Bailey in the desert...

We are off to Dubai on Tuesday next week for a few days to have a look around and orientate ourselves for our prospective move later in the year. Nath will also visit the Barclays offices there and have an interview for his new job. It is all quite exciting as it really is the unknown at this stage and we can't imagine what life will be like, except that it will be very different! One of the biggest dilemmas facing us is what to do with our 15-month old Lab, Bailey... He is Josh's best friend which makes the decision quite simple, i.e. he must come with us! But, with summer temperatures being absolutely sweltering over there, will he survive or simply melt into a pool of sweaty dog-slobber???

Another day in Africa...

Rugby mania has taken over the Carr household and blog (guess it's time I gave Nathan a chance to have his say and put up photos of his interests for a change...!)
This afternoon's much-awaited game is going to be a cracker, and the excitement is mounting. Cindy and Darryn (my sister and her hubby) are with us for the week-end, and we will be having a braai (no surprises there!!!) after the game with them and some other mates who are joining us. Support for the Sharks is paramount in this house - Josh has his Sharks kit on again today and has been practising his "Go Sharks!" chant all week, although I must add he is in possession of a Bulls t-shirt as well, so could well change allegiance at half-time if it's not going his way :)
I had the pleasant task of paying Home Affairs a visit this week to apply for Daniel's passport as we are off to Dubai in the next two weeks on a "look-and-see" visit. There are times when it's great to be back in SA ... but my trip to Home Affairs was not one of them!
But on the upside, the weather is still beautiful here in Joburg despite us being well into Autumn and, together with braais, friends and family, who could ask for more?!

Enjoy the game :)

From the waters of Victoria...

For the benefit of those Old Boy visitors to the blog who reside in the UK, after getting a hiding from Grey in Bloem Selborne College registered a comprehensive victory over Queens 22 - 3 on the week end.

"Under the goal posts there they stand,

Poor little Queenians hand in hand

Oh my dear dont they look so sweet...

BANDY LEGS AND BIG FLAT FEET."

Good one.

"Go Sharks"

This is a Natal Sharks household so we are naturally delighted that our boys will be taking on - and whipping - the men from Auckland this Saturday. Good luck to the men in black (until the world cup that is...).

Josh and Dan will be suitably kitted and shouting "Go sharks" come saturday courtesy of recent training by Granny Pie and Des.

A well known Selborne College rugby coach was notorious for his warm up speech which was simply: "Kick ahead, ... any head".

Lets' keep it tidy.

Our Eastern Cape Holiday

We are back in Joburg after two weeks away - the boys and I had two fabulous weeks in the Eastern Cape, and Nath had a week in London before joining us as well. It was an eventful holiday and I think we all had a wonderful time, especially Josh, who experienced a variety of new things and was thoroughly spoilt wherever we went. From Stutterheim to East London to Hogsback and back to Stutterheim, it was a busy time but lovely to catch up with friends and family. I attended my uncle's funeral in the first week, which was very unexpected and a sad time for our family. This past week-end we caught up with old friends at the Boardman/Ristow wedding, which was really good fun. We spent three days in the Hogsback as well and Josh thoroughly enjoyed all the hiking and seeing the waterfalls. Possibly the highlight of his holiday however was a memorable ride in a "digger" yesterday - thank you to Andrew and Kim Braun for making our little boy's day!

Our apologies for not updating our blog more regularly of late (especially to the moaners such as "Anton Weber" and Crystal Hall, who tells me she is sick and tired of reading about "Easter in the Bush"!) Hope this is sufficient :)