Showing posts with label pride. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pride. Show all posts
Sunday, October 4, 2009
THE Weekend
Saturday
As expected Joburg rocked.
We were up early all excited about the day ahead. Once we had sorted ourselves out we left home. First stop was the hospital to check on hubby and give him clean pajamas and his medication.
Next stop was Zoo Lake. The place was already buzzing. We wandered around taking pics while waiting for The Parade to start.
The Pride Parade started at 11am and the pace of the day hotted up. The floats rocked, the people danced along and the vibe was incredible. 94.7 was a part of the celebration and the leading float was the “SS HIGHVELD” with Jeremy Mansfield on board. The traffic marshals were from “Think Bike” and did a great job. Everyone there was there to have fun and fun is what they had. The Eye Candy was great, the colours were dazzling and the number of people amazing. All in all it was totally awesome.
We took pics for over an hour as the parade passed by. By then we were in dire need of refreshments and went back inside to get a coke while waiting for the parade to return.
Luckily we were on the spot when “SS Highveld” and Leading Seaman Jeremy Mansfield arrived back and were able to get several shots of him. Hope you like the shot of Yours Truly (Moi) with him. The chickie in the pink top (Don’t even go there) is Diane. Jeremy Mansfield is a Perfect Gentleman. He never lost his smile and had time for all who spoke to him even though he wasn’t feeling too good after the treatments he has had. Our prayers are with Jeremy and Jackie at this time. May all go well for you both.
Jeremy opened the After Party with a bang. The music was awesome. You could feel the beat right down into your soul. Nobody could resist the urge to dance. The place was alive with the buzz of Pride. The official number of people attending the day was 10 000. 94.7 and all who were part of the organization of the day put on a great day and future Pride Parades can only get bigger and better.
Unfortunately we needed to leave for the afternoon visiting hour at the hospital. Hubby was feeling good and optimistic about being discharged on Monday morning. We spent the hour telling hubby about our wonderful day at Pride Parade.
When we got home Diane and I checked our pics from the morning and were thrilled with the results. We managed to finish checking them in time to go back for the evening hospital visit. After visiting hour the two of us were still on a high from the day and so decided to go for a meal to celebrate our outing. We stopped at Spur for a pasta meal. It was late when we got home so after seeing to the spoilt ones we retired for the night.
Sunday
I was up early as I had promised hubby I would go to the hospital before visiting hour to help him bath - It’s not easy with a drip in. During the night we had rain – 6mm this time. It was chilly again and so I drank my morning coffee while doing a few chores – the bane of my life.
By the time I got to hospital it was nine. Imagine my surprise when I approached the entrance. Hubby was standing there with a big smile on his face. He had been discharged. We completed the formalities and set off for home. When we got here hubby went straight to bed. He has to take it easy for awhile and see the heart specialist in a weeks time to check the other arteries and see the general surgeon in a months time for the gall bladder.
Hubby has spent most of the day sleeping. He is so thrilled to be home in his own bed. I’m thrilled he’s home and relieved that our stressful week as ended on a positive note.
Cheers until tomorrow
As expected Joburg rocked.
We were up early all excited about the day ahead. Once we had sorted ourselves out we left home. First stop was the hospital to check on hubby and give him clean pajamas and his medication.
Next stop was Zoo Lake. The place was already buzzing. We wandered around taking pics while waiting for The Parade to start.
The Pride Parade started at 11am and the pace of the day hotted up. The floats rocked, the people danced along and the vibe was incredible. 94.7 was a part of the celebration and the leading float was the “SS HIGHVELD” with Jeremy Mansfield on board. The traffic marshals were from “Think Bike” and did a great job. Everyone there was there to have fun and fun is what they had. The Eye Candy was great, the colours were dazzling and the number of people amazing. All in all it was totally awesome.
We took pics for over an hour as the parade passed by. By then we were in dire need of refreshments and went back inside to get a coke while waiting for the parade to return.
Luckily we were on the spot when “SS Highveld” and Leading Seaman Jeremy Mansfield arrived back and were able to get several shots of him. Hope you like the shot of Yours Truly (Moi) with him. The chickie in the pink top (Don’t even go there) is Diane. Jeremy Mansfield is a Perfect Gentleman. He never lost his smile and had time for all who spoke to him even though he wasn’t feeling too good after the treatments he has had. Our prayers are with Jeremy and Jackie at this time. May all go well for you both.
