Category Archives: Elaine

Jumping from the Orlando Towers in Soweto

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Sounds crazy but that’s what I did yesterday … New Years Day 2012!!!   And today, I’m tired .. maybe I’m drained of all adrenalin !! I was the first one to do the Power Swing at the Orlando Towers on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bryan, Elaine, Jeanette, me | 7 Comments

“Yummy yummy yummy ..”

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

“… I’ve got love food in my tummy” ….. Elaine and Bryan are going to Rust en Vrede in Stellenbosh tonight to have the 6 course meal with wine pairing !!!     Enjoy it, you two!!  It’s an amazing experience !!  

Posted in Bryan, Cape, Elaine | 1 Comment

Choccie birthday cake …

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

…. again, I hear you say!!!  Gotta have a choccie cake on one of our family’s birthdays !!!  ‘Twas just the three of us yesterday afternoon … hubby, me and our ‘baby girl’ … (and Jackie of course!) I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Champagne breakfast at Arts on Main …

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

… was the continuation celebration, with friends, of Elaine’s 25th birthday! The buildings have been around for 100 years or more – a fascinating side of Johannesburg where old buildings are given a new lease on life … Follow the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a birthday

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

Elaine’s closest friend, Robyn, came for tea and brought a prezzie on Thursday.  We took Elaine and Bryan out for dinner to Wombles.  Saturday was celebrating with friends and family (those who were in town) for a champagne breakfast at the Canteen at Arts … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sweetie pie

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

‘Tis Elaine’s birthday today … 25 years old!  Can hardly believe how time has flown …  Her christening with both sets of grandparents – hubby’s on left and mine on right (a very windy day!!!)  She was destined to go … Continue reading →

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A dad, a daughter and a dog

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

On Monday hubby and Elaine walked Jackie around the small park not far from our house, while I took photos … naturally !!!!     Today is Wednesday but it feels like Monday as yesterday was a holiday and the day before both hubby and … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Elaine, Jackie, Outing, Peter, pets | 2 Comments

The Easter Bunnies are gathering !

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

When Elaine was little, in nursery school, I had to break the news to her that there was no Easter Bunny !!  Shocking I know .. but we were travelling up to Zimbabwe for Easter and we couldn’t take Easter … Continue reading →

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Braces came off today!!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

After two and a half years with braces .. they finally came off today!   We initially went to this particular orthodontist to find out what could be done about Elaine’s jaw which clicked when opening and closing her mouth on many … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday :

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

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Posted in decor, Elaine, odd stuff, Wordless Wednesday | 3 Comments