JUNE 2016
Jacqui; Michael; Emily; Annabell and Tom come to SA for a month holiday
Wednesday walks --- Sacramento trail.
Wednesday walks --- Maitlands Nature reserve.
Wednesday walks --- Cape Recife.
Running and cycling
Josh and Daniel playing rugby for Clarendon
Rugby at Grey.
Ian Spence falls and is in Hospital and frail care.
Ena birthday party 18th. Turns 100 on 29th.
Wednesday 1st June.
Run slow and painful around the park with Neil and Adrienne.
Walking Sacramento trail. Amazingly we had 30 walkers on the trail today. This is about the maximum number that I have seen.
John; Julian, Keith, Jimmy, Paul. Cornelius Nilsen; David & David, Peter & Peter, Flo, Martie, Kei Ko, Elaine Hillhouse ; Richard, Robin, Marge Knipe and friend Beth; Dennis. Ina, Margriet, Chandre, Sheila; Karrin and Rentia; Earlier starters: Julia and dog & Chris (F); Ron and Jenny
The route was out along the "high road" with views of the trail below us.
Paul explained where the wreck was beached and the circumstances surrounding it. And where we may still find Anchors. And the stone that was used in ballast. Only Bronze canon and anchors were salvaged as the steel would oxidize and collapse if taken from the water. Paul tells us that canon were being carried to Portugal but the history tells us that the canon were "Fixed". Perhaps there were both fixed canon and canon being transported from India?
Paul explained where the wreck was beached and the circumstances surrounding it. And where we may still find Anchors. And the stone that was used in ballast. Only Bronze canon and anchors were salvaged as the steel would oxidize and collapse if taken from the water. Paul tells us that canon were being carried to Portugal but the history tells us that the canon were "Fixed". Perhaps there were both fixed canon and canon being transported from India?
Additional information
Elaine was not feeling up to the long hike and so Jimmy and Paul walked back with her.
Elaine's daughter is Janice and she is married to my cousin from Barclay East -- Brett Giddy. Elaine was a farmer from Indwe near to Barclay East (bordering on the Transkei made farming extremely tough). They moved to PE about 10 years ago. Her husband has Parkinsons.
Marge Knipe is married to Mike who I met doing tour guiding. He is a part time guide assistant. Mike also works for the Perishable Control Board which is linked to one of the companies that I deal with regarding Citrus Export.
Marge has a son, Mark Groch. Mark and my son, Michael, were at school together from Linkside Pre-primary. And I used to fetch Mark to take him to school with Michael. Marge used to run with our group in Mill Park and remembers me from those days.
Cornelius Nilsen is the brother of Theo who I have known for over 30 years. Cornelius hiked the Fish River Canyon with me when we were with the Trevor Kay Group about 30 years ago. My son Michael would have been about 10 years old and hiked with us.
Yesterday’s (Wednesday) walk on the Sacramento Trail was stunning. We had a group of around 20 walkers setting off. We were taken on “the scenic route” to Sardinia Bay. This is a route known as “Borelli’s Pass” & takes one on a winding path north of the normal trail route. One meanders through beautiful thickets of fynbos & you then emerge on the ridge high above the “cooking” route. It was a perfect day with a light offshore breeze blowing. Incredible views. We finally came out slightly west of the old Life-saving Club clubhouse, returning to Schoenies via the lower path. A most enjoyable excursion, but one only to be attempted in numbers.
JOSH PLAYS GREY AND HAS AN AGRESSIVE RUNNING AND TACKLING GAME.
This afternoon both Daniel U11 and Josh U13 play great games of rugby. Both playing right wing. Both boys play strong running and tackling games.
Thursday -- Feeling strong again for the first time this week. Run with Neil, Liesl, Mike, Kelly, Chris and Lindie. Just 6k; but a better run than the previous three days this week. Later Chris and I cycle to Recife and Patti. High tide and not much wind makes for a great cycle. Beautiful views of breaking waves. Chris will always tell me how wave and wind conditions would affect the fishing, what fish could be caught and the places where you would have to cast. Chris spent many years along these shores catching fish.
