Catherine

@bluesa (15022)

Johannesburg, South Africa • Age 47

Joined myLot 9 years ago

I have been writing online for two years. I am a South African sport fanatic. I enjoy a good chat and meeting people from around the world.

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Catherine's Responses

Sad news about a dear member of the myLot family

myLot Bugs @myLotBugs (211) • Kansas City, Missouri 18 Nov 21

It's with a heavy heart that I share this news with you. A dear friend of myLot, Andrew Kendon, better known as both @owlwings and our most recent @GoAskAlice moderator, passed away earlier this month. Andrew joined myLot 15...

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Catherine Thank you for letting me know @LadyDuck He was on that other site as well. I will raise a toast to him. May he Rest In Peace. And may all be well with you, Anna.

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Have you seen them?

solxee @sol_cee (38219) • Philippines 30 Jan 21

Once in a while, I go over my old discussions and read the comment/responses all over again. It’s fun reading and that’s what I did today. I reread old discussions and the comment section below and I realized I miss old myLotters...

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Catherine Hi Sol San. @sol_cee . My Mom passed away last year June 29th from COPD complications. I am devastated and just working through much at the moment. May all be well with you and your loved ones.

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April Fools Day - Don't Be Fooled

Anna @LadyDuck (472004) • Switzerland 1 Apr 19

Today is the day you can expect fake news (okay there are every day) and pranks from friends. I want to share some old pranks that have reached the target to "fool" people: In 1976, the BBC announced that Jupiter and Pluto would...

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Catherine Those were some very good pranks @LadyDuck . I have not been caught out in years. I actually end up missing all the pranks, because I am rarely on social media, don't watch t.v. unless it is a usual program and don't listen to the radio, so it all goes over my...

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Ta Da!!!

WorDazza @WorDazza (15830) • Manchester, England 15 Mar 19

So here he is folks. The loveable bundle of fun known as Dexter. And yes, before you ask, it is from the TV show. Let's face it, there was no way we could call him anything else. He's a dead ringer. It's as if Michael C Hall is in...

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Catherine Eek, The "feed me" bit from a certain movie is coming back at me. Interesting addition to your life. A very belated Happy Birthday to you. It has been one of those years so far. Do take care.

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National Animal Crackers Day!

DB @dgobucks226 (35716) 17 Apr 19

Time to relive a childhood memory and celebrate those tasty animal cracker cookies again. Yes, National Animal Crackers Day is observed tomorrow April 18th. Even though animal crackers are made with layered dough similar to...

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Catherine I don't remember these crackers being available here and now I don't really eat crackers, though I think I might have some plain salted crackers with cheese tonight as a lite snack. I hope all is well with you "D." Just stopped by during a few quiet minutes....

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to big?

Kimberley @mom210 (9115) • United States 5 Feb 19

I carry a big purse, it seems to be necessary, because I have to have this and that for this kid and that one. Seems like it just all needs to be in my purse.I have been missing my camera for about 5 days. The strap just broke on...

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Catherine I carry a big purse, even though I don't have children. I try to make sure I have bottled water, pens, my diary, perfume, medication and so on and so forth. That really is a creepy photo, lol!

15 Mar 19

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Could Your Cat Be Secretly Mad At You?

DB @dgobucks226 (35716) 20 Feb 19

Do you know some of the signs cats exhibit when they are annoyed at you? After reading this article from Readers Digest, I now understand better why my cat behaved the way she did sometimes. Maybe you have noticed some of these...

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Catherine I have never had a cat as a pet, but I have seen cats act like that and boy oh boy yes, you can tell they are annoyed! Just stopped by quick. Have a great weekend "D" catch up soon.

22 Feb 19

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Do You Honor Dead Relatives Birthdays?

Oshy @TiarasOceanView (70022) • United States 21 Feb 19

Or date of death? Or just remember them in some way? Tomorrow will be Mama´s birthday RIP. She died in July last year. I was thinking of doing something special to honor the day.

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Catherine May your Mama RIP dear @TiarasOceanView. She looked a darling. You know you're still in my thoughts and prayers dear friend as I said when we last chatted. Try to have a good weekend.

22 Feb 19

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Does it spark joy?

solxee @sol_cee (38219) • Philippines 3 Feb 19

My friend is going to move to a new house very soon. She has a lot of things to do which include packing, packing and packing her stuff. I went to her place to help but sadly we didn’t accomplish anything. My idea is to throw away...

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Catherine Yummy chocolates, yummy chocolates! I don't have time to declutter @sol_cee . I can't remember the last time anything sparked my joy . Have a good rest of this February Sol-san.

19 Feb 19

Do You Celebrate Candlemas?

