Was up early Saturday to a fairly mild but windy morning. When I took Hubby his breakfast he told me he was going to his Tit Meeting later. I took Diane her tea and told her that seeing as Hubby was off to his meeting we should go see a movie. It had been a while since our last movie. We spent the morning cleaning getting ready for our week with Travis. Hubby left about half ten to visit friends until time for his Meet. Diane and I got ready and left about one for The Glen. First thing we did was get tickets for `Killer’ before going to The Ocean Basket for lunch. I had prawns and rice with a glass of wine. Diane had sushi with her drink. We both enjoyed the food. Not many places can beat The Ocean Basket for prawns. The vibe of the World Cup at the centre was incredible and we sat in the sun enjoying it and the warmth even though the wind was rather chilly. We finished our meal just in time to get to our seats and sit as the movie started. It was a good movie and we were glad we had decided to make the effort to get out. After the movie we went for coffee and cheesecake at Mugg & Bean before going shopping to find shoes for Hubby. It is not easy finding the right shoes for a diabetic that don’t have hard seams or pieces inside that jut out. We went through nearly every shoe shop before managing to find shoes that were soft and smooth inside. It was already dark when we left and we were home just before seven. After having something to drink we both showered. I wrapped myself in a sleeping bag to watch TV and promptly fell asleep, waking just after twelve, as Diane was finishing watching her final movie. After taking the dogs out we both went to bed.
Luckily I had been sleeping because I had a very uncomfortable night sandwiched between the two dogs. I woke several times aching from lying in one position too long and had to force the dogs to move so I could.
Sunday morning Hubby woke me with coffee about half seven. I could see it was a sunny day so was pleased as Diane and I wanted to go for a hike. When I got up, after having breakfast and a lie-in to read some more of my book, I was most upset to see that it was almost a howling gale outside. There was a layer of leaves and dust everywhere and even though it was sunny the weather was very chilly. We have both got sinus at the moment and going out in that wind would have been a disaster so we decided to wait till lunchtime to see if the wind would drop. No such luck as the wind was even worse by then. Instead we spent the day alternately reading, napping and watching TV. I watched the repeat of the game between England and America. That must have been One Very Unpopular Goalie at half time. We showered early again so that we could watch TV all wrapped up warm. `17 Again’ was on and I thoroughly enjoyed watching one of Diane’s favourite hotties Zac Effron. After the movie we spent time on the computer before going to bed about twelve.
All for now. Have a Great Week. We will be off to fetch Travis. I am looking forward to having him here again.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Easter Weekend
Was woken when Hubby bought me breakfast in bed again. The sky was overcast and there was still a nip in the air. After chilling over breakfast I got up to see to the dogs and load the breakfast dishes into the dishwasher. Hubby had left eggshells on the counter top and I threw them into the garden (good fertilizer). Next thing brat Digby was sitting on the mat chewing an eggshell. He left a lovely mess of eggshell bits all over it for me to clean up. Dogs! Sometimes they are so irritating. With all the rain around Gaby has become very fastidious and refuses to go outside and get her feet wet so for the last few mornings has been leaving me a nice parcel to clean up. Enough is enough! Who needs that first thing in the morning?After seeing to his foot Hubby went in to the workshop to do some odds and ends – notably my Plymouth engine that has been patiently waiting for ever. Maybe will be able to drive it soon. By mid-morning the cloud had cleared and it was a gorgeous day so I made hay while the sun shone and quickly bathed the two brats (Babies). Diane checked e-mails quickly and then we decided to take my new phone in as it keeps going off and coming back on after fiddling around with the battery. We left late morning and went off to Eastgate. Driving there was an absolute pleasure as there were no road works being carried out and a lot of people must be away for the long weekend. Though when we reached the parking area it didn’t look like it as we had to drive around waiting for someone to leave to get a parking spot. On the drive there we had decided to see a movie seeing as we were there anyway and to go all that way just to take a phone in would be a waste. First we stopped at the booking office where we bought tickets to see ` It’s Complicated’ and then we took the phone in. It was booked in for checking by a technician and I put my sim card into my old phone which luckily I had taken with. That done we went to Mugg n Bean for a bite to eat. Diane ordered a veggie wrap while I had spicy wings and wedges - good stuff – and we both had coffees. A red cappuccino for me and a red latte for her. We both enjoyed the meal and after paying went down to the movies, getting there just in time. The movie was hilarious and really entertaining. It was nearly six when we reached home and still a beautiful day. The dogs were still looking good, Digby was so white. We spent a chill evening in front of the TV, having our wine with our meal.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day when we woke up. Hubby and I chilled outside with a morning cuppa and a chat. What a good start to the day! While I fed the dogs Hubby made the breakfast which I ate under the trees. He was eating his in front of the TV. I was energized after my chill outside and decided to tackle a long- awaited task. Mending! Hubby has so many pairs of jeans which he has torn. He is a very careless person and two pairs were brand new. Diane had also given me things to fix over the past few months like straps coming undone etc. It was a very productive day as all the mending was cleared. Hubby was so impressed and quickly dug out his new jacket and all the badges he had been collecting. There were seven altogether and after he had pinned them were he wanted them I started with the job. I was very happy to find that only three needed to be sewn on as the others were iron-on. After completing that we celebrated with a glass of wine under the trees. Hubby was thrilled with all that was back in his cupboard and so decided to make the supper. I was on a roll and went looking for more to sew but sadly there was nothing so spent the evening in front of the TV instead. `Americanizing Shelley’ and then ` Midsummer Murders’ was on and we enjoyed both having our Milo in between the two movies. ` Law and Order’ came on before I could switch the TV off and we ended up watching that as well before going to bed around midnight.