29 May 1953: New Zealand explorer Edmund Hillary and his Nepalese partner Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
31 May 1910: The Union of South Africa is formed following the acceptance of the so-called Treaty of Vereeniging between the British and Boers.
1 June 2002: Former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje and two pilots die when their airplane crashes in the Outentiqua Mountains near George due to poor weather.
2 June 2005: The Durban High Court finds the former financial advisor to then Deputy President Jacob Zuma, Schabir Shaik, guilty on charges of fraud and corruption.
4 June 1944: Rome becomes the first capital city to be taken by Allied Forces during WW II.
31 May 1910: The Union of South Africa is formed following the acceptance of the so-called Treaty of Vereeniging between the British and Boers.
1 June 2002: Former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje and two pilots die when their airplane crashes in the Outentiqua Mountains near George due to poor weather.
2 June 2005: The Durban High Court finds the former financial advisor to then Deputy President Jacob Zuma, Schabir Shaik, guilty on charges of fraud and corruption.
4 June 1944: Rome becomes the first capital city to be taken by Allied Forces during WW II.
David and Sheila at Suurkop Lookout -- Saturday Addo Tour.
Saturday 4th. Run with Adrienne; Viv; Neil; Kevin; Lindie; Mike. Run short as I have to get to work early. Addo tour with David (Spain) and Sheila (Mexico).
Sunday evening Audrey van Wyk is the minister and I always enjoy listening to her.
Monday morning run 6-7k. Then later cycle with Chris and Andrea from Kings Beach to Recife.
Tuesday runners: I can remember the following 26 names and may have forgotten a few more: Neil; Mike; Adrienne; Anne; Stefanie; Liesl; Kelly; Susan; John; John; Ingrid; Melissa; Angela; Lisa; Mike; Stuart; Kobus; Gay; Duncan; Johan; Benita; Amanda; Nicky; Rodney; Chris; myself.
Addo Tour with Geoff and Jude from Isle of Mann. Craig has the Logos staff on a mass tour of Addo.
The Isle of Man (or Mann) is situated between Scotland, England and Ireland. 52km long and 22km wide with a population of about 85 000. The main city is Douglas on the East. Part of the British Isles. Independent but internationally it is represented by Britain in many ways (Defence and other international matters). Not part of the EU but does have trade agreements with EU countries. Low tax for individuals and Zero tax for many organisations and industry. Mark Cavendish was born in Douglas. He is a sprinter and has won 26 stages of the Tour de France.
This evening I do Olive Bottling with Elmarie and Peter.n Grace takes charge and shows me what to do. Cousins Jessica and Ryan and Skipper -- Elmarie had everything prepared. A lot of work. And had made a delicious chicken soup for us. I have two glasses of red wine -- too much for me and I should not have driven home.
Wednesday morning -- too tired to run. Craig and I have a Full day Addo tour with 27 members of the Logos Crew. I have a Quantum Toyota with 10 crew members including James Berry - Deck Officer.
Thursday 9th. Run with Mike, Adrienne, Anne, Chris, Lindie, Kobus, Neil, Susan, Stefanie. Cycle with Andrea and Shara. Kings Beach to Recife and back on Road Bikes. Some stress and pressure to get Dole work done. Supper with Lene, Jess, Josh and Daniel. Large roasted chicken, Gems, Pumpkin and Veg mix. No Rice or potato for many months now. But end with Ice Cream for those not on a strict Banting diet. Good to have a short period of family time.
GRAVE STONE OF JAMES LANGLEY DALTON - VC
RUSSELL ROAD CEMETERY -- RUSSELL ROAD -- PORT ELIZABETH.
Friday -- Ron and I visit the grave site of James Dalton -- VC -- See information sheet on James Dalton below. I make a chicken soup for the family this evening.
Saturday. Cold and Wet. I had planned to run a 21k event but bail in favour of a short run with Annie, Adrienne and Neil. In the cold and wet but we did at least have a bit of a run.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON -- STILL COLD AND WET. WATCH BRAD NELSON PLAYING SCRUMHALF VS DESPATCH. Three great matches with some wonderful try's scored. Including three by Andrew Dalgliesh who appears to be getting stronger and faster each time we watch him. Saturday afternoons at Grey -- My Best!
