South Africa Update: Rump Strips
Word today is that Dad has lost his mind (must be the heat, no?). He has been eating and drinking things far from his usual meat, potatoes and beer. Who knows how long this might last. Next thing we’ll hear is that he loves pasta, cheese and garli…
South Africa Update: Baboons in the House
Susan messaged me in the very wee hours last night (for me 3 am, 10 am for her) ??? they had stayed in the mountains overnight on their way to Kloof and had an early morning visitor in the house, in the form of a hungry baboon. Said baboon apparentl…
From the Land of the Long White Cloud
More photos swiped from Karen’s Facebook album (thanks cousin!). Here’s Karen with her mum, sister-in-law Kelly, and the visiting Gordon and Sarah. And one of poor Thorvin who apparently broke his elbow going backwards on a scooter at school. He d…
Out of the Snow and into the Heat
Well, I’ve had a few text messages from Susan and it seems that she and Dad (Dave/Davie) have survived the 17-18 hour trip to South Africa. Apparently they stopped in Dakar late Saturday night (US east coast time) to refuel … the plane and, hope…
Only in the North … So You Think
Okay, so we didn’t get the feet of snow that some of you in New Jersey/Pennsylvania have gotten, but 3-4 inches is pretty significant for this part of the country ??? and maybe more crippling. The south just doesn’t do snow like the north. For insta…
Glad I live in Atlanta now!
From the looks of the north, it’s been a heck of a winter so far. Here’s what Susan just sent me: From: Susan Milne Sent: Tue, February 9, 2010 1:04:22 PMSubject: FW: Snow pix Pictures from last weekend???s snow fall ??? and another foot or more predi…
The boys from NZ
Photos from Karen’s New Year’s camping trip with her boys, Flynn, Taylor and Thorvin.
NZ: Another Russell on the Way
Good news seems to come in bunches, Greig and Kelly Russell are expecting again. Big sister-to-be, Summer, may have to share her special day as her baby brother or sister is due on her 2nd birthday, the 31st of July. Congrats and best wishes!
MILNE CLAN 