Category Archives: Photography

Fursday and Fryday Fingies

Posted on August 23, 2019 by colonialist

Free of medical appointments today and yesterday, I had some time and opportunity to do a bit of pottering. There was a dentist appointment for J in the afternoon, but he took a quick look and said nothing needed doing, … Continue reading →

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Animal Antics

Posted on April 3, 2019 by colonialist

Medical matters like blood tests, and harmonising ‘Three Blind Mice’ for my keyboard tutor, precluded time for writing anything much else today. so I can fall back on a few cute pics from the faithful furry friends. © April 2019 … Continue reading →

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Entertaining Creatures at Chantecler

Posted on December 31, 2018 by colonialist

Yesterday we all went to provide entertainment for the fish, buck and peacocks to be found at Chantecler Hotel in Drummond, some forty minutes or so from home. It is not cler . . . er, clear . . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Birds, Grandchildren, Nature, Personal Journal, Photography, Wanders, Wildlife | Tagged , , | 26 Comments

Pictures: Garden of the Year Competition run by Durban and Coast Horticultural Society.

Posted on November 9, 2018 by colonialist

A perk of being on the judging teams for the captioned competition is to see so many stunning gardens. There was stiff competition for the honours and winners in the various individual categories were of a high standard. I’ll show … Continue reading →

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Sea Here, Just Down the Hill from Home

Posted on October 14, 2018 by colonialist

After a cold and misera-bubble day yesterday, featuring damp descending with enthusiasm (filled the pool again), today had cheered up a bit. At least it didn’t have the chilly gale that rendered my morning swim yesterday rather unpleasant. Of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Beach, Grandchildren, Nature, Ocean, Photography | Tagged , , , | 28 Comments

Cocky Cock, Saving Ways, Boxing Cat, Chillin’ Out.

Posted on October 5, 2018 by colonialist

Cocks are well inclined to crow: Raven about this and that; Pecking order all should know: Rookies might get splatted flat. Thrift is quite a virtue when Spending power takes a dive, What a good example, then, From a pulpit … Continue reading →

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Grandkids Don’t Do Bunnyhugging

Posted on October 1, 2018 by colonialist

  The grandkids don’t do bunny-hugging Exclusively; what they do do — In case you have found yourselves shrugging — Is hug everything in the zoo. Though bunnies caressing with pleasure, One cannot claim, therefore, that that’s To say, when … Continue reading →

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The Far Side of The Far Side

Posted on September 23, 2018 by colonialist

    © September 2018 Colonialist

Posted in Africa, Ocean, Photography | 24 Comments

A Human Reserve and a Game Reserve

Posted on August 25, 2018 by colonialist

One of the ironies a blogger faces is that when there is a great deal to blog about, there isn’t enough time to do it in. With lots of literary things happening — watch this space! — I am battling … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Excursions, Gardens, Grandchildren, Nature, Personal Journal, Photography, Wanders | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Really Awful Shredder Sh’ Read er Bout

Posted on July 7, 2018 by colonialist

With M, a nice fresh toilet roll is very much in fashion, She perches near the toilet bowl And shreds it with a passion So every virgin one we bring — To make sure we don’t lack it — We … Continue reading →

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