Yesterday was Molly's second birthday. We stayed up till 11:30 the night before which meant with the time difference we could watch her open her birthday presentsand wish her! I think every day is a happy birthday for Molly as she is so special and often getting pressies. We also had a glimpse of Hannah and as always she looks so calm and beautiful! Chris and Diana make beautiful babies!! I am sure they all had a lovely day celebrating.
Yesterday I finished the jacket I was making and it looks beautiful but HUGE. Fortunately Colleen is tall and has broad shoulders so maybe it will be okay I so enjoyed making it, I would like to make a smaller jacket using the turquoise colour palette.
I went across to Robyn and made my first Christmas Cake. My oven is too erratic and small to risk using.
Photies to follow!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Molly and Hannah
This has got to beone of the cutest photies ever! I just love it
What beautiful girls we have.
What beautiful girls we have.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
3rd September,2007.
It is countdown before we return to South Africa so we are doing all those last minute things!
Last night we went off for Thai massages using the gift vouchers I received for teaching the Ong children. What a massage......Muie was the girl's name who massage me. She got her elbows and finger into every muscle in my back and shoulders.....and it hurt! Massaging is not for ninnies the way the Thai girls do it. I far prefer their technique to the Ayurvedic massage I had in India. One is not quite so exposed and the oils are far more pleasant smelling. Unfortunately the rooms we went to in Kerala were so grubby and basic which also put me off. Nest time we need to go to an slightly more upmarket place and then maybe we will come away feeling good.
I also read the debate by David Bullard about blogging....Maybe my blog is drivel but it is my drivel and I love it. Fortunately I am not a would be journalist but I do like to have a record of my travels and happenings and this way works for me. Each to his own.
It is countdown before we return to South Africa so we are doing all those last minute things!
Last night we went off for Thai massages using the gift vouchers I received for teaching the Ong children. What a massage......Muie was the girl's name who massage me. She got her elbows and finger into every muscle in my back and shoulders.....and it hurt! Massaging is not for ninnies the way the Thai girls do it. I far prefer their technique to the Ayurvedic massage I had in India. One is not quite so exposed and the oils are far more pleasant smelling. Unfortunately the rooms we went to in Kerala were so grubby and basic which also put me off. Nest time we need to go to an slightly more upmarket place and then maybe we will come away feeling good.
I also read the debate by David Bullard about blogging....Maybe my blog is drivel but it is my drivel and I love it. Fortunately I am not a would be journalist but I do like to have a record of my travels and happenings and this way works for me. Each to his own.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
1st September, 2007.
This is a busy time of the year for honouring those people who have contributed so much to our lives. This is the 10th anniversary since Princess Diana died and her sons organised a wonderful church service to remember her. Prince William and Prince Harry spoke beautifully and Diana can be so proud of her boys.
As suggested, it is time to move on and to stop the speculation which surrounds her death.
Ten years ago Christopher set off for London, Dennis Gazard died, and later in the year Jean Boden died. I was not a good year for the Boden family in general.
Let us move on!! Look where everybody is now!!
This is a busy time of the year for honouring those people who have contributed so much to our lives. This is the 10th anniversary since Princess Diana died and her sons organised a wonderful church service to remember her. Prince William and Prince Harry spoke beautifully and Diana can be so proud of her boys.
As suggested, it is time to move on and to stop the speculation which surrounds her death.
Ten years ago Christopher set off for London, Dennis Gazard died, and later in the year Jean Boden died. I was not a good year for the Boden family in general.
Let us move on!! Look where everybody is now!!
31st August, 2007.
Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka.
It is great to be in K.L. while the nation celebrates fifty years of independence from British rule.
There is such a festive atmosphere wherever we go with flags flying off buildings, out of cars and by people everywhere. Huge fireworks displays were planned with all sorts of wonderful ceremonies. Being on the 32nd floor overlooking KLCC we thought we would see a great deal of action at midnight and friends gathered with us. However, it was all a bit of a damp squib as very little could be seen from here. Much of the festivities took place over in Putrajaya and we could just enjoy all the happenings on the tele. Oh well that also means we did not have to get stuck in the traffic for hours as K.L. is well known for it's "jam." Friday was a public holiday which is great for Nick and Moira as they could just chill at home.
Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka.
It is great to be in K.L. while the nation celebrates fifty years of independence from British rule.
There is such a festive atmosphere wherever we go with flags flying off buildings, out of cars and by people everywhere. Huge fireworks displays were planned with all sorts of wonderful ceremonies. Being on the 32nd floor overlooking KLCC we thought we would see a great deal of action at midnight and friends gathered with us. However, it was all a bit of a damp squib as very little could be seen from here. Much of the festivities took place over in Putrajaya and we could just enjoy all the happenings on the tele. Oh well that also means we did not have to get stuck in the traffic for hours as K.L. is well known for it's "jam." Friday was a public holiday which is great for Nick and Moira as they could just chill at home.
29th August,2007.
I felt so proud today as I watched the unveiling of a nine foot bronze statue of Nelson Mandela in London. Donald Woods a great anti apartheid activist was behind this project support by all sorts of wonderful people including Richard Attenborough.
It is wonderful that this happened while Nelson is healthy enough to attend the function himself. This was a wonderful tribute to him, the finest statesman ever.
It is wonderful that this happened while Nelson is healthy enough to attend the function himself. This was a wonderful tribute to him, the finest statesman ever.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Khota Baru
On the way to the airport the taxi driver stopped off at a Hindu Temple which the local Thai community have set up and they boast with this magnificent statue of Buddha.
The biggest in Asia?
The biggest in Asia?
The Perhentians-August 2007.
Nick and Moira concentrating on the divemaster and his words of wisdom.
The Perhentians-August 2007.
Nick and Moira did two dives which was part of Nick's treat for his birthday. He was able to enjoy and use his new underwater watch which Moira had given him.
The Perhentians-August 2007.
A bat or flying fox as it is known which Warren spotted in a tree on the way back to our chalet.
The Perhentians-August 2007.
This is Turtle Bay where we snorkelled and managed to see a great big Loggerhead Turtle. It was such a wonderful few days.
Khota Baru
On the way to the Perhentians with Nick and Moira who have taken a day off so we can celebrate Nick's birthday on the island.
Kuala Lumpur.
Kimmy came along as well although she needs no help or extra classes. She was loads of fun and is growing into a delightful young lady.
Kuala Lumpur.
Kenneth Ong, son of Susan and Thomas is moving to a new school and needed lessons to help bridge the gap. I was approached to help him.
Kuala Lumpur.
During our travels we learnt to make sushi...still a little messy but with practice we will get better.
Kuala Lumpur.
Real South African boerewors bought from Pick and Pay by andrew a pilot for Air Malaysia!!!! Lekker.
Kuala Lumpur.
Doctor Jean invited to a real South African Braai to be held at Thomas's home.
Moira made loads of salads and Jean provided the meat.
Moira made loads of salads and Jean provided the meat.
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