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Author Archives: Tanya
Candlelight, bric-a-brac and rafts
Yep, the glass shelves are up! As my Mom said, our bathroom is the nicest room in the house. I have to say I LOVE it – makes one want to sit on the toilet for hours just staring at … Continue reading
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Laid low…
We celebrated Tamsyn’s birthday a day early yesterday (which just so happens to coincide with Wouter’s birthday as well) and had a family braai with very nice steak, chicken, salads etc. Fun time was had by all. However in the … Continue reading
It’s been awhile…
<— been feeling decidedly grotty last few days - and as I don’t get ill often I tend to over dramatise things when I do so I initially figured I had a stomach ulcer, then moved onto acute appendicitis but alas nothing as dramatic … Continue reading
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Housewarming…
We had our official housewarming this weekend – went off rather well, had enough food, plenty of bubbly and lots of chatting. In fact we’re still eating leftovers, and likely to be for awhile.. especially the carrot salad (which was … Continue reading
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Sho, but it’s hot…
For years I used to travel by train to Cape Town and back – through marriage and divorce, births and deaths – I sat in the carriage of a train, on some days for way longer than the timetable prescribed. … Continue reading
Just when you think it’s safe…
I really thought now that my kids are older I would no longer find myself with company whilst in the lavatory. I was wrong… only this time my company insists on sitting on my lap whilst I’m, how shall I … Continue reading
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Love is…
Giving the one you love a really kitsch valentines present I defy anyone not to find her the cutest thing out there. {My layout can be found on my scrapbook page} ‘Course Wouter’s gift to me wasn’t in the least … Continue reading
Eeeeeek!
There we were….sitting in the lounge watching a programme on TV when I noticed Bagheera had brought in a ‘present’ for us. I calmly say “Wouter, isn’t that a snake” at the same time as the chief character pulls a … Continue reading
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Best intentions…
Growing up with a mother who is a neatfreak has its good and bad points. I’m pretty sure subconsciously I’m untidy as a way of rebelling against the stringent cleaning measures I was subjected to. They were tantamount to child abuse, … Continue reading
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Must love cats…
Over the weekend Wouter pointed Jessica and me to lolcats which has pictures of cats and other animals with funny captions. A real feel good site. Here are my first attempts… (not brave enough to submit them for all the … Continue reading
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