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| The Midgleys at breakfast |
The Americans have just enjoyed Thanksgiving, Christmas is around the corner, and today I turned 41 - an equally momentous day (for me, anyway).
The day started with a lack of water at home (which is now quite normal for a weekend morning), but it definitely picked up from there! First was a spread-and-a-half for breakfast, then loads of "Call of Duty" deaths, several phone calls and SMSes from South Africa, wrestling with the boys, taking photos, and at the end of the day a most phenomenal supper - roast leg of lamb and (my favourite) Pavlova pudding. Whatever benefits I've gained from all the cycling recently were instantly wiped away!
But the cherry on top was that Anri Louise, long-lost compatriot from South Africa, chose to return to Madagascar today, replete with presents for moi - biltong, nuts, chocolate ... and more. (Biltong, to explain to non-South Africans, is an SA speciality similar to beef jerky, but just on a much more heavenly plain.) I felt most blessed and spoilt by the Midgleys, who have so graciously adopted me, as well as all my other friends and family!
Along with the amazing meals, and the unexpected gifts, I was also showered with "compliments" from the Midgley boys.
Justin: Uncle Rob, you're really interesting and intelligent. I listen so hard to you speaking and then when you're finished I realise I wasn't actually listening and I didn't understand anything you said.
Jeremy and Andrew: We created a wii mii (the little characters for Nintendo wii) that looks just like you! (He was overweight, balding and wore a permanent scowl) ... Thanks boys!
Reece: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (Then, quieter in the next room) There, Mommy, I said it, okay! And later: Uncle Rob, you really don't look that old!
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| Midgley # 1, Midgley # 2 and mii ... |
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| Anri, 2 boys, a Pavlova and two parents. Don't you just love the shock and horror on Reece's face? |
And yes, the title of this post is once again a quote from Ashleigh Brilliant.
Hey Mister Robien hope you are fin!!! i didn't have your number so i search your blog:: loll: i just write Robin Malherb on google and i saw you blog!!!
ReplyDeletehope ypu enjoyed your day!! Happy birthday to you with a lot of joy and happiness my God bless ya and give all thing that you want!!
"God bless you and keep you,
God smile on you and gift you,
God look you full in the face
and make you prosper."
(Numbers 6:24-26,)
See you on monday mister Robin
I know that i m late but best-fit late than never ;)
i never commented on a blog and i don't even now if you will receive it or not but it's ok all iz well!!!
i late you know who am i!!!
Happy Birthday! I'm sure you'll be receiving my wishes a little late, but obviously you had a great day. Part of what I enjoy about kids is their honesty. I love that you find humor in it as well. I have not made a pavlova in ages. Although I think what I am familiar is somewhat different, yours looks delicious just the same!
ReplyDelete“Three things tell a man: his eyes, his friends and his favorite quotes.” - your Brilliant additions are the bomb; your friends are clearly gems; I haven't seen your eyes but your gorgeous pics are reputable reps!:-D
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ReplyDeleteYep, that's not your typical Pavlova, but we make what we can with what we can find here in Madagascar ... It's just one of the many challenges living in an impoverished country - the cream doesn't always set, the strawberries aren't always sweet and firm and the desserts don't always work!