Where’s lunch?

Friday 7 April

Tomorrow is my mom’s birthday. 83! She still irons, walks to and from town (total distance 2km), does jigsaw puzzles (must have more than 1000 pieces, the more the better), would mow the lawn – but we have none and flies to and from the UK without assistance. Not bad for someone who can remember ‘The War’ and has seen SA pre, during and post Apartheid. Happy Birthday Mom.

Town is as quiet as the proverbial church mouse today. It started off rainy this morning. The sun has shone through at times and now seems to be blazing. I’m in the shop so cant see the sky (actually if I got up and looked out of the window I’d see the sky – but I’m on holiday so wont bother until after I’ve blogged). If you’re in town pop by – you’re guaranteed of personal, attentive service, unless two of you arrive at the same time.

Heard an interesting comment from a SALGA spokesperson. To quote “SALGA is committed in capacitating local …” I thought – surely that should be ‘committed to’? And who says ‘capacitating’? ‘Incapacitate’ I know. But to say (literally) that you ‘in capacitate’ doesn’t engender much confidence I’m sure. Oh well I guess they’re doing something.

Thought about the price of anti-depressants yesterday (went shopping, which generally depresses me – lots of people, too many things I can’t afford and the feeling that I could be enjoying myself outdoors). It seems to me that it’s a good line of business. If you’re feeling OK take a look at the price of the stuff – depressing. So you buy it to help you feel better. Bang – hamster on a wheel.

BTW – where do folks go now that Truffles is closed?