Category Archives: Colonialist

Never Rains . . .

Posted on February 28, 2020 by colonialist

It has rained all day. Even when I ventured out to get this photo of the success of my Rain Catcher it suddenly poured on me gleefully, catching me out in the open. Another pouring thing is that Much Better … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Colonialist, Personal Journal, Swimming | 10 Comments

TOBOGGAN RIDE THAT COST +- ONE MILLION POUNDS

Posted on February 5, 2020 by colonialist

I am a dangerous person to be around, in that I am given to violins. The one I play most often is a run-of-the mill Suzuki: My other one, that Rhiannon has been picking up the rudiments on, is something … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Colonialist, Daughters, Music, Personal Journal | 12 Comments

More on Beds

Posted on December 3, 2019 by colonialist

    I’ve grown accustomed to my bed – Can hardly bear to leave it; By day and night I’m to it wed, And then need to bereave it; For every hour, don’t you know,~ I must get up, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer Treatments, Colonialist, Humorous rhyme, Personal Journal, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged , , , | 30 Comments

Geese in Hieroglypics or Camouflage

Posted on October 25, 2019 by colonialist

During a visit to Durban Botanic Gardens today, this family of Egyptian Geese wandered up almost underfoot. I have had to sharpen the picture for the goslings to stand out a bit — they are well camouflaged. It is good … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Birds, Colonialist, Galas, Personal Journal | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Terminological Inexactitude Friday.

Posted on October 18, 2019 by colonialist

The Fibbing Friday questions and answers for today: 1 Why was Eric the Red called Eric the Red? 2 Why did Christopher Columbus sail west? 3 Who were the Vikings? 4What is a scullery maid? 5 What is a dumb … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Colonialist | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Golf a la Carte

Posted on October 14, 2019 by colonialist

We lunched at the Golf Club today; Of golf cart I got in the way; It struck me then strongly How thinking is wrongly, And shouldn’t belong-ry, To have such things brought into play: For walking that ought To be … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Colonialist, Humorous rhyme, Personal Journal, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Taps & The Last Post

Posted on October 9, 2019 by colonialist

Latest posts strange patterns show, About which one needs to know, Things I find of interest are, Found to give out ‘No cigar!’ Seems to me, advancing age Hardly senses will engage; Far more popular the try: Petrol refill that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging tip, Cats, Colonialist | 7 Comments

Happy Birthday to Me: and a Brief History.

Posted on October 8, 2019 by colonialist

One short of eighty years today There came a great event, For that is when there came our way Yours truly, mischief bent; To end of war, and more and more Of conflicts through the years, Through all absurdities the … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Colonialist, Current Affairs, Humorous rhyme, Personal Journal, political satire, Really Awful Rhyme, Rhyme | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

Thief of Time — or Adder?

Posted on September 25, 2019 by colonialist

Leanne Cole asks whether procrastination isn’t just laziness? My comment took the form of one of my Really Awful Rhymes: ‘Procrastination is of time the thief’? Consider, though, that ‘Look before you leap’ Can give more time, and save you … Continue reading →

Posted in Colonialist, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Cat and Immobilised Mouse

Posted on September 7, 2019 by colonialist

There’ll be no more blogging today; Petal M has just chased it away; With mouse movement restricted, I have been evicted Until it’s released for more play. © September 2019 Colonialist

Posted in Africa, Cats, Colonialist, Personal Journal, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged , , | 2 Comments