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Formerly 'Rambling with a cantankerous old mule"

Anything but a wedding photographer

When still in Madagascar I asked my good friend Anri-Louise to beat me swiftly about the head if I ever started taking gooey, syrupy-sweet photographs. What I should have asked … Continue reading

October 13, 2011 · 6 Comments

Photo Riddle # 5

For this week’s “guess the photo” challenge I’m giving you all just one photo. Get creative now and leave your answers in the comments section below!  Oh, and I’ve turned … Continue reading

September 26, 2011 · 9 Comments

Parting shots from the fairest Cape

I thought I’d end my photo series on the Cape with a selection from my entire time there. Sorry, but I just couldn’t narrow them down to just a couple. … Continue reading

September 20, 2011 · 15 Comments

A little-known fact about the Philistines from an eminent authority on the matter

It’s time for a break from my Cape Town series. And what better way than with another classic quote from the youngest Midgley son – five-year-old Evan? I was always … Continue reading

September 19, 2011 · 4 Comments

I love braais with a few close friends …

Ah, there’s nothing better than a braai (barbecue) with a few close friends …

August 16, 2011 · 8 Comments

Hello, could I speak to Mr Whatsit please?

So, as I’ve said before, when I started my new job I received a very nice phone to use. It was a new contract, with a very easy-to-remember number, but … Continue reading

August 9, 2011 · 3 Comments

How to win a girl’s heart

One of my dear friends, after reading my post a few days ago and concerned for my future happiness, sent me this wiki: How to win a girl’s heart. Most … Continue reading

July 27, 2011 · 10 Comments

Scaling the white peaks

I’d much rather be scaling peaks in the Alps, Rockies or Himalayas, but the only peaks I’ve been on recently are the church tent’s… I remember the first time we … Continue reading

July 25, 2011 · 3 Comments

Just call me stalker

Yes, yes, yes, I’ve written before about how I’ve been termed a stalker. (If you’re visiting for the first time, perhaps you should read the previous accounts before you pre-judge … Continue reading

July 24, 2011 · 14 Comments

You may know me in the blogosphere as "madderinmada", "Rambling with a Cantankerous old mule" or "Vicissitudes of a Cantankerous old mule". But that's all changed and here I am living life from behind my camera lens.

Welcome. I hope you enjoy the visit.

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