Army Thread 27th December

[startingover]

Good morning troopers!
I woke up this morning feeling like I had done a good job getting through this Christmas. That might sound strange, but I really worry about this time of year, not just about the drinking but the anticipated pressure to feel a certain way I think.
Anyway, as much as it surprised me, I really did enjoy it, and now I am looking forward to the new decade. I love new year, its time to start anew, have a fresh perspective on life and put in place some new living strategies.
I have 2 new year resolutions this year.
1. To find myself the perfect job for me.
2. To look after myself better emotionally and physically. That means a better diet, doing things that make me feel good and are good for me (can be two VERY different things ) and being more aware of my moods so if they start to slide, jumping in earlier and dealing with them.

Have a wonderful day guys :l

[Grim]

Army Thread 27th December

Good morning to you Starts!

What a lovely way to start the day.... to climb into the Army thread and to read such a wonderfully positive post!

You are blessed in that you have the ability and the drive to make anything happen and you have proven that again and again! Go get 'em girl!

[byebyebridgetjones]

Army Thread 27th December

Oh I DO like those resos Starty.
How was Tippy's place Grim ? He didn't try to push you into the braii then ?

[Grim]

Army Thread 27th December

byebyebridgetjones;780407 wrote: Oh I DO like those resos Starty.
How was Tippy's place Grim ? He didn't try to push you into the braii then ?

Hey Bridge.......it was fantastic day thank you.......I rocked up (on time thanks to some low flying along the N1) at 10:00 and only left at about 20:00......

We had good food and plenty of good laughs and the family Tigger did a grand job as tour guide and coffee shop selectors! Bloody awesome cheese cake and coffee!

How are you Bridge? What is news from down under?

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

Morning, Army

I slept like a Yuletide Chocolate Log...

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

Some pictures from yesterday:

We snacked on some crackers & cheese before the braai:



For the braai, we had chops & boerewors:



Plus Kalahari's & deboned chicken:



As well as some salad:

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

This picture was taken in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve just outside Stellenbosch:



In this picture, you can still see the damage from the devastating bushfires we had in February this year:

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

We didn't really have time to "do" the historic cente of Stellenbsoch during Grim's visit (that'll have to wait until next time). He took this picture as we driving through town on our way to have coffee and cake:

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

Irrigation is still done the old-fashioned way in the old part of town. Water is diverted from the Eerste River (literally translated as the 1st River) into Leivore and distributed (I'll still look for the correct translation):

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

Grim takes really good pictures. I liked this one of a gate in a wall.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

This is the oldest slave bell in town. It was used to summon the slaves to work and rung during the course of the day to signal things like lunch, the end of the work day etc.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

This is the Eerste River, which runs through town. It originates in the Jonkershoek Valley. It is stocked with trout, and offers some really picturesque picnic spots. The water is stained brown from all the organic matter. Our tap water is also slightly discoloured, but the water is extremely soft.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

Being the aviation buff that he is, Grim couldn't resist snapping this helicopter:

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread 27th December

And finally, he also took pictures of 2 of our cats.

Here is our Maine Coon:



As well as our baby orange one playiing on the umbrella on the patio:

[mario]

Army Thread 27th December

morning army
seems you had a great time there yesterday mr tips & grim,well done
way to go starts,you will do it.