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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My home;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">my continent of heart-stopping contrasts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where the sun wakes me up and rocks me to sleep. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where I can stand on tip-toes and dream; look out on
hazy landscapes as colours distort the distant views; <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…where I study the glory of thunderclouds and taste the
rain in my nostrils. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">….Where our precious water flees out of clouds, swamps
our land, floods its fields, falls over mountains and disappears into endless crevasses.
Where the earth looks on - parched, panting and restless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where animals thrive while others only just survive. They
leave ghostly tracks on unspoiled river beds as birds gently soar on the wings
of endless thermals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where dusty dunes ring out their song against azure
skies; and misty mountains encase the secrets of vast and dense forests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ah, Africa, my love….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where I can hear the murmur of my soul; and feel my
connection to God and His precious earth,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where I can cherish our grand array of cultures,
languages, ethnicities, religions, countries and where my understanding of
these is beautifully elusive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ah Africa, its people…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Whose broad smiles welcome others to our shores, yet the
hollow stares of poverty shock us all into stunned action. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where the sad faces of children search for scraps
amongst the rubble while others little ones lick ice-cream lollies on sandy
beachfronts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Oh the moods of this beautiful land…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where music echoes the pain of our past, and drums peal
out our hope,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…Where the confusion of our politics and corruption bleeds our hearts and our need for transformation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yet love abounds in the smallest places as<i> Ubuntu </i>and
hatred flourish side by side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Oh Africa, continent of contrasts, you’ve given me life
in all its beautiful glory….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">It was about 3am when I opened my eyes and reached for my glasses. I gingerly crept out of bed for a nature call. My eagle-eyes scoured the walls to locate my eight-legged-spider 'friend'. "Oscar"- as I have now named him - was nowhere to be seen... Relief poured through my body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">After completing my nature call I crawled back into bed. </span><span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Hubby was awake by now, so he too followed his own call.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />After returning to bed, dear hubby casually announced that "Oscar" was above my dressing table mirror and was settling in for the night. I leapt up and out of bed.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> "Huh? What! Where?"</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />The news left me wide-eyed and rattled. How had I missed him? The hairs on my neck fluttered wildly . I was wide-awake by now. It was time for action. </span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"He must go!" I demanded flatly.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />"He's harmless," Les countered sleepily.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />"No, it's either him or me!" I said firmly.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />I dashed to the kitchen to fetch an ice-cream container. The dogs too were awake by now and matched my energy. They danced in delight. </span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"Here, you do it," I handed the container to Les. Hubby let out a sigh, thew back the duvet and took the container. I retreated around the corner to watch from a distance.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />By this time Oscar was happily sashay'ing across the ceiling in the dressing area. His hairy legs were long and agile I shivered visibly as Les slowly marked his movements and raised the upside down container towards him. Suddenly the spider leapt out in alarm, off the ceiling and fell, almost in slow motion.... onto Les's bare back...!!!</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />"Eeeeeeek !" I screamed.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />The spider then bounced off Les's back and fell firmly to the floor. I jumped in panic.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />As non-Nonplussed as ever, dear hubby bent down calmly and edged the creature into the container. He casually replaced the lid on top and lifted Oscar up to escort him outside, into our atrium.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />"See, it's not so bad," he grinned widely.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />"Speak for yourself," I muttered as I set about closing all the windows and doors firmly.</span><br />
<span class=" font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />Before long, hubby reverted to snoring the night away. I reached for my crochet hook and crocheted into the darkness...... Urrrrg!</span><br />
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Happy Barkday to one of the most awesome Golden Retrievers on the planet.</div>
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(Thank you, my special boy, for sharing my life. You are an awesome dog!!!)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you to especially to Bronwyn and Steve for your personal care of my two Golden Retrievers. Both Toby and Lexi have been transformed back to their golden glory, and look utterly cuddleable (my new word :) ). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As most of my readers will know, I have always done my own dogs' grooming. It's been over 20 years since I last saw the inside of a dog-grooming salon. Washing my two Golden retrievers, however, has recently become an increasingly more difficult task. I battle with the enormous task of bathing them. They are generally very easy dogs, but to groom them properly takes me a whole morning, after which I am left with a sore and tender back. As a result, Toby and Lexi have had their bath delayed, and it's been months since their last one. We have all settled for a simple afternoon brush on the lawn. But things were becoming desperate and I simply had to make a plan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I gave Bronwyn (from LA POOCH) a call. The friendly voice on the other side of the phone assured me immediately and a date was set - today! It is one of the best decisions I have made for my animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bronwyn and her assistant, Steve, arrived promptly at the pre-arranged time. Her mobile van is kitted out with the latest in dog-grooming equipment and she has personally spent time in the USA becoming fully trained. She introduced herself to me and explained her services. We hit it off immediately. Steve set about connecting the water and the electricity, while Bronwyn went out of her way to greet Toby and Lexi. It was a tail-wagging affair of note! Both pooches were enthralled with the strange vehicle parked in our driveway. Visitors are always enthusiastically welcomed into our home, and the pooches went about reading the news on the vehicle. This was their first (ever) professional grooming session. They were allowed to jump into the back of the van and inspect the interior. I must admit, it is lovely - kitted out very professionally with the added benefit of HOT-WATER- facilities. We were all impressed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pooches were given a biscuit each while Bronwyn patiently and understandingly answered all my questions. Toby was first in the queue followed by Lexi about an hour later. Bronwyn and Steve did a thorough job while I popped my head in occasionally. They took extra care with the comfort of both my dogs who emerged sparkling and happy. No cages! No stress! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations Bronwyn! I really wish you all success in this venture. Your calling to our animals deserves to flourish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lapooch.co.za/" target="_blank"><b>LA POOCH</b></a> receives a whopping 10/10 from me! Well done!</span></div>
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While cleaning up my computer, I found a little 'story' I'd written in 2011.</div>
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<b><u>WHAT'S IN THE SLIPPER? </u></b></div>
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<b><u>(by Caryl Moll)</u></b></div>
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“No!” she shouts.</div>
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I look up in surprise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“No!” she repeats, looking at me sternly. “Give that back to
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The slipper, I wonder? <i>You
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“Look what you’ve done, Toby! Now what am I supposed to do?” I recoil in surprise at the tone of her voice. She looms over me and reaches down to pick up
my special booty. Her expression is one of unguarded fury.“This was my Christmas present!” she bellows. “This cost the
Boss a fortune! How must I explain this
to him? Damn Dog!”</div>
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She looks away. I’m
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You see, this was the most interesting treasure in the house.
