tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63709016440895844232024-03-12T20:52:45.125-07:00journey along an ordinary lifejourney along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.comBlogger1949125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-14513393039682792322018-01-04T05:11:00.000-08:002018-01-04T05:11:00.655-08:00Goodbye, auf weidersehenI have decided not to continue with this blog, although I might start something else, somewhere else on the internet. I feel like trying something new and fresh. A new style, format, content.<br />
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I haven't been able to spend the time on the blog over the last 18 months as I would have liked to. When eventually I had time to post I rushed it and had already lost the essence and sentiment of the experience and I want to offer more than just posting of the images.<br />
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So, thank you for your time over the years, I wish you a wonderful 2018.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-78053888212460173802018-01-04T05:02:00.000-08:002018-01-04T05:02:00.285-08:00Christmas table 2017We celebrate Christmas on Christmas eve. I start early in the year with my ideas for the table and start to collect and make the stuff as early as July. you may think that's crazy but that way i'm not rushing last minute and then i don't have the added expense either. This year I sewed the tablecloths and serviettes (usually I buy them ready-made), and goody bags. The fabric for the serviettes and bags I 'took' from work, they had used it for an event last year. I only baked the biscuits 2 days before Christmas because it was too hot to be in the kitchen, but then eventually it couldn't be put out any longer. I made 8 different kinds, and even had a savoury one. They were truly delicious, even if I must say so myself. My sister-in-law's <i>Stollen</i> was incredible, I could have eaten the whole thing in one sitting.<br />
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Thanks to my family for coming through, for your company and the gifts. I am blessed.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-39898976186408980542018-01-04T04:47:00.000-08:002018-01-04T04:47:06.853-08:00O Christmas tree, o Christmas treeI usually spend 4-5 hours decorating the tree for Christmas, but the last few years my nieces have been doing it. They make it look awesome and it takes them... wait for it, ...all of 20 minutes. I haven't bought any decoration in many year but have put together a good amount over the years.<br />
Christmas - a special time of year with special people. Love you all.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-89733686028375684012018-01-04T04:36:00.001-08:002018-01-04T04:36:49.841-08:00No lions or rhinosWe saw no lions or Rhinos at the Rhino and Lion Park. Saw all sorts of buck with their young. Saw the wild dog, although they were up on the hill chilling in the shade of a big tree, they are my favourites. I have never seen the park look so green. Africa is awesome.<br />
We went early so there was hardly anyone there. Lovely morning out with my brother, wonderful picnic under the trees.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-68654083665339193442018-01-04T04:24:00.001-08:002018-01-04T04:24:31.781-08:00Advent calendarMade an advent calendar for my nieces. A box with envelopes for each day, containing 2 photographs of our time together during 2018. It was a wonderful year with them, they are amazing and inspiring.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-19590502428181540272018-01-04T04:20:00.000-08:002018-01-04T04:20:26.173-08:00Wonderful rainWe had so such rain in early summer it was fantastic and turned everything into paradise, or perhaps a jungle. As you can see my garden loved it.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-31859938972083325672018-01-04T04:17:00.002-08:002018-01-04T04:17:53.668-08:00The wedding cake cardMade a congratulatory card for a colleague's wedding. Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Marsh.<br />
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We celebrated with a family gathering in the southern Cape. What an awesome week.<br />
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We rented a house right on the beach. Good weather and bad weather, all in the same day. Long walks on the beach, country roads and mountain passes.<br />
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We came across a beached whale on morning, which was sad to see. He was already dead when he washed out.<br />
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Dolphin sightings almost ever day.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-24045318582739583282017-12-11T21:21:00.001-08:002017-12-11T21:21:51.676-08:00The Dutch girl<p dir="ltr">All good art is given a title. This plate is called the Dutch girl.</p>
<p dir="ltr">An earlier Christmas gift from my friend.</p>
<p dir="ltr">She is going to have an exhibition of her work next year.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">My family arrived on Sunday for lunch and gave me these beautiful flowers.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We had a wonderful day together. Table tennis, swimming, dominoes and lots of laughter.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The garden is looking incredible.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I an amazed how the droplets gather on some leaves and seem to hold their shape forever.</p>
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Georg Restaurant and Tea Garden, opening 1 December 2017. 2 Murray Street, Aberdeen. Pop in if you're in the area.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-10831695853965640722017-11-24T07:36:00.002-08:002017-11-24T07:36:19.047-08:00Sunday walkAfter seeing @delaneyartist's posts on Instagram every weekend I eventually dragged a friend with me to take a walk through the Wilds. Cut short by rain.<br />
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<br />journey along an ordinary lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385073182793559274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370901644089584423.post-21676955391071809542017-11-01T10:34:00.002-07:002017-11-01T10:34:57.231-07:00More books and a mealI went into Exclusive books for one book, a gift for someone. I bought that book and another five for myself. What an extravagance! I have a pile of about 11 unread books at home.<br />
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So, having had that splurge I decided I might as well go the whole way and stay for a meal at the EB Social Kitchen and Bar. Reading a book while I wait. A great morning.<br />
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I love the colours, and the distortions reflected in the ceiling panel.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I follow 2summers on Instagram, although she is also on Facebook and has a very successful blog. I am a big fan of Instagram. I like pictures more than words, although I am writing words here (on my blog) that I am hoping someone will read. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anyhow, 2summers has been to some great places and I have added a few to my to-do list. She posted an image of her visit to Patisserie de Paris in Blairgowrie and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>it looked like the kind of place I would enjoy. OMW, when they say they use the best ingredients, they really do and you can taste it. It was scrummy. I had the Croque Madame, and my intention had been to buy something at their bakery to take home but honestly, I was so satisfied that I couldn’t. </span></div>
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