Thanks for the reminder! I just booked mine. The online booking system at Boots, a UK pharmacy chain, works well
I should do that too.
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I should do that too.
Thank you Linda.
Do you guys know about the story of Jan Van Riebeeck and the Devil and the cloud around the Mountain?
I was always told it was Jan Van Riebeeck, but in this one I found on the net says it was Jan Van Hunk. At least the first name is the same: Anyway whenever we see Table Mountain surrounded by clouds we always say that Jan Van Riebeeck and The Devil are at it again.
Old Jan van Hunks was a retired sea captain who liked to smoke his pipe of a morning and, for some reason, used to do so on the slopes of the mountain we now call Devil's Peak. This was long before our current anti-tobacco laws so perhaps he was just a considerate old fellow. Or perhaps it wasn't tobacco he was smoking? Whatever. One day, as he was sitting comfortably puffing away, a strange-looking fellow turned up and asked him for a light.Being a friendly sort, Van Hunks obliged. Then, for reasons that only highly competitive testosterone-driven men might understand, the stranger challenged him to a smoking competition and Van Hunks accepted. They both refilled their pipes and started puffing away, blowing smoke rings and generally trying to out-macho each other. After a while, the cloud of smoke grew so thick it covered the whole of the mountain like a giant tablecloth, which it still does today when the famous Southeaster is blowing.Eventually the stranger conceded defeat and stumbled, coughing and spluttering, off the mountain into the nearest thoracic Intensive Care Unit. As he was leaving, Van Hunks caught sight of his red, barbed tail sticking out from underneath his jacket and realised he had been puffing away with the devil. There's supposed to be a moral of sorts in this story but no-one's sure exactly what it is - and, of course, no-one is entirely sure what the competition's stakes were either.
Yay! I don’t need to google it anymore! [emoji23] Funny story!!
Good mornooning, roommates! House cleaning and a kiddie birthday on my agenda today. Tomorrow, daughter’s class is traveling to Copenhagen (25 mins by train from here), and guess who volunteered to tag along and take pictures of the kids? After we return, I’ll take daughter to a swimming class, and then leave her with a babysitter in the evening as we go to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary with husband. Big day ahead.
After we return, I’ll take daughter to a swimming class, and then leave her with a babysitter in the evening as we go to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary with husband. Big day ahead.
A couple of pics of our foggy morning:
Thank you Linda.
Do you guys know about the story of Jan Van Riebeeck and the Devil and the cloud around the Mountain?
I was always told it was Jan Van Riebeeck, but in this one I found on the net says it was Jan Van Hunk. At least the first name is the same: Anyway whenever we see Table Mountain surrounded by clouds we always say that Jan Van Riebeeck and The Devil are at it again.
Old Jan van Hunks was a retired sea captain who liked to smoke his pipe of a morning and, for some reason, used to do so on the slopes of the mountain we now call Devil's Peak. This was long before our current anti-tobacco laws so perhaps he was just a considerate old fellow. Or perhaps it wasn't tobacco he was smoking? Whatever. One day, as he was sitting comfortably puffing away, a strange-looking fellow turned up and asked him for a light.Being a friendly sort, Van Hunks obliged. Then, for reasons that only highly competitive testosterone-driven men might understand, the stranger challenged him to a smoking competition and Van Hunks accepted. They both refilled their pipes and started puffing away, blowing smoke rings and generally trying to out-macho each other. After a while, the cloud of smoke grew so thick it covered the whole of the mountain like a giant tablecloth, which it still does today when the famous Southeaster is blowing.Eventually the stranger conceded defeat and stumbled, coughing and spluttering, off the mountain into the nearest thoracic Intensive Care Unit. As he was leaving, Van Hunks caught sight of his red, barbed tail sticking out from underneath his jacket and realised he had been puffing away with the devil. There's supposed to be a moral of sorts in this story but no-one's sure exactly what it is - and, of course, no-one is entirely sure what the competition's stakes were either.
That’s an excellent tale! I like it
Good morning all!
I hope those of you in the tropical storm area have been/are successful in dodging its path.
Good luck to Kathy’s son with his blood tests.
I am off to see my physio/osteopath for a maintenance visit. I have a feeling she may say that there’s a lot of tension in my shoulders and that I seem stressed... not sure what she’s going to make events from Sunday onward [emoji23]
In theory, things will settle down now. I must get photos done for a new passport too... maybe tomorrow
I hope those of you in the tropical storm area have been/are successful in dodging its path.
Good luck to Kathy’s son with his blood tests.
I am off to see my physio/osteopath for a maintenance visit. I have a feeling she may say that there’s a lot of tension in my shoulders and that I seem stressed... not sure what she’s going to make events from Sunday onward [emoji23]
In theory, things will settle down now. I must get photos done for a new passport too... maybe tomorrow
That is hilarious!!About getting in new torts or sending the kids away?
[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]It’s a million-dollar difference to me!
Nothing wrong with that. The Japanese live very uncluttered lives too.Thank you, Carol! I was in touch with daughter’s class teacher, who is also a music teacher, and am waiting for a response from the school’s international department. I’m also looking into a couple of give-away piano options.
This is huge for us. In this rented house we went for the minimum number of furniture. We don’t even have a couch (sofa) — three armchairs and sheepskins on the floor. And no dining table — just a large coffee table (slightly bigger than Montgomery [emoji23]) with small wooden stools instead of chairs. And now we might get a piano.
I envy all my Torts. They live the life!! [emoji3] [emoji3]
Oooh Happy Anniversary.Good mornooning, roommates! House cleaning and a kiddie birthday on my agenda today. Tomorrow, daughter’s class is traveling to Copenhagen (25 mins by train from here), and guess who volunteered to tag along and take pictures of the kids?
Long day ahead of you. But at least you get to go out at the end of it.[emoji6]
Love those pictures.
Good luck with the osteopath and with the photos for the passport.
Thank you, Carol! [emoji847]
Congratulations Carol! That’s a lot or changes and I’m proud for you. I know from experience that it’s just not easy but you will feel so much better in a few months just knowing that you conquered your own will!
Luv seeing your torts!!!
About getting in new torts or sending the kids away?
Good morning Lena! I see your on a roll this morning
. It’s really great to get a few chuckles cause it’s been pretty quiet in our little room[emoji15]. But let me clarify... I was jumping for joy at sending Kids back to school and I’m squirming in anticipation at picking up the new Tort [emoji16]Hope you have an awesome day!
Good mornooning, roommates! House cleaning and a kiddie birthday on my agenda today. Tomorrow, daughter’s class is traveling to Copenhagen (25 mins by train from here), and guess who volunteered to tag along and take pictures of the kids?
Congrats on your anniversary!!! Can’t wait to see update for romantic date night [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]
