Monday, October 22, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
First week of Holidays.
Well we could lie in bed late except that Gerard had to go off to work as usual. He was in fact leaving for England today. He was leaving after lunch so still got to see him at lunch time.
Heidi had left for Ireland on the weekend, so did not get to doing any gym at all this week.
On Tuesday, Lara and I went off to Marcelle in Lauterbach. We had a look around her lovely new house and then sat and chatted. A little later on, Roxy came over with baby Joshua. Lara was in her element then. Had lunch with them and only left to come home at about 2.30pm.
I called in at Mega Company and bought another memory card for my camera.
Went to Sagawe in the afternoon and took a pair of jeans back. The stretch jeans did not fit me comfortably. I managed to exchange it for a really nice jacket, so was very pleased with that.
Gerard got back late in the evening.
It was Roger's birthday on Wednesday, so gave him a ring to wish him. Their land line is not working so the cell phone call was quicker than a normal call.
On Wednesday, I took Lara to Kindergarten, as I was going to Marjory today. When I got there, she was outside. She was waiting for some people to come and pick her apples for her. She asked me if I could do some shopping for her. So I duly went off to Herkules and did that. On my way back, I went via Deichman's and bought myself a nice pair of black shoes.
On Thursday, I literally spent my whole day packing. I tried to get the kids involved but they were not that interested. Marjory called to say that she thought she had broken her hand/wrist. I was not sure as to whether she needed my help or not. She then assured me that she had spoken to her neighbour and had called a taxi to take her to the hospital.
Later that afternoon, we had an appointment at the bank. Robert now has his own "card" account, where he can draw money whenever he wants to. This is where is pocket money will be deposited and any other that he receives as presents etc.
We are hoping that this will give him a little more insight into money matters, and a little more responsibility as far as keeping his own filing system with his banking details etc. Let's see!!!!
Finished off our packing and had the suitcases standing downstairs in the hallway ready for our early Friday morning getaway!!
Heidi had left for Ireland on the weekend, so did not get to doing any gym at all this week.
On Tuesday, Lara and I went off to Marcelle in Lauterbach. We had a look around her lovely new house and then sat and chatted. A little later on, Roxy came over with baby Joshua. Lara was in her element then. Had lunch with them and only left to come home at about 2.30pm.
I called in at Mega Company and bought another memory card for my camera.
Went to Sagawe in the afternoon and took a pair of jeans back. The stretch jeans did not fit me comfortably. I managed to exchange it for a really nice jacket, so was very pleased with that.
Gerard got back late in the evening.
It was Roger's birthday on Wednesday, so gave him a ring to wish him. Their land line is not working so the cell phone call was quicker than a normal call.
On Wednesday, I took Lara to Kindergarten, as I was going to Marjory today. When I got there, she was outside. She was waiting for some people to come and pick her apples for her. She asked me if I could do some shopping for her. So I duly went off to Herkules and did that. On my way back, I went via Deichman's and bought myself a nice pair of black shoes.
On Thursday, I literally spent my whole day packing. I tried to get the kids involved but they were not that interested. Marjory called to say that she thought she had broken her hand/wrist. I was not sure as to whether she needed my help or not. She then assured me that she had spoken to her neighbour and had called a taxi to take her to the hospital.
Later that afternoon, we had an appointment at the bank. Robert now has his own "card" account, where he can draw money whenever he wants to. This is where is pocket money will be deposited and any other that he receives as presents etc.
We are hoping that this will give him a little more insight into money matters, and a little more responsibility as far as keeping his own filing system with his banking details etc. Let's see!!!!
Finished off our packing and had the suitcases standing downstairs in the hallway ready for our early Friday morning getaway!!
Birthday's
Well we seem to have quite a spate of birthday's at this time of the year. Gerard's on the 23/9, our friend Klaus on the 25/9, Claudia on the 26/9 and Gerard's mom on the 29/9. Liesel had hers on the 1/10, mine was on the 3rd and my brother Roger had his on the 10th.
Heidi and I went to gym on Monday 1st. When I dropped her off at her flat, the little restaurant opposite their place had put up a teepee. He then put a sign on it saying that it was his guests smoking room. As from 1st October, there is a smoking ban on all restaurants in Germany.
