Monday 28 October 2019
My Life's Winding Roads: Completed Tasks, Crazy Weather and Good Rugby.
My Life's Winding Roads: Completed Tasks, Crazy Weather and Good Rugby.: Good morning folks on this last Monday in October, where on earth has this month gone ? I am also wondering where last week vanished to, al...
Completed Tasks, Crazy Weather and Good Rugby.
Good morning folks on this last Monday in October, where on earth has this month gone ? I am also wondering where last week vanished to, although being busy definitely makes the time go quickly. I am happy to say that I have completed my task of sorting out my kist, all the photographs and cards, letters, certificates, memories etc. I can put my hands on literally almost anything within seconds, that is of course as long as I remember where I put them hahaha. Last week I found myself trying to put our big stove top kettle, from which I had just made tea, into the fridge ???? #facepalm.
Weather wise we had a very mild week which then turned on Friday when a cold front passed through. You have to love the Cape - Friday brought the temperatures down to about 13 c and we measured over 100 mm of rain, our gauge actually over flowed. After getting thoroughly drenched just getting from the car to the house we lit a fire and reveled in the warmth, whilst watching some leaks become mini dams, I see some maintenance in our immediate future. Saturday dawned cloudless, windless and dry as a bone, I am convinced almost every woman in BB spent Saturday doing washing and airing out their home. Yesterday the wind picked up again and by mid morning the rain came pelting down and continued to pour all afternoon and still on and off, we have not checked the rain gauge as yet, but it is a cool 9 c. From one extreme to the other and back again and all this whilst most of the country is in the grip of a second, back to back heatwave.
On Friday my very multi-talented Hubby was asked by friends of ours if he would go and help them as their car had stopped and was completely dead. Off he went and discovered that when it had been serviced a week ago, the battery clamp was not tightened properly. So a quick fix and then as a result, after they thanked him on the BB What's App Group, he received another call for another car that was immobile. That was not a fixable solution as it was a rental car and their was far too much wrong with it, he had no sooner got home than our friend phoned and asked if he could come around as the car was making a strange noise. After a quick drive my Hubby discovered that the noise was being caused by the brake hose not being put into its bracket properly (at the service), as a result the tyre had worn it away causing all the brake fluid to leak out......... and all this done by a reputable garage in the city ..... not !!!! Needless to say the damaged hose is going to be returned to the garage and many questions will be asked, in the meantime Jelly Bean has let them use her vehicle. Someone on the Group on Friday commented by saying that my Hubby is like an onion, so many layers because he also repaired some watches for her. Busy weekend.
Yesterday BigBear and BabyBear landed safely back in South Africa after what appears to have been an incredible holiday in Europe, I can't wait to hear all about it. Hubby and I went through to Pringle Bay to the Glen Craig Conference Centre to watch the rugby, what a difference it was compared to where we have watched the previous games. In short not
only a fabulous venue, really good food, plus we won the semi final match against Wales, what a game !!!! Well done to our Springboks who played like the stars they are. Before leaving we immediately booked for next week's final which I am really looking forward to.
Along with many other children in the country, today our Princess starts writing her year end exams. To all the kids writing I wish you good luck, take a deep breath and work steadily through your papers, I pray for supernatural recall of all the work you've learnt and been taught as well as God's peace whilst you write each exam. To all the parents, hang in there and encourage your children to do their best, let's try not to add to their pressure during the next few weeks.
As for me ...... Today is stage two on my hair highlight journey, eeeek, wish me luck right now I could probably pass on the grey ombré look LOL.
Well folks that's it for this week, I wish you all a wonderful, blessed week. Take time to pamper yourself - even if it's something small like a long bubble bath with candles and a glass of wine, this year has been harsh and so many people are on the edge of burn out. Remember your light/candle cannot shine or share warmth with someone else if your wick is burnt out, take care of yourselves in order to be able to bless others. Stay safe out there. Ciao ciao.
Our very own 'tablecloth' on the mountain.
Weather wise we had a very mild week which then turned on Friday when a cold front passed through. You have to love the Cape - Friday brought the temperatures down to about 13 c and we measured over 100 mm of rain, our gauge actually over flowed. After getting thoroughly drenched just getting from the car to the house we lit a fire and reveled in the warmth, whilst watching some leaks become mini dams, I see some maintenance in our immediate future. Saturday dawned cloudless, windless and dry as a bone, I am convinced almost every woman in BB spent Saturday doing washing and airing out their home. Yesterday the wind picked up again and by mid morning the rain came pelting down and continued to pour all afternoon and still on and off, we have not checked the rain gauge as yet, but it is a cool 9 c. From one extreme to the other and back again and all this whilst most of the country is in the grip of a second, back to back heatwave.
