When we first moved down here it rained.
Just a few drops.
And I thought it can’t even rain in this damn place.
And the weather Gods heard me.
And smirked.
It feels as if it has been raining for two solid months.
It is pouring as I speak.
Or type.
And I want to tell the world that a converted garage is cold.
Very, very cold.
I do not recommend it.
It is probably not cold to you guys in Canada and America and Bulgaria etc.
However, this is Africa.
We are not geared up for cold weather.
Our houses are designed to keep you cool in summer.
I haven’t been into the main house today.
They have a bad leak in the kitchen.
They might want to borrow my water wings.
I will venture in to cook supper for them.
Hope the ceiling doesn’t come down on my head.
It looks a bit dicey.
They are waiting for a builder to come and give them a quote for repairs.
But he can’t come in the rain.
Big wimp.
I put Jasmine’s blanket on top of the heater.
When I took it off to cover her it felt so good.
I was tempted to join her.
Mex was unimpressed at me covering her.
Says she has a fur coat.
And should sleep outside.
I just ignored him.
Doesn’t she look cosy?
If Mex was away I would be letting her sleep on the bed with me.
By the way…I don’t usually have my drawers standing open.
I took my camera out of the drawer.
Thought I would just clear that point up.
Now I am going to crawl under the duvet.
And shiver a bit.

Jasmine looks cozy. It’s never too cold here in San Antonio but when it rains in the winter there is certainly a chill. I know what you mean.
By: mairedubhtx on July 14, 2012
at 2:31 pm
This is not a chill Maire…this is freezing.
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 3:21 pm
It’s brass monkey weather here as well, stay warm.
By: Sous Chef on July 14, 2012
at 3:03 pm
It is bucketing down here Sue…probably reach you tomorrow!
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 3:21 pm
seems to me that the weather patterns throughout the world are all upside down this year….I feel so sorry for you Granny, it is terrible when you are really cold and the cold gets into your bones…Poor Jasmine is used to normal warm winters …and to be honest I don’t think that you are at all happy where you are. It seemed like a good idea at the time but now I wonder if there was an alternative.
shall I send you a hot water bottle? Enough love to keep you warm!
By: misswhiplash on July 14, 2012
at 3:34 pm
Awwwww Patrecia…the love will have to do.
Yes, I think moving here was a huge mistake.
Will just have to make the best of it.
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 4:35 pm
Jasmine looks so cosy under that blanket. I really feel for you in that cold winter weather, so I won’t tell you that I’ve been at the beach in sandals and short sleeves.
By: adinparadise on July 14, 2012
at 3:47 pm
No AD…please don’t tell me!!!
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 4:34 pm
Wouldn’t dream of it.
By: adinparadise on July 15, 2012
at 7:30 am
Don’t forget now!
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:39 pm
Had a strange experience in Cape Town today – we saw the sun!!
By: newsferret on July 14, 2012
at 4:40 pm
I am beginning to think we will never see the sun again.
Pouring here.
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 5:07 pm
Awwww, Jasmine looks super cosy.
The cold front you’re having never seems to reach Durban.
I think Pink Aerolite is needed on your ceiling, it might just help a bit.
By: Pussycat44 on July 14, 2012
at 5:10 pm
Hi Pussycat…this is a massive coldfront…it is belting down.
zyes, we will have to do something when all this rain is over.
Wonder what it costs?
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 5:17 pm
Please move that heater,it’s way to close to the cupboard!Keep warm xxx
By: adair on July 14, 2012
at 6:28 pm
Hehe Adair…I like warm drawers.
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 6:36 pm
What a blessed pooch Jasmine is! It’s a cold as a bast*rd in CT Muizenberg
By: joberry4 on July 14, 2012
at 7:32 pm
I didn’t know PE could get this cold or wet.
By: granny1947 on July 14, 2012
at 7:41 pm
I think this is a slightly weirder winter than usual – CT’s had icy clear days like Jo’burg. Keeping track of your adventures – good & not so good x
By: joberry4 on July 14, 2012
at 7:50 pm
We’re actually having some summer weather – first time! Other parts of Canada are roasting and we were experiencing cold fronts until now. It is lop-sided. Usually we’re the smug ones gloating over warm breezes and good balance of moisture.
By: souldipper on July 14, 2012
at 7:58 pm
Right now it is pelting down and the sky is black.