My birthday falls on a public holiday here in Germany every year. This is the day of Unity (it was when the wall in Berlin was broken down etc.) between East and West. So I had asked people around for tea, coffee and cake. Joanne, Melanie and Patrick came down from Eisenach and arrived first. Heidi, Roxy, Marcelle and Claudia also came for the afternoon. Edmond and Ursi came along and I felt quite bad that we all spoke so much English and left her out a bit. I think she must now realise how I felt when I first arrived in Germany and she invited me to her birthday parties etc. Charlie came along for some tea and cake and he, Gerard and Edmond sat and watched sport on TV while us woman yacked out heads off.
I had some lovely messages from friends via email and some phonecalls. Dad forgot my birthday as usual!!!
I went to Marjory on Friday morning and did a bit of dusting for her. Also took her some of my birthday cake. She had also bought cake.
School's broke up today. Robert came home with the worst mark he has ever got for Maths - a 4!!!
Steven came home and did not tell me a word about his marks. Only later when Gerard got home did it all come out. Steven has done very badly in all his tests. Don't quite know what solution we have for this.
On Saturday morning, I went of to Sagawe in Eudorf to go and spend my birthday money on some clothes. I was so pleased to find a number of lovely items and spent 120 euros on them. Gerard dropped Lara off at Sagawe, as he was going to meet Edmond at the tennis courts for his cleaning up session.
On Saturday night, just as we were going to settle down and watch the rugby, Larissa called. I invited her and Gary over to join us. They came a few minutes later and we all watched France play against New Zealand. New Zealand lost and went home!!!!
After a lte night, we had a nice long lie in on Sunday morning. Had a late breafast and then I started painting more of Steven's room. Gary called to say that Larissa and He would not join us for the rugby but were going to Marcelle and Heinz to watch there. That allowed me to finish off the painting without rushing. After the SA - Fiji game, Gerard, Robert, Lara and I went into town and took a walk through the market place. There was a Little Red Riding Hood market on and all the shops were open. It was a beautiful day.
Heidi and I went to gym on Monday 1st. When I dropped her off at her flat, the little restaurant opposite their place had put up a teepee. He then put a sign on it saying that it was his guests smoking room. As from 1st October, there is a smoking ban on all restaurants in Germany.
My birthday falls on a public holiday here in Germany every year. This is the day of Unity (it was when the wall in Berlin was broken down etc.) between East and West. So I had asked people around for tea, coffee and cake. Joanne, Melanie and Patrick came down from Eisenach and arrived first. Heidi, Roxy, Marcelle and Claudia also came for the afternoon. Edmond and Ursi came along and I felt quite bad that we all spoke so much English and left her out a bit. I think she must now realise how I felt when I first arrived in Germany and she invited me to her birthday parties etc. Charlie came along for some tea and cake and he, Gerard and Edmond sat and watched sport on TV while us woman yacked out heads off.
I had some lovely messages from friends via email and some phonecalls. Dad forgot my birthday as usual!!!
I went to Marjory on Friday morning and did a bit of dusting for her. Also took her some of my birthday cake. She had also bought cake.
School's broke up today. Robert came home with the worst mark he has ever got for Maths - a 4!!!
Steven came home and did not tell me a word about his marks. Only later when Gerard got home did it all come out. Steven has done very badly in all his tests. Don't quite know what solution we have for this.
On Saturday morning, I went of to Sagawe in Eudorf to go and spend my birthday money on some clothes. I was so pleased to find a number of lovely items and spent 120 euros on them. Gerard dropped Lara off at Sagawe, as he was going to meet Edmond at the tennis courts for his cleaning up session.
On Saturday night, just as we were going to settle down and watch the rugby, Larissa called. I invited her and Gary over to join us. They came a few minutes later and we all watched France play against New Zealand. New Zealand lost and went home!!!!
After a lte night, we had a nice long lie in on Sunday morning. Had a late breafast and then I started painting more of Steven's room. Gary called to say that Larissa and He would not join us for the rugby but were going to Marcelle and Heinz to watch there. That allowed me to finish off the painting without rushing. After the SA - Fiji game, Gerard, Robert, Lara and I went into town and took a walk through the market place. There was a Little Red Riding Hood market on and all the shops were open. It was a beautiful day.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Another Week
On Monday Heidi and I went off to gym. I could certainly feel the muscles in my arms had been used after my work out.