Jeremy opened the After Party with a bang. The music was awesome. You could feel the beat right down into your soul. Nobody could resist the urge to dance. The place was alive with the buzz of Pride. The official number of people attending the day was 10 000. 94.7 and all who were part of the organization of the day put on a great day and future Pride Parades can only get bigger and better.
Unfortunately we needed to leave for the afternoon visiting hour at the hospital. Hubby was feeling good and optimistic about being discharged on Monday morning. We spent the hour telling hubby about our wonderful day at Pride Parade.
When we got home Diane and I checked our pics from the morning and were thrilled with the results. We managed to finish checking them in time to go back for the evening hospital visit. After visiting hour the two of us were still on a high from the day and so decided to go for a meal to celebrate our outing. We stopped at Spur for a pasta meal. It was late when we got home so after seeing to the spoilt ones we retired for the night.
Sunday
I was up early as I had promised hubby I would go to the hospital before visiting hour to help him bath - It’s not easy with a drip in. During the night we had rain – 6mm this time. It was chilly again and so I drank my morning coffee while doing a few chores – the bane of my life.
By the time I got to hospital it was nine. Imagine my surprise when I approached the entrance. Hubby was standing there with a big smile on his face. He had been discharged. We completed the formalities and set off for home. When we got here hubby went straight to bed. He has to take it easy for awhile and see the heart specialist in a weeks time to check the other arteries and see the general surgeon in a months time for the gall bladder.
Hubby has spent most of the day sleeping. He is so thrilled to be home in his own bed. I’m thrilled he’s home and relieved that our stressful week as ended on a positive note.
Cheers until tomorrow
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday
Well we have reached the end of our first week together. Hope you have enjoyed our time together as much as we have. When we started we certainly didn’t expect the drama that we have had. It has been a hard week stress wise and I am glad it has finished. Hubby is looking a lot better and feeling less pain. I feel really drained and exhausted.
This afternoon I decided to take a little nap for about an hour. When I woke up I thought it was morning and that I had missed my alarm as it was so light. I dashed down the passage to let the spoilt lot out. Diane was standing in the doorway of the office. I told her that it was strange to see her up already. She informed me that she had been up the whole time. I went into shock thinking “ Oh, no how could she do that. She is going to be too tired to be able to take pics at the Pride Parade. What are we going to do now?” By now I had reached the back door and realized that it was Friday afternoon and not Saturday morning. I nearly collapsed in relief and had such an instant pounding headache. The only solution was a cup of Milo while I recovered enough to carry on with the day.
We are now back from the hospital and all being well hubby MIGHT be home on Monday. We are having an early night ready for our big day tomorrow which we are really looking forward to. Can’t wait to share our experience and photos with you.
Cheers for now. Keep watching this space for the latest news and views from the two of us.
This afternoon I decided to take a little nap for about an hour. When I woke up I thought it was morning and that I had missed my alarm as it was so light. I dashed down the passage to let the spoilt lot out. Diane was standing in the doorway of the office. I told her that it was strange to see her up already. She informed me that she had been up the whole time. I went into shock thinking “ Oh, no how could she do that. She is going to be too tired to be able to take pics at the Pride Parade. What are we going to do now?” By now I had reached the back door and realized that it was Friday afternoon and not Saturday morning. I nearly collapsed in relief and had such an instant pounding headache. The only solution was a cup of Milo while I recovered enough to carry on with the day.
We are now back from the hospital and all being well hubby MIGHT be home on Monday. We are having an early night ready for our big day tomorrow which we are really looking forward to. Can’t wait to share our experience and photos with you.
Cheers for now. Keep watching this space for the latest news and views from the two of us.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Big Excitement
I am just sooo excited. I have been given a media pass for Saturday’s Biggest celebration of Gay and Lesbian Rights Great Pride March at Zoo Lake. There is going to be a BIG Party afterwards. What pics I will get!!! Make sure to keep an eye on our blog for coverage of this Huge Celebration. If you in Gauteng, don’t miss it. Join us there.
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