It was an absolutely gorgeous day when we woke up. Hubby and I chilled outside with a morning cuppa and a chat. What a good start to the day! While I fed the dogs Hubby made the breakfast which I ate under the trees. He was eating his in front of the TV. I was energized after my chill outside and decided to tackle a long- awaited task. Mending! Hubby has so many pairs of jeans which he has torn. He is a very careless person and two pairs were brand new. Diane had also given me things to fix over the past few months like straps coming undone etc. It was a very productive day as all the mending was cleared. Hubby was so impressed and quickly dug out his new jacket and all the badges he had been collecting. There were seven altogether and after he had pinned them were he wanted them I started with the job. I was very happy to find that only three needed to be sewn on as the others were iron-on. After completing that we celebrated with a glass of wine under the trees. Hubby was thrilled with all that was back in his cupboard and so decided to make the supper. I was on a roll and went looking for more to sew but sadly there was nothing so spent the evening in front of the TV instead. `Americanizing Shelley’ and then ` Midsummer Murders’ was on and we enjoyed both having our Milo in between the two movies. ` Law and Order’ came on before I could switch the TV off and we ended up watching that as well before going to bed around midnight.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Our week
Had a quiet start to the week with chilly, windy mornings which seems to be the start of the cold season. Spent the first two days doing office and computer work. Diane was also very busy with computer work. On Tuesday evening I was feeling energetic and made a really delicious (Even if I say so myself) meal of trout with salad and rice smothered in lemon butter. I really enjoyed it and it just goes to show that a home-cooked meal can be just as good as eating out anytime.
On Wednesday after spending the morning on the computers again we headed off to Boksburg to fetch `sky tiles’ we had ordered. The `sky tiles’ are for the cottage which hopefully, when installed will alleviate our rat problem in the ceiling. For years we have had rats running around up there and nothing helps in getting rid of them. An exterminator said they like dark places and putting windows in would get rid of them. Hubby had thought of breaking through the wall and putting windows in at either end but when I saw the ad for the tiles I thought it would be a much quicker and cleaner way of doing it. One ‘sky tile’ replaces six roof tiles so it should be nice and bright in there when they are put in. I ordered four, two on each side and at each end of the roof – it will also be easy to see to work on the geyser when necessary. We thought it would be a good idea to go for a hike during the afternoon at Rietvlei in Alberton but my heel was still too sore to wear my takkies. I did try but it was a painful experience so we gave up the idea. After picking up the tiles we went back to Alberton , where the first stop was The Coffee Shop in Alberton City where we had coffee with a lemon meringue for me and a chocolate mousse cake for Diane. Delicious and oh-so-fattening. Not as healthy as a hike though. By now it was after four so we quickly did some shopping before returning home. We chilled with a glass of wine once we were home to get me in the mood to cook supper. Hard to achieve after our coffee shop sojurn. The evening was the usual TV and Milo. There is no more CSI so I am now into `Numbers’ and `Flash Point’.