I went to German lessons on Tuesday as usual without having done my homework. I felt bad but as I mentioned in my last post, I am disappointed in how much theory we are doing on a conversation course!!!
On Wednesday, my dishwasher was repaired. The repairman put in the new panel, so everything is working well again.
Our Cruise tickets arrived today in the post - how exciting.
And it was Claudia's birthday today. I popped around to Bell to drop off her pressie and wish her.
On Thursday I went to gym with Heidi. It rained all day - a real soaking rainfall.
Dave phoned from Australia, so I quickly called him back on Skype. It was great to hear his news. Very proud of him becoming plantation manager. They have also bought a lovely new house in the same area that they are currently staying in.
On Friday I took some of Gerard's birthday cake to Marjory. So we sat and had tea and cake together which she seemed to thoroughly enjoy.
On the Saturday, we did our usualy grocery shopping. We then went off to Jane and Glen, for Samantha's birthday party.
We had coffee and cake and sat around chatting. The kids had a great time outside with Stefan and Lara got to play with Sam's two guinea pigs.
We stayed on for supper which was really tasty. Manu's parents were also there. We had met them previously at Stefan's confirmation. They have invited us to a juke box evening at their house on the first weekend in November.
I hope Jane will be feeling well by then. She has some bacterial infection in her blood which is causing her a lot of pain in her joints and she is battling to walk.
We left their house at 11.15pm.
We stayed at home on Sunday and I painted a wall in Stevie's room. Charlie Kotze had arrived from S.A. and later that evening we went out for dinner at Gasthaus Roth. Had the most divine steaks.
I went to German lessons on Tuesday as usual without having done my homework. I felt bad but as I mentioned in my last post, I am disappointed in how much theory we are doing on a conversation course!!!
On Wednesday, my dishwasher was repaired. The repairman put in the new panel, so everything is working well again.
Our Cruise tickets arrived today in the post - how exciting.
And it was Claudia's birthday today. I popped around to Bell to drop off her pressie and wish her.
On Thursday I went to gym with Heidi. It rained all day - a real soaking rainfall.
Dave phoned from Australia, so I quickly called him back on Skype. It was great to hear his news. Very proud of him becoming plantation manager. They have also bought a lovely new house in the same area that they are currently staying in.
On Friday I took some of Gerard's birthday cake to Marjory. So we sat and had tea and cake together which she seemed to thoroughly enjoy.
On the Saturday, we did our usualy grocery shopping. We then went off to Jane and Glen, for Samantha's birthday party.
We had coffee and cake and sat around chatting. The kids had a great time outside with Stefan and Lara got to play with Sam's two guinea pigs.
We stayed on for supper which was really tasty. Manu's parents were also there. We had met them previously at Stefan's confirmation. They have invited us to a juke box evening at their house on the first weekend in November.
I hope Jane will be feeling well by then. She has some bacterial infection in her blood which is causing her a lot of pain in her joints and she is battling to walk.
We left their house at 11.15pm.
We stayed at home on Sunday and I painted a wall in Stevie's room. Charlie Kotze had arrived from S.A. and later that evening we went out for dinner at Gasthaus Roth. Had the most divine steaks.
Busy Weeks
The week starting on the 17th was the start of quite a busy time for us.
On that Monday I went to Heidi and we took a drive out to Leusel to find out more about a Creative Studio that I had seen. Well, all that turned out to be was a woman (seamstress) sewing from home. She doesn't even give lessons or anything. Don't know why she calls herself a studio.
We then wanted to take a look at the Antique shop in Leusel, only to find out, that the opening hours are very strange indeed. It is all set in and around a pub and the opening hours are only at night until 1.00am. I was quite disappointed in that.
We then decided to go and take a look at the little gym we had been told about by one of the guys at Bell. It is situated behind the public pool in Alsfeld. It seemed quite nice and they will allow us to use their gym equipment whenever it suits us at a cost of 2.50 Euros a time. So no contracts etc. which really suits both Heidi and I.
