COLD DARK ROOM

Bee62 said:

The Sunday is predicted to be very warm in Germany. What means it will end with a thunderstorm probably.

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Warm here too. We need it dry today for the barbecue. But I’m kinda hoping for some thunderstorms for Wednesday. Otherwise, I’m organizing a class picnic. [emoji33]

KarenSoCal said:

Who's Razberri? I don't remember you mentioning him/her before. [emoji848]

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I think Razberri is one of these, only cuter:

Kristoff said:

Glad to hear the surgery went without a glitch. Hope the phone will work that way too!

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Thanks! I'm happy to report that the phone is great! [emoji2]

And the eyes, too!

Kristoff said:

I think Razberri is one of these, only cuter:
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Oh, ok, thanks! That one is cute, too!

Good mornooning, roommates! Glad to be able to catch up occasionally. We all know what happens if you don’t, and Carol isn’t here to fill in the gaps. Tapas done; animal fair done; sailing got cancelled yesterday, possibly due to strong winds; braai today — the thing we’d been looking forward to for a month. Will share a few animal fair pictures later.

Kristoff said:

Just popped across the Channel to watch a match? One’s gotta love Europe, continental or otherwise. [emoji4]

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On has gotta love Europe. We didn’t vote for Brexit

Good mornooning all.

It’s going to be hot and sunny again here - 31C/88F. There is no shelter at the tennis, a roof goes on for next year, so sitting in full sun is going to involve covering up, lots of sun cream and even more water. Over the years I have come up with a broad-brimmed hat, long-sleeved linen shirt and lightweight, very long skirt combo that protects me without boiling me or looking too weird.

I hope you all have a great finish to your weekend doing whatever you are doing [emoji4]

JoesMum said:

On has gotta love Europe. We didn’t vote for Brexit

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*Sigh* Hope your ability to pop across the Channel remains no matter what.

Kristoff said:

Good mornooning, roommates! Glad to be able to catch up occasionally. We all know what happens if you don’t, and Carol isn’t here to fill in the gaps. Tapas done; animal fair done; sailing got cancelled yesterday, possibly due to strong winds; braai today — the thing we’d been looking forward to for a month. Will share a few animal fair pictures later.

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Hope your weather is better than ours today - it's pouring down at the moment - but I'm sure your braai will be fun........and tasty!

JoesMum said:

Good mornooning all.

It’s going to be hot and sunny again here - 31C/88F. There is no shelter at the tennis, a roof goes on for next year, so sitting in full sun is going to involve covering up, lots of sun cream and even more water. Over the years I have come up with a broad-brimmed hat, long-sleeved linen shirt and lightweight, very long skirt combo that protects me without boiling me or looking too weird.

I hope you all have a great finish to your weekend doing whatever you are doing [emoji4]

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I guess it could be cold, wet and windy .... so hard to not “enjoy” the sunshine!

Ut ogh....... how do these things happen?

JoesMum said:

Good mornooning all.

It’s going to be hot and sunny again here - 31C/88F. There is no shelter at the tennis, a roof goes on for next year, so sitting in full sun is going to involve covering up, lots of sun cream and even more water. Over the years I have come up with a broad-brimmed hat, long-sleeved linen shirt and lightweight, very long skirt combo that protects me without boiling me or looking too weird.

I hope you all have a great finish to your weekend doing whatever you are doing [emoji4][/QUOTE

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Enjoy today's matches!

Maro2Bear said:

Ut ogh....... how do these things happen?

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MSC again!
2 of their ships collided in dock at Buenos Aries earlier this year.
Doesn't do much for their reputation!!
Some of these ships need L plates!

Good morning all!
Whatever your weather hope you all have a lovely Sunday!!
No prizes for guessing what I'm doing today!

Maro2Bear said:

Ut ogh....... how do these things happen?

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Inattention/inexperience/lack of training of the crew of the smaller boat.

At a rough guess it’s crewed for the tourist boat owner’s profit rather than the safety of its passengers

Lyn W said:

Enjoy today's matches!

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Federer next then Nadal [emoji4]

Ok, lots of catching up to do. But first things first. Congratulations Linda I heard that England beat South Africa good and solid on Thursday.
We left on Friday Morning around 11am to go to a place called Killarney Trout Farm. It is situated between Montague and Barrydale. Barrydale is just on the outskirts of the Klein Karoo. I so wanted to get some photos of tortoises as the Karoo is a good place to find them, but I was not going to be lucky in that department at all. Anyway we reached the toll gate just after Paarl which is after Cape Town and before Worcster. And then we were on open road. The only thing which would have made it better would have been a flask of coffee with condense milk. ( Nostalgic memories) but I don't allow that as condense milk is basically pure sugar. Our open road was a short one, as we first had to go through the tunnel. My father actually helped build this tunnel, and poor hubby has to hear me say that everytime we go through it.

After the tunnel we drove past some baboons and I missed the photo. By the time I had unlocked my phone and opened the camera it was too late, Stephen had already driven past. But never fear [emoji6] On the way back when we were close to the spot we had seen them before I kept my phone camera open and on the ready. Sjoe my arm was pretty tired after that! But I got the photos. [emoji3] [emoji3]

On the way we went through a few stop and go areas due to road works. We also drove through what is called the hole in the mountain. I could nor get a pic of the sign but there is a sign which said " Old English Fort 1899"

So this was the place that we stayed in. It was just so nice and quiet. It was blissful. There was no TV, no Wifi. Just the open fields, mountain view and bird songs. Stephen and I loved it. I forgot to take a picture of the inside. But I did take a pic of the fireplace inside and of the fire for the braai we had outside. It was so nice to have a fire inside the house as it felt really cold at night.
Then on saturday around 14.00 we took a walk to one of the dams, but it was not very full. In the photos you can see that the dam is fed from a water pipe which is connected to the water from the mountain. And let me tell you something, that water is cold!! Brrrrrrrrr. On our get some supplies expedition into Barrydale I was accosted by some Meerkats and I had wondered if they were in cahoots with the Meerkats from CDR?
And then of course there were a few beautiful protea flowers which I just had to share with you guys as well.