Anna @LadyDuck (472004) • Switzerland 2 Feb 19

February 2nd is considered by many culture as the day where they can "predict" if winter will continue or stay. The United States and Canada celebrate the day as "Groundhog Day", many Christian countries around the world...

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pancakes

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Catherine I have heard of Candlemas @LadyDuck , but do not celebrate it. I do enjoy crêpes though, Anna.

19 Feb 19

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Texting with Rwanda

DianneN @DianneN (247186) • United States 18 Feb 19

I just finished texting with our older son’s mother-in-law who is vacationing in Rwanda with her husband. What an exciting trip they are on. They have met many natives, seen such beautiful sites, and loved Volcanoes National...

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Catherine Fantastic photo. They are having a great adventure. Have a good week @DianneN .

19 Feb 19

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Taking Research For Granted

WorDazza @WorDazza (15830) • Manchester, England 7 Feb 19

I was encouraged to write this discussion by my favourite Australian @JudyEv (don't get excited Judy, your countrymen have set a pretty low bar!). Actually, make that 2nd favourite, I was forgetting Kylie!! So, anyhoo, we somehow...

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Catherine Ah, but what a delightful kind of nonsense @WorDazza! only you, Dazza, only you. Shane who again ?

16 Feb 19

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R.I.P.

Jabo @jaboUK (64354) • United Kingdom 15 Feb 19

I sit alone in what was home but now it's just a house to which no more my love will come, beloved, loving spouse. To face the future without him will be so very hard, I wonder why Fate's been so grim as to have dealt that...

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Catherine Hi dearest Janet. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss. Strength to you and your family at this time @jaboUK . Much love. xoxo

16 Feb 19

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My Resolutions

Kimberley @mom210 (9115) • United States 18 Jan 19

I just came across my Resolutions from this year. We write ours up and share them News Years Day with each other. I have not looked at it since, but it was on my desk under a bill. I think I am doing okay, but not great with them...

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Catherine I don't make New Year's resolutions. I try to take life one day at a time.I do know I need to start drinking more water though, much more. Good luck with your resolutions. :)

26 Jan 19

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What's Going On In My World

Jabo @jaboUK (64354) • United Kingdom 9 Jan 19

My husband has been very ill so I haven't felt like writing, or even doing much else except look after him. He was taken ill while we were on a cruise, but had to be medically disembarked in Barbados. He spent two weeks in...

haematoma

lazarus

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Catherine Oh, Janet, what a horrific time. Sorry you had to make such a tough decision. I am happy he rallied and is now home with you. I hope he keeps healing and will get stronger each day. My thoughts are with you.

10 Jan 19

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Thoughts On Self Checkouts

paigea @paigea (36316) • Canada 4 Jan 19

My husband is quite happy to go to the self checkout at a grocery store if he can avoid lining up. We rarely shop together but last week we did and he "showed" me how easy it is to use the self checkout. I had to explain I...

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Catherine I also don't want to use the self checkout. Too used to a cashier I suppose. Not fond of using an ATM either. Like you say it is preference. :)

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A Christmas Story

Anna @LadyDuck (472004) • Switzerland 17 Dec 18

Our friend myLotter John Welford (@indexer) invited us to write a Christmas story in 100 words. I am not very good in this kind of things, but, following his request, this is my Christmas Story (in 100 words). The little girl...

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snowman

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Catherine That was lovely, Anna. Christmas is always extra special for a child and Santa certainly surprised her! I am still rushing around for Christmas. Your gingerbread man and snowman look dashing with their accessories.

21 Dec 18

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Two Recipes To Have For Keeps

Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo @Spontaneo (14700) • United States 16 Dec 18

Pizza Sauce! https://youtu.be/91o851SyP_Y Pizza Dough! https://youtu.be/NiBB4Q6IYI0 Have a pizza night once a week and save money. Pizza shops want what these days.... A dollar or more a piece? Who does not like pizza?...

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Catherine I do love pizza. So very tasty. Will try this out. :)

21 Dec 18

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Off now for six days!

Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (23404) • United Kingdom 21 Dec 18

Well I am finally done with work and not long for the big day to arrive. I saw this sign this morning and thought it was quite funny although I doubt it would be funny if you were an insomniac! It has been extra busy coming up...

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Catherine Sheesh, Gary, do remember to try to take time to breathe! That is so very busy you are. Good luck with shopping and preparing for India and all @garymarsh6 . Happy Holidays.

21 Dec 18

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Positivity is Good

Toni @toniganzon (72517) • Philippines 2 Dec 18

I'm glad that today I read positivity discussions in mylot instead of ranting and everything negative. I'm glad that there are people who started their day right today and grateful for waking up healthy this morning. I am...

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Catherine I hope your son is feeling much better by now @toniganzon. I wish you all a blessed December.

15 Dec 18

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