On Friday my very multi-talented Hubby was asked by friends of ours if he would go and help them as their car had stopped and was completely dead. Off he went and discovered that when it had been serviced a week ago, the battery clamp was not tightened properly. So a quick fix and then as a result, after they thanked him on the BB What's App Group, he received another call for another car that was immobile. That was not a fixable solution as it was a rental car and their was far too much wrong with it, he had no sooner got home than our friend phoned and asked if he could come around as the car was making a strange noise. After a quick drive my Hubby discovered that the noise was being caused by the brake hose not being put into its bracket properly (at the service), as a result the tyre had worn it away causing all the brake fluid to leak out......... and all this done by a reputable garage in the city ..... not !!!! Needless to say the damaged hose is going to be returned to the garage and many questions will be asked, in the meantime Jelly Bean has let them use her vehicle. Someone on the Group on Friday commented by saying that my Hubby is like an onion, so many layers because he also repaired some watches for her. Busy weekend.
Yesterday BigBear and BabyBear landed safely back in South Africa after what appears to have been an incredible holiday in Europe, I can't wait to hear all about it. Hubby and I went through to Pringle Bay to the Glen Craig Conference Centre to watch the rugby, what a difference it was compared to where we have watched the previous games. In short not
only a fabulous venue, really good food, plus we won the semi final match against Wales, what a game !!!! Well done to our Springboks who played like the stars they are. Before leaving we immediately booked for next week's final which I am really looking forward to.
Along with many other children in the country, today our Princess starts writing her year end exams. To all the kids writing I wish you good luck, take a deep breath and work steadily through your papers, I pray for supernatural recall of all the work you've learnt and been taught as well as God's peace whilst you write each exam. To all the parents, hang in there and encourage your children to do their best, let's try not to add to their pressure during the next few weeks.
As for me ...... Today is stage two on my hair highlight journey, eeeek, wish me luck right now I could probably pass on the grey ombré look LOL.
Well folks that's it for this week, I wish you all a wonderful, blessed week. Take time to pamper yourself - even if it's something small like a long bubble bath with candles and a glass of wine, this year has been harsh and so many people are on the edge of burn out. Remember your light/candle cannot shine or share warmth with someone else if your wick is burnt out, take care of yourselves in order to be able to bless others. Stay safe out there. Ciao ciao.
Our very own 'tablecloth' on the mountain.
Monday 21 October 2019
History, Memories and Old Friends.
Good morning all, I suddenly realized just how far into this year we are and got quite a shock, it's 60 something days until Christmas, what happened? The weeks just seem to fly past and I guess being retired and not seeing the date every day has something to do with it, but it really feels like half of the year just disappeared.
This last week was one of those 'flying' week's catching up of some chores in the house and then all because of one photograph that I was looking for it ended up being a complete clean out and re-organization - of my kist. There was one pic I needed to find and once I got started then there was no stopping, let me say I've had my kist since I was 16 and quite literally it contains my life history. The ONLY way to do it last week turned out that I emptied the entire contents onto the floor, mountains of things, right down to and including sweeping up all the bits and pieces at the bottom. I then started separating things, vacuum packed kids toys, putting things in order and boxing accordingly, at one point my Hubby walked in for about the 5th time and stated that there was no way I as going to finish in one day. Seeing as how I just cannot live with things lying around it was not an option, I had to finish and I did with the exception of one bag of cards and letters and two boxes of photographs which I am going to sort out this week. Since my talented Hubby started working on watches and clocks this year I have looked more than once throughout the year for my Dad's watch which I inherited when he passed away in 1969, it has been in my kist for all these years and through all the moves I made, but despite looking for it I hadn't been able to find it and was really heart sore that in preparing for the move to BB I had somehow thrown it out. Just as I was closing up for the day I found a small clear plastic box that had photos in and was about to add it to the picture pile when I turned them into my hand and felt an odd shape, lo and behold, there wrapped in Carlton paper was Dad's watch. From what Hubby can see it was made in 1947 and at this stage it looks like he will be able to fix it, as it is not a huge masculine watch in today's terms I will then be able to wear it again for the first time since I was about 16, I cannot express how totally blessed I feel. I will post a pic when it is working. Needless to say that Thursday's activities left me exhausted and in agony all through Friday, but then came the weekend.