Reports of flooding here and the national road between Cape Town and Johannesburg was closed because of snow!!
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:52 pm
awww, Jasmine looks so sweet in her bed. MEx must go and sleep outside, not Jasmine
By: SidevieW on July 14, 2012
at 9:38 pm
If you don’t mind Sidey…I am not going to tell Mex you said that!!!
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:42 pm
hehehe I will
By: SidevieW on July 15, 2012
at 5:47 pm
Bet you wouldn’t
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:53 pm
Jasmine looks very comfortable and cozy with the blanket over her – you should get down there with her and keep each other warm, granny!
Wish I could send you some sun, but it’s our winter here in Oz – wet and cold. – but probably not as cold as your are experiencing! Get under the duvet and stay there . . .
By: barb19 on July 14, 2012
at 11:55 pm
Hi Barb…I was very tempted to do just that!
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at 5:41 pm
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at 2:42 am
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By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:41 pm
Oh that is soooooo sweet, you are a good doggie momma. One could only wish that for every dog in the world. Hot as you know what here. Last winter was very mild so next winter will probably be a nightmare.
By: Booksphotographsandartwork on July 15, 2012
at 3:11 am
Hi Linda…must say I prefer to be cold…think we might just suffer come summer.
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:40 pm
The weather seems to be topsy-turvy all over the world, this year. In the UK the summer hasn’t really started. All our 2012 celebrations – Jubilee, music festivals, street parties and Olympic Torch Relay have been blighted by lashing rain and strong, bitter winds. We turn our central heating on in the evenings and snuggle under a fleece blanket. The cat won’t even go out! So I understand how you feel ~ and trust that you settle and feel warmer about your new surroundings, soon, Granny!
By: wightrabbit on July 15, 2012
at 8:29 am
Thanks Wightrabbit…maybe when this damn weather clears I will feel a bit better aboout being here!!
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 5:39 pm
Aw, Granny, I feel your pain. It wasn’t all that long ago that we, here in Alberta, were freezing our hinies off, too. Just keep telling yourself that Spring is just around the corner. We’ve been suffering through a heat wave for the past week, but I refuse to complain. Please see the following to exemplify my feelings on that:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151009771437580&set=a.104990192579.93288.46081607579&type=1&relevant_count=1
Jasmine looks sweet laying there all covered up — you’re a good dog owner!
By: klrs09 on July 15, 2012
at 6:28 pm
Hi There Kathy…my new mantra…spring is around the corner….oh hell..can’t hear myself over the rain.
By: granny1947 on July 15, 2012
at 6:51 pm
the doggie does look cosy. You need to learn to crop photos, that way you can cut out things like open draws!
By: Piglet in Portugal on July 15, 2012
at 10:32 pm
Hi Piglet…I DID close the drawer….right after I took the pic!
By: granny1947 on July 16, 2012
at 11:21 pm
Oh I am sorry that you are regretting the move. Perhaps it is all too much, with Wendy (?) being so ill, the rain and living in a converted garage. It’s been raining here on and off for a few days and it’s cold. Not as cold as Montreal or Glasgow where I have lived, but cold. Can I send you a dog type electric blanket for Jasmine?
By: judithhb on July 15, 2012
at 11:40 pm
Bugger the dog Judith…I need an electric blanket…Mex won’t hear of it.
By: granny1947 on July 16, 2012
at 11:20 pm
We need rain and we’re having another brutal heat wave this week with high humidity – there must be a happy medium somewhere! Jasmine looks soooo cozy – lucky girl!
By: raisingdaisy on July 16, 2012
at 12:35 am
I can so relate to your feeling of cold and fed up ness Granny! But Jasmine looks so snuggly, I think you should join her next time
By: Ruth2Day on July 16, 2012
at 7:36 am
If its any consolation at all Granny Cape Town has been very cold too. We adopted a rescue puppy from Darg at the weekend and he has been snuggling under my cross-over fleece dressing gown quite content next to my chest. Now he has taken over Ozzy’s mattress under my desk next to the heater – poor Ozzy is such a gentleman he does not know what to make of that move! Jasmine deserves all the comfort you can give her, I know she gives you so much love, comfort and affection.
By: optie on July 16, 2012
at 10:43 am
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By: katieugonzalez2v on September 18, 2012
at 5:30 am
Hi Katie…thank you for the visit…why did you reblog that particular post?
By: granny1947 on September 19, 2012
at 8:15 am