That night both Gerard and I went off to Robert's Eltern Abend (Parents evening). It was the first one and we wanted to meet the teacher and see some of the other parents etc. His class teacher led the meeting with his stand in teacher, being there as well. Robert's teacher was dressed in a black suit and white shirt, looking very formal and serious. He was very quick and to the point with everything he had to say.The Stand in teacher was the total opposite. Dressed in red faded jeans with ragged edges and a green t-shirt, (he looked a bit like Spike in the movie Nottinghill) he was so much more relaxed and vocal.He spoke more about the children's behaviour in the classroom and then went onto what he is proposing to cover in his syllabus. He teaches them German and Art.As we left the classroom, Gerard muttered under his breath "a bit like tweedle dee and tweedle dum".
Went to my class on Tuesday. I must be honest in saying that I had hoped this course to be more Conversational and not so theoretical.I did my grammar course 2 years ago and have forgotten so much. That is probably why I am not enjoying it so much. Reminds me how dof I have become.
I visited Marcelle on Wednesday morning. She was waiting for the guys to come and install her new kitchen into her new house. It was the first time that I had seen the new house, so it was all quite exciting. Spent a nice morning there. Steven's eltern abend was on Wednesday night which Gerard attended on his own.
On the Thursday Heidi and I went off to our little gym and Wendula showed us the ropes (literally)!!! She was a sweet girl who battled with her english but she managed to show us what each piece of torture equipment was used for.
I attended Lara's eltern abend on Thursday evening. I passed Clive with some S.A. people in their car on my way there. He had told Gerard that they were coming to watch the rugby at our house that night. He arrived with all the goodies we had asked him to bring for us and then they went out for dinner.
I went to Marjory the next morning only for 1 hour. I took here off to her chiropodist and then went straight home.
It was so nice to have a really nice function to dress up for and I started that a 2.30pm by going of to the hairdresser. I wanted my hair pinned up. Hoo boy - did I start to panic when my hair was set in rollers and I was stuck under a hair drier thing. At the end, it all turned out well and got home in good time to shower and change. We got to the Castle at 5.45pm and the sun was shining brightly.
We all stood outside where we were served champagne and cocktails. It was nice seeing familiar faces from South Africa and being introduced to some people that I have only heard of and never met. We then moved into the courtyard of the castle where every couple's photo was taken. Then we moved into the restaurant and sat at our appointed tables. We sat with Roxy and Ryan, Ricki and Paul and another couple from England. The food was lovely, some of it being buffet and other servings were served to us.
A photo of the happy couple - Gary and Larissa.
After dinner and some speeches, we were asked to proceed downstairs into the "cellar" where a disco was all set up. It was such a lovely setting and great fun was had by everyone. As the night was progressing, all the S.A. people were saying that they would see us the next day. They were all inviting themselves over to watch the rugby.
We managed to finally get away at 4.45am.
Woke up at about 8.30am and made some breakfast. Everyone duly arrived at 2.00pm to watch the S.A./Tonga game. From the 20 odd people that we thought were coming over, only 12 arrived. Most of them feeling very sorry for themselves being majorly hungover. It was great fun watching and having all the S.A. shouting and commenting. We had told the kids not to venture out of the playroom, as we did not want them being "damaged" by bad language.
Gerard started the braai and we all moved outside to eat etc. It was very interesting talking to Bokkie and Anna's niece and nephew who are living here in Gottingen. He seems to be such a clever young guy and jolly good looking too. After his job finishes here, they are moving onto Sweden.
The next day was Gerard's birthday. So we were up early again, to have things sorted out for when people were going to arrive. Heidi's Heinz was actually doing a proper Weber for us with a Beef roast and then chicken. It turned out very well and everyone just loved the great tasting meat.
Gerard was spoilt and seemed to enjoy his day very much.
On that Monday I went to Heidi and we took a drive out to Leusel to find out more about a Creative Studio that I had seen. Well, all that turned out to be was a woman (seamstress) sewing from home. She doesn't even give lessons or anything. Don't know why she calls herself a studio.
