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When ordinary is not for you

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When ordinary is not for you: Saturn Zen eDLT Wall Switch from Straton Electrical Building Automation. The subtle, understated design of C-Bus Saturn Zen Switches complement any modern or architectural interior to create a beautiful balance throughout your home, with the added convenience of C-Bus Home Automation. C-Bus Saturn Zen Switches are available in black or white and feature finger-print resistant matte finishes, LED indicators and a choice of flat or concave buttons. C-Bus … [Read more...] about When ordinary is not for you

Commemorating 28 Years of never transgressing two of the Ten Commandments

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Today is the day that I head alone to the Algoa Bay Yacht Club to commemorate more than 28 years of never transgressing two of the Ten Commandments - SIX and it's companion NINE. I confess that I have broken three of the other commandments and will find time to book a week to say my penance after confession.Check your wedding photographs if you had them done at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the last 28 years - you MAY see me standing and photo bombing them! #alanstraton #straton #abycpe … [Read more...] about Commemorating 28 Years of never transgressing two of the Ten Commandments

Wedding

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My parents - Annette Isabelle Straton (nee Wishart) and George Weston Straton on their wedding day. George passed away at the age of 49 and my mother never remarried. #alanstraton #straton #portelizabeth #mype #wedding #parents - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Wedding

Can Plants Sense Your Feelings?

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Can Plants Sense Your Feelings? In my front garden there is a rose bush called Double Delight. Despite the drought and poor soil, despite the limited care and despite the harsh conditions this rose bush continues to produce roses that delight month after month. This morning I was blessed with the sight of more beautiful roses on display. It was almost as if the rose bush had sensed my melancholy mood and decided to brighten my day with this wonderful display. #alanstraton #straton … [Read more...] about Can Plants Sense Your Feelings?

Thanks for Loving me Georgia

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Thanks for Loving me Georgia After the Volvo Ocean Race and on my last day with the Cape Town nieces (Georgia - @georgie_xx_walsh and Holly - @hope_weird_) they both gave me hand made Chrismas Cards which reduced me to tears of love and affection. I promised myself that I would only open them on Christmas Day. This one is Georgia's card to me. Georgia is the oldest and destined for great things - she is organised, intelligent and capable. I can see all the awesome stuff from both parents … [Read more...] about Thanks for Loving me Georgia

You make me feel so blessed Holly

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You make me feel so blessed Holly After the #VolvoOceanRace and on my last day with the #CapeTown nieces (Georgia - @georgie_xx_walsh and Holly - @hope_weird_) they both gave me hand made Chrismas Cards which reduced me to tears of love and affection. I promised myself that I would only open them on Christmas Day. This one is Holly's card to me. Holly is the youngest of the two and really knows how to work me - very difficult to say no to I can assure you. She is blessed with a quick wit … [Read more...] about You make me feel so blessed Holly

Campanile bathed in “Merry Christmas Red”

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Campanile bathed in "Merry Christmas Red". For the past few months the #portelizabeth Campanile has been bathed in a blue hue. In celebration of #Christmas we now see the #campanile awash with celebratory red. #alanstraton #stratonelectrical #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. Need your building lit up Red? And it is raining? And it is late? And you don’t have a key? NO PROBLEM. With a building management system from Straton … [Read more...] about Campanile bathed in “Merry Christmas Red”

#Smile of the day

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The prize for the best #smile of the day at the Boardwalk Children's #Christmas event for patients at the Dora Nginza and Livingstone Hospitals went to this young lady on the left who was imbued with joy and wonder at all that went on around her - makes ones heart melt. On the right is #sister from #Glasgow, Nikki. Oh, and the reference to #Huncle is a legacy from my #CapeTown nieces (@georgie_xx_walsh and @hope_weird_ ) who variously refer to me as 'Sunny, Funny, Auntie Alan", Gruncle (grumpy … [Read more...] about #Smile of the day

Who would have thought…

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Who would have thought that covering the CSI initiative by the Boardwalk at Dora Nginza and Livingstone Hospitals would have turned into an opportunity to bring joy into a little patients day? This little patient had a whale of a time as he couldn't decide what delight to experience first - bottled water, custard in a container, pudding, lunch, whistle blowing, high fiving Mickey and Minnie Mouse, playing with his balloon or #Christmas present. It was such a delight to watch this young man … [Read more...] about Who would have thought…

The secret to the best hot chocolate foam

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Dear @hope_weird_ here is the secret to the best hot chocolate foam: use a fork to beat the hot chocolate and milk! #alanstraton #huncle #niece - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. @hope_weird_ is my niece from drought stricken Cape Town. Whilst I was there recently I discovered that she makes her Hot Chocolate in exactly the same way as I - powder, milk, stir, hot water. This makes it more foamy. Hence the foamy experiments on the path to … [Read more...] about The secret to the best hot chocolate foam