12/12/2014
I have had this blog for nearly 8 years and over that time I have mentioned many times that I find it difficult to “label” myself. I never call myself a “triathlete” a “runner” or an “ more…
10/15/2014
This winter however has been FUN!!! I have been running a lot more than last winter! That was not hard, last winter I was off injured for the majority of the time. There are some amazing trails arou more…
06/23/2014
So “a little bit carried away” might have been a little bit of an understatement. Totally obsessed with succulents might be a little bit closer to the truth. This weekend I took another small be more…
06/20/2014
Mr OL should know by now not to leave me alone in the garden with a pair of gardening shears….. It is pretty much the same as leaving me alone with a paint brush in my hand! I tend to get a little more…
06/17/2014
I have seen this on a few blogs lately and have decided to do it as well. Mostly as a catch up but also as some badly needed inspiration Currently, I am… Reading: Running and Stuff by Jam more…
06/11/2014
After a bit of “encouragement” from some fellow blogging friends, I have decided to update my blog. I have no excuses except life and a new business got in the way. I love blogging and stopping more…
02/24/2014
And just like that she was 4! I know parents say this all the time but wow. Time really does fly. When we first started discussing themes for her 4th party, Little OL was very into aeroplanes so I beg more…
02/22/2014
Yes, yes, I know – bad blogger….. I don’t even know where to start it’s been so long and so much has happened. I guess the first thing I should say is I LOVE WORKING FROM HOME! It is has now b more…
12/17/2013
I cannot believe that we are mid-way through December and I have not even started my Christmas shopping yet…… YIKES!!! My family is easy – we do a Secret Santa and so only have to more…
11/30/2013
So, its been exactly a month since my last day of official employment and BOY OH BOY what a month. I have never been this busy or this excited or this stressed. And I have loved it! It started wit more…
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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