As a birthday gift to my dear Hubby on reaching the grand age of 70 Mr & Mrs Muffet in the UK blessed us with a meal voucher for a very smart restaurant just outside of Somerset West, 96 on Winery. We had been there before for my birthday in 2016 and decided to make the reservation for Saturday, I am talking fine dining, Masterchef dining. We were so totally blessed and had a wonderful meal, I didn't make quite the best choice of a main dish, but that aside the whole experience was incredible. They also have a glass fronted fridge which I could see had something white on the shelves and couldn't t work out what it was, being me of course I asked. Apparently the way they age their beef is to completely cover it in rendered whale fat and leave it for a period of time, the beef then absorbs the fat causing a lot of marbling to take place whithout drying the meat out too much. That was the very last thing I would have guessed when I asked. From there we went on to meet two ladies who had been in the Church my late husband and I started in Cape Town back in 1982, they were the reason for looking for the picture hehe. We haven't seen each other for more than 27 years were instantly recognizable and what a wonderful time we spent with S and L, soooo many things to talk about and catch up with that even after I got home I was still thinking about things I meant to ask, it always amazes and blesses me when re-connecting with some people after years and years that one can carry on as if you saw each other last week, these types of connections are always like gold to me and I treasure every moment.
Yesterday seeing as South Africa was playing in the Quarter Final of the Rugby World Cup
Hubby and I went up to the local pub to watch the game, well done to the Springboks who did us proud. The family are all well although I believe Big Guy, Poppet, Princess and Sonshine are all busy melting up in Gauteng as they enter a second week of heatwave, sorry guys. BigBear and BabyBear are having an absolute ball in Europe and have made us all very envious with the incredible pics they have been taking. Today they are on their way to Munich which is their last stop before returning to Italy for their flights home at the weekend, safe and happy travels guys.
Jasper caught his first ever bird on Friday night and was very proudly sitting with it when Hubby came through on Saturday morning #facepalm, I'm hoping he doesn't make a habit of this. Little Zeepha is happy as long as she can find a box or packet to play in and had a blast when I was busy with the kist, in and out and all over the show. She is currently obsessed with the laser light I bought and will sit for hours near me waiting for it to turn on, I have it clipped to my iPad cover so have become even more popular with her haha.
Well folks this was a long Blog so I am going to say Ciao Ciao for now, have a wonderful week wherever you are and don't forget to always take some time to appreciate the small and things in life, the smell of a flower or the ocean, time with a friend or loved one, those little moments that just happen and are usually just glossed over. Be safe out there.
Some pics from Saturday Lunch.
This last week was one of those 'flying' week's catching up of some chores in the house and then all because of one photograph that I was looking for it ended up being a complete clean out and re-organization - of my kist. There was one pic I needed to find and once I got started then there was no stopping, let me say I've had my kist since I was 16 and quite literally it contains my life history. The ONLY way to do it last week turned out that I emptied the entire contents onto the floor, mountains of things, right down to and including sweeping up all the bits and pieces at the bottom. I then started separating things, vacuum packed kids toys, putting things in order and boxing accordingly, at one point my Hubby walked in for about the 5th time and stated that there was no way I as going to finish in one day. Seeing as how I just cannot live with things lying around it was not an option, I had to finish and I did with the exception of one bag of cards and letters and two boxes of photographs which I am going to sort out this week. Since my talented Hubby started working on watches and clocks this year I have looked more than once throughout the year for my Dad's watch which I inherited when he passed away in 1969, it has been in my kist for all these years and through all the moves I made, but despite looking for it I hadn't been able to find it and was really heart sore that in preparing for the move to BB I had somehow thrown it out. Just as I was closing up for the day I found a small clear plastic box that had photos in and was about to add it to the picture pile when I turned them into my hand and felt an odd shape, lo and behold, there wrapped in Carlton paper was Dad's watch. From what Hubby can see it was made in 1947 and at this stage it looks like he will be able to fix it, as it is not a huge masculine watch in today's terms I will then be able to wear it again for the first time since I was about 16, I cannot express how totally blessed I feel. I will post a pic when it is working. Needless to say that Thursday's activities left me exhausted and in agony all through Friday, but then came the weekend.
