Call Back the Past - What Happened on 28 April?

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Seeing the memories Google photos add of One year ago and Two years ago, made me curious to see exactly what was I doing on this day, 28 April, for the past couple of years?

The pics really tell the story of how our lives have changed; well mine at least!

The Year 2017

This pot filled with lush and cheerful Michaelmas Daisies on 28 April 2017 did not know what was waiting for it.
Those were happy and carefree days!

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The Year 2018

28 April 2018 was a fabulous day, starting with an outing to the Kloof & Highway SPCA where I'll share a couple of quaint signs with you, telling you just whose interest is taken at heart in this special place, where there are many willing hands helping with raising funds to maintain this facility

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A pre-warning to be nice to the peacocks before you get to the parking lot and see the next sign!
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My favourite sign that I hope our men take note of!

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The entrance to Marilyn's Tea Garden with a very creative frame made with broken china cups and saucers, stuff that would normally end up on the scrapheap! They serve the very best Apple Tart & cream here!

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...and then later that same day on 28 April 2019, I made a batch of fudge; some plain, others topped with nuts and mint chocolate; really yum!

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The Year 2019

Still blissfully unaware of what we were in store for, I was happily making all weird and wonderful 'sandwiches' week after week; this one was for the old blockchain's SSC week 90. It was hectic as @jaybird ran this weekly contest mostly on his own, although he had sponsors from time to time. He really helped with my growth, so a big bow to our piano playing sandwich king! I started entering this contest on week 19 and had to stop when it ended on week 100, so I have tons of sandwich memories stored here.
This one was Swiss Chard & Paneer Kati Rolls made on 28 April 2019.

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The Year 2020

Do you think I could find anything exciting on 28 April 2020? Nope, as we were in a hard lockdown due to Covid. I only found a screenshot of an online food shopping expedition, done from my desk here at home. I later learned of another better online food store!
Exciting? Nope!

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The Year 2021

I could not find one image that was taken on 28 April 2021, but this was the month of the birth of Silver Bloggers, as shared in our First Birthday Celebrations Blog, and it was a busy month with much planning and talking to various wonderful people who gave up their time so willingly to help with starting this awesome community!

The Year 2022

Of course, you've all heard my lamentations about the awful catastrophes that took place right on our doorstep when mudslides destroyed our building of our two neighbours on the one side. April has not been kind to us, and I believe every person in our province is suffering from trauma, either first-hand as with our neighbours, or secondary, as with us after hearing thundering mudslides, screams from our neighbours and not knowing if they were trapped, and of course all of us in KZN knows someone who has suffered losses, be it property or even worse, their lives!
The tough job ahead is trying to get everything restored to what it was before.

Beautiful garden on one side and destruction on the other side! This is what our neighbours' property still looks like!
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Our youngest son's life has been in limbo ever since getting stuck in lockdown while teaching English to Russian children, then doing online teaching once back home, but has gone back to his previous job, so has moved to another province. Mom is busy gathering all his possessions we've been storing while Dad will be taking a trip up to help him settle into a very nice rental.
I cannot leave here, as I need to keep the pots cooking for the guests who are booked for dinner, bed & breakfast (no more hot breakfasts from me, I give them a continental!)

Hubby had an unexpected laser procedure done on his eyes today, and is now happily singing that old song 'I can see clearly now, the rain is gone!' Our neighbour took him and had a long and patient wait so we decided to treat them with Pizzas, good excuse for me not to cook so we ordered enough for us all!

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Well, I've reached day 28 of my attempt at #Hiveblopomo, an initiative of the awesome bizzy Queen Bee @traciyork, and I've managed to write a blog a day for the month of April. I'm all out of breath from the long run, but it's been an exciting one despite the crazy things that happened this April!

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What a cool idea and yes I see the change in here. Maybe I must also try to do a post like this, as much has also changed in our lives. Including a move to a different province.

!PIZZA

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I'd love to see what cards life has dealt you over the years my friend!

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Same as you Lady Lizzie, we all have had some amazing changes to cope with.
At times change is a good thing and at other times it is terrifying.

!WINEX

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I love the idea of this post. And it's amazing to see how life changes from one year to the next.

I see your husband's laser intervention went very well if he sees everything clearly now, hehe, and I'm glad 😊.

I hope your son's move will be for the better. And that your neighbors can recover.
Hugs!🤗😘

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It's awful to see the destruction at your neighbor's place. But you can be very proud of yourself for taking on and fulfilling the hiveblopomo challenge. Well done!

By the way, I saw your blog shared on Listnerds by @therneau. 🙂

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I think @lizelle has been quite overwhelmed with everything that has happened. The last time I spoke to her she was exhausted, to the point of falling asleep at her PC. Hence I believe she may have missed a few comments here and there.

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Six years of recollection? That's tough! 2017 was the year I returned to my previous employer after taking a rest for 8 years. 2018 and 2019, I remember almost nothing significant. 2020 was, of course, unforgettable for that was the year our school shut down for two months due to lockdown and we only receive half of our monthly payment. 2021 was memorable for that was the year I was introduced to Hive. And now April 2022 is a significant milestone for it is the month that I started to read about the Eurodollar market.

I am visiting from ListNerds. Thanks to @therneau for sharing your content.

Blessings!

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Thank you for that great insight into what's been happening to you @rzc24-nftbbg, nice meeting you!
You're right, I don't think any of us will ever forget the year 2020 not so, as our lives changed dramatically.
I must check out @listnerds, looks like you're a lively community with much interaction, thanks to @therneau for highlighting my blog!

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I am glad to meet you too. My account in ListNerds is just less than two months old, but the rate increase is surprising. Blessings!

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"Hi, I'm visiting you from ListNerds via @therneau." If you are not already a member of ListNerds you should join and get all the benefits your friend is. I would love to see more of your posts in ListNerds.

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Thank you @rcaine, appreciate the visit and I will check it out!

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Hi, I'm visiting you from @ListNerds via @therneau.
I am a newbie to Hive and @therneau has been crowing about the #Silverbloggers community. I will need to check it out more thoroughly.
Sorry to hear about your awful month.
Happy Birthday #Silverbloggers

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Hi @beststart, great meeting you and thank you for the good wishes! We hope to see you at Silver Bloggers soon. Wishing you well with your Hive journey, you're sure to meet many kindred spirits along the way🤗

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