During the dark hours, while she slept, I unearthed it. Retrieved it.
Took it to my bed – to unravel its yards and yards of inviting and
riveting stories; yummy, absorbing information;
answers that were just waiting to be revealed. Like the onions she so enjoys peeling…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>“Read them, Maxmom!
Read them!” </i>my eyes urge. She has no idea of the information she holds in
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She ignores me and places the one slipper on the table –
high up and away from me. Her face is turned
away and her mood - dark. She’s not
happy. I thought I was doing her a favour. Did she even know that it told the secret of the pesky bird
which landed in our garden? Did she even
know that it revealed what she had eaten yesterday, where she had wandered and
what she had felt? Her entire life history was in my jaw. Her emotions – trust, fear, love, dreams – all
bundled up in one package. I want to
know everything about her but now my text book has been removed.</div>
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I walk up behind her and sit at her heels. She turns and glares at me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>“Can I have the other
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Oh, humans are just so confusing!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-19063765048874702842015-03-25T10:05:00.001+02:002015-03-25T10:16:47.578+02:00MVURADONA SAFARI LODGE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a hectic number of weeks, my hubby and I were desperately searching to book a short get-away - a place where we could relax, rewind and be treated royally. After searching numerous places at a reasonable cost we were finally recommended to this little lodge - a small gemstone among "Dinner, bed and breakfast" establishments. </div>
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Mvuradona is situated inside the Private reserve of Marloth park (approximately 5-6 hours drive along the N4 from Johannesburg to Komatipoort). We elected, however, to take the road less traveled along the picturesque route through Barberton to Malelane. We weren't disappointed - the scenery was stunning!</div>
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Mvuradona Safari Lodge, in Marloth Park, is managed by a small group of exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. "Dumi" was there to welcome us on our arrival. Our three-night-stay was very comfortable indeed as well as relaxed. The staff took extra care to cater for our unplanned request to entertain two extra people on our last evening. </div>
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During the day, one is left to one's own devices, so you can simply relax by the pool, read a book, or take a trip into Kruger National Park itself. The choice is yours. An honesty bar is available at all times as well as self-service tea and coffee.</div>
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This little lodge, with six guest rooms is immaculately spotless and welcoming. It is important to point out that Mvuradona's <i>'Safari</i>' aspect is outsourced to other service providers who can take you into Kruger for various excursions. Be aware, however, that small wild animals do indeed roam freely in Marloth and you are likely to come across warthog, impala, kudu, bushbuck, mongoose, zebra and ostrich around the lodge. Big, dangerous animals, however, are kept at bay by the fences, although some occasionally pop by to visit. It is best to remain alert at all times. </div>
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Our rooms were exceptionally comfortable and welcoming and we were treated to sumptuous,possibly over-generous meals on the deck while being entertained by a constant chorus of beautiful birds.<br />
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Since wild animals do occasionally find their way into the reserve, guests are encouraged to stay indoors at night. During the day, however, one is free to walk along the lengthy paths in the reserve and along the fence. </div>
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It is wonderfully tranquil and restful - a little Eden, where one can restore one's soul.</div>
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I have prepared a short video/montage by way of review as well as my sincere thanks to the management and staff of this gemstone lodge.</div>
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What a wonderful escape from city life. We have returned to Johannesburg, refreshed and restored.</div>
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Sending lotsaluv</div>
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We did indeed spend a whole day in Kruger National Park.<br />
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GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!<br />
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Summer is such a beautiful time of the year in our city. After the heavy rains in Johannesburg, the foliage in our neighbourhood is green and lush. Hundreds of different birds invade the various gardens. Their variety is mesmerizing. A simple little bird feeder provides endless entertainment.</div>
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I invite you to grab a 'cuppa' with me, sit on my patio and take in God's amazing creation.<br />
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Olive thrush...<br />
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Cape White-eye...<br />
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Black-eyed Bulbul...<br />
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Rock Pigeon...<br />
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Sunbird...<br />
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Female Weaver bird...<br />
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Black-collared Barbets<br />
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Rameron pigeon...<br />
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Rock pigeon...<br />
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Hadedah Ibis...<br />
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Olive Thrush...<br />
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Masked weaver building a nest...<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend.<br />
Lotsaluv</div>
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Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-73203972086995052792015-01-10T19:29:00.000+02:002015-01-10T19:29:18.763+02:00Celebrating summer!<div style="text-align: center;">
GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!</div>
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(and a belated 'Happy New Year')</div>
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Hello there to all my blogging friends around the world</div>
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It's been a while since I put up a blog post. (sigh) Life has been busy in this part of the world and with the ease of Facebook and other social media, I must admit that I have greatly neglected this blog. </div>
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Anyway, I hope that 2015 will be a blessed and fulfilling year for you all.</div>
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I thought I'd share some pictures of TOBY and LEXI having some summer-fun. We've had wonderful weather here in Johannesburg and the family often spend time outside. The dogs love our company...especially when we play their favourite game:</div>
