Sunday, November 30, 2014

False Bay Day

I left the house this morning (first time since Wednesday). We went down to the False Bay coast... swam at Clovelly and Simon's Town, looked at Kalk Bay Harbour, visited a friend in St. James. It was a perfect warm, still summer's day.

~ A year ago today I had new books to read

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Soldier

Things to do during loadshedding power cuts: watch Sean Bean in another episode of Sharpe on my laptop.

~ A year ago today we also had power issues

Friday, November 28, 2014

Add to Cart

I've bought this and that online before, but never food. But as I'm still feeling unwell and not able to drive, I did my grocery shopping from my bed today. My goodies get delivered tomorrow. So quick and easy! 

~ A year ago today I was in the garden

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Too Many Pages

I'm finally reading The Goldfinch. It is taking forever, but I am determined to finish it. Why is it so looooong?

~ A year ago today I was putting out snacks ~

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Ceiling

I have vertigo from an inner ear infection. Spent much of today lying flat, with this as my view.

~ A year ago today I was doing admin

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Flipped

I made an omelette for my supper today. Delish! 

~ A year ago today I admired a flower


Monday, November 24, 2014

Whistle

Latest addition to my ceramics collection: this sweet little bird whistle, made by my cousin.

~ A year ago today I bought some new tops

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Mars

I went to the 30 Seconds to Mars concert this evening. Fun! 

~ A year ago today I bought new mugs

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014

Carpet Slug

The Duves was catching some morning sun when I left for work today. I felt like lying down on the rug next to him and staying there all day.

~ A year ago today Noogi was nibbling

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Plastic Tarp

Today we had to prepare the offices for some renovation work. Part of the floor has to be redone. The noise and mess were something else. More tomorrow, and then again end of next week. Aargh! 

~ A year ago today I was watching Scandal

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Scarecrow

Currently singing along to Alex & Sierra's catchy tune Scarecrow.

~ A year ago today I was doing some writing ~

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Wispy Wisps

This afternoon the tablecloth on Table Mountain was a particularly pretty and lacy one.

~ A year ago today I was replacing a lightbulb


Monday, November 17, 2014

Curry Spices

I used my new casserole pot to make a big ol' vegetable curry for supper. It cooked beautifully. I'm really enjoying my new stove.

~ A year ago today I was baking

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Malva

This Pelargonium is in flower all over at the moment. Such a fantastic and vibrant shade of pink! 

~ A year ago today I was visiting the Scrap


Saturday, November 15, 2014

Into the Frying Pans

New cookware! I got the large frying pan as part of a set, and bought a smaller one to match.

~ A year ago today it was looking stormy

Friday, November 14, 2014

Flashing Lights

Very happy to see a line of green LEDs again.

~ A year ago today I was reading thrillers

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Dried Berries

I added goji berries and dried blueberries - my new obsession - to my morning muesli today.

~ A year ago today I was eating fresh tuna ~

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

The Three Boys

Kind friends gave me a whole lot of catnip on the weekend. The cats have been having it twice a day. Usually ends in a playful wrestle - here Noogi is about to pounce on Tom.

~ A year ago today I was going for a walk ~

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

PKCT

This evening I went to the PechaKucha event in Cape Town. It was really interesting!

~ A year ago today I was admiring a new monitor ~

Monday, November 10, 2014

Punch

Sitting on my desk today: a new paper punch. The old one died last week.

~ A year ago today I went out for breakfast ~

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Miranda

Day five of no internet at home. Sigh. To make myself feel better I have been watching Miranda. She is ridiculous, but so, so funny!

~ A year ago to today I was spring cleaning ~

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Walnut and Oat Cookies

I did some baking in my new oven today, with excellent results.

~ A year ago today I was sitting in traffic ~

Friday, November 7, 2014

Banks

I'm lucky to have an excellent kitchen supply store very close to where I work. I can always find things I want there.

~ A year ago today I was sitting in traffic ~

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Ian H.

At First Thursday this evening I popped in to Chandler House to see the wonderful paintings of my old friend Ian.

~ A year ago today I was answering emails ~

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Cera

Turns out my new ceramic-glass stove top is rather high maintenance. I saw that specialist cleaning products are recommended, so bought them online. Delivered by courier a day later - so easy! 

~ A year ago today Thomas was eating cat grass ~

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

H4 Shoot

They were filming Homeland in my neighbourhood today. A fleet of trucks and gazillions of extras - and pouring rain. 

~ A year ago today I had Royals on repeat ~

Monday, November 3, 2014

After the Rain

It was gloomy and wet today. Cloud lingered even after the rain stopped.

~ A year ago today I was lying on my bed and reading

Sunday, November 2, 2014

1087m

Walked from the Upper Cableway Station to Maclear's Beacon this morning - the highest spot on Table Mountain. Not much to see there, just a pile of rocks and a fallen down trig beacon. But great views in all directions. And it was fabulous to be outside and in the sunshine.

~ A year ago today I was an owl ~ 

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Beach Shoes

I was planning on buying a new pair of sandals for the summer but haven't done so yet. For now I'm still using these scruffy old things. Not pretty, but they're very comfortable. 

~ A year ago today I was smiling at the surreal sign