As a birthday gift to my dear Hubby on reaching the grand age of 70 Mr & Mrs Muffet in the UK blessed us with a meal voucher for a very smart restaurant just outside of Somerset West, 96 on Winery. We had been there before for my birthday in 2016 and decided to make the reservation for Saturday, I am talking fine dining, Masterchef dining. We were so totally blessed and had a wonderful meal, I didn't make quite the best choice of a main dish, but that aside the whole experience was incredible. They also have a glass fronted fridge which I could see had something white on the shelves and couldn't t work out what it was, being me of course I asked. Apparently the way they age their beef is to completely cover it in rendered whale fat and leave it for a period of time, the beef then absorbs the fat causing a lot of marbling to take place whithout drying the meat out too much. That was the very last thing I would have guessed when I asked. From there we went on to meet two ladies who had been in the Church my late husband and I started in Cape Town back in 1982, they were the reason for looking for the picture hehe. We haven't seen each other for more than 27 years were instantly recognizable and what a wonderful time we spent with S and L, soooo many things to talk about and catch up with that even after I got home I was still thinking about things I meant to ask, it always amazes and blesses me when re-connecting with some people after years and years that one can carry on as if you saw each other last week, these types of connections are always like gold to me and I treasure every moment.
Yesterday seeing as South Africa was playing in the Quarter Final of the Rugby World Cup
Hubby and I went up to the local pub to watch the game, well done to the Springboks who did us proud. The family are all well although I believe Big Guy, Poppet, Princess and Sonshine are all busy melting up in Gauteng as they enter a second week of heatwave, sorry guys. BigBear and BabyBear are having an absolute ball in Europe and have made us all very envious with the incredible pics they have been taking. Today they are on their way to Munich which is their last stop before returning to Italy for their flights home at the weekend, safe and happy travels guys.
Jasper caught his first ever bird on Friday night and was very proudly sitting with it when Hubby came through on Saturday morning #facepalm, I'm hoping he doesn't make a habit of this. Little Zeepha is happy as long as she can find a box or packet to play in and had a blast when I was busy with the kist, in and out and all over the show. She is currently obsessed with the laser light I bought and will sit for hours near me waiting for it to turn on, I have it clipped to my iPad cover so have become even more popular with her haha.
Well folks this was a long Blog so I am going to say Ciao Ciao for now, have a wonderful week wherever you are and don't forget to always take some time to appreciate the small and things in life, the smell of a flower or the ocean, time with a friend or loved one, those little moments that just happen and are usually just glossed over. Be safe out there.
Some pics from Saturday Lunch.
Monday 14 October 2019
A different kind of week.
Good morning folks from a bright and breezy Betty's Bay, we have clouds moving over the mountains and the sea is looking a lot calmer than yesterday. Thankfully apart from a few exceptions our weather is still wonderful and mild with most evenings still being chilly enough to need a jersey, I am definitely not complaining.
Last week was a very odd week in some respects, on Moday we left home early with a long list of things which needed attending to in the City, starting off with meeting BigBear for coffee and catch up to say goodbye before his trip. From there we went into town where Hubby dropped Jelly Bean and I off at the Lifestyle Centre - our favourite bookshop Readers Warehouse is there, while he went to get watch spares etc. From there it was back to Somerset West with a few stops before eventually getting home late in the afternoon. A day well spent. Unfortunately so well spent on my part that I was woman down for most of the rest of the week. This is the first time I have dealt with Fibro exhaustion on that level, I am always tired and without energy but last week was an exception, I spent the next three days doing only the essentials in the house and spending the rest of my time on the bed reading or sleeping, so not me, BUT I am getting better at knowing when to stop and rest. I will say this though - it is beyond frustrating and annoying. My precious Hubby is as always busy with watches and clocks coming in and going out, it's a never ending stream.
Sonshine eventually arrived in South Africa last week and we now have two very happy girls up in Pretoria. He had previously booked a session for Princess to do a tandem sky diving jump, he is a skydiver and usually videos people who are jumping. So yesterday off they all went and my gorgeous Princess did her very first Skydive with Sonshine jumping alongside of her and keeping pace. Sh was incredibly nervous, and WAAY braver than I could ever be and did it with style and enjoyed it. We have a video which is absolutely amazing, and this was a young girl who last Monday was in hospital on five drips with some unknown virus that was doing the rounds. She is still not 100% but slowly on the mend, thank the Lord.
As I type this BigBear and BabyBear are on their way to Venice from Rome, where they have been for the last two days. From all the amazing photos we've seen they are having a fantastic time doing a huge amount of walking and literally seeing everything possible.
