right ... so, ok, um ... i have a blog now ...

I was bullied into this ... and you now get to put up with my musings, rantings and general disillusionments. This blog will now replace the newsletters ... I got tired of trying to collate all the thoughts into one almost-monthly email, so there.

Now, then ... a quick history lesson to those that don't know. If you do, sorry for you and scroll down to the latest pics of the K-man.

Gideon (that's the DH, also known as Gids, Ballas, and delinquent Blue Bull supporter) is employed here in Abu Dhabi by a company called Alec. He's in the construction business, they make pretty buildings. I, get to spend his money with total abandon, huge amounts of enthusiasm and complete disregard for the durability of the credit card. I'm also mom to the baby, that's the K-man (aka Kaydin, Superman, Squishy, vlooi, liefie, pudding, apie - it really depends on my mood), he's such a darling though, the most easy-going baby ever, and I will make no excuse for that statement, ask anybody that's met him, it's true. :-)

We have two furry children as well, Jackie & Lara, the Jack Russels, aka as the Jackies.

We are here for as long as it takes. Somedays we forget what "it" is, a drink or look out of the window usually is enough of a reality check. We'll be back in South Africa as soon as circumstances permit, but when this opportunity came along, we just couldn't say "no". We're WAY too curious and would not have been able to live with ourselves, if in 30 years from now, we had to ask "what if we went to the UAE?", now at least we'll be able to say "remember that time, when we lost our minds and went to parts unknown?"

Right, onto more pressing matters. We're still looking for a house. One of the estate agents called twice already to tell Gideon that he's got a villa, but he hasn't made an appointment yet ... ? The mind boggles. Gideon said he'll get on their cases tomorrow promptly ... I will update you all as soon as I know.

In the mean time ... went to the dunes on Friday, took the boy for a ride, he had fun. So relaxed on the bike, it's too cute!!

Right, that's me for now ...


































The pics of Kaydin trying to balance are (c) Chantel Schoeman and all actions used on the pics are by Natasha Whiteley