Oh, what a night!…
Gerhard and Rita, dear friends whom we met years ago through our site, have visited Marloth Park many times. We became fast...
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A delightful evening with old friends…An amazing escape for a beloved wild animal…
It had been quite a few years since I got together with Deidre, the director of Wild & Free Rehabilitation Centre, with...
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The dentist performed a miracle!..No crowns needed…Fantastic evening with dinner guests!…
Yesterday, I had a dental appointment to prepare two molars for crowns, both of which broke in the same week. I...
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Now, Nathan is injured…Winter is ending…The heat is on!…Insects and snakes returning!…
It was sad to see that now Nathan, Norman's son, also has a serious injury. Here's what happens when this type...
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Do you dread Monday mornings?…Does retirement alleviate this familiar dread?…Norman is on the mend!…
There’s something almost universal about the dread of Monday mornings. No matter what corner of the world we live in, no matter...
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New CDC health warnings…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine here: "CDC Warns Travelers About Rising Global Risk in New Health Advisory—What to Know The agency...
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Why are lightning rods necessary in Marloth Park?…We’re leaving one month from today…
Some tree branches had to be trimmed to accommodate the longer pole. Chris's helper was busy cutting the top branches. Shortly...
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It wasn’t a bad experience at all…
Tom just threw a ripe banana to the male bushbuck, Chewy, and the mongoose came running and grabbed it. As carnivores, we...
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Had to change dentists due to scheduling issues…
Two weeks ago, during dinner at Giraffe on Quiz Night, half of a tooth (a molar) fell out of my mouth...
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An exciting astronomical event this week!…Video of Norman limping across the garden…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKjTBZNZgi0 From Travel & Leisure's online magazine here: "One of the Most Celebrated Astronomical Events of 2025 Is Peaking This Week With...
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