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<b> "Ball retrieving from the swimming pool."</b></div>
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Toby again...</div>
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Lexi with the ball...</div>
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LEXI...</div>
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LEXI</div>
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Below: TOBY in full flight...</div>
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LEXI doesn't mind her face under water...</div>
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Dogs in the water-feature...</div>
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Sending all our love (and lots of licks) to our blogging-buddies around the world:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After spending three wonderful days at the beautiful <a href="http://www.africanwhitechild.blogspot.com/2014/10/mimis-south-african-adventure-part-2.html" target="_blank"><b>IMBALI SAFARI LODGE</b></a> in the famous <b>KRUGER NATIONAL PARK</b> , South Africa, we left with heavy hearts. Our time in the bush seemed God-ordained; almost as if the Maker Himself had laid out the animals specially for our guest. We'd had wonderful sightings, including all of the Big 5. The Kruger Park is certainly one of the most beautiful places on earth and our stay there was wonderful, truly wonderful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On our way out of the park we were treated to yet another display of Mimi's all-time favourites - the beautiful elephants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This time, we were able to stop and marvel at their antics; including a baby playing leisurely in the sand of the river bank.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally it was time to leave and we made our way out of the Paul Kruger Gate. We stopped outside the gate to take a photograph of the statue which pays tribute to the man who played such a large role in preserving this amazing heritage. Usually there are monkeys which romp all over this statue, but they were absent this day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I couldn't resist taking a photo, however, of one of my favourite birds which was searching for nibbles on the ground:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I managed to take a short video to show you the beauty of the place:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was here that Mimi finally found her elusive 'Dung beetle' with its precious roll of poop:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, we took Mimi to see the view of the incredible:</span></div>
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Looking down towards the Blyde River far below...</div>
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Mimi and I appreciating the view</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no place like 'home' and the opportunity to relax and recuperate - </span><br />
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Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-45593420818890649902014-10-02T16:48:00.000+02:002014-10-02T19:02:59.378+02:00MIMI's SOUTH AFRICAN ADVENTURE (Part 2): A trip to IMBALI SAFARI LODGE, Kruger National Park, South Africa<div style="text-align: center;">
Greetings from South Africa</div>
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This is the second bumper blogpost in this series: "Mimi's South African Adventure" </div>
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The highlight of our 17-day-day holiday was a trip to the beautiful <a href="http://imbali.com/" target="_blank"><b>IMBALI SAFARI LODGE</b></a> in the heart of the Kruger National Park. My husband and I both love the bush, so to take Mimi to this beautiful lodge was truly, truly special! </div>
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We were treated like royalty!</div>
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Imbali's food was outstanding, our rooms were beautiful,comfortable and tastefully decorated; the setting was exquisite, the game drives breathtaking and the management and staff extremely friendly and helpful. What a treat it was to simply sit on the deck of the reception area and watch the waterhole...</div>
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There were always an array of colourful birds that came for a drink on the edge of the swimming pool:</div>
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Above: The colourful starlings.</div>
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Below: Crested Barbet</div>
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The view from our room: A dry river-bed: home to a large troop of baboons.</div>
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What more could we wish for on our deck? A refreshing plunge pool and lounger chairs - for the peaceful afternoons prior to afternoon tea and evening game drives.</div>
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I can't give enough accolades to this lovely lodge. </div>
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Thank you, <b><a href="http://imbali.com/" target="_blank">IMBALI SAFARI LODGE</a></b> for your incredible hospitality and good service! </div>
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May you grow from strength to strength.</div>
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Sunrise over the smokey landscape</div>
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(after the recent fires)</div>
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Setting out on an early morning game-drive</div>
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First sightings</div>
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I must say that the terrain was extremely dry. Indeed, I have never seen Kruger so dry before. Yet, these conditions are ideal for game viewing.</div>
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Mimi's favourite - the Baboon family</div>
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"MacDonalds" - fast-food of the Kruger Park ;)</div>
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Fungus growing on a Buffalo skull</div>
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Above: Buffalo skull</div>
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Above: Rhino tracks</div>
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Above: The beautiful flowers of the 'Sausage' tree...outside our room</div>
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Above: Yellow-billed hornbill</div>
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Lilac-breasted roller </div>
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uh...oh! Who is drinking out of our plunge-pool?</div>
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Above: Elephants at the waterhole</div>
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<b> Up REALLY close.</b>..the king of the jungle.</div>
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Above: African Civet cat</div>
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Sunrise over the dam </div>
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Above: Waterbuck</div>
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Above: Breakfast time</div>
