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Dad with the children at Afsaal picnic site The best thing about experiences is who you share them with. Last weekend we visited the Kruger National Park and Dad was able to join us. Our first 2 nights were spent at chalet 47 at Berg en Dal camp in the southern area of the park. There is an excellent walking …

Ah at last, after a rather busy year I finally catch up on recording our January holiday adventures. We were only home for about a week after the trip to the Northern Cape when we went to Cathedral Peak Hotel. The hotel was running an irresistible special which I think is on offer every January, we have seen it advertised …

The week was blooming cold, with maximums not over 14 deg C, Gauteng is not for sissies. Poor wee rain spider out of place and out of season in our kitchen Brought home this little jug from pottery, unfortunately this jug does not pour as well as it should, good pouring is normally one of my potting super powers One …

On our January trip to the Northern Cape, we spent a few hours at Riemvasmaak hot spring pools. Way up near the Namibian border off a beaten track near Kakamas this little gem lies hidden like a Tolkeinesque parallel dimension. The running of this nugget of eco tourism and conservation is entrusted to the local community. On a previous trip …

Simplicity leggings pattern 1076. Making leggings or pants with an elastic waist should take about an hour. These were more than 4 hours in the making. My thread kept breaking and they were so baggy that I took in the seams a few times. Then I folded the waistband too deep which had to be unpicked and resewn. Next time …

Roosterkoek with pesto and cheese filling is yummy On our first trip to the Northern Cape we discovered and fell in love with Roosterkoek, cooked over coals at a Nature Reserve. You get similar stuffed dough to put on the braai at supermarkets. I based this recipe on 2 which I found online but both used 1 Kg of Flour …

This is a very short post just giving the number and address of Carlilas Dancewear shop in Boksburg. Acacia needed new ballet tights and I forgot where the shop was, our ballet teacher and my freind also no longer had her number. The shop which sells dance shoes, leotards, tights and accessories is at 77 Holly street, van Dyk park …

Hmm it didn’t feel like much has happened in May and the days sort of slide into eachother. The most touching thing about Mothers day was this canvas print of my favourite poem, The Red Wheelbarrow from Heath. Teatime was served with bits of mostly broken tea sets. Cliff bought this lovely Arzberg set on bid or buy. Just hope …

After watching one of many videos inviting people to “Roll up their sleeves” I was struck by the sexual undercurrent to the campaign for vaccination. The more I thought about it the more metaphors screamed for attention. I had flashing mental images of ladies of the night in sultry positions lifting fabric to expose flesh. Skimming Stones | Sula’s Blog …

The recent heavy rainfall led to a desert in bloom. What a privilege to be there and experience Sula´s lesson for the day, mapping apps are not always your best friend. The scouting motto to ´Be Prepared´ is all encompassing and should be borne in mind when traveling. Getting directions to remote destinations before heading off is highly advisable, once …

Slowly slowly we get closer to the parquet flooring being completed and having a livable lounge again Acacia making soap from first principals, she chose this as her personal challenge for her leaping wolf cub badge and hopes to complete the necessary steps before her 11th birthday in just over 2 months Quite rustic looking but despite appearances, the first …

I’m not going to waffle much about this week, the pics sum up what we’ve been up to. Made this sgraffito mug for Cliff Acacia decorated this mug with under glaze After living with a concrete floor for many months at last the parquet flooring is being laid. Cliff had quotes for this to be laid but was not prepared …

In the past week I’ve had 2 family visits over and above Cliff’s parents who have been here for 2 months staying in the outside cottage. It was a bit of a squash and a squeeze when my brother and his family spent a night with us but was wonderful to have them here. Mum was here for a brief …

Bee sting cake is not very sweet other than the almond topping the flavour is subtle . The 3 textures of yeasted cake, custard filling and almond topping create a unique balance This week I made bee sting cake, the German name is Bienenstich. Traditionally this is a labour intensive bake, but this recipe is simple and flop proof. The …

We printed a cross onto freezer paper, ironed it onto an old T shirt, painted with blue fabric paint then fabric glitter paint. Acacia added extra patterns (to hide old stains) While with Domi in Canada we watched a sewing video which showed how to iron freezer paper onto fabric creating a very clean shape to use as a stencil. …