Last week I made the 'mistake' of buying a new LED light for the cats and am now sitting with a certain little tabby who spends 80% of her day watching my every movement (the light is attached to my iPad cover). She is totally obsessed with it and with the slightest jingle she is up and looking everywhere frantically, shame I feel bad that I have created this obsession.
We also caught sight of the Dikkop family briefly last week, but only saw one chick with them, I'm hoping the other one was just sleeping somewhere safely as they are very protective parents.
Folks not a lot of other news to share right now, please don't forget to keep an eye on the other pages of this Blog as I randomly add things to them. I wish you all a healthy, happy and safe week. As you go about your business, spread some love and goodwill to those you come into contact with, you never know what the other person is going through. For those who are local in South Africa I would encourage you to go and have a look at the Facebook page #IAMSTAYING, if you haven't alreaday joined. It is a group that was started about three or four weeks ago and the last time I looked was sitting on over 700 000 members of every spectrum of our country and filled with good stories about the kindness and love that South Africans have for one another. Ciao Ciao for now with love from BB.
The beautiful Trevi Fountain In Rome
Last week was a very odd week in some respects, on Moday we left home early with a long list of things which needed attending to in the City, starting off with meeting BigBear for coffee and catch up to say goodbye before his trip. From there we went into town where Hubby dropped Jelly Bean and I off at the Lifestyle Centre - our favourite bookshop Readers Warehouse is there, while he went to get watch spares etc. From there it was back to Somerset West with a few stops before eventually getting home late in the afternoon. A day well spent. Unfortunately so well spent on my part that I was woman down for most of the rest of the week. This is the first time I have dealt with Fibro exhaustion on that level, I am always tired and without energy but last week was an exception, I spent the next three days doing only the essentials in the house and spending the rest of my time on the bed reading or sleeping, so not me, BUT I am getting better at knowing when to stop and rest. I will say this though - it is beyond frustrating and annoying. My precious Hubby is as always busy with watches and clocks coming in and going out, it's a never ending stream.
Sonshine eventually arrived in South Africa last week and we now have two very happy girls up in Pretoria. He had previously booked a session for Princess to do a tandem sky diving jump, he is a skydiver and usually videos people who are jumping. So yesterday off they all went and my gorgeous Princess did her very first Skydive with Sonshine jumping alongside of her and keeping pace. Sh was incredibly nervous, and WAAY braver than I could ever be and did it with style and enjoyed it. We have a video which is absolutely amazing, and this was a young girl who last Monday was in hospital on five drips with some unknown virus that was doing the rounds. She is still not 100% but slowly on the mend, thank the Lord.
As I type this BigBear and BabyBear are on their way to Venice from Rome, where they have been for the last two days. From all the amazing photos we've seen they are having a fantastic time doing a huge amount of walking and literally seeing everything possible.
Last week I made the 'mistake' of buying a new LED light for the cats and am now sitting with a certain little tabby who spends 80% of her day watching my every movement (the light is attached to my iPad cover). She is totally obsessed with it and with the slightest jingle she is up and looking everywhere frantically, shame I feel bad that I have created this obsession.
We also caught sight of the Dikkop family briefly last week, but only saw one chick with them, I'm hoping the other one was just sleeping somewhere safely as they are very protective parents.
Folks not a lot of other news to share right now, please don't forget to keep an eye on the other pages of this Blog as I randomly add things to them. I wish you all a healthy, happy and safe week. As you go about your business, spread some love and goodwill to those you come into contact with, you never know what the other person is going through. For those who are local in South Africa I would encourage you to go and have a look at the Facebook page #IAMSTAYING, if you haven't alreaday joined. It is a group that was started about three or four weeks ago and the last time I looked was sitting on over 700 000 members of every spectrum of our country and filled with good stories about the kindness and love that South Africans have for one another. Ciao Ciao for now with love from BB.
The beautiful Trevi Fountain In Rome
Monday 7 October 2019
My Life's Winding Roads: Globe trotting family.
My Life's Winding Roads: Globe trotting family.: Good morning one and all, I trust today's Blog finds everyone well. We are all well despite all the comings and goings our family seems...
Globe trotting family.