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Above: So nice to see them...</div>
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A beautiful lionness</div>
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Above: Vultures on a kill site</div>
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Above:The fossil of the tree family: THE FAMOUS BAOBAB TREE</div>
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Above: "You don't mine, do you, Mr Hippo?"</div>
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Above: Buffalo</div>
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Above: Warthog</div>
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Above: Hippos on a sand bank</div>
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Above: The beautiful pearl-spotted owl</div>
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Above: One of my favourites: Green Pigeon nesting</div>
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Above: Ever present Yellow-billed hornbill</div>
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Above: A shy Sable antelope at Imbali's waterhole</div>
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Above: A beautiful pair of Lionesses </div>
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Above: Oh yes, a vulture CAN be pretty! ;)</div>
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Above: Red-billed oxpecker on a giraffe</div>
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No game drive is complete without the anticipated stop for refreshments...</div>
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and <b><a href="http://imbali.com/" target="_blank">IMBALI SAFARI LODGE</a></b> delivered well.</div>
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Thank you so much to our Ranger, "Suit-boy" for the meticulous care of your guests.</div>
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Relaxing Spa treatments are also available to guests at Imbali. How wonderful to be treated to a "back and neck massage" on the deck outside our room, with the background accompaniment of twittering birds.</div>
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On a funny note though...</div>
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Above: Even the Baboons have learned to enjoy a Spa Treatment.<br />
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The bonus of our stay at IMBALI was that we were able to see all of the big five.</div>
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Many thanks, once again, to the management and staff of this beautiful lodge. Your hospitality was outstanding and the game-sightings truly breathtaking. <br />
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Above: Sunset over Imbali</div>
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Readers, if you want to spoil yourself be sure to book your stay at</div>
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<b><a href="http://imbali.com/" target="_blank">IMBALI SAFARI LODGE</a></b><br />
(Please note: I have NO commercial attachments or obligations to this lodge)</div>
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Sending lotsaluv</div>
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Above: Mimi and me at the airport</div>
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One of the biggest privileges and blessings in life is to be part of making someone else's life-time dream come true. It is even more awesome when you hardly know that person.</div>
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I met Mimi in cyberspace in 2005 - during the 'Maxdog' era. She ran a blog called<a href="http://lovingforaliving.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> 'Loving for a Living'</a>. We hit it off like old friends and have continued to support one another over the past 9 years. Mimi's dream has always been to visit my home country,SOUTH AFRICA and two weeks ago, we met at the airport for the very first time ever.</div>
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The past two weeks, although hectic, have been remarkable. It's as if God himself has put his hand of blessing on this adventure - providing experiences that will last a life-time for both of us. I'm not even going to attempt to explain it all, but rather to put up a few bumper blogposts of pictures which will record this amazing event.</div>
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So let's begin...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">MIMI GETS SETTLED...</span><br />
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Special treats for the dogs - all the way from Michigan.<br />
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Meeting family and friends<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">DAY 2:</span><br />
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A visit to Montecasino Bird gardens for the show 'Flight of Fantasy' and an opportunity to meet some colourful characters.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">DAY 3:</span><br />
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Our next stop was the famous 'Elephant Sanctuary' at Hartebeespoort Dam where one is able to interact with the elephants one-on-one<br />
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Receiving an elephant-education talk<br />
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Mimi feeding the elephant<br />
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Receiving a special 'Kiss'<br />
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Me: Walking 'hand-in-trunk'<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">DAY 4:</span></div>
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On the first Monday we took a trip to the Lion Park - just outside Johannesburg with friends:</div>
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A visit to the 'geode' and precious rocks store <br />
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A visit to the theatre to see 'A handful of keys'<br />
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My special thanks to Mimi's family and friends for encouraging her to take this courageous adventure - crossing the seas (a 16-hour journey), to an unknown country - in an act of trust, to meet someone she had only met in cyberspace. (me)</div>
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And to my sweet friend Mimi; may God bless you abundantly as you take home all these special memories.</div>
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With all my love</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Look out for my next blogpost (soon!) where I will share 'Part 2' - our trip to the KRUGER NATIONAL PARK and the beautiful IMBALI SAFARI LODGE.</b></span><br />
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Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-19908564069429742502014-09-10T16:43:00.000+02:002014-09-10T16:43:41.427+02:00WELCOME TO SOUTH AFRICA, MIMI!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>In 48 hours, I finally meet my long-standing blogging friend - Mimi!</i></div>
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<i>WELCOME TO SOUTH AFRICA, MIMI!!!</i></div>
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There are only 25 days to go before the great adventure