We then wanted to take a look at the Antique shop in Leusel, only to find out, that the opening hours are very strange indeed. It is all set in and around a pub and the opening hours are only at night until 1.00am. I was quite disappointed in that.
We then decided to go and take a look at the little gym we had been told about by one of the guys at Bell. It is situated behind the public pool in Alsfeld. It seemed quite nice and they will allow us to use their gym equipment whenever it suits us at a cost of 2.50 Euros a time. So no contracts etc. which really suits both Heidi and I.
That night both Gerard and I went off to Robert's Eltern Abend (Parents evening). It was the first one and we wanted to meet the teacher and see some of the other parents etc. His class teacher led the meeting with his stand in teacher, being there as well. Robert's teacher was dressed in a black suit and white shirt, looking very formal and serious. He was very quick and to the point with everything he had to say.The Stand in teacher was the total opposite. Dressed in red faded jeans with ragged edges and a green t-shirt, (he looked a bit like Spike in the movie Nottinghill) he was so much more relaxed and vocal.He spoke more about the children's behaviour in the classroom and then went onto what he is proposing to cover in his syllabus. He teaches them German and Art.As we left the classroom, Gerard muttered under his breath "a bit like tweedle dee and tweedle dum".
Went to my class on Tuesday. I must be honest in saying that I had hoped this course to be more Conversational and not so theoretical.I did my grammar course 2 years ago and have forgotten so much. That is probably why I am not enjoying it so much. Reminds me how dof I have become.
I visited Marcelle on Wednesday morning. She was waiting for the guys to come and install her new kitchen into her new house. It was the first time that I had seen the new house, so it was all quite exciting. Spent a nice morning there. Steven's eltern abend was on Wednesday night which Gerard attended on his own.
On the Thursday Heidi and I went off to our little gym and Wendula showed us the ropes (literally)!!! She was a sweet girl who battled with her english but she managed to show us what each piece of torture equipment was used for.
I attended Lara's eltern abend on Thursday evening. I passed Clive with some S.A. people in their car on my way there. He had told Gerard that they were coming to watch the rugby at our house that night. He arrived with all the goodies we had asked him to bring for us and then they went out for dinner.
I went to Marjory the next morning only for 1 hour. I took here off to her chiropodist and then went straight home.
It was so nice to have a really nice function to dress up for and I started that a 2.30pm by going of to the hairdresser. I wanted my hair pinned up. Hoo boy - did I start to panic when my hair was set in rollers and I was stuck under a hair drier thing. At the end, it all turned out well and got home in good time to shower and change. We got to the Castle at 5.45pm and the sun was shining brightly.
We all stood outside where we were served champagne and cocktails. It was nice seeing familiar faces from South Africa and being introduced to some people that I have only heard of and never met. We then moved into the courtyard of the castle where every couple's photo was taken. Then we moved into the restaurant and sat at our appointed tables. We sat with Roxy and Ryan, Ricki and Paul and another couple from England. The food was lovely, some of it being buffet and other servings were served to us.
A photo of the happy couple - Gary and Larissa.
After dinner and some speeches, we were asked to proceed downstairs into the "cellar" where a disco was all set up. It was such a lovely setting and great fun was had by everyone. As the night was progressing, all the S.A. people were saying that they would see us the next day. They were all inviting themselves over to watch the rugby.
We managed to finally get away at 4.45am.
Woke up at about 8.30am and made some breakfast. Everyone duly arrived at 2.00pm to watch the S.A./Tonga game. From the 20 odd people that we thought were coming over, only 12 arrived. Most of them feeling very sorry for themselves being majorly hungover. It was great fun watching and having all the S.A. shouting and commenting. We had told the kids not to venture out of the playroom, as we did not want them being "damaged" by bad language.
Gerard started the braai and we all moved outside to eat etc. It was very interesting talking to Bokkie and Anna's niece and nephew who are living here in Gottingen. He seems to be such a clever young guy and jolly good looking too. After his job finishes here, they are moving onto Sweden.
The next day was Gerard's birthday. So we were up early again, to have things sorted out for when people were going to arrive. Heidi's Heinz was actually doing a proper Weber for us with a Beef roast and then chicken. It turned out very well and everyone just loved the great tasting meat.
Gerard was spoilt and seemed to enjoy his day very much.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Yet another Week in our lives.
