about Mike’s Mom who we fondly referred to as ‘Granny.’ We built a cottage for her in the … Continue reading
Granny’s Deteriorating Condition
7-45am On Wednesday this week I received a phone call from the doctor at the Ladies Christian Home where Granny is staying. She explained that Granny has a suspicious lump on her chest. I thought it was a breast lump … Continue reading
A ‘Wheelchair Grand Prix’!
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
My Day In The Sun…
3-18pm After the show this morning, I zipped off to Cape Town to see Granny. I took with me, an old photo album that Granny had labelled ‘Grandchildren.” They were photos of her first two grandsons when they were tiny. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged CCFm AGM, Granny, Mike, Sunset over Chapman's Peak
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Microwaving Eggs…
3-31pm There is an art to cooking eggs in the microwave and I think I’ve mastered it! This is what I use… No oil or butter is required. Simply, make the sure the container is on a flat surface and … Continue reading
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Tagged Granny, Ladies Christian Home, Microwaving eggs, Table Mountain
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Mike & Helga’s Version of the Two Oceans ‘Marathon’
12-12pm Okay, Marathon is an exaggeration! But first, yesterday, David and I trundled through to Cape Town to see Granny. We took her Easter flowers, which she loved… Then we took her out into the garden and just chatted… The … Continue reading
Living Up To Other’s Expectations….
9-37am As I woke this morning, the main pleasure I felt was the wonderful realisation that I didn’t need to get up early! Working the Easter holidays meant that I have had to get up with the alarm clock 6 … Continue reading
Hanging out with Granny and her friends…
1-22pm Today I went into CCFm and did the Rise and Shine show. I just loved it. Quiet and meaningful. After the show, I headed into town to see Granny. I went with Julian last Sunday and wasn’t able to … Continue reading
Then We Had A Picnic…
3-07pm It’s all in the pictures! Yesterday afternoon, Julian, Mike & I went for what was supposed to be an hour long walk. We parked on Ou Kaapse Weg, on the Cape Town side of the turnoff to Silvermine Village. … Continue reading
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Tagged Earth Hour, Fish Hoek Galley, Fish Hoek Methodist Church, Granny, Picnics, Silvermine walks
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“Really Stupid”
2-13pm A rainy day in Cape Town…lovely to have the fresh air and cooler weather. After the show, which was crazy busy this morning (more than 200 smsses!), I did show prep for the week ahead and then left for … Continue reading
Out Driving With Granny…
2-47pm Windy and warm Cape Town. The weather should be cooling, but not today and I guess in the northern hemisphere where the weather should be warming, you are also saying, ‘not today!’ After a really busy show (232 smsses!), … Continue reading
Someone Wrote Something Really Unkind About Me!
11-27am Today, I’m off to see Granny, but I’m going later because Riana is coming with me. So I’m doing all the afternoon stuff this morning and the visit this afternoon. Hence the early blog, which is being done over … Continue reading