Bring It

I haven't done much reading in the last couple of weeks. Instead I have been spending all my free time obsessively watching the excellent Justified. I finished the last episode of the third season last night and I now I can get back to books. I have some interesting historical fiction lined up.
~ A year ago today I was getting used to a new view ~ 

Superstorm

Several times today I checked on what was happening with Hurricane Sandy across the pond. Yowzer, what a storm!
~ A year ago today I got takeaways ~ 

Tub

Lunch at my desk today: a tub of hummus, carrots sticks and baby tomatoes.
~ A year ago today I was working all weekend ~ 

Archway

I had a wonderful time visiting the open gardens in Franschhoek today.
~ A year ago today I was doing last-minute packing ~

Fence

I went to our book club meeting at Louise's house in Rondeberg this afternoon. As always, it was nice to be out in the countryside, but something (spring grasses? blue gums? Port Jackson?) gave me terrible hay fever. Nose running, throat tickling, eyes streaming... gah!
~ A year ago today my kittie was playing with a feather ~ 

Counter

Trixie has taken to eating her supper up on the kitchen counter. So now I have cat bowls added to clutter that is already up there.
~ A year ago today I was at a rock concert ~ 

Open Sesame

I needed a treat today so nibbled on these sesame seed-dark chocolate bars. Mmm, nice.
~ A year ago today I was packing boxes ~

Variegated

In the last two days the new plants in my garden - like this one - have taken off.
~ A year ago today the pelargonium in my garden was flowering ~

Waiting For The Show To Start

Movie night with the girls! We watched Farewell, My Queen.
~ A year ago today I made a healthy supper ~

Front Loader

First thing I do when I get home most Mondays: put on a load of washing.
~ A year ago today I stopped to smell a rose ~ 

Pretty Pelargoniums

A friend of mine is collecting showy Pelargoniums. Aren't they lovely.
~ A year ago today I bought some new clothes ~

Cut & Blow

I had my hair cut today. I considered cutting it short again but decided to leave it long for now.
~ A year ago today I raided the pantry ~ 

Lekker Local

I haven't had much time for reading this week, but when I have picked up my book I have found it compulsively readable. I should finish it this weekend.
~ A year ago today I had a sore back ~ 

Reddish

For a little while now I have noticed that Tom's fur sometimes looks red. It's particularly noticeable in sunlight. Is it an age thing I wonder?
~ A year ago today I went to a classical music concert ~ 

Peru

This afternoon I heard from my friend Michele who just finished the Inca Trail at Machu Picchu. I googled images to see what it looks like - am having a shitty week at work so far and would much rather be over there!
~ A year ago today I was sorting papers ~ 

Grime

My car was filthy dirty... I gave it a much-needed wash this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was having a picnic ~ 

Loose Leaf

Dorothy brought me back this tea caddy from London last month. I had a cup after my long work day today. It's lovely stuff.
~ A year ago today I was down at Mouille Point ~ 

Al Fresco

I had lunch with friends today, under the trees at Babylonstoren.
~ A year ago today I was watching sitcoms ~ 

Shop-a-thon

I hit the shops this morning. Groceries. Gifts. Various things for myself.
~ A year ago today I visited our new office ~ 

Lawman

Now watching: the TV series Justified with Timothy Olyphant. It's really good!
~ A year ago today I had lots of new books to read ~

Pantechnicon

The ongoing truck drivers' strike has been a real challenge for us at work. This week we arranged a private truck to bring us stock. It was a huge beast and we got about four times as much stock as we usually get at one time. A very busy day indeed!
~ A year ago today I was eating my greens ~ 

Board

For the second time in as many days my plugs tripped and I had to battle my way past all the cleaning products in my tiny utility cupboard to reset at my electrical board. I wonder what the matter is.
~  A year ago today I was knitting ~

Slip Ons

These are my new shoes, replacing the ones that literally fell apart at the end of last summer. I went for comfort over style ;-)
~ A year ago today I was bonding with my cat ~

The Southeaster

It's back. The first filthy wind of the season started yesterday and blew all day today. The palm trees were being whipped about at the Waterfront this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was cooling off in the forest ~ 

Meaty Meal

Late lunch today... steak and salad. Mmm.
~ A year ago today I was eating an ice lolly ~

Glad

Aah, spring! So many flowers on the mountain at the moment! This beautiful gladiolus can be found all over the slopes of Table Mountain. They make me happy.
~  A year ago today there was construction in my road ~

Mostly True

My next read: this book, a birthday gift from a last month.
~ A year ago today I was at a concert ~ 

Hope Street

Dorothy and I popped in to the Hope Street Market for an early supper this evening. Good food and a friendly vibe.
~ A year ago today I bought a new handbag ~ 

Precipitation

Thomas wonders if it will ever stop raining? You and me both, cat.
~ A year ago today I had to water the garden ~ 

Salad Bowl

I popped into a deli close to work to grab some lunch today. Got a mix of green and roast vegetable salads. May have looked messy in the bowl, but it was very yummy.
~ A year ago today I was having Sunday lunch ~ 

Sweet Face

I didn't have the best day today so it was nice to get some cat love from Trixie when I got home. She is such a sweet little cat. [Guest photographer: Michele]
~ A year ago today I was driving around ~