I started a German Conversation class on Tuesday the 11 Sept. Sonja (my teacher from two years ago) was taking this course for the first time. Two of my friends from our previous course had said that they would join me, so I decided it would be a good thing. We will be meeting every Tuesday morning at 8.30 until 11.45am. It is not an intensive course but she will revise some grammar and then give us ample chance to speak the language.
The first lesson was introductory and fun but we still came away with homework - uggghhhh!!!
On Wednesday, Gerard took the day off and we headed off for Fulda. Gerard wanted a new suit for the Bell wedding that was coming up. We went to Moller's and found him a very nice grey jacket with pants that sort of match. Also got a new shirt and tie. Then we went off to Media Markt as I wanted to ask them about my camera. We have never been able to set a date on the actual picture that is taken. They informed us that this model camera does not allow us this facility. And here we were battling away all this time!!!!
After that, we went on to the Herkules Centre where Gerard was wanting to buy shoes. He bought a pair when we first arrived in Germany and so enjoyed wearing these shoes, that he was determined to get another pair. I found a pair of shoes in Deichmann's and Gerard bought his, so we left Fulda quite happy.
That evening, Heidi, Marcelle, Karen, Larissa, Seater and myself all met at the Italian restaurant for dinner. It was the first time I had met Seater, so we had quite a bit to talk about. She told us that she is busy doing patchwork quilting - so guess what my next project is??
On Friday I went off to Marjory. She asked me to put some lace curtains up at her one lounge window. Before I hung them I gave the window a good clean and managed to knock a few of her cobwebs down. We spent the rest of the two hours just chatting away. She is an English lady who met her husband in England but he wanted to return to his home country Germany. So she has lived here most of her life. She is now 83 and bent over with osteo phirosis. What a sweet old lady she is.
After spending 2 hours with her, I quickly shot into the shops in town to look at long evening dresses. I had heard via Marcelle that most of the ladies were wearing long dresses to Larissa's wedding. Found something and asked the shop lady if I could bring my husband for a viewing. She said she would hold it until Saturday morning for me.
On Friday evening, Larissa, Peter and Seater Purchase came over to watch the rugby with us. I had felt so exhausted earlier on in the afternoon that I thought I would fall asleep. I didn't !!!!
On Saturday, I dragged Gerard into town to look at the dress. When I stepped out of the fitting room, his face said it all. He insisted that I have the dress and duly bought it for me.
After our shop in town, we went off to do other grocery shopping etc. We landed up buying some gardening equipment in Lidl. Gerard has wanted one of these wood cutter things for a while. You put in fair size branches, twigs etc, and this thing chops it into small wood chips. Very handy to have, when your house is surrounded by forest!!!
We also bought a leaf blower/vacuum which is also much needed in Autumn. Our forest of trees shed all their leaves and oh boy, what a job it is to rake them all up.
On the Sunday, Lara went off to little Denha's 5th birthday party. Denha is my friend Azam's daughter. They are from Iran. It was such a lovely day and the party was held outside and they had a braai.
We also ended our weekend off with a braai at home.
The first lesson was introductory and fun but we still came away with homework - uggghhhh!!!
On Wednesday, Gerard took the day off and we headed off for Fulda. Gerard wanted a new suit for the Bell wedding that was coming up. We went to Moller's and found him a very nice grey jacket with pants that sort of match. Also got a new shirt and tie. Then we went off to Media Markt as I wanted to ask them about my camera. We have never been able to set a date on the actual picture that is taken. They informed us that this model camera does not allow us this facility. And here we were battling away all this time!!!!
After that, we went on to the Herkules Centre where Gerard was wanting to buy shoes. He bought a pair when we first arrived in Germany and so enjoyed wearing these shoes, that he was determined to get another pair. I found a pair of shoes in Deichmann's and Gerard bought his, so we left Fulda quite happy.
That evening, Heidi, Marcelle, Karen, Larissa, Seater and myself all met at the Italian restaurant for dinner. It was the first time I had met Seater, so we had quite a bit to talk about. She told us that she is busy doing patchwork quilting - so guess what my next project is??