On Thursday I got stuck into cleaning and gave our bedroom a thorough going over while clearing all the washing. Once that was done Diane and I started her bedroom – she hoards just like Hubby so it needs doing regularly. At lunchtime Hubby came home with Gino to fetch the blue Plymouth to check over ready for a Matric Dance next week. Don’t know what his problem was but he sure was in a ` foul mood’ and found fault with everything. Obviously we ended up screeching at each other as nothing irritates me more then someone trying to find fault when there is none. Thank goodness he didn’t stay long. After peace reigned again Diane and I carried on cleaning. We only finished about five and I still had to go into Meyerton to fetch Hubby’s medication. I quickly phoned to request the repeat prescription to save time waiting for it. Diane and I went in and collected the prescription before popping into Pick ‘n Pay for things we had forgotten on Wednesday when shopping. By this time it was half six and I told Diane that I was not in the mood to cook supper now so we stopped at Steers for a Vegie Burger and chips for Diane and Steak rolls and chips for Hubby and I. It was a good meal and the best part about it was`I didn’t stop and make it.’ Hubby was in a better mood thank goodness. We had our usual dose of TV and Milo during the evening.
On Friday I was up early as usual and chilled outside with a cappuccino before feeding the dogs. While waiting for the dogs to finish eating I realized what a beautiful day it was. It was warm with no wind at all so after finishing with the dogs I chilled outside with another cup of coffee. The birds were also enjoying the warmer weather. Diane and I spent the day in more cleaning in between spending time on the computer. In the afternoon we took the Sunbeam for a drive to the local shop to fetch dog food. It took a while to start as it has been standing for some time. We were enjoying the drive and the attention the car always gets. As we turned the corner to the local shops the engine suddenly went mad revving crazily. I switched off and coasted into a parking bay where we sat in horrified silence before laughing crazily with embarrassment. We certainly had been the focus of all the attention of everyone in the vicinity after that noise we made. I phoned Hubby who was having his coffee afternoon with Brain as is the usual Friday routine with him. I had forgotten about it but told him about our incident. He told us not to start the car and he would come through. I told him not to hurry as Diane and I would go to ` Bare Food’ for coffee and wait there. We locked the car and slunk along to the coffee shop hoping we were not noticed as we had just planned on running in to get the dog food quickly and weren’t dressed for doing anything else. We hid in the back of the place and ordered milkshakes and an open sandwich with cheese, mushroom and lettuce to share. It was delicious and we had just finished and were paying when Hubby arrived. While Diane went to the car with him, I went in to get the dog food. When I came out Diane had found the problem for Hubby and we all returned home where we chilled with a glass of wine before spending the evening watching TV.
On Saturday my alarm went off at five so I could get Hubby up for a Blitz at half five. He left and I stayed in bed sleeping until half six. I was up making my cup of coffee when Hubby arrived back and we sat chilling and talking enjoying the beautiful weather before starting our day. Hubby left mid-morning for his Tit Car Club meeting taking the Sunbeam which he was not happy with as the exhaust fell off as he arrived at the workshop. Pommie rubbish as he says. Luckily the Plymouth was there and he used that instead. Diane and I went in to The Glen where we got tickets for the half two showing of ` Valentine’s Day’. We went down to the Mugg and Bean for a snack lunch where we both had coffee and a haloumi and mushroom sandwich with health bread and chips. It was very tasty and we enjoyed ourselves chatting and eating. After paying we left and wandered around the shops buying a bicycle pump for the bikes as we intend starting to cycle again. We returned to the cinema ready for our movie which we both thoroughly enjoyed. By the time we got back to the car the sky was black and it was very windy. What a contrast to the beautiful day it had been. We got back in time for a glass of wine before starting supper. The weather was really miserable and windy for the rest of the evening though we had no rain.
On Sunday we woke to a beautiful day again and Hubby and I had our coffee and breakfast outside under the tree. We decided we should make the most of the good weather while we can. It will be winter all too soon and our chill times under the trees will be on hold until summer arrives again. Horrible thought! We all spent the day chilling and resting and not much else. Hubby was energetic again and made supper as well as breakfast so I really had a lazy day. Well that’s it for now. Have a fabulous week!
On Wednesday after spending the morning on the computers again we headed off to Boksburg to fetch `sky tiles’ we had ordered. The `sky tiles’ are for the cottage which hopefully, when installed will alleviate our rat problem in the ceiling. For years we have had rats running around up there and nothing helps in getting rid of them. An exterminator said they like dark places and putting windows in would get rid of them. Hubby had thought of breaking through the wall and putting windows in at either end but when I saw the ad for the tiles I thought it would be a much quicker and cleaner way of doing it. One ‘sky tile’ replaces six roof tiles so it should be nice and bright in there when they are put in. I ordered four, two on each side and at each end of the roof – it will also be easy to see to work on the geyser when necessary. We thought it would be a good idea to go for a hike during the afternoon at Rietvlei in Alberton but my heel was still too sore to wear my takkies. I did try but it was a painful experience so we gave up the idea. After picking up the tiles we went back to Alberton , where the first stop was The Coffee Shop in Alberton City where we had coffee with a lemon meringue for me and a chocolate mousse cake for Diane. Delicious and oh-so-fattening. Not as healthy as a hike though. By now it was after four so we quickly did some shopping before returning home. We chilled with a glass of wine once we were home to get me in the mood to cook supper. Hard to achieve after our coffee shop sojurn. The evening was the usual TV and Milo. There is no more CSI so I am now into `Numbers’ and `Flash Point’.
