Tag Archives: ‘Carte Blanche’

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 98 of Level 1, 27 December 2020.

 

Sunday 27 December, Day 98 of Level 1, Day 277 of Lockdown. 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#Grateful for a cooler day, at 23C; for being relaxed, despite having to do some writing work for my client; for having Carmen assist in the litter clean up today, when Imtiaz was sent home, not feeling well after yesterday’s busy day; for there being fewer picnickers in Camps Bay today, but the litter did escalate by late this afternoon; for some first lovely compliments about the Carte Blanche investigative report into the SA Butler Academy, even though I have not seen it myself, not subscribing to DSTV ❤️; and for being happy and healthy. 🙏💙 Continue reading →

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 70 of Level 1, 29 November 2020.

 

Sunday 29 November 2020, Day 70 of Level 1, Day 249 of Lockdown. 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#Grateful for a beauty of a day, at 26C; for being spoilt with a fabulous breakfast at The 41 restaurant by Emma Faquharson; for signing the release form for participating in the Carte Blanche program soon, possibly next Sunday, with a coffee visit by producer Michael Duffet; for sorting out a conflict between two of the Community Cleaners, luckily amicably; for spending an hour cleaning up on both sides of the Tidal Pool with Community Cleaners John and Carmen; for time for a Vit D snooze on the terrace, a blessing after a busy week; and for being happy and healthy. 🙏💙 Continue reading →

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 57 of Level 1, 16 November 2020

 

Monday 16 November 2020, Day 57 of Level 1, Day 235 of Lockdown 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#Grateful for a busy working day, well executed against a Do List; for a lovely sunny day, the South Easter having picked up now; for a walk in Camps Bay, seeing a sign announcing the opening soon of Crème de la Crème Gourmet Desserts next door to the new Starbucks opening next month…. oi vey 😱; for a walk through Bakoven, taking some pics at Beta Beach; for my Discovery Pick n Pay voucher working in Camps Bay; for dancing to Kfm, and for being happy and healthy 🙏💙 Continue reading →

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 47 of Level 1, 6 November 2020.

 

Friday 6 November 2020, Day 47 of Level 1, Day 225 of Lockdown 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#Grateful for the huge amount of rain that has fallen today, in Cape Town as well as here in Wellington, excellent for the new vines that have just been planted; for the fabulous flexibility of our Wellington Wine Walk hosts for keeping us dry, in shuttling us to all our stops today, as it poured non-stop; for the entertaining and educational tastings of Buchu, Olive oil, and Wines at various stops in Wellington; for our cosy accommodation at Dunstone wine estate; for a good dinner at the Dunstone restaurant; for a warm bed; for the confirmation of the Carte Blanche interview with Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts happening at my home next week; and for being happy and healthy. 🙏💙 Continue reading →