begins!!! My long-standing blogging-buddy - "MIMI" - is about to make her SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM come true. I can hardly believe that it is finally happening.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I first "met" Mimi in 2008. Who would have thought that two people living worlds apart would strike up such a long-standing friendship? Yet it happened. Both of us were dog-bloggers and shared similar interests. Mimi was an icon of strength (from a distance) during the writing and publication of my book <a href="http://www.africanwhitechild.blogspot.com/p/maxdog-book.html" target="_blank">MAXDOG</a>, and became part of my support group during my struggle with depression. Over the years, I have been sharing my country on this blog in the hope that perhaps ONE of my cyber-friends might make the long journey to our country. Well, Mimi has finally decided to do this. And now the big count-down starts. </div>
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<b>ONLY 25 DAYS TO GO!!!</b></div>
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I admire my friend for taking this plunge. If I was her, I'd be quite nervous - travelling to a strange country to stay with a family she's never met. In addition, she's never travelled such a great distance in
her life – even the aeroplane trip will be a novelty. She has worked hard, saved hard and trusted that I will look after her when she gets here. I feel truly blessed that she has chosen me and my family to help her achieve her dream. And I thank her family too for encouraging her to make her dream a reality.</div>
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Mimi will be spending 17
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her rotten! … And to make every effort for her ‘SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM’ to come
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Mimi arrives on the 12<sup>th</sup> September. It’s a LONG flight from Atlanta (USA) and she
will land at OR Tambo airport in the early evening. Being a Friday, with the typical pre-weekend traffic in a large city, I suspect that she will experience
a ‘baptism of fire’.
Johannesburg traffic is not fun at the best of times, and we will be
hitting it full on. It may take us well over an hour to get home. Nevertheless, our small welcoming party will be there to take her under our wings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our first destination will be HOME! </div>
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Here, Mimi will meet my
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Amongst many outings, our adventure will include three days
in the glorious Kruger National park; one day in the scenic splendour of the
mountains of Mpumalanga and three days in the beautiful mother-city of Cape Town. In between we’ll be visiting a number of
touristy sites in Johannesburg – the Lion Park, the Elephant Sanctuary, the
Apartheid museum, the Cradle of Human-kind, etc And I will also be showing her the life of
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the Pilanesberg National Park, we decided to take our chances, cut costs and
simply spend a single day in this glorious place. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having packed our picnic basket, we left home at 5am and entered
the Bokubung gate in the south of the park at 7.30am. During the morning, we
slowly made our way north-west finally stopping for lunch in the middle of the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The web of dirt roads is tricky to navigate in places. Heavy
January rains have left a mountain of repair-work for the park officials. But the animals are thriving and the bush is
lush. We were rewarded with some wonderful sightings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our picnic spot overlooking a dam was very pleasant indeed.
We were lucky to watch a herd of elephant lazily made their way to the water
while we nibbled on our sandwiches. Clear-blue skies forced the temperature up
to 29 degrees C – quite a hike after the thermometer had rested at 3 degrees in the
early morning. This is so typical of early winter on the Highveld of South Africa.
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rather stiff this morning. As South Africans,
we so often forget about the beautiful natural heritage which surrounds us. What
a privilege it is to be able to simply pack our bags and escape for a few hours
to the peace of the bush. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Hippos, Darters and Fish-eagles at rest in the lazy African sun</div>
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A little Klipspringer hides in the long grass.</div>
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Terrapins in the murky water.</div>
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Hippopotamus</div>
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"Donkey in pyjama"s - Burchell's zebra</div>
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Breakfast at a 'hide'.</div>
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Impala on the run.</div>
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A wildebeest follows.</div>
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A Hippopotamus baking in the winter sun.</div>
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The animals are so well camouflaged.</div>
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A crocodile soaks up the sun at the water's edge</div>
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Even the butterflies are enjoying the sun.</div>
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A baby waterbuck looks at us suspiciously.</div>
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Her father is nonplussed.</div>
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"So, what's the weather like up there?"</div>
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Wildebeest rest in the shade...until they are disturbed by a game-vehicle.</div>
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The SPRINGBOK - South Africa's national symbol.</div>
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This big elephant kept us in a road-block for about 45 minutes. He claimed the road as his own (his right!) and the traffic piled up on both sides of him. We all gave him his space while he foraged on the green bushes along the side of the road. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Beautiful bee-eater.</span></div>
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The higher the view, the better.</div>
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Our lunch-time picnic spot. </div>
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We watched the elephants come down to drink. This old chap panned the water for danger before taking a long slurp.</div>
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Many people have asked me about the latest news of 'OWL', so this is a short post to address this question. Quick answer: Yes, she is still in our midst.</div>
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It's been 15 days now and hopefully she is here to stay. We've had extensive rain in the past two weeks, but she's simply let the weather slide off her feathers. Nonplussed. </div>
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Every morning, just before the sun rises, she finds a place in the palm tree to roost for the day. Some days its ON the telephone pole, other days her choice is on one of the palm fronds. She settles in, shuts her eyes, and ignores the ever-persistent voices of disdain from the garden birds.</div>
