As the mornings become more nippy, I know winter's advancing into our corner of the world.
Even though the African winters are not that cold, I am not fond of wintry weather, in whatever shape or form.
Those few aspects of winter I do take pleasure in, however, are enjoying a glass of red wine, watching the glowing flames in our fireplace, slurping down a hot chunky broth (I love homemade soup) and the incredible shades of light this season brings.
Here's Oliver on his bike, along with that amazing winter light:
On another note we have had no power in our area for two whole days, so I am a little behind with emails, I will get there I promise.
It's a public holiday today, Freedom day, and it's pretty miserable out there - it has been for the past week. I hope that our planned arrangements do not get cancelled otherwise I am at a loose end as how to entertain the midgets.
Emails and calls will be answered tommorrow.
Liam spending some time with Dadda.
It was brought to my attention, Thank you Ursula, that on the previous post for some strange reason comments were not possible. The IT glitch has now been sorted. So as Liam would say "Sharing is caring" ;-)
Wonderful pics Andrea
(01.23.11 @ 07:31 PM)One good thing out of the system overhaul, is that I found this picture in a folder, lurking where it shouln't be. Taken of Jake a year ago.
Finding a folder of forgotten photographs, is like discovering a present that you have not yet opened.
We experienced the magic of Easter four times over the past long weekend. Although, I might add, for the most part, downpours did threaten to put a damper on the celebrations, the midgets simply took it all in their stride and were unflinching in the rampant quest for the ever-elusive Easter Bunny.
We drank tea (well, I fib - my teacup contained what I refer to as Mummy's Little Helper, aka chardonnay ;-) ), we had our little Easter tea party followed by a twilight egg hunt with ultra-blue flashlights and luminous eggs; all wrapping up with an Easter Monday grand prix at Granny's and Grampa's.
Hope you had a great Easter.
Absolutely a stunning time seems to be had over Easter weekend. And not just the egg hunt," Mama's Little Reg Maaker"
I just love the colours as always. I can't wait to join in with all these festivities, looking at your photos make me think back to when I was their age. Hell time flies, wait I think I now need a reg maaker!
God Bless
After West African weather, believe me, South African winters are FREEEEZING! As for no power, time for SA to get used to generators. Love the light pouring down on to Oliver in the 2nd pic.
(04.30.10 @ 10:56 AM)I must say Andrea, Have the neighbours not reported this strange woman running around the neighbourhood with a big camera?
(04.30.10 @ 02:58 PM)SA homes are not equipped for winter so it is indeed freeeeeeeezing, add into that equation some powercuts and you will realise why I am not that keen on the forecoming season. @ Paul ...who are you calling strange ;-) - I find my morning mullet, baggy eyes and "gucci" tracksuit tends to distract viewers from the black camera
(04.30.10 @ 06:11 PM)Beautiful pics, gotta love South Africa and the light it brings, and especially the wine we have :)
(05.03.10 @ 08:12 PM)Wow... great job!
Every time is a nice time to look on your website! Every time it brings a big smile on my face. Your work is stunning!!
And SA... I miss SA... not only the light, but also droe wors, biltong, savanna, droe mango, chutney, peppermintcrisp and lots of jelly tots ;-)
Greetz from the Nederlands
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