Category Archives: friends

Lunch at Higher Ground

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Hubby and I joined Jeanette and family, and their friends Madi and family for a lunch celebrating Lance’s forthcoming birthday at Higher Ground Restaurant which is in the grounds of St Stithians College, which is situated on the borders of Randburg and Sandton.   It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in dining out, family, friends, Outing, restaurants | 4 Comments

“The last one in the family”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

That’s what Connor said the other day about our dear friend, Ray, who has been staying with us this past week while winding up his affairs before settling in the Cape.  He and Carol went down two weeks ago with … Continue reading →

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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

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 →

Posted in birthday, Carl, cars, celebrations, Elaine, family, friends | 3 Comments

Weekly Winners :

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

Mixed bunch of photos this week … “What are you doing, Connor ?” when all went quiet one afternoon … … “washing dishes” !! … “What you doin’, Connor ?” “….washing dishes !    Bradley, you can rinse … I’ve got more … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradley, children, Connor, decor, flowers, friends, herbs, Weekly Winners | 7 Comments

I wish I could tell my Mum…

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

..that the beautiful bride in this photo has recently made contact with my cousin through Rhodesian’s Worldwide … she used to work for the accounting company his Dad and my Dad used to own in Bulawayo. The company still exists … Continue reading →

Posted in family, friends, me, memory lane, Mum | 5 Comments

I always sleep so well ..

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

… at Ian and Kathy’s in Somerset West !!!!! When my Mum first went into the Old Aged Home several years ago, my visits consisted of spending the entire day with her .. taking her to teas, coffees, lunches … … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Cape, crafts, friends, hobby, Kathy | 6 Comments

Weekly Winners : 18 – 24 October

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

Haven’t taken many photos since coming back from our wonderful holiday in Ireland …. Sooooo … thought I’d give an update on the area in my garden that was squashed and trampled on when the three huge conifers were felled … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradley, Connor, friends, garden, grandchildren | 6 Comments

What a traumatic few days we’ve had …

Posted on September 19, 2009 by

Firstly Connor spending last weekend in hospital with suspected pneumonia and thankfully as fully recovered – back to his normal ‘wild child’ self! On asthma medication for the next six months. Then my daughter in law – who started feeling … Continue reading →

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Weekly Winners : 23 – 29 August

Posted on August 30, 2009 by

“Hello … my name is Erin …. “I spent last Sunday with my Grwanny and Grwampa while my mommy and daddy went to play golf. We had a lovely day celebrating their friend’s birthday who is visiting from a long, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradley, Connor, Erin, flowers, food, friends, trees, Weekly Winners | 9 Comments