Good morning one and all, I trust today's Blog finds everyone well. We are all well despite all the comings and goings our family seems to be busy with at the moment. Last week was another birthday week for us with Poppet celebrating her 40th on Thursday and my precious Hubby his 70th on Saturday. Gosh where does the time go ? I remember all their births as if they were yesterday and sometimes it's hard to believe that so much has passed. Poppet's friends organized a special birthday dinner and celebration for her which meant so much, especially with it being a 'big' one hehe. On Saturday we went through to Somerset West to a morning market where I had discovered there was a guy trading who deals in old watches, spares and instruments, so whilst the birthday boy immersed himself in all things Horological Jelly Bean and I browsed the rest of the stalls. It was actually very relaxed and not overly busy which is always a win for me. We have a 'tradition' in our family that the birthday person gets to choose their favourite meal or generally place to eat, Hubby could not have made a better choice. After the market we headed back to Kleinmond and went to a smallish restaurant /pub right at the Harbour, which we've frequented before and were super happy to find that they are busy expanding as well. There we had possibly the freshest fish I've ever eaten with yummy chips and Jelly Bean ordered Calamari and chips, oh my word, the servings were huge and perfectly cooked especially the calamari, which will be my 'go to' in future. After all that we went and found soft serve ice creams and finished off our celebration. A perfectly beautiful day.
Apart from my precious man going back and forth to Somerset West numerous times last week and Jelly Bean and I taking a quick trip into Kleinmond for some shopping and girl time, I spent most of the week catching up on domestic chores baking, (defrosting the fridge UGHH) etc and then catching up with myself and resting.
It sounds like Big Guy had an epic holiday in Thailand, I'm still waiting to hear all the stories but going on what we know and the magnificant photos he took he had an absolute ball. He is now safely back home having arrived on Saturday morning after a seriously long trip. What 'people' don't take into account when designing planes, seats, beds etc, is that not everyone is of normal height. Trying to squish a 6'7" frame/legs into an aeroplane seat is torture, especially when doing long haul flights. I'm 5'11" and I struggle. This week it is BigBear and BabyBear's turn as they leave for their Europian holiday on Friday. They will be landing in Italy and traveling through Europe for the next two weeks. I will admit I am extremely jealous and my feet are 'itching'. Enjoy guys and here's hoping you get roomy seats - BigBear is 6'8" so just as difficult. Princess had a two day athletics trip to Bloemfontein on Friday/Saturday and broke her personal best record twice, well done my angel we are so proud of you.
In closing I don't know how many of you will remember my mini rant awhile ago about people chasing 'our' nesting Dikkop birds? We'll eventually they found themselves a little place against our fence and have been sitting on their eggs quite peacefully, on Thursday when Jelly Bean and I went into town we noticed they were gone, but delighted to see them busy moving their two babies to a safer area. We saw them in exactly the same spot as last year only this time the chicks are much smaller, it is such a joy to be able to watch the wildlife here as they carry on with their lives knowing that for the most part they are safe.
I wish you all a wonderful week, please stay safe and spread some love around. Ciao ciao
Mr & Mrs Dikkop with their new babies.
Apart from my precious man going back and forth to Somerset West numerous times last week and Jelly Bean and I taking a quick trip into Kleinmond for some shopping and girl time, I spent most of the week catching up on domestic chores baking, (defrosting the fridge UGHH) etc and then catching up with myself and resting.
It sounds like Big Guy had an epic holiday in Thailand, I'm still waiting to hear all the stories but going on what we know and the magnificant photos he took he had an absolute ball. He is now safely back home having arrived on Saturday morning after a seriously long trip. What 'people' don't take into account when designing planes, seats, beds etc, is that not everyone is of normal height. Trying to squish a 6'7" frame/legs into an aeroplane seat is torture, especially when doing long haul flights. I'm 5'11" and I struggle. This week it is BigBear and BabyBear's turn as they leave for their Europian holiday on Friday. They will be landing in Italy and traveling through Europe for the next two weeks. I will admit I am extremely jealous and my feet are 'itching'. Enjoy guys and here's hoping you get roomy seats - BigBear is 6'8" so just as difficult. Princess had a two day athletics trip to Bloemfontein on Friday/Saturday and broke her personal best record twice, well done my angel we are so proud of you.
In closing I don't know how many of you will remember my mini rant awhile ago about people chasing 'our' nesting Dikkop birds? We'll eventually they found themselves a little place against our fence and have been sitting on their eggs quite peacefully, on Thursday when Jelly Bean and I went into town we noticed they were gone, but delighted to see them busy moving their two babies to a safer area. We saw them in exactly the same spot as last year only this time the chicks are much smaller, it is such a joy to be able to watch the wildlife here as they carry on with their lives knowing that for the most part they are safe.
I wish you all a wonderful week, please stay safe and spread some love around. Ciao ciao
Mr & Mrs Dikkop with their new babies.
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