Monthly Archives: November 2008

If you’re not into scrapbooking…this post is bound to bore you

(you have been warned) For a long time now I have coveted the personal die-cutting machines one can buy – the cricut, craft robo, sizzix, there’s a lot of them on the market. However they’re all extremely expensive (even more … Continue reading

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Kid stuff again…

This time of year tends to get really hectic, especially for those of us who have kids in primary school. It’s non stop plays, entrepreneurs days and anything else the teachers can think up to keep the kids amused which … Continue reading

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Fair skin and sun…

Wouter and I took a drive to Hout Bay on Sunday ostensibly to see if we could find a prep bowl at the Hout Bay market, but also to look at the classic cars on display at the local school. … Continue reading

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Cancer claims another soul…

My Grandfather on my Father’s side passed away Tuesday evening after a short fight against liver & lung cancer. My Grandfather on my Mother’s side also passed away from cancer in June of last year. The fact that they were … Continue reading

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We’re getting there, one step at a time

We had our first house warming today – well a mini house warming – lots of frantic tidying up and putting away of stuff. My folks, Wouter’s folks, Pieter, Muda and Woester came along. No he isn’t dead. We braai’d … Continue reading

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I’ve finally made it!!!

Someone typed this into google… and my page was the first one that popped up…. My life is complete……

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I am *so* not ready to be a parent

Which if you consider I have two children is a bit of a problem. Situation went something like this – we’re driving back from the Arts & Culture Evening at Kommetjie Primary School and Jessica asks if her friend, plus … Continue reading

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Winter pops back for a visit

Just when you think it is safe to pack away the winter woolies nature turns around and laughs at you. We had howling winds yesterday in Cape Town – the type that knocks a person over if you’re not careful … Continue reading

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You know it’s finally summer when…

you end up being invited to a braai every day of the weekend. Friday night – braai, Saturday night – braai, Sunday afternoon – braai… man it was nice. It did however put a bit of a limit on how … Continue reading

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We’re our own worst enemies…

Jessica asked me to take a few photographs of her (yea I was also stunned) for some school project. At least I think it’s a school project – it could also just be something she and her friends have decided … Continue reading

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