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Tag Archives: Mike
The Carpet
So the plan was possibly to ditch the carpet before Christmas but not wanting to rush it, the carpet lives to enjoy a little more wear. Overall, photographed, it doesn’t look so bad… But get close up and the flaws are … Continue reading
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Putting Pain Behind Us
So today Mike and I trundled off to Peninsula Eye Hospital for round two. We were there before 8am. This time a tiny injection into his eye. Sounds dreadful. He said it wasn’t bad. All he felt was a tiny … Continue reading
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Procedure One Done & Dusted
We didn’t know how today would roll. We both felt a bit betwixt & between. We got up early. I had work to do which I started. Mike then called me down to redo the recording I had done yesterday. He … Continue reading
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Mike’s Left Eye
It’s horrible when things happen to your body that are completely out of your control. That’s what has happened with Mike’s left eye. We went to the ophthalmic surgeon on Monday 20th November and since then the vision in his … Continue reading
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Mike’s Eye Issue
This morning, Mike and I left early and drove to Claremont for his eye examination. As he had not had any issues since Friday, I imagined that the doctor would have a good look and say all was well. He … Continue reading
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There’s Good News & Bad News
The good news is that Mike and I had a wonderful 31st wedding anniversary. We reached the number of years of our street number! We went to Harbour House Restaurant at Kalk Bay and enjoyed a three course meal – … Continue reading
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Tagged Crime, Don't wait for things to get easier, Mike, Psalm 90
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31 Things About Mike
Saturday 9th August 1986 I walked down the aisle before a couple of hundred people and Mike and I said “I do!” If I knew then what I know now, I would have run down the aisle saying, “Where do … Continue reading
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An Excursion
When Mike needs to make a purchase of an item, a huge amount of thought and investigation goes into it. As a result the outcome is almost always very good. Our excursion to Kenilworth Game this morning came after many, many … Continue reading
He Pulls The Chair Out For Me
It’s one of the things Mike does most times that we go out for a meal. He pulls the chair out for me and gets me seated before he sits down. It’s such gentleman-like behaviour! It displays care toward me … Continue reading
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Tagged Making marriage work, Men's manners, Mike
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Painting
We moved into our home in 1989 and when we did, we inherited some unusual features. Two of the bedroom doors had holes in them. They were punched in by angry fists. Mike, having run the YMCA, was not unacquainted … Continue reading
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The Dates of My Life
This morning as I worked through someone’s CV I came across missing dates. Her life had gaps and I wondered how easy it would be to miss a few years of your life – forget what you did in those … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Formulas for life, Mike, Plans
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Jack of all Trades, Master of Many
That’s what I call Mike. When we met he was the resident manger of the YMCA on Queen Victoria Street and maintenance was his portfolio. I say that while working at the Y he got a degree in saving money. … Continue reading
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Benefits of Father’s Day
There are certainly benefits of Father’s Day for Mothers. With a cold front of note sweeping across the Cape, it was not difficult to pamper Mike and enjoy the benefits thereof. While Mike stayed under the blankets, I nipped out … Continue reading
Mike’s Perspective
I was so glad my brother arrived from Johannesburg last night. After the long awaited afternoon of “Coachplan” being unveiled, Mike and I left around 6pm and went out for dinner. David did the airport run and so when we … Continue reading