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No Apologies

Yes, yes. I know that I have been rather brief of late. The number of emails telling me to “write something decent” has increased even above its usual mailbox-crashing level, while the number of readers has plummeted to previously unplumbed depths. The reason for the latter, of course, is that you’re all on holiday, out [...]

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First day

The first day of the holiday was rudely begun at 2am by a non-sleeping child and then just about every hour afterwards to boot. Thus, due to general fatigue, as much of the day as possible was spent relaxing in or around the pool. And now, at 8pm, just 18 hours after that initial wake [...]

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New Record

Much rejoicing this morning (in my head anyway) so knocked a whole 31 seconds off my PB for 10km on my last run while we’re away. PB for running 10 km, that is, obviously. I would imagine that while we’re flying home in a couple of days time, I’ll be knocking 10 km off in [...]

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Winter Wonders at Kirstenbosch

School holidays are approaching and for once, we don’t have to balance the tricky arts of child-minding and something to do, because we’re going to be on the Heading North 2012 tour. For the rest of you parents though, it’s time to get juggling. However, help is at hand – step forward Kirstenbosch Gardens with [...]

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Away

Yep. I know. I’ve been scarce. And I have absolutely no excuse, save for the glorious sunshine and the glorious beach (literally) a stone’s throw from the front door. There’s copious alcohol available as well, which has led to some late nights under the stars, far from the madding crowds and maddening light pollution of [...]

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