10 times over !
After thinking she was ill, noticing a behaviour change and a swelling tummy area, we took her to the vet last Friday......a scan showed 10 lil pups waiting to emerge !!!
If we thought life was hectic enough, it wasn't !
Monday, August 21, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
More news
So, The Python returned (finally) from his sojourn down in Rio - we all await the Fables from the Land of Milk and Honey....nudge nudge wink wink....I actually hope he DOES have some stories to tell, else I will be officially worried !!!
16th September will herald Adam's 2nd birthday, and we're planning a Monsters Inc party, since that's his all-time favourite movie ! (Zi is still partial to Jurassic Park)
23rd Sept will see us make another road trip, this time to Jozi, to attend Mireille's wedding !!!
And, speaking of weddings, I just got off the phone with Sunita, out in 'Frisco - she is planning her marriage for September 07, and we're planning to attend !!!
Home renovations are almost about to start - plan is to complete in time for Adam's party....with Boss Heidi at the helm, I'm pretty sure we'll finish in time .... !
Lastly, I finally finished the campaign mode of Dawn Of War !!! Just in time for the sequel that was released last month ! Hows THAT for timing ! While I wait to get my hands on a copy of the follow-up game, I am plodding along through Lord of the Rings, Battle for Middle Earth ~ am getting closer and closer to pitching up at the Black Gate with the Riders of the Riddermark in tow....
16th September will herald Adam's 2nd birthday, and we're planning a Monsters Inc party, since that's his all-time favourite movie ! (Zi is still partial to Jurassic Park)
23rd Sept will see us make another road trip, this time to Jozi, to attend Mireille's wedding !!!
And, speaking of weddings, I just got off the phone with Sunita, out in 'Frisco - she is planning her marriage for September 07, and we're planning to attend !!!
Home renovations are almost about to start - plan is to complete in time for Adam's party....with Boss Heidi at the helm, I'm pretty sure we'll finish in time .... !
Lastly, I finally finished the campaign mode of Dawn Of War !!! Just in time for the sequel that was released last month ! Hows THAT for timing ! While I wait to get my hands on a copy of the follow-up game, I am plodding along through Lord of the Rings, Battle for Middle Earth ~ am getting closer and closer to pitching up at the Black Gate with the Riders of the Riddermark in tow....
It's SNO good !
Check out the photos from our ski holiday at Tiffindell (see flickr banner to the left....)- was a real blast !
The travel bug has really bitten us, and we're going to start going places, again....
Watch this space !
The travel bug has really bitten us, and we're going to start going places, again....
Watch this space !
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Best foods for men ?
In my research on nutrition for the vertically- challenged, I came across an article on the 100 Best Foods for Men run on the Men's Health website....
Use it, don't use it....
Use it, don't use it....
Monday, June 05, 2006
Mione Cari Eames
Hey there !
Give it up for Mione Cari Eames
She arrived on 23 May, at the Bay Hospital in Richards Bay, but we have yet to meet her in person. With such a creative and unusual name, and such great parents, she's really set to make her mark on this world....
Welcome Mione Cari, and we look forward to meeting you soon !
Give it up for Mione Cari Eames
She arrived on 23 May, at the Bay Hospital in Richards Bay, but we have yet to meet her in person. With such a creative and unusual name, and such great parents, she's really set to make her mark on this world....
Welcome Mione Cari, and we look forward to meeting you soon !
Another Durban weekend !
Hey all ! (ie. the 5 people who actually read my blog !)
We had another weekend in Durban - got to see The Python fighting in a Brazilian Jujitsu event at Gateway, and celebrate SistaSue's birthday....
In addition, we purchased a portable DVD playa + screens for use in the car on long trips, to keep the monstas occupied....works like a charm ! That trip to Tiffendell next month is going to be a breeze !
We plan to spend the next coupla weekends at home, just pottering, and visiting (local) friends....
Historical note on Brazilian/Gracie Jujitsu - Gracie was a Scottish seaman who went to Brazil. In 1910 the Japanese Maeda came to the Uk and then Portugal and on to Brazil - he taught the Gracie brothers what was at the time JuJutsu - which could be described as the generic form of martial art from which Kodokan Judo and the modern forms of Ju Juitsu originated. Gracie style concentrates a great deal on Newaza style techniques but is fundamentally 'Judo' (historical comment from Dickie Bowen)
We had another weekend in Durban - got to see The Python fighting in a Brazilian Jujitsu event at Gateway, and celebrate SistaSue's birthday....
In addition, we purchased a portable DVD playa + screens for use in the car on long trips, to keep the monstas occupied....works like a charm ! That trip to Tiffendell next month is going to be a breeze !
We plan to spend the next coupla weekends at home, just pottering, and visiting (local) friends....