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At dusk, she opens her beautiful yellow eyes and begins her routine of preparation. Night-time jaunts require feathers in pristine condition, so she preens and preens. Then she stretches her wings and examines her talons. A few good shakes and then she scans for flight options. Soon she's gone - to hunt in the green belt below our house.</div>
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I continue to feel so privileged by her presence although she's still not shown any interest in the owl box. I've not seen her mate either. Hopefully, OWL is here to stay.</div>
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A 'lucky' glimpse of the nictitating membrane across OWL's eye</div>
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A short video clip of OWL being pestered by the garden birds:<br />
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We have had so much rain in the past three days. Rivers are flowing heavily, parks have turned into swamps and everything is soaked to the extreme. Someone even asked me if I had a copy of the book: 'ARK FOR DUMMIES'. It really is extremely wet and the forecast is for more rain. </div>
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Our resident OWL has been sitting on her perch while the heavens have opened. She remains unperturbed by the rain and sits and sleeps while large drops slide off her feathers. </div>
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At dusk, she carefully prepares her feathers, her talons and stretches her wings. After surveying the environment, she finally takes off and glides through the air to the parapet of our house. After a short while, she takes off towards my neighbour's roof and from there disappears into the green belt. There she'll hunt for insects, beetles, frogs, reptiles and rodents. Her night-time vision equips her for swift, silent hunting....one of God's amazing creations!</div>
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When she disappears in the evening, I wonder if it is the last I'll see of this beautiful creature. There are no guarantees in life and it's important to make the most of every minute. So far, we've been so blessed with five days of OWL in our midst. Each morning, I rush to the window - hoping for another day with her.</div>
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Although the OWL BOX has been installed, OWL has chosen to remain on her favoured perch and to soak up the rain. The lighting isn't the best for photos, but I've managed to get a few nice ones (I think). Let's simply let the pictures do the talking:</div>
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Every afternoon, the Grey-Louries create a huge racket because of the presence of Owl. </div>
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they are just loud-mouths!</div>
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For the moment, the OWL HOUSE remains unoccupied.</div>
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Another feathered visitor: Rameron Pigeon (The largest pigeon resident in Johannesburg)</div>
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I love the doves too...</div>
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Lexi says that she is also a resident...don't forget!</div>
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Owl keeps a close watch, but doesn't seem to mind the dogs.</div>
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It appears that OWL is happy to sleep off the wet weather here in our garden.</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>1. Sleep in the rain</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>4. Party the night away!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>5. Take time out from your mate</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>6. Keep the humans guessing when they try to organise your accommodation.</b></span></div>
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I am delighted to inform my readers that OWL does, indeed, have a mate. What fantastic news!<br />
I was lucky enough to see them both in the early hours of this morning, so now my heart is at ease. Can't wait to see what he really looks like. They tell me that he will be <i>smaller</i> than her.</div>
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We were woken to a chorus of haunting hooting at 5.30 this morning. I quickly rushed out of bed, to my window to watch OWL on the roof of my neighbour's house. Toby and Lexi didn't appear too shaken - I think they are becoming accustomed to me running around the house peering out of windows. OWL's hooting continued until I saw a large dark shape fly over. She quickly took off to join him. Isn't this wonderful news?</div>
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A few hours later OWL was back on her favoured perch - on the pole in the corner of our garden.</div>
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It's a drizzly day in Johannesburg, but <b><a href="http://www.ecosolutions.co.za/the-owl-box-project" target="_blank">ECOSOLUTIONS </a></b>arrived promptly as arranged.</div>
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(Above: Mr Sam Louw and Mr Jackson Mageza from <a href="http://www.ecosolutions.co.za/the-owl-box-project" target="_blank"><b>ECOSOLUTIONS</b></a>...and the famous 'OWL BOX' installed in the tree in the background)</div>
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I was greeted with a friendly smile by two of the company's employees who joined me in taking a look at the trees in the garden as well as our special OWL - on her perch. The tree I'd ear-marked for the OWL BOX met their approval and they set about the job.</div>
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Jackson - "Ready for action"</div>
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Precarious work...you have to be agile to do this. And brave!</div>
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So, which branch will it be? </div>
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Below: Sam gets the box ready to be raised.</div>
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Almost there...</div>
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Now the tricky bit starts - attach it to the tree and ensure that it is level.</div>
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mmm...we need to cut off that sharp branch...</div>
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No problem.</div>
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If you are wondering what nesting materials OWLS need - well it is simply GRAVEL. What could be easier?</div>
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Below: Jackson puts the gravel into the OWL HOUSE....</div>
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Well, I thought I'd appease the barbets in our garden while we had the workers here. So <a href="http://www.ecosolutions.co.za/the-owl-box-project" target="_blank"><b>ECOSOLUTIONS</b></a> installed a nesting log for me too.<br />
(BTW they also do <b>BAT HOTELS</b>...check out their <a href="http://www.ecosolutions.co.za/the-owl-box-project" target="_blank"><b>WEBSITE</b></a>)</div>
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This time it's Sam's turn to do the climbing.</div>
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Done and dusted - OWL BOX INSTALLED!</div>
