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A Change in the Weather

Mr. Bill was on the move again and Mother Nature sat up and noticed. Foolishly he thought that he could quietly slip away without any fuss. He may have loaded the suitcases into the car and navigated around the construction … Continue reading

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Living Down a Sunny Dirt Road

Mr. Bill’s peculiar super power of attracting cyclones has not gone unmarked in this blog. It cannot be denied that these powerful storms find Mr. Bill irresistible, pursuing him across the hemispheres like a jilted lover. The latest stalking ended … Continue reading

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The Ditch Witch

She’s here! She’s here! The Ditch Witch is in Florida! And it appears, that she is enjoying a busman’s holiday in the Sunshine State. Not long ago, Mr. Bill returned panting from his daily jog. It was excitement and not … Continue reading

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A Hot Mess

    This story is for Allen and it’s a story I never intended to write. However, after regaling Allen with my ‘loo misadventures’ he roared with laughter and urged me to tell the tale. How could I not oblige … Continue reading

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Ode to a Little Blue Penguin

‘Tis time for a sad story about a little blue penguin. Like a sad song that needs to be sung every now and then, a sorry tale needs telling, even in a travel blog; for as all travellers know, not … Continue reading

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Playtime

They recommend that couples play games to keep their romance alive. Well everyday is Valentine’s Day with Mr. Bill, for he and I are keen gamers. Our two favorites are “Guess What?” and “Memory”. It’s game on, as soon as … Continue reading

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Father of the Bride!

Oh happy day! Mr. Bill and I have travelled to Florida for our daughter’s wedding! Congratulations to Audry and Dave- three cheers for true love! Its’ been a while since we walked down the aisle but the trip is even … Continue reading

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Here Come the Brides

Everybody loves a bride the world over and brides the world over, take a lovely photograph. It is sheer delight to come upon a bride and groom in my travels with Mr. Bill. Love is in the air and we … Continue reading

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The Case of the Poisoned Pine

Mr. Bill, come quick! Call Nancy Drew. There’s a mystery to be solved. Was the Norfolk Pine really poisoned in the dead of night? Alas, ’tis true, The Pride of Beachpoint is no more, killed while the residents slept, unaware … Continue reading

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Hiding in Plain Sight

There they were, scores of stingrays, hiding in plain sight, riding the face of the incoming wave. What I missed, Mr. Bill would have spotted. Briefly visible, before dropping into the tube, to ride the barrel wave- the penultamite run for … Continue reading

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