I've been wanting to share this with you for a long time, so it might be considered a bit 'unhip' now that lockdowns have been lifted. But, imho it ought to be up there with the classics. When Leon first posted it on FB he managed to raise a few euros for the wonderful A.R.C.H. … Continue reading An EXTREME HAIRCUT
Author: Ann Patras
Irregular Black Friday (or How to Empty a Septic Tank)
So yesterday wasn’t a regular Black Friday for me, it was more of a Frenetic Phone-call Friday. I received more calls that morning than I normally get in a week! It started at 08:25 when Brad phoned me, though I suppose I’d better give you a bit of background first. Our septic tank needed emptying. … Continue reading Irregular Black Friday (or How to Empty a Septic Tank)
An Extreme Haircut
I'm not new to cutting hair. I've been cutting my husband's hair for the past 45 years. I used to cut the kids' hair too, when they were young. and the lad's too even as they got older, as long as they didn't want anything fancy. Which nicely leads me onto... We have been in … Continue reading An Extreme Haircut
Printer Problems
I’ve been having trouble with my printer. The paper feed sometimes doesn’t want to eat, so you have to give the paper a little nudge, to help it on its way. But you need to be careful not to nudge it too hard otherwise it gulps the paper and gets choked. Then you have to … Continue reading Printer Problems
THE PETIT FOUR ENCOUNTER
Back in my South Africa lifetime, the day arrived when the doc uttered those dreaded words, “Ann, you have to give up drinking alcohol.” “Oh!” “Yes. If you don’t, you will die. And soon.” Well that was squarely to the point, so after going straight to the pub for a consolatory drink, the very next … Continue reading THE PETIT FOUR ENCOUNTER
HAPPY DECEMBER or HERE’S TO THE END OF 2019
Life’s been a little hectic around here of late. We can dis-count my nip into A&E after a suspected (but thankfully, not) minor heart attack; and even leave out Ziggy’s minor stroke and subsequent week’s stay in hospital, because they are so old hat, and we're fine now, thank you. We can also by-pass my … Continue reading HAPPY DECEMBER or HERE’S TO THE END OF 2019
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WOOPS!
Well I see we're getting a bit of attention here. SORRY folks, but we've been messing around with this website, or to be more specific, Leon has been attempting to do a wonderful revamp for me, to make it look smarter and for things to be easier, and more logically found. Alas, after a tough … Continue reading WOOPS!
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The Trouble with Dogs
I’d had a fairly successful day. Been for a haircut, did some editing of my latest book, managed a modicum of success with revamping one of the sketches for said book. I even cooked us (Ziggy, Leon and myself) a lovely super - my version of southern fried chicken with special coleslaw and a few … Continue reading The Trouble with Dogs
The Tail of Richard
I was recently reminded by a friend, of an email I sent out some years ago, which I re-read (yes, I’m an email-hoarder - thank goodness!) and have decided to now share with you. My generosity, you see, knows no bounds. 18 August 2013 Dear Friends, I’m having a bit of a problem with some … Continue reading The Tail of Richard
