Nothing much happening

It has been more than three weeks since Mum passed away and nothing much has happened since then, just the same ol' same ol'.  To get out of the house and reflect on Mum's life, we went out into the field to see the malaria mosquito breeding ponds. 

We left the quad-bike on the side of the road and went for an half an hour walk to the tractors.  The storm in the distance hit us but we were not caught in the middle of it, just enough to cool us down. So refreshing!

The tractor was trying to pick up a tree but the tree was so heavy that the front wheels of the tractor were lifting into the air.  I didn't quite get the picture.

Porks on the quad-bike.  He rides this to work every morning, rain or shine.  His normal vehicle is being used for other jobs by other people.

We saw a lovely rainbow and were reminded of our beloved and much missed South Africa.

Some of you know Mike Kinsey from Richmond.  He made this sturdy, strong and reliable diesel tanker.

 

See Kelly..... Kinsey not Kinsley. Sigh. "Narisa", "Egland", "Kinsley".... dear Porkles!

 

The company have bought two new mulchers and Ricardo, from Germany but working in Italy, came to train the drivers.  This little chap followed him around and stole Ricardo's heart.

These trees were some of the first trees planted by Porks.  They were planted on the 10th June 2012 making them just over 16 months old.

 

 Can you believe how tall they grow without a dormant Winter season?

 

 

I was making curried mince for supper and sprinkled in some turmeric along with some sneaky little goggas disguised as peppercorns.

Then I stood over the hot stove fishing out the swimmers for over 15 minutes while they boiled to the top.  Our fridge is getting more and more full of our powdered ingredients which are vying for space with the fresh (?) vegetables and fruit.

 

My darling, precious little Genie is getting weaker and weaker but still insists on being with me when I am in the lounge or in bed.   

 

She cuddles into the top of my t-shirt or dress with her head hanging out the top.

 She is so gentle with me but when Porks or Neil try to love her she bites them.

 

Arno had to go to Brazil for an operation to his mouth.  He kindly brought me back this pretty little cactus.  It looks and feels like a tiny Christmas tree. 

 Gundi was fascinated by the new and strange smell and tried to eat the leaves.

 

Neil comes around often and just loves our Gunds.  He talks non-stop to him (Gundi to Neil, not Neil to Gundi).

 

Unusually Gundi even fell asleep on Neil's lap.  This doesn't happen with anyone else besides Porks and me.  I'm so happy as Neil will probably be Gundi-sitting when we go home over the Christmas period and I know how much he'll be loved.

  Look!  Voted "Ms Obruni Bantama 2013" by the one who knows everything. 

 

Don't roll your eyes, I came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd!    How's that?