Snug as a Bug

I visited my friend Sue today. While we had lunch and chatted her old kittie, Fidget, napped in front of the heater. Fourteen years old and still going strong.
~ A year ago today I spending time with family ~ 

Winter Wonderland

Last night the cold snap we're experiencing this week intensified - it was freezing cold, the rain came down hard and there was even snow on the mountain. The local news sites had lots of pictures. I love reading about extreme weather!
~ A year ago today I the sweet pea was in flower on Table Mountain ~ 

Hot Chocolate

The cold weather continues this week. It's nice to warm up with a hot beverage.
~ A year ago today I was admiring my latest ceramic purchase ~ 

Darling Street

I did a bit of driving around in town today. Lots and lots of rain!
~ A year ago today I had new keys cut ~ 

Burner

I've been using aromatherapy oils again. Today: rose and sweet orange.
~ A year ago today I was cooking ~ 

Taking Five

After a frustrating day at work it was so good to get home this afternoon. I made myself some tea, ate a couple of cookies and finished the last few chapters of my thriller.
~ A year ago today I went to an exhibition ~ 

Pincushion

I was in Kirstenbosch again this afternoon - the Pincushion Proteas are at their best this time of year.
~ A year ago today I was listening to some old cds ~ 

Fields of Flowers

Went up to see the daisies in West Coast National Park today. It was a great day out!
~ A year ago today I was looking down at the City Bowl ~ 

Shoulder Bag

Got myself a new camera bag today. I think it's a good one - it has space to carry all my stuff.
~ A year ago today my kittie was in the garden ~ 

Sleeve

I was rockin' some polka dots today.
~ A year ago today I was eating strawberries ~ 

S3 Mini

New toy, busy charging.
~ A year ago today I was fiddling with a faulty memory card ~ 

Level C1

I had errands to run after work, and ended up going to two different shopping centres.
~ A year ago today I was reading about crime ~ 

Ring of Cat

This kittie is my precioussss.
~ A year ago today I had some great new books to read ~ 

Phylica

Featherhead, one my favourite types of fynbos, seen looking lush and lovely at Kirstenbosch this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was walking on the mountain ~ 

Drying Rack

The sun came out today and I managed to get some washing dry.
~ A year ago today I noticed new leaves on my shrubs ~ 

Shea

Things I like: body butter for my dry winter skin.
~ A year ago today I was doing backups ~ 

Light Between

I choose this book for its beautiful cover. It's a slow read though - the dialogue keeps taking me out of the story.
~ A year ago today it was raining ~ 

Purpley Blue

A spot of colour in my garden on a grey day.
~ A year ago today I was having tuna salad for lunch ~ 

Blurry World

We have had some serious downpours today, and it's freezing cold. Winter is back.
~ A year ago today I was at the airport ~ 

Eid Cookies

My colleague Shafick's wife always send him to work with treats to share with the office staff after Eid. All her cookies are delicious, but the one with the Kit-Kat inside is pure genius.
~ A year ago today I wanted to stay in bed ~ 

Fluffy Fringe

The best part of winter is rugs. This is my newest one, the softest mohair.
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~ 

Thin Crust

I caught up with some friends over lunch today. I had a vegetarian pizza... yum.
~ A year ago today i had a heavy cat on my lap ~ 

Relaxed Cat

I never get tired of watching Thomas bask in the morning sunshine. He loves it so much.
~ A year ago today it was also a sunny day ~ 

Another Grey Day

View from my front window this morning.
~ A year ago today I bought some cute little bowls ~ 

Nursing

I'm sick. After visiting the doctor and picking up my meds I took to my bed for the rest of the day. I slept and watched Call the Midwife.
~ A year ago today I was checking the weather forecast ~ 

Lozenge

My throat is killing me today. I sucked Stepsils practically non-stop, but they have offered little relief.
~ A year ago today I took Trixie to the vet ~ 

Crane

Every day I drive past this construction crane. It's on a very big building site so going to be there a while I reckon.
~ A year ago today I was looking at recipe books ~ 

With a Sprinkle of Sugar

Can't beat banana and cream for an after-lunch treat. 
~ A year ago today I had prawns for lunch ~ 

Camelia

The gang and I  went to Vergelegen to see their camelia gardens today. Magnificent!
~ A year ago today it was raining ~ 

My Green Wall

Two year ago I planted ticky creeper to cover my vibracrete wall. Mission almost accomplished!
~ A year go today it was a spectacular sunset ~ 

The Next Great Artist

Now watching: the reality show Work of Art. It's pretty entertaining.
~ A year ago today I was also watching television ~