Tag Archives: Truffles

Game of Cat & Mouse

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Helga

It really has been a game of cat and mouse. As Mike and I reflect on the events of the past 5 weeks, the thieves break in, we try to block them. They break in again, we do more. They … Continue reading →

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Better Day

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Helga

Today has definitely been a better day. Look what I read in Isaiah. Just reading along and wondering why I’m reading all of this prophecy and not understanding what it all means and then suddenly, “What?” I say to Mike, … Continue reading →

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Cat on a hot tin roof!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Helga

It’s usually where the Egyptian geese sit. Yesterday I heard a scrambling outside above the balcony and saw through Truffles sliding down the plastic sheeting onto the roof. I called her and she jumped back onto the apex. I climbed … Continue reading →

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Bible Study Over the Fence

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Helga

Not long ago, Mike and I had a late night, lying in bed in the dark conversation about what to say to Jehovah’s Witnesses when they knocked at our door. It is always such a confrontational encounter, where argument is … Continue reading →

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When Cats Rule

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Helga

When a cat rules, this is what they look like…butter won’t melt in her mouth…Queen Truffles… I sent it to Julian who in return sent this photo of Timothy back… looks like he’s watching a scary movie! So cute! You … Continue reading →

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Water Bill = R0

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Helga

This was a first. I’m sure there are plenty others who have had this, but it was fun to see today… Last month I think it was R33! So there are three of us on our property. Morgan stays in … Continue reading →

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My Skinny Cat

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Helga

It was some time in 2013 that we got Truffles back. A few years before, she was owned by the neighbour who asked us to look after her while they sorted out their accommodation. When they had, they collected her and … Continue reading →

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My “Savour Discerning” Cat

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Helga

I look back at old blogs and squirm sometimes. They are blogs written by me for me – just notes of my life – of what’s going on in my brain and in my world. The fact that others may … Continue reading →

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Soupa Day

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Helga

Today has been a soupa day. Right now, there is a large pot of veggie soup bubbling and boiling away on the stove…. For those outside of Cape Town who happen upon my daily comments, a storm is brewing. It … Continue reading →

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The Reason I Didn’t Sleep Well Last Night

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Helga

That darn cat. I know it’s cold and I know that it’s warm in my bed, but tonight, young lady, you will not sleep in my bed! When we go to bed tonight, we will close our bedroom door and make … Continue reading →

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Cat On My Back

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Helga

Very wintry weather we are having in Cape Town – the Cape of Storms is living up to its name with the Peninsula being battered by strong winds and rain. And with it my cat is showing  loyalty to her owner. She … Continue reading →

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Clingy Cat

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Helga

Truffles does not approve when I go away. On my return, she displays some signs of having missed me. Last night when I got home, she wasn’t exactly waiting at the door purring on my return. When I came upstairs … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Helga

12-54 When Stacey and Adrian were here we celebrated Christmas early and exchanged gifts. Stacey gave to me the best gift EVER! If 2014 was the year for cross-stitching Mike’s Mom, aka Granny, 2015 is the year of cross-stitching David! … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Truffles

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Helga

3-18pm My dear Truffles! She has been a bit poorly of late. She has lost weight and she has been acting suspiciously. She has been strangely thirsty and very clingy. Most nights she sleeps very close to me. She has … Continue reading →

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One Of The Hardest Things I’ve Ever Done

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Helga

1-11pm A number of things have happened over the past 24 hours. Yesterday, Mike was home and so after gym, I came home and made us a big cooked brunch, which lasted us from 11am to 6pm. After lunch, I … Continue reading →

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