Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

[expat3]

Good morning

[expat3]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Only three more days till Christmas hols for me. Can't wait!!!
I had a quick read back of yesterday's thread. I hope all the seasonal blahs and illnesses get wiped away soon.:l Let's all keep checking in here. Hopefully by Thursday I'll have a bit more time . I just have to prepare myself for three more crazy days and then I can breath again. But I do always come on here and read back even if it's difficult during the day. The kids-even the dog!-are being very demanding.:H
xxx

[Rags]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Hello everyone yet to come to the Army thread.

Tippy,Loved your holiday pictures. Thanks for letting me kow, I would have missed them otherwise..

BTW Guess where I might be in Sept next year???? Starting at Nairobi..... will let you know if/when things sort themselves out.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Good morning Expattie & Raggsy

Glad you liked the piccies, Rags. THere are a few more to follow which I'll post shortly.

It would be GREAT to see you again if you can arrange it! :l

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

A few kilometres outside Witsand on the way to Malgas, we spotted the local takeout. Unfortunately we had already had lunch.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Shortly thereafter, we came across two ostriches. The male was too far away to get a good picture (he appears in the background on the 2nd picture). The female making her appearance here must have a nest close by, because she wasn't very happy to see us.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

The area we drove through is primarily sheep farming country, with some cattle and wheat also being produced. These pictures give you a sense of what it's like there.

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Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

We specifically chose to drive back through Malgas, because you cross the Breede River using the only hand-operated pontoon still in operation in South Africa.

It operates between sunrise and sunset daily. The cost is about 3 euro. Three men pull it across using chains they wrap around the ferry cable. It has been in operation since 1860 (I think).

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

It was on the road between Malgas and Swellendam that we had the flat tire. The eldest cub really did me proud - he was a huge help in getting the spare fitted and the car unpacked / repacked.

[startingover]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Morning guys
Lovely pics again Tiggs. That sunshine makes me jealous!

I read yesterdays thread too and yes there does seem to be alot of angst around. I think the time of year does add to peoples worries. Anyway I read this yesterday too. Hope it helps

how to stay positive when the holidays are hard - positively present

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Morning TartyPants :l

[startingover]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Morning Tiggeroo.
I want an Ostrich! They look bloody amazing

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

startingover;1229022 wrote: Morning Tiggeroo.
I want an Ostrich! They look bloody amazing

They can be very agressive, Starts - a kick from a fully grown male can literally kill.

They taste good, though you should see the drumsticks on them :H:H:H

[one2many]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Morning. Fab pics Tipps!

Not long to go now Expatty.

Thanks for that Startyhole xxx

[one2many]

Army Thread MONDAY 19th December

Todays ditty is..


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