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Tag Archives: Swellendam
Granny Duty
#896 of my 1000 thanks – Granny duty!! We spent most of today in Swellendam. Mike played golf. Adrian and Stacey went out for a few hours. I stayed to watch over Elsie. She was a gem and slept for … Continue reading
Something Different
Today we woke up in Swellendam and had a lovely day. We babysat! Adrian and Stacey went out for a couple of hours in the morning. While they were out, I got to change Elsie’s nappy for the first time … Continue reading
Swellendam in July 2018
Today we overslept a bit and after intending to leave at 5-45am, but only woke up at 6-15am! Having packed last night we left for Swellendam at 6-30am. It took us 11 minutes to get to CCFm (6-41). There was … Continue reading
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Tagged Baden Powell Drive, Caledon Home Affairs, Swellendam
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Sunday in Swellendam
Today, we woke up, packed an overnight bag and spent the day and this evening with Adrian, Stacey and little Elsie. It’s been a treat! Swellendam sunset. Mike played some golf. I baby sat while Adrian and Stacey went for … Continue reading
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Special Moments
There are lots of special moments being with the family. Elsie is so absolutely adorable. Adrian and Stacey could catch up on a bit of sleep this morning when I took her and even though she was awake and varied … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Swellendam
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Day Trip
Today Julian and David arrived at about a minute before 7am and about two minutes later we were on our way. The three of us headed to Swellendam for the morning! We made good time and got there within three … Continue reading
We Mooed at Them – They Glared at Us
Swellendam is in the country – far from the craziness and drought of Cape Town. I always thought that I could never live in Swellendam, but there is one thing I can say for this small town and that is … Continue reading
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Tagged Swellendam, Swellendam Golf Club
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Two Showers in One Day
Yip! There were a couple of highlights today, the second has to be that I had not one but TWO showers today. For both, I left the tap running for the duration. They were also longer than 2 minutes. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian and Stacey, Swellendam
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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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“Barefoot, Pregnant & In the Kitchen”
At school Stacey’s strength lay in the sciences. One of the subjects she took was Tech Elec which is a subject those who are planning on a career in Engineering take. Stacey was consistently the only girl in the class for … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian and Stacey, Fruit, Swellendam
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Unexpected Swellendam!
Roadtrip! David was leaving for a night in Swellendam today. His plan was to stop for the day in Grabouw on the way back tomorrow, but those plans fell through. I got this whatsapp “do you want to go to … Continue reading
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Tagged Peregrine, Swellendam
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Sights of Swellendam
Today was a really chilled day in Swellendam. Mike and I went for a couple of walks and we ate leftovers from last nights celebration for Stacey’s 30th birthday, which is tomorrow. We had a wonderful evening celebrating with Stacey … Continue reading
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Visiting Swellendam
Today we arrived in Swellendam! We got up early, fed Truffles and then packed her into the animal carrier and took her to the Precious Pets Cattery…. While she meowed all the way there, once we had her inside, she … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian and Stacey, Precious Pets Cattery, Swellendam, Truffles
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Visit to Stacey
It’s been a pleasure driving to see Adrian and Stacey. We left early and discovered that winter is arriving in the Cape…7C As we drove through the countryside, I was struck by the peace. Because we had left early, there … Continue reading