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Now we wait and see if our dear OWL pair like the box.</div>
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I really hope so.</div>
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Many thanks to<b> <a href="http://www.ecosolutions.co.za/the-owl-box-project" target="_blank">ECOSOLUTIONS</a></b> for the efficient installation of our OWL BOX.</div>
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Please contact them if you are thinking of doing the same.</div>
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Sending lotsaluv</div>
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ps. I have put together a montage of pictures as well as a recording of the OWL HOOTING on this <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q-jwEiPmc0&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">YOU TUBE ARRANGEMENT</a></b></div>
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I hope you enjoy it.</div>
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Once again, soft rain settled in for the day. It was a lazy Sunday. My family breathed a collective sigh of relief when we noticed that OWL had returned to her favoured spot early in the morning.<br />
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What had she got up to during the night? We'll never know.<br />
It appears that everybody in this household has OWL on their mind. Will she stay? Will she go? Will she appreciate the owl box, or not? So many questions that only time will answer. It certainly proves that we must make the most of every moment - you never know when you'll experience the blessing again. <br />
After discussion, we all feel that this owl may well be a chick which has been recently evicted from its parents' territory. She appears slightly smaller that other SPOTTED EAGLE OWLS I have seen. <br />
We wait with baited breath to see if OWL will take a liking to the OWL BOX which is to be installed tomorrow morning. (I really hope so!)</div>
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Today, however, OWL selected the telephone pole in the corner of our back garden to roost for the day. (The same as the previous two days)<br />
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We've not seen any sign of a mate in the 3 days that she's been with us. Like yesterday, she appeared oblivious to the drenching from the heavens. She settled comfortably in her favoured spot and slept off her wariness. Throughout the day, I diverted my activities to reassure myself that she was still there.</div>
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Later this afternoon, I went out to watch her more seriously. I noticed her attempts to regurgitate her pellet (I think that's what it is called). Again, as the light faded, she yawned, stretched and preened her feathers. <br />
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After a good shake (above) she panned the sky.<br />
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As she became more active the birds congregated in their collective disdain. Hadedah Ibises, this time, joined the chorus with loud screeches from the neighbour's roof. Suddenly OWL took off and I swivelled around to see in what direction she was heading. <br />
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Not far it seemed. She landed on the roof of our house and then spent a little time surveying the scene. Then she launched herself into the air as I watched, enthralled, as she chased a Hadedah in mid-air. (Like a 'dog-fight' between two aeroplanes) It all happened in a split-second. There was lots of squawking, but both feathered friends were unscathed. <br />
I scurried around to the front of our house to search the silhouettes of roof-tops. I finally located her on the roof of a house across the street.<br />
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By this time, the light had really faded and it was time to say 'Good bye'.<br />
My prayer, again, is that her night-time hunting will be safe for her and that she will return to us in the morning.<br />
Thank you for sharing this special time.<br />
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OWL sat silently - all day - in the pouring rain. Somehow, she appeared immune to the drenching - heavy drizzle for the best part of the afternoon simply drifted past her water-proof feathers. There were times when OWL shuffled along her perch - probably to make herself more comfortable. Today she roosted on the telephone pole, next to the palm tree in the corner of our garden. </div>
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As the light faded this afternoon, the rain subsided and hundreds of flying ants emerged from their little holes in the ground. Their tiny silhouettes dotted the evening sky as they struggled to take flight. OWL stretched her wings and preened herself. After only 24 hours in her presence, I have come to learn that this is the cue for imminent take-off. I held my breath and waited.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">True to style, she took flight - silently and swiftly. It's simply unbelievable how such a large creature, with such a heavy frame, can move so softly. There is hardly a whisper of sound. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">To my delight, OWL did a stylish aerial manouever, lifted her large talons and grabbed a tiny flying ant mid-air. What a surprise! She diverted her path to the roof of our house and sat there with her prize. It took only two nibbles before it was gone. She panned the setting for more delicacies; her large, yellow eyes wide and alert. </span><br />
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I managed to get a few shots of her during the short interval on our roof. </div>
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But then she was off again...into the darkening sky. </div>
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Every time I see this magnificent bird, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of deep gratitude - for the privilege of being able to observe her and share her environment - even if it is only for a short while. I do so hope that OWL finds a mate. And on Monday the owl box will be installed.</div>
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I can't wait for sunrise - to see if she returns. There are never any guarantees with wild creatures.</div>
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Sending lotsaluv</div>
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As the evening settled in yesterday, OWL started becoming more active. </div>
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Every so often, she opened her beautiful yellow eyes, blinked and surveyed her surroundings. She stretched, yawned, ruffled her feathers and set about preening. She'd had a long, peaceful sleep during the day and the time to hunt was fast approaching. We'd soon have to say good-bye to her and I felt somewhat saddened.</div>
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What a treasure it was to observe her throughout the day. I don't think I did much else except to relish the privilege of being in close proximity to one of God's magnificent creations....and take hundreds of photos.</div>
