2008-09-26 14:22
One of the worst storms in seven years has hit the city of Cape Town and surrounds, with lashing gale force winds, abnormally high seas and torrential rain, starting the weekend of 30th Augu… Read More
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2008-09-26 09:39
Leah is able to stand on her own Read More
2008-09-26 09:30
We had a long weekend at the beginning of May (Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd were public holidays). Janet, Lloyd and I went to Mossel Bay for the weekend, which we spent with Dylan, Wendy and… Read More
2008-05-05 15:43
Leah has recently started eating vegetables (pureed or mashed) and judging from these pictures, she is thoroughly enjoying it. She loves pumpkin and butternut squash but I am told that she i… Read More
2008-04-23 12:10
The exciting Wesbank National Championship motor racing returned to Cape Town on the 5th of April 2008. As has now become customary, Lloyd and I attended the race meeting and were at the tra… Read More
2008-04-23 11:54
On the weekend of 28th March 2008, Val, Andre, their families and some friends went camping out at the Yzerfontein caravan park. On the Saturday morning, Janet and I took a drive through to… Read More
2008-04-23 11:12
The SA Navy Festival has become a highlight on the Cape's entertainment calendar with an estimate of more than 100,000 people attending over the three days. This year the annual Navy Festiv… Read More
2008-03-06 13:38
Ryan and Ashley spent some time in South Africa during January and, from what I gather, they had a wonderful time here. While in South Africa, they did lots of sightseeing, clubbing and eve… Read More
2008-02-07 14:05
These pictures were taken in middle to late January. Wendy and Leah are driving down to Cape Town for a few days(in fact they should be here already) and will be going back to Mossel Bay ear… Read More
2008-01-21 14:19
Today is my first day back at work after a very enjoyable and relaxing 5 week holiday. Both Lloyd and I had a great time in Mossel Bay and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Dylan, Wendy… Read More
2008-01-21 14:17
Lloyd and I will be taking a trip up the coast to Mossel Bay on Sunday morning (6/1/2008) to visit Dylan, Wendy and Leah. We plan to stay with them until Thursday or Friday. Dylan and family… Read More
2008-01-03 08:52
This year, Christmas Eve dinner was held at Cathy and Paul's residence in Bellville. The food was once again delicious - the traditional roasted turkey with stuffing, Christmas ham, roast le… Read More
2007-12-13 09:23
The term GOLF is believed by many to have originated in Scotland many years ago when the game was invented. It was ruled that it was a game for "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden" and thus t… Read More
2007-12-12 14:02
In keeping with the Ilsley family tradition, we will again be having Christmas eve dinner instead of Christmas day lunch this year. Last year we hosted a dinner for 22 people at #44, the ye… Read More
2007-12-11 11:07
With Christmas exactly two weeks away today, many companies are having their staff Christmas parties / luncheons around this time of the year. The company that Janet works for, held their Ch… Read More
2007-11-21 13:04
As scheduled, Dylan, Wendy and Leah arrived back at Cape Town International airport on Friday the 9th of November. I took the day off to meet them at the airport and so did Wendy's parents a… Read More
2007-11-21 13:02
On Saturday 10th November we had a family get-together at No. 44. We, the Campbells, and Wendy's family came together for a braai (barbecue) to celebrate the return of Dylan and family. Dyla… Read More
2007-11-02 09:53
At Leah's last weigh-in on the 18/10/2007 her weight was 5.14kg. She had her BCG immunisation on Wednesday(24/10/2007) and her 8 week check up on the following day, which included her first… Read More
2007-11-02 09:52
The Springboks defeated England by 15 points to 6 in the IRB Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. International sports writers and critics were unanimous in acknowledging that the Springboks w… Read More
2007-10-19 14:15
To the left is the William Webb-Ellis Cup that South Africa and England , the current world cup champions, will be contesting for tomorrow (Saturday 20th October, 2007) at 9pm CAT. World Cup… Read More
2007-10-19 12:47
Leah was christened (baptised) yesterday. I am told that it was a pleasant service and that Leah was VERY good. After baptising her, the minister held her in his arms while he said prayers a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Earth Hour 2009 is a global initiative, by the World Wide Fund for Nature, which calls on every individual, business and community to take a stand against Climate Change. To show your suppor… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Dylan and Wendy are proud parents af another daughter, Rachel Isla. Rachel was born at about 8:05PM on Friday, 6th March 2009 at the Bay View Hospital in Mossel Bay. Her birth weight was 3.2… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I have not being updating this blog for 3 or 4 months now due to the change in my work responsibilities and also because I have not been taking any pictures. The pictures in this post were s… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Leah turned one year old on the 26th August, 2008. Dylan and Wendy arranged a birthday party for her at #44 on Saturday, 30th August. Some 50 or so guests attended the party. Dylan and Wendy… Read More
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