On Thursday I got stuck into cleaning and gave our bedroom a thorough going over while clearing all the washing. Once that was done Diane and I started her bedroom – she hoards just like Hubby so it needs doing regularly. At lunchtime Hubby came home with Gino to fetch the blue Plymouth to check over ready for a Matric Dance next week. Don’t know what his problem was but he sure was in a ` foul mood’ and found fault with everything. Obviously we ended up screeching at each other as nothing irritates me more then someone trying to find fault when there is none. Thank goodness he didn’t stay long. After peace reigned again Diane and I carried on cleaning. We only finished about five and I still had to go into Meyerton to fetch Hubby’s medication. I quickly phoned to request the repeat prescription to save time waiting for it. Diane and I went in and collected the prescription before popping into Pick ‘n Pay for things we had forgotten on Wednesday when shopping. By this time it was half six and I told Diane that I was not in the mood to cook supper now so we stopped at Steers for a Vegie Burger and chips for Diane and Steak rolls and chips for Hubby and I. It was a good meal and the best part about it was`I didn’t stop and make it.’ Hubby was in a better mood thank goodness. We had our usual dose of TV and Milo during the evening.
On Friday I was up early as usual and chilled outside with a cappuccino before feeding the dogs. While waiting for the dogs to finish eating I realized what a beautiful day it was. It was warm with no wind at all so after finishing with the dogs I chilled outside with another cup of coffee. The birds were also enjoying the warmer weather. Diane and I spent the day in more cleaning in between spending time on the computer. In the afternoon we took the Sunbeam for a drive to the local shop to fetch dog food. It took a while to start as it has been standing for some time. We were enjoying the drive and the attention the car always gets. As we turned the corner to the local shops the engine suddenly went mad revving crazily. I switched off and coasted into a parking bay where we sat in horrified silence before laughing crazily with embarrassment. We certainly had been the focus of all the attention of everyone in the vicinity after that noise we made. I phoned Hubby who was having his coffee afternoon with Brain as is the usual Friday routine with him. I had forgotten about it but told him about our incident. He told us not to start the car and he would come through. I told him not to hurry as Diane and I would go to ` Bare Food’ for coffee and wait there. We locked the car and slunk along to the coffee shop hoping we were not noticed as we had just planned on running in to get the dog food quickly and weren’t dressed for doing anything else. We hid in the back of the place and ordered milkshakes and an open sandwich with cheese, mushroom and lettuce to share. It was delicious and we had just finished and were paying when Hubby arrived. While Diane went to the car with him, I went in to get the dog food. When I came out Diane had found the problem for Hubby and we all returned home where we chilled with a glass of wine before spending the evening watching TV.
On Saturday my alarm went off at five so I could get Hubby up for a Blitz at half five. He left and I stayed in bed sleeping until half six. I was up making my cup of coffee when Hubby arrived back and we sat chilling and talking enjoying the beautiful weather before starting our day. Hubby left mid-morning for his Tit Car Club meeting taking the Sunbeam which he was not happy with as the exhaust fell off as he arrived at the workshop. Pommie rubbish as he says. Luckily the Plymouth was there and he used that instead. Diane and I went in to The Glen where we got tickets for the half two showing of ` Valentine’s Day’. We went down to the Mugg and Bean for a snack lunch where we both had coffee and a haloumi and mushroom sandwich with health bread and chips. It was very tasty and we enjoyed ourselves chatting and eating. After paying we left and wandered around the shops buying a bicycle pump for the bikes as we intend starting to cycle again. We returned to the cinema ready for our movie which we both thoroughly enjoyed. By the time we got back to the car the sky was black and it was very windy. What a contrast to the beautiful day it had been. We got back in time for a glass of wine before starting supper. The weather was really miserable and windy for the rest of the evening though we had no rain.
On Sunday we woke to a beautiful day again and Hubby and I had our coffee and breakfast outside under the tree. We decided we should make the most of the good weather while we can. It will be winter all too soon and our chill times under the trees will be on hold until summer arrives again. Horrible thought! We all spent the day chilling and resting and not much else. Hubby was energetic again and made supper as well as breakfast so I really had a lazy day. Well that’s it for now. Have a fabulous week!
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