Historical note on Brazilian/Gracie Jujitsu - Gracie was a Scottish seaman who went to Brazil. In 1910 the Japanese Maeda came to the Uk and then Portugal and on to Brazil - he taught the Gracie brothers what was at the time JuJutsu - which could be described as the generic form of martial art from which Kodokan Judo and the modern forms of Ju Juitsu originated. Gracie style concentrates a great deal on Newaza style techniques but is fundamentally 'Judo' (historical comment from Dickie Bowen)
Monday, May 29, 2006
Weekend antics
It's been a great, busy weekend :
H&I went to the launch of a new hangar for the Red Cross Air Mercy service (AMS), at Durban International Airport, leaving the boys with the granmas for the night....
We caught a late movie (when last did we do THAT ?!) - X-men 3 : was very entertaining !!! While waiting for the movie, we shopped at the Pavillion, buying Arno Carstens' first album, and that holy grail of animated movies : Buzz Lightyear of Star Command !!!
On Saturday, after I took a short early drive with the RS2 (see below), we spent the morning at the Essenwood craft market...
After a bit of rest in the afternoon, we took a trip to Gateway, where the boys ran riot at the Science center. We saw a great PC setup for kids, and decided to try and do the same at home...
After putting the family to bed in the evening, I went out with some buds, to TACO ZULU, a new Afro-Mexican eatery in Florida Road.
Sunday saw the Quattro shootout, and a wedding - pictures on flickr....
Returning home by 3pm, we looked back at a most enjoyable weekend.
H&I went to the launch of a new hangar for the Red Cross Air Mercy service (AMS), at Durban International Airport, leaving the boys with the granmas for the night....
We caught a late movie (when last did we do THAT ?!) - X-men 3 : was very entertaining !!! While waiting for the movie, we shopped at the Pavillion, buying Arno Carstens' first album, and that holy grail of animated movies : Buzz Lightyear of Star Command !!!
On Saturday, after I took a short early drive with the RS2 (see below), we spent the morning at the Essenwood craft market...
After a bit of rest in the afternoon, we took a trip to Gateway, where the boys ran riot at the Science center. We saw a great PC setup for kids, and decided to try and do the same at home...
After putting the family to bed in the evening, I went out with some buds, to TACO ZULU, a new Afro-Mexican eatery in Florida Road.
Sunday saw the Quattro shootout, and a wedding - pictures on flickr....
Returning home by 3pm, we looked back at a most enjoyable weekend.
SNOW dot coza
A Holiday update ! Eurotrip 06 is off ! We are replacing this with a short ski-trip, at Tiffendell....
We have been there once before, but this time we're checking into the resort, and taking the boys along....promises to be loads of fun !
We have been there once before, but this time we're checking into the resort, and taking the boys along....promises to be loads of fun !
A Tale of 2 Quattros !
The highlight of my weekend was driving my buddy TC's two silver Quattros !
He is the proud owner of a 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 V6 DSG quattro and a 1995 Audi RS2 quattro !!!
The RS2 is an absolute beast - it's 260+ kw of power under the hood just wants to give more, in all gears !
The A3 3.2 V6 is a modern, sophisticated pocket rocket that delivers it's 180kw in the smoothest, slickest way possible...I'm convinced there's no quicker way to change gears than the DSG gearbox !
We'll be looking to take these two beauties to the race track soon, as well as on a few Audi club breakfast runs...I am SOOO keen to find one in SA...there were only 20 brought into the country, so I need all the luck I can get !
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Updates
Family went to Durban last weekend, and spent lots of money - got a replacement digital camera (happy now!) and other goodies...
Work has been stressful and exhausting, leaving little energy or time for family over the last few weeks - looking forward to a quiet Easter long weekend - possible that the Momz will be visiting.
Our patio renovation has been finished, and though it's a bit rough (untidy), it really is a big change - having the dogs away makes quite a difference ~ Adam uses the area as a play area during the days, and we have had a lovely Sunday lunch there already, without fear of being bothered by the mutts !!!
Work has been stressful and exhausting, leaving little energy or time for family over the last few weeks - looking forward to a quiet Easter long weekend - possible that the Momz will be visiting.
Our patio renovation has been finished, and though it's a bit rough (untidy), it really is a big change - having the dogs away makes quite a difference ~ Adam uses the area as a play area during the days, and we have had a lovely Sunday lunch there already, without fear of being bothered by the mutts !!!
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Dawn of War
It's official ! I am addicted to Dawn of War ! The campaign mode has got me staying up nights trying to defeat the Orks and Eldar, and patiently waiting to see what the Chaos guys have been up to...am up to mission 7 of 11 thus far, and am looking for the next expansion - hint hint (word to my travelling boet....look out for Winter Assault, the add-in pack)
As one of my multiplayer buddies puts it : the game is ...."immersive"!
