Fun and games.

Good morning everyone from an extremely quiet Betty's Bay.  As we head into this week our lovely little village is settling back into its normal rhythm after the influx of visitors, and we are adjusting back into normal life.  Having been  with us for a wonderful six weeks our Princess flew home on Saturday narrowly escaping the hottest days of summer so far.  To be honest the weather through the holiday period was really nice for locals but not quite what most holiday makers wanted.  When it wasn't blowing up a storm it was cool and sometimes even rainy which is most unusual compared to the last few years.   Despite all that Princess managed to acquire a gorgeous tan, watching her tan is an experience ....... she does fifteen minutes left, right, front and back, then that's it, one extremely disciplined young lady.  It was such a blessing to have her with us, she is incredible company, loved and cuddled the cats to distraction, and helped with anything and everything, we miss you angel.  Apart from getting Grandpa to take her bodyboarding as many days as possible, they also did their 'annual' paddle on the Kleinmond lagoon. On Thursday the two of us went to a little beach where we collect shells every year, gee it was hot !!!  We had great fun and came home with a nice little 'haul', it was only later that day when I saw my memory on Facebook that we had done the exact thing two years ago to the day hehe, we then took our hot selves off for a cold drink before coming home to a cool shower.

We also managed a trip into Hermanus which was quite literally, get into town, do what we had to and get out as soon as possible - too hot, no wind and too many people.  Our little Max is still on his medication and it looks like he is going to be on them permanently as he still looks like he swallowed a rugby ball.  Apart from the shape he seems to be his usual happy self, just aging quite quickly now.  The rest of the zoo ...... oh where do I even start?  We are currently trying to put Bravecto onto Jasper (Zeepha is done and dusted) with th J cat this turns into a life threatening operation.  I am convinced that he senses the box come into the house, we have tried twice and met with him fleeing and the second time deep growls and being pushed away #thestruggleisreal .  Zeepha is now quite happy to go outside on a lead and harness, until we build them a catio, but yesterday we had a sugarbird  fly into the house at 8 am and nothing we did was going to move him.  Eventually we closed all curtains leaving only the big doors open and the 'front' door, still nothing and she was so mesmerized that she barely moved.  At lunch time I looked up and prayed quietly for God to show him out and I wasn't even finished saying amen when he looked at the door and flew straight out, that was the quickest answer to prayer I've ever had.  

The best news this week was after quite a few delays Big Guy got his contract and starts working tomorrow, thank You Father God.  It is his birthday tomorrow, Happy Birthday son and wishing you MANY more happy, healthy years ahead.  BabyBear flew back to Johannesburg yesterday and that means everyone is back at work, with Princess back at school on  wednesday all is back to normal and the new year is officially underway.

Saturday marked the one year anniversary of the fire storm that ravaged our village last year, the recovery we have seen has been remarkable both with homes being rebuilt and with the vegetation recovering much quicker than expected.

Folks that's my news for now, this week I intend catching up on a couple of domestic chores and then plenty of rest, my body has demanded some time out.  I pray you all have a wonderful week, that things will settle into a normal rhythm quickly and easily.  Please be safe and aware of your surroundings wherever you are.  With love from Betty's Bay ciao ciao.

Zeepha keeping an eye on her surroundings