BARBARA AND I AT THE MPRG FUNCTION AT OLD GREY
ELMARIE; ALMARIE AND RONEL
BARBARA AND MYSELF
CLAIRE AND ALMARIE
CAROL AND KOBUS
CHRIS AND ELMARIE
GERALD; RONEL AND PAT
BEV AND ANDY
PETER AND ADRIENNE
PETER; ANDY; BARBARA AND BENITA
PETER; BARBARA; CHRIS; BENITA AND ANDREW.
This evening is the MPRG AGM. Supper at Old Grey. The usual suspects are there. A great evening where Andy and Kobus hand over the organisation to Clair; Almarie and Haley. They did a great job. Adrienne took the pics.
Sunday morning I receive a late call to do an Addo Tour. I pick up Sylvia from KB BP and we see a Grysbok in the Main Camp, then 5 Bull Elephant right at the gate and then a male lion near to Domkrag. We watch as he moves around and then roars calling his mate. We then move on to Hapoor where we again see huge herds of Elephant up close. The tour ends with us seeing 4 lion on the open plains. Back in PE I briefly show Sylvia around the city and related areas. Back too late for church.
Monday. I spend the day with Dole work and doing "Information Sheets" for Port Elizabeth places and points of interest. My idea is that I talk to people and then, if they are interested, hand them an information sheet on the points we discussed.
Tuesday More Dole stuff. Visit the Prince Alfred Guards building and do a bit of research.
MAITLANDS NATURE RESERVE -- ROBIN SHOWS US OUR HIKE ROUTE TODAY.
Wednesday -- Maitlands Hike. Looked like it was going to rain but the day could not have been more magnificent. On the walk: Robin; Dave; Dave; Paul; Flo; Bridget (First time); Cornelius; Jenny; Julia; Chandre; Peter and myself.
Thursday 16th June. Public Holiday. This day celebrates the beginning of an Uprising of both Students and the general black population in protest against the Apartheid system. It began in Soweto, Johannesburg with students from Naledi school marching peacefully. That day 1000's of students clashed with police who shot at the students at random. Over the following few days increased levels of protest across the country were met with gunfire and deaths. This brutality was reported in various countries around the world. A general feeling of anti South Africanism began to be felt internationally and support for the cause of the black population strengthened.
On the run today -- Neil; Chris; Lindie; Mike; Viv; Anne; Stefany; Kevin; Adrienne and Scott. Also on the beach -- Kelly and Andrea.
It is cold and windy but a hard core group of runners meet at Hobie beach for a 10k run. Barbara and I visit Matthew and Delene at the Woodridge farm. The area is called Witteklip as is the Lady's Slipper range of mountains.
DANIEL AND I CYCLED FROM KB TO PINE LODGE AND BACK BEFORE FETCHING JESSICA FROM HER DRAMA PRACTICE AT PEARSON
FROM HERE WE VISITED MC DONALD FOR AN ICE CREAM WITH A FLAKE.
Friday morning -- Daniel and I cycle from Kings Beach to Pine Lodge. Then fetch Jessica from her drama practice at Pearson; Ice cream with a flake.
12 June 1964: The Rivonia Trial concludes in the Pretoria Supreme Court with the eight accused, including Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu and Raymond Mhlba, being sentenced to life behind bars.
14 June 2005: Jacob Zuma is fired by President Thabo Mbeki as Deputy President two weeks after being found guilty of corruption.
16 June 1976: Over 20 000 students take to the streets of Soweto in a peaceful protest against the use of Afrikaans as teaching medium in schools.
ON THE ROAD TO PLETT WE FIND THIS FLOWERING BUSH OR TREE KNOWN AS A BOSVLIER
BOSVLIER -- NUXIA FLORIBUNDA
Saturday morning run with Annie; Adrienne; Pat; Ronel & Lindie. Normal route up Walmer Boulevard; Strandfontein and 7th Ave. Drive to Plett with St John and Edie for Ena 100th birthday party.
