Every year the MOTHS celebrate the their annual SKAAPKOP DAG.
Lets call it the Sheephead Long Table Banquet.
There were 120 ovenroasted sheepheads available
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Showing posts with label antique. Show all posts
Showing posts with label antique. Show all posts
Friday 13 June 2014
Thursday 27 March 2014
De Oude Huize and trains
De Oude Huize and the love for trains started a long time ago.
Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses, which paint the world their own hue, and each shows us only what lies in its own focus
My father, Gerald Fincham, was, as a youngster, working for the South African railways. The route he used to work on was known as the Great North Route. That was the track running from South Africa to Zimbabwe. He had some good and bad experiences while being and employee of the South African Railways.
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| Locomotives nr. 243 and 102 in Mafeking station. The White Train as it was known with the then Princess Elizabeth and family touring South Africa |
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| The old bridge built during the Anglo Boer War in South Africa situated about 30km from De Oude Huize Yard.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
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| A beautiful bridge just outside our town, Harrismith South Africa There is the headlight, shining far down the track, glinting off the steel rails that, like all parallel lines, will meet in infinity, which is after all where this train is going. |
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| Today large sections of the rail tracks in South Africa is in disarray. Thanks to MarkVee Photographs for this beautiful picture telling it's own story. |
Nobody has a perfect past, but everyone has a clear future. It is up to us to take control and become pioneers of tomorrow. Its never too late to jump off your train and head down a different track.
Hope that all of you will have a wonderful day.
Love from us to you
Sandra
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Wonderful surprise gift from a special guest
A gift is always very special this one now forms part of the history of De Oude Huize Yard
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| Wendy and Hanchen stayed with us. They are marketing Nursing as an Occupation in our area. We have had a wonderful time talking and learning about the life of our guests. |
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| Little did we know that they will stay at our establishment during a second trip. It was then that we were presented with this beautiful original painting dating back to 1890. |
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| Look at the beautiful dafodills . . . so charming in spring |
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| He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. Marcus Aurelius |
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Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
Pamela Vaull Starr
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| This wonderful oil painting by Anton Ferreira dated back to 1890 will now form part of the history of De Oude Huize Yard |
The ground we walk on,
the plants and creatures,
the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations -
each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy,
bound together by cosmic harmony.
Ruth Bernhard
We will be showing off at:
Monday 10 June 2013
Drab to Brag
Seeing that we are busy, at De Oude Huize to renovating the attic into an additional bedroom. There is a need for some furniture to match the theme of antique golf and lots of books.
We came across these drab old wing back chairs.
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| Look at that sexy legs. This oldie needs a remake. |
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| This oldie shouted please please take me home! |
It was now also time to find the material that will do the trick for these lovely oldies. It was necessary to give them a new lease on their durability but also change them into two very special and comfortable chairs. They had a special duty . . . to be comfortable and to be able to sit and look out the little dormer windows and . . . read . . . and look . . . . sip on an old brandy cognac.
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| This piece of material could tell a story and we know that great stories happen to those who can tell them!!! |
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| All the old drab has been removed and the new beginning is taking shape. |
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| Measure and measure |
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| Mary you are a star! With Mary's help these are now sexy ladies. They will charm you and keep you comfortable. |
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| Charming! |
Thank you for all the wonderful friends whom is sharing this story!!!
Ivy and Elephants; Time Washed ; Homemakers on a dime ; Lavender Garden Cottage; From my front Porch; Tilly's Nest ; Boogieboard Cottage;
Elizabeth and Co; Chic on a Shoestring; Finding Fabulous; The Trendy Treehouse; Common Ground; The Busy Bee; Knick of Time;
My Simple Country Living; The Style Sisters; Savvy Southernstyle; The Busy Bhive; French Country Cottage; Life we Live; Romantic Home; Redoux Interiors; No Minimalist Here; Fishtail Cottage; The Shabby Creek Cottage; Miss Mustardseed; Love it and List it; Cedar Hill Ranch; Coastal Charm; Your Creative Timeout; A delightsome life;Elizabeth and Co; Chic on a Shoestring; Finding Fabulous; The Trendy Treehouse; Common Ground; The Busy Bee; Knick of Time;
Till next time
Sandra
Monday 4 February 2013
The Vintage Loving Style
Recently we have the wonderful opportunity to meet Judit and Mark.
They stayed at our establishment was short but so inspiring.
We enjoyed their company and their passion for life.
This is the photo's they shared with us.
We enjoyed their company and their passion for life.
This is the photo's they shared with us.
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| My personal favourite |
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| Welcome |
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| Nostalgic |
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| Well travelled |
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| Lace and cherubs |
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| Reading from the library |
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| Burlap and love |
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| Light switch |
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| Leather and steel |
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| Something of everything |
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| Book titles to dream about |
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| Dress in black |
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| Something for every occasion |
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| Pictures, books and bottles |
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| Angles and words |
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| Going nowhere |
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| Lights |
Till next time
Sandra
Sandra
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Little things that make a difference
At De Oude Huize Yard, we offer accommodation with a difference.
Our furniture is historica, each piece with its own story to tell.
Our rooms are unique and each tells its own story.
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It's the little details that are vital.
Little things make big things happen.
-John Wooden |
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| Taps with a difference |
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| Special |
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| Bird cage and flowers |
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| Entrance hall with antique golf set, hat and cloves |
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| Santos Dolls and Roses |
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| Pillow, keys and a little lock |
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| Soap set given to my Gran on a special occasion in 1936 |
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| Part of a costume from the musical Carmen |
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| Old military boots during my hubbies air force days |
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| Just to say we're ok |
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| My handmade quilt on a guest room bed |
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| Queen Ann for heating in a guest room |
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| Little scape books and old handles |
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| Shoes made for walking - the good old days |
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| The front door is always open to everyone. |
We will be have a wonderful time at the following wonderful parties.
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