Sunday
Dear Elsie,
It was a treat to see you yesterday and today! You are growing up so fast. You are so very entertaining and say all sorts of fun things, like when eating jelly you asked, “Does jelly come from animals?” Thankfully, your Mom had the right answer in the simplest terms! We enjoyed being with the family to celebrate Adrian’s birthday. I also handed over the 5 strips of knitting.
Last night we slept over at a guest house around the corner.
It was nice to have fireplace. 
Early this morning, I was summonsed! The family were up and so just after 7am, leaving Mike sleeping, I walked out into a cool sparkling clear morning. I looked up and there was a massive contrail.
We spent the morning with the family and then just after 11am, we headed home, hoping to beat the incoming cold front. We didn’t spot any traffic drones. Yesterday, I was driving a bit over the speed limit on the N2. I saw what looked like an unmarked police van on the side of the road, so I immediately slowed down. Then to our surprise, coming straight towards us in the air right down the middle of the freeway was a massive drone. By then I was going about 100km/hour. It swooped down to about 30m above us and was really front and centre. I’ve never seen such a thing. I googled them and found this photo which is exactly what it was.
So, we’ll see in a couple of months if I get a fat speeding fine. This was on the N2 between Riviersonderend and Swellendam. I got a speeding fine of R800 quite a few years ago. It’s an open road with very little traffic and very easy to go too fast. Apparently these drones are used to identify stolen vehicles and also to recognise number plates to see if there are any outstanding fines. Hopefully it didn’t catch me when I was over the speed limit.
We got home in 3 hours and could see the cold front approaching from Sir Lowry’s Pass.
Now I’m back in my rocking chair and I’ve been watching a couple of wind surfers challenging themselves in choppy waters. They have both crashed a couple of times with one of them a little more in the water than on top. You must have to have serious upper body strength and control to be this far from the beach. But having said that, if you do get worn out, you can always get onto your tummy and paddle home, like this guy did back in 2021. I watched him from the cat walk.
At least there are two of them. I’ve just seen one of them wipe out and the other skim across to him to see if he was okay. Clearly he was because they are now zipping along quite far out in the bay. If it were me, I’ve be heading towards home not away from it! I’m doing this blog from my rocking chair, hence my windsurfer commentary. Now it’s beginning to rain & they appear to be heading back towards the beach. Such skill!
Psalm 119:64
The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