Eee-eee Eee-eee

The wind has been howling for three days running and annoying everybody. One of the things I hate most is how this outside gate squeaks.
~ A year ago today I had a migraine ~ 

Salads and Sandwiches

The Kitchen, Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock. This is the place where Lunch Happens.
~ A year ago today my cats came out to greet me ~ 

On His Throne

Thomas spends a lot of time on his favourite spot: on the quilt at the bottom of my bed.
~ A year ago today I got a new hard drive ~

People's Post

I don't read newspapers very often, but sometimes I flick through the local rag. It comes in Tuesdays.
~ A year ago today I was cooking kale ~ 

Drier

Gear I can't live without: blow-drier This one serves me well.
~ A year ago today the wind was blowing ~ 

Forensic

Currently watching: old seasons of Bones.
~ A year ago today I was planning for the new year ~ 

Fold the Mixture

I'm doing some baking today... Cape Brandy Tart.
~ A year ago today I bought myself some flowers ~ 

Little Babies

Some loose leaves taken from one of my succulents are all growing new plants. I think they are adorable.
~ A year ago today I was making fruit salad ~ 

Mashed

Rushed lunch at my desk today: mashed avo, on crackers, with some cheddar. It was a perfect avo: creamy and delicious. I'm sad that avo season will be coming to an end soon.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk ~ 

Bokkie

My new mug is already a favourite.
~ A year ago today I had five new books to read ~ 

Weeds

My garden is well looked-after by my garden service, but every now and then I need to a little bit of weeding. 
~ A year ago today I was thinking about my skin care regime ~

Woven

Little memento from Michele, all the way from Peru.
~ A year ago today I was at the Potter's Market ~

Under the Brolly

Spent the day at the beach today, and it was good. Summer is here, hooray!
~ A year ago today I was eating grapes ~ 

Wings

Today I went to the Open Garden at Ina Paarman's home in Constantia... it was gorgeous! And the heliotrope and lavender beds were full of bees and butterflies.
~ A year ago today I went to a music concert ~

Thrillers

I don't read many thrillers, but occasionally pick them up when I'm stressed. This week I have the read Nicci French one, and will probably read the Margie Orford soon (yes, it was a tough week).
~ A year ago today I shopped for groceries ~ 

The Stalker

Tom's new favourite toy is a cardboard shoe-box.
~ A year ago today I was watching The Big C ~ 

Ducati Monster

This is my colleague's new motorcycle. He waited eight months for it, and it finally arrived this week! It's a beautiful piece of machinery.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk in my neighbourhood ~ 

Devil's Peak

I had a very frustrating day at work today. I found it helpful to look out the window and contemplate the mountain. It was a beautiful day outside.
~ A year ago today I was spring-cleaning ~ 

Circle

This one is just a bundle of cuteness at the moment. Love her!
~ A year ago today I was cooking onions ~ 

First Aid Gel

I have a sore heel. A friend gave me this gel to try and it really helped. Great product!
~ A year ago today I started reading the Game of Thrones series ~ 

Metro

Today, for the first time in years, I got on a local train. Dorothy and I walked from Fish Hoek to Simonstown, had lunch and a swim, and then travelled back by train.
~ A year ago today the jasmine in my garden was flowering ~ 

New Notes

Today I got some of the new banknotes. I think they are rather cool. 
~ A year ago today I had Trixie on my lap ~

Alignment

The office got new printers last week. Today was the first time I got to try them out properly. Success! 
~ A year ago today I drove home from work in the rain ~

Fire Lily

Kogelberg is treat for anyone keen on flowers. I was particularly pleased to see this one: Pillansia templemannii.
~ A year ago today my cats were enjoying some catnip ~ 

Folks

On the occasion of my dad's 70th birthday.
~ A year ago today I had a visit from an old friend ~ 

Alongside the River

The Palmiet River Walk at Kogelberg is one of my all-time favourite routes - nice to have the opportunity to show it to my family.
~ A year ago today  I was at an exhibition ~

Valley

At Oudebosch camp in Kogelberg Nature Reserve: the guys saying hello to Dot, the tortoise.
~ A year ago today I got a new media player ~ 

Green and Leafy

Dorothy and I visited the open gardens at Stelleberg today. They were beautiful!
~ A year ago today I was reading my favourite entertainment blog ~ 

Duster

I did a spot of cleaning and tidying at home today.
~ A year ago today I was settling into the new offices ~ 

Evening

It was a beautiful evening tonight, warm and still. Goodbye, day.
~ A year ago today I was looking at a rose ~