A dangling carrot...

Wowzers...over 2000 views as of Monday 19 August. Thanks guys, glad you are all enjoying the blog!

 

However, I must admit that I am a little bit disappointed at the slow response to my fund raising efforts to save the rhino...

 

There are only two possible reasons that I could think of that could be the cause of this lack of action - one, that nobody likes me and couldn't really care; or two, that a little incentive is needed.  I know that reason number one is hardly an option as you all love me (that's why you're reading this) and you all do actually care about the situation that our rhinos are in (because honestly, what human being wouldn't!?). So, logically the cause is that you all want to know what you're going to get out of this deal - nothing for Mahala (free) right?

 

Now, I'd love to offer you really lavish, expensive gifts as this cause really does mean lot to me, but I am trying to raise money, not give it away. So the thought occurred to me that I should offer you all homemade gifts, from the heart. Before you all moan inwardly and close your viewer, hear me out. I promise I wont make you a beaded bracelet or a felt rhino broach - my idea was to offer you something that I know is a lot more meaningful and timeless.

 

Therefore, below are samples of 7 photographs that Dale and I took at the Mfolozi Park on the weekend that inspired the fund raising drive. Should you donate some of your hard earned moola to this cause, I shall, in return, send you a print of your choice (proper snail mail and all...) at my own expense. Every tiny little bit counts, so no donation is too small!

 

R0-R100   Postcard Print (Glossy/Matt)

R100-R250  A4 Print (Glossy/Matt)

R250-R500  A4 Canvas Print (21x29cm)

R500 +         A3 Canvas Print (29x42cm)

 

Is that motivation or what?! So stop poisoning yourself and the environment for one day and donate your cigarette money towards the rhinos! Get thin and beautiful and put that lunch money towards a great cause (who needs food right?!)! Instead of a new pair of jeans (which you really can do without) why not invest in saving a rhino?

 

Click here to save the rhinos now.

 

 

 

hairy legs and blossoms

I'm calling it - Spring has sprung in the Midlands.

 

The early morning nip in the air is significantly less nippy, and the sun is up earlier every day, awakening from it's Winter slumber. The grass is turning from a pale dirty cream back to a youthful optimistic green, and everything is budding. That specific smell of growth is in the air, fresh and determined. It's almost time to turn off the under-floor heating,  prune the hydrangeas (yes, very domestic, I have a home now) and dust off the veranda furniture - those fresh spring evenings spent outside, sipping on a G&T after work, are just around the corner...aaah, bliss!

 

It also means that I'm going to have to locate my razor again and sort out my gorilla legs - my husband is so happy right now I can just imagine him doing a happy dance as he reads this... My pasty pegs are also going to love some of that Spring sunshine and fresh air - they've been covered up for too long! There's nothing quite like Springtime gumboot rash from wearing shorts again...

Spring is also the time to dust off those running shoes and Mountain Bikes - to emerge from the Winter cocoon and get active again! We have a new challenge this year; Dale and I are the proud owners of two horses (check one off the bucket list), so we're going to have to get them (and us) up and running fit! At least the ground will soften with the Spring rains, so when we fall off in the training stages, we hopefully wont break any bones...fun times!

It's also that time of the year when there are little babies everywhere. Our neighbours' ewes are lambing and those things are so bloody cute you could just die looking at them. I want to steal one every time I drive past. I'm sure he wouldn't notice if one disappeared...I promise I'll give it back when its big. The Nguni cattle on his farm are also calving and they are ridiculously adorable with their patchy pelts. The paddocks are polka-dotted with new life and energy, and its so great to see everything feeling so alive. This is definitely one of my favourite seasons.

 

So, although its a couple of weeks early, I want to wish you all a happy Spring. May you also emerge from your Winter hibernation and embrace life as it blossoms and grows around you. xxxx