Hello All.
Where does the time go?
They say time flies when you are having fun.
That must be it.
NOT!
Back to the last post.
The waterless one.
On day two of our second water switch off I borrowed containers from my mate at work.
And brought home a hundred litres.
Then I went up to my cousin’s house and had a lovely shower and washed my hair.
Came home and, an hour later, they switched the water back on.
Go figure.
Why am I excited?
Wait and I will tell you.
Mex and I have hired a cottage for next weekend.
Outside a place called Port Alfred.
About an hour and a half from here.
The cottages are about fifty metres from a lovely beach (if their website is to be believed)
AND….we are taking Jasmine with us.
She is going to be such a happy doggy.
We plan to have a braai (bbq) on Friday evening and we will buy pizza on Saturday night.
So, no cooking for me.
We will have leftovers on both mornings for breakfast.
I have bought paper plates.
Anyone with a direct line to the Man above….please arrange for nice weather.
The cottages are quite far apart from each other.
And surrounded by thick bush.
I am a little concerned about snakes etc.
But I have not said a word to Mex.
He will lock himself in the cottage for the whole weekend.
I will take loads of photos so brace yourselves.
We will be going in my car.
Mex does not like having PEOPLE in the back of his car.
Hair shedding dogs are not an option.
I am lucky he lets me in.
If anyone is interested this is the website of the place.
http://www.spinningreel.co.za/
My boss spent the weekend there recently and he said it was great.
Enjoy the weekend.
By: newsferret on September 14, 2013
at 4:59 pm
Oh I hope so Newsey!
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2013
at 5:37 pm
Excited..l can see why..it looks fantastic…this is where you should be living.
I have very good connections upstairs so will ensure that you get good weather
You so des
erve this break..so enjy it with every fibre of your being and every second…
By: misswhiplash on September 14, 2013
at 5:19 pm
I intend to Patrecia…can’t wait to see Jasmine’s reactions.
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2013
at 5:36 pm
Yay! You have water and it is back to the water for Jasmine. I wouldn’t worry at all about snakes – try not to bother them and they won’t bother you!
By: colonialist on September 14, 2013
at 6:00 pm
Hi Col…I will definitely try to not bother them…I shall keep vast distances between us!
By: granny1947 on September 14, 2013
at 6:03 pm
It looks like a nice, quiet place and so close to the beach, too.
Enjoy the weekend away.
By: Pussycat44 on September 14, 2013
at 10:25 pm
Hi Pussycat…don’t know which cottage we are getting but one of them is practically ON the beach.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:28 am
Hi Granny – glad to see you have not only had the water turned on again but have also found your sense of humour.
By: judithhb on September 15, 2013
at 1:04 am
Thanks Judith…sense of humour deserted me there for a while!
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:27 am
I went to the site and it looks gorgeous. Have a wonderful weekend. Yes, I’m sure Jasmine will be on Cloud 9. 🙂 xx
By: adinparadise on September 15, 2013
at 1:37 am
Hi AD…it does look good and my boss says it is so I have to believe him…can’t wait.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:26 am
This looks and sounds heavenly! Hope you have the best time ever. xxoo
By: grandmalin on September 15, 2013
at 2:44 am
Thanks Grandmalin…I intend to have a blast…well a quiet blast.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:25 am
Hope the weekend is great. Wave to my sister in Port Alfred if you see her. Looking forward to seeing the pics. Love you xxx
By: theonlycin on September 15, 2013
at 8:18 am
Hi Love…better send me her picture then!
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:25 am
Granny, that sounds like lots of fun and I know Jasmine is going to enjoy it soooo much. You just have lots of fun and hope we see lots of pics. 😀 *big hugs* to you and Jasmine. xxx
By: Sonel on September 15, 2013
at 8:56 am
Thanks Sonel…Jasmine is going to be grinning from ear to ear.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:24 am
Oh, I bet! Please give her big hugs from me and Simba. 😀 xxx
By: Sonel on September 16, 2013
at 8:39 am
Will do Sonel…thanks love.
By: granny1947 on September 16, 2013
at 8:16 pm
♥
By: Sonel on September 17, 2013
at 5:56 am
I clicked on the link and the cottages and their setting look lovely. Have a great weekend!
By: Elaine - I used to be indecisive on September 15, 2013
at 11:27 am
Thanks Elaine…am very excited about the beach…it looks fabulous.
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 11:29 am
Sounds like a lovely place. I’m sure you’ll have a splendid time.
By: mairedubhtx on September 15, 2013
at 3:36 pm
I do hope so bookworm!
By: granny1947 on September 15, 2013
at 4:11 pm
Well, from the photos on that site, it looks like exactly what you need – beach on your doorstep for you and Jasmine to explore and walk to your heart’s content, secluded cottages and best of all – no cooking!
Praying for good weather to make it perfect (but I have a sneaky feeling you will still enjoy it whatever the weather). Just the complete change of scenery for you and Mex will do you the world of good.
Chill out and enjoy!
By: barb19 on September 16, 2013
at 2:10 am
I intend to Barb….if I can just get Mex to chill out it will be great.
By: granny1947 on September 16, 2013
at 8:15 pm
Wow two posts to read this morning, thanks Granny. Hope you have wonderful time, just relax and enjoy yourself. Love you
By: monica on September 16, 2013
at 8:01 am
Love you too my friend.
By: granny1947 on September 16, 2013
at 8:14 pm
Can’t wait to see all the pics. Sounds like fun well except if there are snakes! I found a baby one in my house last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baby or not, good or not this is the last straw for me. I am 53 and this has never happened. I don’t live in the bush or the country so what the hell is going on?! I can’t relax now. I am so grateful to my cat for finding it. No more going barefoot for me and I am high alert.
By: Booksphotographsandartwork on September 16, 2013
at 5:56 pm
OMG…a snake IN the house…I would move!!!
By: granny1947 on September 16, 2013
at 8:12 pm
Yay! Yay! Yay! I’m so happy to hear this news. Have a BLAST!
By: nrhatch on September 16, 2013
at 10:01 pm
It looks like a beautiful place! I have to say – I’m not used to seeing an ad that says “Malaria-free park”!!! That’s one thing we don’t have to worry about here….yet…. 😉 Have a wonderful time Granny, I’m looking forward to seeing those pictures!
By: raisingdaisy on September 23, 2013
at 8:37 pm
Hi RD…I think that is for the benefit of overseas visitors…don’t think we have malaria here!
By: granny1947 on September 23, 2013
at 9:02 pm