Magic has died down a little, but it'll pick up again, just as my weight tends to do, when I get inactive as I have done over the past three weeks - work and home life and have not offered the opportunities to visit the local Virgin Active....must be sure not to default on my vitality membership for a THIRD time !
More later, with Zi back to school and Adam a little under the weather with his molars all cutting at the same time, and a bit of 'flu to boot....
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Eurotrip 2006
Just a note to mention that we are plotting a Eurotrip in July, to celebrate our 10th anniversary !
Plan so far is to take 3 weeks, and spend it on Paris, including Eurodisney, and Italy, and maybe Scotland....
More as this develops
Plan so far is to take 3 weeks, and spend it on Paris, including Eurodisney, and Italy, and maybe Scotland....
More as this develops
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Dad, Interrupted
I had a brainwave today ! I want a bike !
First thought was a BMW F-series....
Second thought was : Have I reached my mid-life crisis point already ?
I've been enjoying loads of alone time with the boyz lately - H had a working weekend away in Durban, and I stayed in Kwambo, and had great fun ! It was a full-time job though, and not for the faint-hearted, at times...
Am still missing my digital camera, and am almost at the point of buying another one, but it doesn't feel right ! I've gotto try and get it fixed ~ maybe next time we're in Durban; prolly not anytime soon !
Monday, January 16, 2006
Further update
Heidi took a new job, with the KZN Dept of Health's Emergency Medical Services, which started very excitedly last week...and, even though it has meant time away from her boyz, it has already seen her fly in a helicopter and a small fixed-wing plane, and prospects are good that she gets her own Advanced Life Support (ALS) vehicle sometime.
This week is orientation week for her out in PMB, so I borrowed the complete Macross saga series of Robotech to keep myself company at nights...but first, I must take a shower !
Our Xmas present to ourselves this holiday was to build an outdoor shower near our pool - it's wonderful to have ! Another terrific addition to the garden was a nicely-sized trampoline that keeps all of us bouncing around all day long...some photos to follow as soon as I fix my camera or get another one !
More later, must go watch some Robotech - it's got to be returned by next week...
This week is orientation week for her out in PMB, so I borrowed the complete Macross saga series of Robotech to keep myself company at nights...but first, I must take a shower !
Our Xmas present to ourselves this holiday was to build an outdoor shower near our pool - it's wonderful to have ! Another terrific addition to the garden was a nicely-sized trampoline that keeps all of us bouncing around all day long...some photos to follow as soon as I fix my camera or get another one !
More later, must go watch some Robotech - it's got to be returned by next week...
2006 Resolutions
Resolutions :
read more
spend more time keeping in contact with family
excercise more - compete in the open water swim season next summer
focus more on making a success in my job
go out alone with Heidi more
blog more
Last year I did manage to read more, but not much else on my resolutions list got done...even though I did try to take kite-surfing lessons before the year was up....
read more
spend more time keeping in contact with family
excercise more - compete in the open water swim season next summer
focus more on making a success in my job
go out alone with Heidi more
blog more
Last year I did manage to read more, but not much else on my resolutions list got done...even though I did try to take kite-surfing lessons before the year was up....
Update (partial)
Well the Xmas break was quiet, spent mostly at home with visiting family and friends - more about what we got up to, later.
The big news is that H got the job she applied for, and has started last Monday ! She is quite excited, even though it's going to keep her busy, and away from the boys in her life for longer than she had anticipated - we'll have to make the weekends count....
I hadn't gotten around to penning my resolutions, but will do so during the week - one of them is to blog more ;)
Am going to help plan my high school reunion this year, which should be a highlight - more to come on that as well....
Bad news is that my digital camera is on the blink, and is causing me depression !
The big news is that H got the job she applied for, and has started last Monday ! She is quite excited, even though it's going to keep her busy, and away from the boys in her life for longer than she had anticipated - we'll have to make the weekends count....
I hadn't gotten around to penning my resolutions, but will do so during the week - one of them is to blog more ;)
Am going to help plan my high school reunion this year, which should be a highlight - more to come on that as well....
Bad news is that my digital camera is on the blink, and is causing me depression !
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
is that an iBook i see before me ?
We are keen to buy an iBook - hope to do it this weekend in Durban...it's gonna be big fun, I predict !
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it
from the Edward Fitzgerald translation
I've picked up this book lately, and am again marvelling at the mastery of the man.....
This passage is the one Mom used to associate with the Rubaiyat, and it's the one that sticks out for me too....
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it
from the Edward Fitzgerald translation
I've picked up this book lately, and am again marvelling at the mastery of the man.....
This passage is the one Mom used to associate with the Rubaiyat, and it's the one that sticks out for me too....
Friends down under
Bram, Jacob and Hannah Renk-Kotzee, in Perth, with unnamed pet labrador...unfortunately, due to Dad's health, we won't be travelling there this xmas as planned. Another time, we hope.
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