Monthly Archives: February 2012

Licky licks

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

… hmmm … advertising, are we ? Slurping the juice out of the lip of the lid … Making the most out of every morsel !!

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Yesterday’s walk with Jackie

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

The season is changing … the sun is lower … Grass seeds ripe and ready to disperse .. .. back to the real world ….   a line of slow moving vehicles on the main road .. all on their way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Greenbelt, Jackie | 4 Comments

Sunday’s story

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Focal point …. … sharp point … …pointed toes … … toes curled … … curled over … …  bending over … … over water … … water splashing … … dripping hair … …. hair flying …  …. flying child … … Continue reading →

Posted in Erin, flowers, friends, garden | 3 Comments

Remy the rat’s visit

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

….. A week or so ago, Bradley brought home the class mascot for the weekend, whereby the child who has the ‘privilege’ of Remy’s company for a few days, has to write about his adventures whilst visiting the child’s  family.    Remy comes complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradley, school, toys | 2 Comments

Skywatch Friday :

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Pretty pinks and greys with a dollop of fluffy white on top  – like whipped cream on a soft and light strawberry mousse!!!!                      -  (from my garden the other day) For more spectacular skies around the world visit Skywatch

Posted in blue, clouds, sky, Skywatch | 10 Comments

Focus on a hole-in-one …

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

…   to practice close-ups using only the 18-55mm lens which was not on macro setting I’d like to be as compact as possible when hubby and I go on our overseas trip in July, mainly as it’s an organised coach trip which … Continue reading →

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Baby Gem Squash

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I’ve never grown them before!  In fact I’m not good at veggie growing but thought I’d try these little beauties!   This is the largest one so far, being a mere 5cm in length – they shouldn’t grow much larger than … Continue reading →

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Simply Simplicity

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I sat yesterday evening on the bench close to the swimming pool, having had a really lovely, quiet, gentle swim,  sipping a delicious glass of red wine … Rustenberg’s John X Merriman 2009 to be exact … watching the calming ripples on the water … Continue reading →

Posted in garden, rose | 2 Comments

Connor’s “real birthday”

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

That was on Thursday 16th, and of course I had to make another cake … to have when we all got home from the rained-out cricket match Voila … cake made and iced … ready !!        Note to self :  don’t ever … Continue reading →

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Skywatch Friday :

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

This is how the day began yesterday … perfect ! … this is how it ended … Bradley (my grandson)  was playing a cricket match at a nearby school.   Play was suspended due to lightening      The storm came over quickly .. … Continue reading →

Posted in clouds, rain, sky, Skywatch | 2 Comments