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This is how I feel…

Posted on 04/18/2011 by Tanya

No idea the history of this painting (did do a quick google search for Taku but came up with some interesting results) but it does illustrate how I feel most mornings beautifully. The fact that I only have two cats … Continue reading →

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The end is nigh…

Posted on 01/11/2011 by Tanya

Grey hair. Bet you shuddered at the thought. The inimitable sign one is aging; a process that always happens to others never to oneself. At least that’s what I thought. There I was gazing lovingly into my husband’s eyes feeling … Continue reading →

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Aloe

Posted on 01/10/2011 by Tanya

I have never found the Aloe plant to be a terribly pretty looking plant. My ex mother-in-law loved them and had quite the collection of Aloe ornaments about her house. So what has prompted me to suddenly start talking about … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree*

Posted on 12/12/2010 by Tanya

Jessica summed it up this weekend when she said “now it feels like Christmas” after the tree was decorated. Which is in sharp contrast to her attitude last year where I had to practically bribe her to put a bauble … Continue reading →

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Some eye candy

Posted on 12/09/2010 by Tanya

Home grown peas Tanya’s Fruit Delight

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Cars…and me (trouble comes in three)

Posted on 12/02/2010 by Tanya

My Opel Meriva and I have been having fun lately – fun not in the nice way either – fun as in this is gonna cost you more than you’re prepared (or able) to pay fun. 1. A few weeks … Continue reading →

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They’re slowly killing me

Posted on 10/23/2010 by Tanya

We’ve had Phoebe and Misty nearly a week now and I’m starting to slowly resemble a victim of some macabre slasher movie. I am literally covered from head to foot in scratches because they both firmly believe I’m a cross … Continue reading →

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Cuteness trumps irritation

Posted on 10/19/2010 by Tanya

It was my turn last night to sleep with the kitties – Tamsyn did it the first night, Jessica the second – both of whom didn’t get much sleep and turned into major grouches. In an effort to avoid the … Continue reading →

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A new era dawns

Posted on 10/18/2010 by Tanya

Phoebe Misty (aka Miss Mistopholes) Stalking Gumtree paid off :-) They’re really sweet, Misty is minute compared to Phoebe – they’re from two separate litters but get on really well. The theory behind two is they’ll be happy playing with … Continue reading →

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Gumtree & kittens

Posted on 10/15/2010 by Tanya

Ever since Wouter said* we could get two kittens I have been stalking Gumtree – not sure if it is the way to go in the hunt for 2 adorable (yes I know all kittens are adorable); bright (no, not … Continue reading →

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