Charmaine’s choice for our Feb 2012 bookclub rondevoux was Die Kliphius in Melkbosstrand. It is an old house on the beautiful Melkbos beachfront. It has a large open patio with drop down sides overlooking the waves and the setting sun.

As the sun dropped the air became chillier, and we all welcomed a bowl of pea soup on the house to warm us up.

On arrival Mel told us all about her child’s i-pad that was floating around the car somewhere, that could not be found. Sandy was horrified at the thought that there may be something wrong with the child’s eye, that he required an eye pad. Say no more – we still have a long road to travel in terms of the technological route.

She then stunned us all with two tidbits of news that I should probably not write about quite yet. So watch this space. (Nice tat Sands – we assume the J is for Jodie!)

The topic of the horse shampoo came into play again. I clearly missed the meeting where this was first discussed as I am still very blurry about the details here. From what I can gather Kerry arranged samples for the girls as it encourages hair growth and thickness. Some of the girls have tried it, only to find out now that Kerry only uses it on her dogs. Say no more – I think I am glad I wasn’t there!

Mel has opened our Capitec bank savings account. We are all going to be saving like crazy this year to afford an awesome trip away in February next year. Something to look forward to.

Dori arrived late, after being sent on a bit of a wild goose chase – Charms your directions leave something to be desired. But she arrived after all, so all’s well ends well.

And so the discussion meandered as usual. The poor bergie who lost both legs via bus accident, the potential Las Vegas wedding and 10 bridesmaids in frilly dresses, hair implants that weren’t – and it went on.

It was a quiet evening – we missed Jax and Jo, I guess we need to make up for lost time next month.

Love you all!