Daily Life

Spring in the Mother City

1 September 2011 Daily Life
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Happy Spring Day to all in South Africa and the rest of the Southern hemisphere! Cape Town sure had her party dress on over the past weekend, which we spent celebrating my Mom’s 70th birthday in the Mother City. It was so lovely that I can’t resist sharing some photographs from a few of the [...]

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EWXC Action: Not for the faint-hearted

23 August 2011 Daily Life
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It was typically hectic, Saturday’s leg of the Enduro World Cross Country championship, held at Heidelberg (about an hour’s drive from our home in Johannesburg). I was relieved that Dave wasn’t racing, because that tends to spike my stress levels a bit, particularly since his double spinal fusion was done only three months ago. All [...]

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A Blog for all Seasons

5 August 2011 Daily Life
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Just a few metres from our bedroom stands a stately tree, which celebrates the seasons in sensational style. It’s been winter for a while here, so there’s been nothing but a few, puffed-up little birds to decorate the branches. And I must say they’ve done a fine job of that, singing their hearts out in [...]

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Back in the Saddle after a Temporary Setback

22 July 2011 Daily Life
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There’s nothing to do but love these two! Dave’s daughter, Terri-Lee, said it best last week, after he’d launched car and trailer – airborne – onto a vehicle-width bridge, and crossed it at break-neck speed without wavering an inch. “Adventure finds you,” she exclaimed, rubbing her head where it had just hit the roof. Well [...]

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They call it “Little Scotland” – Dullstroom region in South Africa

26 June 2011 Daily Life
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And it’s easy to see why. Just a couple of hours’ drive from Johannesburg, this highland area is marked by rolling hills, windswept cattle farms, inclement weather and frequent fog. There’s something wildly compelling about it. The heartbeat town of Dullstroom is home to countless quaint shops and eateries, where you can indulge in almost [...]

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Time to say Goodbye

29 April 2011 Bulletin Board
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As prepared as we may try to be, we never are entirely. That just seems to be the way of it. We bid farewell to Tex yesterday, shedding tears for the fourteen years of unconditional love that’s so unique to dogs. Despite dealing repeatedly with death, it’s still somehow inconceivable that one moment he’s with [...]

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Move over BFF, we’re talking MBF

14 April 2011 Daily Life
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Mind you, “Best Friends Forever” is in many ways synonymous with “Man’s Best Friend”, at least as it applies to doggie years. It’s just the lifespan discrepancy that causes heartache. Still, the joy supercedes, so we come back for more of the same magic. As our beloved old boy, Tex, gradually prepares for a graceful [...]

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Playing catch-up

5 April 2011 Daily Life
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OUCH! Eleven days offline following a severe lightning strike – that was frustrating. Our iPhones helped, but let’s face it, they’re not a satisfactory substitute. What a relief to be fully connected again! In the meantime, the 2011 enduro season is well underway. It kicked off with the Enduro World Cross Country held a few [...]

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Twin Anniversary and Engagement Celebration!

12 January 2011 Daily Life
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This is a special day for us. My twin sister Ruth was married 20 years ago today at the gorgeous Alphen Hotel in Cape Town, where she had lunch with her husband, before their party tonight. By complete chance (if there is such a thing ), Dave proposed to me 16 years ago today on [...]

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