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During the day, I scouted the internet and finally managed to call a very helpful lady at the<a href="http://www.ecosolutions.co.za/the-owl-box-project" target="_blank"> <b>'OWL BOX PROJECT'</b> </a>who answered all my questions. I really want to do my bit to try and protect this beautiful, threatened creature. So, I've ordered an owl box (a pricey item) which will be installed in one of the trees in the garden on Monday morning. It remains to be seen if 'OWL' will indeed like the box and whether he/she has a mate. It's obvious that I have a lot to learn. I am praying that 'OWL' feels comfortable in this environment and that perhaps she will see it opportune to set up residence here... the outcome remains to be seen. Either way, it's all so exciting.</div>
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I battled to fall asleep last night - wondering where our feathered friend might be. At midnight, just before drifting off, there was a distinct, muffled hoot from outside our bedroom window. 'OWL was perched at the top of our neighbour's high roof. Toby and Lexi went mad - barking and running up and down owr passage. It's going to take some coaxing to get the dogs to be comfortable with 'OWL's' unusual call. It really is an amazing, different sound to what we are accustomed to. My daughter and I stood at the opened window for ages, watching her and taking it all in.</div>
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As I woke this morning, I wondered what had happened to 'OWL' during the night. Had she found food? Had she met up with a mate? So many questions, so few answers.</div>
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I opened the curtains early this morning to see if, by some stroke of luck, 'OWL' had returned to yesterday's roosting position. There was no sign of her. But then I heard the black-eyed-bull-bulls with their distinct alarm call and went into the garden in serious search. OWL is back again and I'm smiling. Today, however, she is really camouflaged - sitting in the same palm tree, but shielded a lot more than yesterday. I struggled to get the photos. Luckily there is a tiny vantage point from where I can observe her today.</div>
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Please stay, pretty 'OWL'...you are most welcome! </div>
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I simply had to break my "LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX" blogging sabbatical to share this important and exciting event:</div>
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I woke to a cacophony of bird screeching this morning. The garden birds were sending up squawks of unhappiness. Judging from their collective disdain, something serious was going on. Grey-louries, glossy starlings, black-eyed-bull-bulls, Hadedah Ibises, crested barbets, doves and the like were all shouting in unison I rushed outside to see what the commotion was all about.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its feathers blend in perfectly with the general environment and it is shielded by the fronds of the palm tree - a perfect place to sleep in for (at least) today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been aware of this project, but thought that the trees in our own garden were a little too small for these large creatures. However, it's been five years since the project started and our trees have grown substantially. There is now plenty of space for ALL the birds in our garden. Ironically, the owls shouldn't threaten the general garden birds either (despite all their objections) because their hunting times are at night (when every sensible feathered friend is asleep). There is more than enough space in our midst.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I'm desperate to protect this owl pair. I've not seen them in our neighbourhood up until now, so I have placed my urgent order for an owl box. It also makes sense for the owls because we have an adequate green belt adjacent to our property - plenty of space for the creatures to hunt for food. In addition, they are an excellent help in terms of controlling the rat population.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Only time will tell if the owls will indeed like what I am going to be offering them. If all goes well, they will have their own unique "OWL BOX" early next week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so excited!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sending lotsaluv</span></div>
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Dear readers</div>
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I will be taking an 'indefinite' blogging-break from this particular blog - except for a few posts - time permitting. I realise that 'LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX' has been a predominantly 'dog-blog', but 2014 is a year of Spiritual pilgrimage for me personally - which may not be entirely appropriate for this particular blog.</div>
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Please know that I appreciate you, my readers, immensely and feel blessed by your patience in what may appear to be erratic blogging behaviour. It's just something that I have to do at this particular time in my life.</div>
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If you would like to read more about this journey on my more 'personal' blog, please click on</div>
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I would appreciate your support although I realise it may not appeal to everybody. </div>
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Thank you for your understanding.</div>
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Sending lots of love to you all...</div>
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With love</div>
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Maxmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339087872750174307.post-52918748005192196512014-01-16T17:41:00.002+02:002014-01-16T17:41:29.377+02:00#365Grateful : Day 16 : Our swimming pool<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red;"><b>***I am grateful for our swimming pool</b></span><br />
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Today, the temperatures are soaring towards 40 degrees C and I am grateful for having the opportunity to cool off in our swimming pool.<br />
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Okay, that's putting it mildly.<br />
More correctly,<b> I AM VERY GRATEFUL!!!</b><br />
Phew, it's hot here today!</div>
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On occasions, I prefer to swim alone. It calls on all of Toby and Lexi's resolve to obey my command to stay OUT of the pool while I am in it.<br />
By way of compensation, I throw balls for them to retrieve and bring back to me. They enjoy this game - diligently fetching the balls and returning to the water's edge. Most often they just drop them in the pool near me for me to throw again. (Lol!)<br />
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But it's not only me who enjoys being IN the pool on these hot days.<br />
Here is an old video of the dogs' enjoyment.<br />
(with apologies to those who have already seen it)<br />
BTW The hit rate on this video is over 78 000<br />
Enjoy...<br />
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<b style="color: red;">***I am grateful for our swimming pool!</b><br />
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Sending lots of love<br />
(...and keep cool!)</div>
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