Weekend with mum and Mike in Mekanos (Langebaan)

Para-surfing. Looks like a lot of fun - something to try one day.





Mood shots






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Family trip to Seal Island

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Sally's 21st birthday lunch

Sea Point

Naughty Santa

We went to a Xmas party where I played the role of Father Xmas. Did the kids first, then the adults. Adults were easier because I could be somewhat saucier and they weren't scared by my robust "ho ho ho's" (kids were terrified!)

Some of the lines I used (on the adults, not the kids!):

• I'm lonely up in the North Pole. To be honest, I need someone really bad. Are you really bad?
• Heh baby, when was the last time you did it in a sleigh?
• Wanna see my 12 inch elf?
• Wanna be my elf for the night?
• I've got something very special in my sack for you.
• I know you've been bad, so let's dispense with the small talk, little lady.
• Wanna see my North Pole?
• Sorry I'm late, I got my sack caught in the chimney.
• Know why I'm so jolly? Cause I know where all the bad girls live.
• You scared of me? Are you Claus-trophobic?
• You wanna help me? You can be my subordinate Claus.
• Have you been a good girl - or do you need a spanking.
• What do you get when you cross me with a duck. A Xmas Quacker!
• I was walking along Adderley Street the other day with a honest politician and kind lawyer. We saw a R20 note in the gutter. Which of us do you think picked it up? Answer: Me! The other two do not exist.
• Guess what I had for breakfast this morning. Mistle Toast!
• Guess where I stay on holiday. At a ho-ho tel!
• Control yourself. I don't want water on my knee.
• How many chimneys did I do down today? Stacks!
• Wanna come with me on the sleigh and join the mile high club?
• I come down chimneys because it soots me.
• Hurry up, I have another Xmas I need to get to next year.
• If you want me to keep this up, you'll need to give me Viagra.

A big thanks to Susan (David's girlfriend) for helping me come up with some of the best lines.
There were some good laughs - and yes, a fair number of groans too.

Is Xmas exhausting or what!

Table Mountain from Blouberg

Walking at Paarl's Rock

Fun in the wind





Hiding Sally to get into Paarl Rock reserve

A list of my favourite songs (as at 2005)

Not all particularly hip but I must be honest...

• You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette
• Head Over Feet, Alanis Morissette
• You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette
• Honesty, Billy Joel
• The Voice Within, Christina Aguilera
• Joaquin Rodrigo, Concierto De Aranjuez
• I Put A Spell On You, Creedence Clearwater Revival
• If You're Not The One, Daniel Bedingfield
• Sail Away, David Gray
• I'll Never Fall In Love Again, Deacon Blue
• Don't Think Of Me, Dido
• Life For Rent, Dido
• Track 04, Dire Straits
• On Earth As It Is In Heaven, Ennio Morricone
• The Mission: The Mission, Ennio Morricone
• Once Upon A Time In The West, Ennio Morricone
• Once Upon A Time In The West, Ennio Morricone
• A Little Fall Of Rain, Eponime & Marius
• Tears In Heaven, Eric Clapton
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Frank Sinatra
• I Sing The Songs (I Write The Songs), Frank Sinatra
• Still Got The Blues, Gary Moore
• Now We Are Free, Gladiator Soundtrack
• Drink With Me, Grantaire, students and women
• What The World Needs Now, Jackie DeShannon
• One Of Us, Joan Osborne
• The Closest Thing To Crazy, Katie Melua
• J.S. Bach, Keyboard Concerto No. 5 In F Minor
• J.S. Bach, Keyboard Concerto No. 5 In F Minor
• Le Onde - Einaudi, Ludovico Einaudi, piano
• Hero, Mariah Carey
• One Sweet Day, Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
• Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (Tema D'amore) , Morricone: "Cinema Concerto"
• Don't Know Why, Norah Jones
• Giacomo Puccini, O Mio Babbino Caro
• Californication, Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Under The Bridge, Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Air (No.3) From 'Suite In C Major', Richard Edlinger; Capella Istropolitana
• 'Giazotto - Adagio In G Minor', Richard Edlinger; Capella Istropolitana
• Angels, Robbie Williams
• Somethin' Stupid, Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman
• I Wonder, Rodriguez
• There For Me, Sarah Brightman
• Just Show Me How, Sarah Brightman
• Englishman In New York, Sting
• It's Raining Again, Supertramp
• Take The Long Way Home, Supertramp
• The Logical Song, Supertramp
• The Big Blue soundtrack
• Schindler's List (Main Theme), The O'Neill Brothers
• Forrest Gump (Main Theme), The O'Neill Brothers
• Help Yourself, Tom Jones
• It's Not Unusual, Tom Jones
• Have I Told You Lately, Van Morrison
• Pavane, For Orchestra & Chorus Ad Lib In F Sharp Minor, Op. 50 - Faure, Various Artists
• Air on the G String (from Suite No. 3 in D Major), Various Artists
• Canon in D, Various Artists
• Nimrod From Enigma Variations, Various Artists
• The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, Various Artists
• Leave Right Now, Will Young

Swimming Lessons

Dinner with I&J Squared

Roar till four, Rory

Matthew, the finalist

The cute cowboy in the top row, middle photo.

 

Family reunion dinner with Robyn (Ally's mum)

Hiking to Seal's Island (Hout Bay) with Russel

Fauna and flora on the hike

Russel-isms

Our good friend, Russel, is a zany chap who peppers his speech with some unique "Russelisms". Here they are for posterity:

• Er, howdi Graeme
• Would you, per chance, like a quaff of fruity beverage?
• Or how about I fetch hither a tasty treat?
• Perhaps a cheesy jive for you?
• It's alright, if you like that sort of thing
• Have a taste tester - a supsong.
• Is it? Yoo, yoo, yoo. Eish!
• That's hectic, my broer!
• Land sakes! You crazy guy!
• Take that, you scoundrel!
• Ah, the pain!
• Settle down
• That would be well done
• Look lively!
• Jolly good
• Fantastic! What a champion!
• Are you all warm and toasty?
• Could be
• I believe that to be the case
• Salleee! Salleee!
• The Pater
• Tally ho!
• Let's mosey on, shall we?
• Good lord!