JOSHUA; JESSICA; ENA AND DANIEL
TABLE WITH BALOONS
SALMON STARTER
ISABELLE MADE THIS PAVLOVA. THOMAS BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES
JULIA AND ENA
JESSICA AND ENA
ISABELLE LIGHTS THE CANDLES AND ANNE TAKES PICS
ST JOHN AND THOMAS CHATTING TO ENA
Saturday morning run with Annie; Adrienne; Pat; Ronel & Lindie. Normal route up Walmer Boulevard; Strandfontein and 7th Ave. Drive to Plett with St John and Edie for Ena 100th birthday party. At the Party are Patrick; Marianne and friend Inky; Thomas; Isabelle; St John; Lene; Jessica; Joshua; Daniel; Alice; Julia; Anne; Edie; Nicky and Werner; Barbara and myself Catered by Violet and daughter. A most successful afternoon.
ADRIENNE; ANNE AND LINDIE ON OUR SATURDAY MORNING RUN
NICKY AND ENA AT THE 100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
CAKE CREATED BY ISABELLE
MIA; NICKY; ZARA; AARON AND CHRISTIAN
WERNER AND NICKY
NICKY ON HER ROAD TRIP TO PLETT. THREE NIGHTS OF STAYING IN THE VAN.
DOLPHINS SEEN FROM ALONG THE PROMENADE AS WE CYCLED TO KEEP UP WITH THEM
JOSHUA ON THE MARINE DRIVE - A TREAT FOR ME TO HAVE THEM WITH ME.
DANIEL ON THE WAY TO SAMREC THIS MORNING -- FATHERS DAY PRESENT TO GRANDAD
WE CYCLE UP THE PIER TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE DOLPHINS UP CLOSE.
Sunday 19th. Fathers Day. Lene visits and brings some Chocolate and a Tea Cup to match one that she gave Barbara on Mothers Day. I take Josh and Daniel to the beach and we cycle to Pine Lodge. Daniel spots a school of dolphins and we follow them. Cycle to the end of the pier where I am not able to capture the moment. Then on to SAMREC and back. The best Fathers Day present that any Grandad could wish for. Especially as we stop on the way home for an ice cream and flake.
Patrick; Marianne; St John; Isabelle and Thomas stay for a short visit on their way to Grahamstown to see Rhodes and St John's digs. This evening Isabelle flies to JHB and on to Mozambique; Beira where she will be staying for a period doing conservation work on the fishing industry.
JACQUI IS ABLE TO CAPTURE MY HEAVY RUNNING STYLE AND PAINED LOOK ON MY FACE. Monday morning. Back to the routine running routes. This morning I run with Adrienne; Annie who has a sore hip so the two of them walk. Also Joan and Gillian who do the full Langenhoven; Susan; Chris; Lindie. In the fast group are Andy; Claire; John; Natalie; Lisa; Michelle; Johan; Benita; Lynne. It is a cold and windy morning so quite surprising that there is such a good showing of runners. Walking this morning -- Kobus; Gaye and Almarie. I count around 20 runners!
Wednesday -- Susan; Adrienne and I run around Park Drive. We meet Owen and run up Cape Road with him before turning back to the cars.
WALKING UP THE DUNE TOWARDS THE VIEW POINT AND THE WW2 OBSERVATION POINT.
WW2 OBSERVATION POST WHICH WAS LINKED TO THE MILITARY HQ BY TELEGRAPH. USED TO LOOK OUT FOR ENEMY SHIPS AND SUBMARINES
SNACK BREAK. WE TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A FRUIT OR BISCUIT AND SOME WATER.
This morning it is the Cape Recife hiking trail.
TODAY WE WALK ALONG THE TAR ROAD PAST SAMREC TO THE BIRD HIDE TURN OFF.
MILITARY OBSERVATION POST OVERLOOKING NOORDHOEK.
Thursday 23rd. Jacqui and family miss their flight on Wednesday night as they don't have the birth certificates for the three children. So upset. Cath had hoped to see Jacqui before she leaves for New Zealand. I run with Adrienne; Susan; