This is part of Family - our Family

Just felt that maybe I need to introduce you folks to a few bits about our family.
We're a bit strange in certain aspects - or so we think... and even our animals have been proven to be a bit strange.

But that's all ok... because we enjoy it that way.

Here's a pic of Sandy & I... just fooling around in front of the camera.

Then I felt that I just had to show you 2 pics of our cat. Her name is Pebbles. Her sister (Angel) died in 2010. Angel was always the cuddly, homely one. Pebbles was always 'out there somewhere', exploring things & places.
Ever since Angel left us Pebbles moved into the home on a more permanent basis... seemed to be looking for the closeness she'd shared with her sister from us now. She took to our daughter's bunny (Mumbles), and the two of them regularly visited across the cage mesh, and occasionally at close quarters as can be seen in the attached pic. Pebbles also loves to cuddle - even when I'm trying to work on the laptop. I suppose one could say of her that she thinks "This is my lap... it's warm... and filled with lovies."

Note where the laptop's mouse is!

Not so's Pebbles doesn't eat it... but just so I can use it.

I never was a cat-person. But Angel n Pebbles are ... 'different'. Love them to bits!
They were both supposed to be wife n daughter's cats, but somehow they decided that I make a good place to rest n snuggle.

LTNSoH

Yeah I know... Long Time No See or Hear!

It's been looong since I made the decision to sell Landy.
And then came the whole business of advertising... and advertising... and doing some more ads.

And the thoughts came about, "Am I going to get Landy sold?" ; "Do people want to buy an old Land Rover like this?"

But... thanks be to our Lord, the interest began to show. And slowly I had people (of all shapes, sizes and descriptions) come to check out her credentials... check how she ran, and all those things that one does when you're wanting to buy something, but also want to make sure this guy's not selling you the proverbial "lemon".

One of the things I'd asked the Lord - as far as buyers were concerned - (Yip, even sellers pray about the goods they want to flog!) - was that He'd send someone who would have the right heart for her. You know; someone who would take good care of her.
And so it was that that someone arrived. He took her for a test drive - with me along for good measure... because he wanted to go show her to his wife. And he fell in love with Landy... or at least it seemed they did.
And as things would have it be, the business side of things took place... very quickly I must add.

And so Landy moved home - drove of into the sunset.
{Ja, the new buyer & I had some unpleasantness happen between us, but that's not going to get discussed.  Life moves on, and I truly hope & pray he's happy with her.}

And so a 4 and a half year era in my life... actually my family's life too... came to an end.

It's been decided!

And so it came about that the decision was made.

I struggled with Landy... getting very near my wit's end (and becoming very m----ig) because Landy had once again decided not to start, and no matter where I looked I couldn't find the fault!
Problem was - I did not feel up to stripping carbs or other parts to look for a fault which I was very sure wasn't there!

And so I made up my mind...
"No more working on a vehicle which I had to repair every time I wanted to drive it." Just like so many people had told me - that "a Land Rover breaks while it stands".
I just decided that I need to have a vehicle which I can get into / onto, start it and go.

After dumping all work on Landy... emptying out a whole lot of "long unused" items from the garage, and getting some tips from all my loved ones and friends around me... I went to the task of opening the float bowls of the carbs. And Lo-and-behold... I found that the carbs were suffering from an old problem - lack of fuel!

This just strengthened my resolve to not want to struggle any more than was absolutely necessary with any vehicle.

Time for a change... change from Landy... change from the Gomoto bike... to something "NICER"... 

To sell or not to sell?

And now the question and the dilemma... Do I sell Landy or not? Wifey has now tasted off-road, good dirt roads and discovering new scenes. So, shall we sell Landy and buy a newer double-cab 4x4, so we can go searching and adventuring more often? Not a bad idea; especially seeing as this will also provide for easier long distance mission trips. LORD guide and provide to Your glory please!

Landy does a dirty

A couple of days ago... about a week and a half after Landy became legal... We, (Landy & I... with Boetie Hanno tagging along), went out for a stroll together.

Landy was desperately wanting to try out his legs... just to see if they still worked. Especially seeing as it had been... how many years?
Four years of refurbishment + something years of standing at his previous home before I bought him = let's call it 6 years.

And so we looked up 'Jachtvlakte' just outside Uitenhage.
The ideal place for a Landrover - or any 4X4 for that matter - to stretch its legs.

Satisfied? Disappointed? Overjoyed?
Ja, sommer some of everything!

Diff-lock would've been nice on some spots, but hey! Landy did himself proud.
Landy was muddy, McGyver had fun! What more can one ask for.
Ask Hanno.

Thanks to Hanno for the pic's! (Visit www.perfectpic.co.za to see more of his work)
Great job Boet!

Landy is Legal!

Praise God! Landy went through the roadworthy without a hitch! It's been 4 long years... interesting, busy yet long years; of hard work, frustration, joy, hectic learning curves, discovery and much more. And now the day has finally arrived where, with much nervousness I drove Landy down to the testing station. And the beauty of it all, is that all I have to do to gain their 100% is to fit 2 new red reflectors to the rear.

Never been so close!

We're almost there! Landy is but days away from going for roadworthy. And the excitment builds...

Raising hands together

Wow, what a pleasant experience! Together with 80 people from VWGSA we came out to KwaNobuhle and transformed the Nonkqubela Pre-primary school's grounds in a few short hours. Godd to work together with one goal in mind! Wish the whole country could do this more often.