On Friday I went off to Marjory. She asked me to put some lace curtains up at her one lounge window. Before I hung them I gave the window a good clean and managed to knock a few of her cobwebs down. We spent the rest of the two hours just chatting away. She is an English lady who met her husband in England but he wanted to return to his home country Germany. So she has lived here most of her life. She is now 83 and bent over with osteo phirosis. What a sweet old lady she is.
After spending 2 hours with her, I quickly shot into the shops in town to look at long evening dresses. I had heard via Marcelle that most of the ladies were wearing long dresses to Larissa's wedding. Found something and asked the shop lady if I could bring my husband for a viewing. She said she would hold it until Saturday morning for me.
On Friday evening, Larissa, Peter and Seater Purchase came over to watch the rugby with us. I had felt so exhausted earlier on in the afternoon that I thought I would fall asleep. I didn't !!!!
On Saturday, I dragged Gerard into town to look at the dress. When I stepped out of the fitting room, his face said it all. He insisted that I have the dress and duly bought it for me.
After our shop in town, we went off to do other grocery shopping etc. We landed up buying some gardening equipment in Lidl. Gerard has wanted one of these wood cutter things for a while. You put in fair size branches, twigs etc, and this thing chops it into small wood chips. Very handy to have, when your house is surrounded by forest!!!
We also bought a leaf blower/vacuum which is also much needed in Autumn. Our forest of trees shed all their leaves and oh boy, what a job it is to rake them all up.
On the Sunday, Lara went off to little Denha's 5th birthday party. Denha is my friend Azam's daughter. They are from Iran. It was such a lovely day and the party was held outside and they had a braai.
We also ended our weekend off with a braai at home.
Another week in our lives
On the 3rd September Gerard had to go to Dusseldorf for a meeting. He spent the night there. Heidi's daughter Tina arrived from Ireland to spend a week with her.
When I took Lara off to dancing class on Tuesday, I met Heidi, Tin a and baby Annika at Deco Dormus where Tina was looking at curtaining. Just as well we met up then, as we did not get another chance during the week at all.
My dishwasher gave up the ghost on Tuesday night. Can't believe that washing dishes can take up so much time.
Had an early morning call from Marcelle on Thursday morning (6 Sept 2007) to say that Joshua David Maxwell Castle had been born at about 5.30am. Congratulations Roxy and Ryan!!
Later on that morning, I went and met a woman from the Red Cross and we went to meet the old lady that I am going to be assisting. Her name is Marjorie. We went to her house and got acquainted. There will be another woman who will assist her on Wednesday mornings and I will help her on Friday mornings.
Heard from Heidi at various times during this week but she was suffering from a bad case of flu. Tina flew back on the Friday.
On Saturday, we just went and did our usual grocery shop. Bought a present for Chinadu and Robert went to his party in the afternoon.
That afternoon, Lara and I went along to the kindergarten, where they were having a fleamarket. I managed to get a good few things for the kids. I have also picked up a keyboard, which the boys will be getting for Christmas.
Sunday was a lazy day spent at home.
When I took Lara off to dancing class on Tuesday, I met Heidi, Tin a and baby Annika at Deco Dormus where Tina was looking at curtaining. Just as well we met up then, as we did not get another chance during the week at all.
My dishwasher gave up the ghost on Tuesday night. Can't believe that washing dishes can take up so much time.
Had an early morning call from Marcelle on Thursday morning (6 Sept 2007) to say that Joshua David Maxwell Castle had been born at about 5.30am. Congratulations Roxy and Ryan!!
Later on that morning, I went and met a woman from the Red Cross and we went to meet the old lady that I am going to be assisting. Her name is Marjorie. We went to her house and got acquainted. There will be another woman who will assist her on Wednesday mornings and I will help her on Friday mornings.
Heard from Heidi at various times during this week but she was suffering from a bad case of flu. Tina flew back on the Friday.
On Saturday, we just went and did our usual grocery shop. Bought a present for Chinadu and Robert went to his party in the afternoon.
That afternoon, Lara and I went along to the kindergarten, where they were having a fleamarket. I managed to get a good few things for the kids. I have also picked up a keyboard, which the boys will be getting for Christmas.
Sunday was a lazy day spent at home.
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