Thabo and Bheki have a thrilling playdate

04 April 2013 This morning, the Twins were over the moon with excitement. All through breakfast, they refused to sit still, but bounced up and down, clapping their hands and pulling each other’s hair. I tell you, I was at my wit’s end. Reggie had let it slip last night that they would be meeting … More Thabo and Bheki have a thrilling playdate

A hadeda delivers a surprise package: May I introduce you to the Twins?

22 March 2013 This morning, there was a loud racket in the back garden. “Squawk! Haaaaa-haaaaa-haaaaa! SQUAAAAwk!!” Miss Tuffy-Cat came racing inside the garden flatlet, all bushed up and flustered. “Oh!” She cried, “Oh! Those horrid birds are back!” She found herself to a sunny spot on the tiles, and starting licking herself furiously in … More A hadeda delivers a surprise package: May I introduce you to the Twins?

Happy birthday to my new friend, Cousin Buller

This morning, Reggie, Aunty Karin and I drove out to Milnerton, which is a suburb slightly to the north of us. Reggie’s cousin Buller (his real name is Hans, but she always calls him ‘Buller’ – which is not to be confused with Ferris Bueller from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off!) was celebrating his birthday today. … More Happy birthday to my new friend, Cousin Buller