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Star Wars quizzing and Spec’s 37th birthday 3D neon putt-putt

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Last weekend I was knocked down by a cold (not the flu, as I had my flu shot this year), but despite that meaning lots of rest time was required we still got out a fair bit, as you’ll see from the pics below…

Thursday, 25 July 2019: Star Wars quizzing at Exclusive Books

Look at those happy faces! Mum had seen a sign for a Star Wars quiz at the Exclusive Books in Table Bay Mall, so Husband and Spec opted in as a team on Thursday evening. They did really well, coming second out of eight teams! Dad and I went along as their cheering team.
Look at those happy faces! Mum had seen a sign for a Star Wars quiz at the Exclusive Books in Table Bay Mall, so Husband and Spec opted in as a team on Thursday evening. They did really well, coming second out of eight teams! Dad and I went along as their cheering team.
Celebrating their quiz victory with some sushi at Best of Asia.
Celebrating their quiz victory with some sushi at Best of Asia.

Friday, 26 July 2019: Creative Mornings talk, Fat Cactus lunch, boys’ pinball afternoon

Last Friday morning, I started my work day at the latest Creative Mornings Cape Town event at AAA School. Click here to catch up if you missed my coverage of Kurt Minnaar's talk.
Last Friday, I started my work day at the latest Creative Mornings Cape Town event at AAA School. Click here to catch up if you missed my coverage of Kurt Minnaar’s talk.
I was even snapped by the official Creative Mornings photographer, snapping a photo at the event!
I was even snapped by the official Creative Mornings photographer, snapping a photo at the event!
Say cheese! We had our much-awaited team lunch at the Fat Cactus last Friday, walking distance from the office. Even Rod was there!
Say cheese! We had our much-awaited team lunch at the Fat Cactus last Friday, walking distance from the office. Even Rod was there!
Deciding what to eat was tough. In the end I went for this, the Happy Hog quesadillas, with BBQ pulled pork, cheese and chilli pineapple salsa. Yum! Washed down with an espresso shake, of course.
Deciding what to eat was tough. In the end I went for this, the Happy Hog quesadillas, with BBQ pulled pork, cheese and chilli pineapple salsa. Yum! Washed down with an espresso shake, of course.
If all goes to plan for Husband, he gets to leave work a little early on a Friday afternoon. The stars aligned for him last Friday so he got home before me for once, and trotted down to the local pub with dad for a quick beer while waiting on my bus to arrive.
If all goes to plan for Husband, he gets to leave work a little early on a Friday afternoon. The stars aligned for him last Friday so he got home before me for once, and trotted down to the local pub with dad for a quick beer while waiting on my bus to arrive.

Saturday, 27 July 2019: 3D putt-putt, rugby and cake for Spec’s 37th birthday

All in the Kitchen deli was open Saturday morning with a limited menu, so we popped in for the bacon-egg croissant with flat white special.
All in the Kitchen deli was open Saturday morning with a limited menu, so we popped in for the bacon-egg croissant with flat white special.
Seaside Village held a Lego expo of sorts on Saturday, so of course we went along to browse with great interest. The Guardians of the Galaxy set is adorable!
Seaside Village held a Lego expo of sorts on Saturday, so of course we went along to browse with great interest. The Guardians of the Galaxy set is adorable!
As Saturday was Spec's birthday, he stayed over at his parents house for the night. Husband treated him to a round of putt-putt at Glowing Rooms' 3D blacklight mini golf in Milnerton, along with his parents. I wasn't up for the adventure (and luckily had played before) so opted for a nap at home instead.
As Saturday was Spec’s birthday, he stayed over at his parents house for the night. Husband treated him to a round of putt-putt at Glowing Rooms’ 3D blacklight mini golf in Milnerton, along with his parents. I wasn’t up for the adventure (and luckily had played before) so opted for a nap at home instead.
I was feeling a little better later that afternoon so bundled up tight to accompany Husband, Spec and their dad to the local Unimil rugby match.
I was feeling a little better later that afternoon so bundled up tight to accompany Husband, Spec and their dad to the local Unimil rugby match at Theo Marais Park.
We all popped in at Husband's parents that evening for some birthday singing. Love love love the pic of Husband and Bassie in her hoodied tracksuit bottom-right.
We all popped in at Husband’s parents that evening for some birthday singing. Love love love the pic of Husband and Bassie in her hoodied tracksuit top-right.

Sunday, 28 July 2019: Ou Meul breakfast, Reload coffee break

It was the Winteriest day on Sunday so we sat inside at the new Ou Meul Bakkery in Melkbos (where the farmstall used to be). See Husband's eggy toast and my toasted banana bread, as well as our coffees - a flat white and honey-nut latte, respectively.
It was the ‘Winteriest’ day on Sunday so we sat inside at the new Ou Meul Bakkery in Melkbos (where the farmstall used to be). See Husband’s eggy toast and my toasted banana bread, as well as our coffees – a flat white and honey-nut latte, respectively.
Husband decided I was in need of a Reload coffee treat early Sunday afternoon so we popped into the Parklands branch for a flat white and peppermint-choc latte. He was right, it was just what I needed!
Husband decided I was in need of a Reload coffee treat early Sunday afternoon so we popped into the Parklands branch for a flat white and peppermint-choc latte. He was right, it was just what I needed!
Trying to keep warm with the doglets in the lounge on Sunday afternoon.
Trying to keep warm with the doglets in the lounge on Sunday afternoon.
Strawberries, choc cake and ice cream with coffee for Sunday evening dessert at Mum's.
Strawberries, choc cake and ice cream with coffee for Sunday evening dessert at Mum’s.

Wednesday, 31 July and Thursday, 1 August 2019: CEM Africa Summit at CTICC

The 8th CEM (Customer Experience Management) Africa Summit took place on Wednesday and Thursday at the CTICC. See some of my favourite moments here, and click here for my overview of how government is reducing red tape in the experience economy.
The 8th CEM (Customer Experience Management) Africa Summit took place on Wednesday and Thursday at the CTICC. See some of my favourite moments here (yes, that is Darth Vader bottom right), and click here for my overview of how government is reducing red tape in the experience economy.
Always big smiles when I run into Chantel Botha of BrandLove at the CEM Africa Summit!
Always big smiles when I run into Chantel Botha of BrandLove at the CEM Africa Summit!

That’s all, folks! Husband has since caught my cold, so we’re going to take it easy again this weekend…

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