This is our townhouse at Pearl Valley. Although it is on the Golf Estate, the golf course is not visible from the house. We are able to walk the paths around the course in the evenings or early mornings but it is off limits from 7.00am to 7.00pm in case of stray balls...
There is a good variety of bird life on the lake in front of the house including a couple of pairs of Red-knobbed Coots which are sitting on their nests. There are also some huge carp which are close to 3 feet long.
While we get the sun directly on the deck in the late afternoon, when it can get very warm, for most of the day it is shaded and very pleasant. In addition there are some blinds around the edge of the deck if the sun gets to hot.
Otherwise, we are pleased that the house matches the agents description and is well equipped - haven't needed to use the 80 bottle wine cooler yet - there's plenty of room in the fridge so far.
However, it was announced today that ESKOM - the State electricity provider - has introduced load-shedding again due to generating capacity problems. We are currently at Stage 4 which means that we are blacked out on a rolling schedule for two periods of about 2.5 hours each day. Not sure yet if this will be a short term problem but time will tell. Luckily we have a gas cooker and the gas Braai, so we are unlikely to starve and the power hasn't yet been off for long enough to affect the chilled wines or beers.
The place looks fantastic . Dont think you need to worry about the wine cooler at all. With that heat you will need to keep hydrated and WINE will do that for you. looks good on you guys
ReplyDeleteJim, I'm not sure wine is the best thing to rehydrate when I'm on the bike but otherwise it seems to work well.
DeleteAn 80-bottle cooler is about the last thing I need. Must admit, on occasion I miss the stray balls – the game, competition, old faces. But not enough to tempt me out of retirement. Good to see you making the most of life, soaking up the sun. Am sitting reading of old times, adventures in New Iberia, Lafayette, Avery Island, Thibodaux…
ReplyDeleteBernie, I have watched some of the golfers on the practice range and occasionally as I have passed them on the course and all I remember is the frustration. However you and Mrs G were much more proficient. Has felt a bit like South Louisiana here over the last few days when the mercury has crept above 42C - thankfully we have wine instead of Community Coffee.
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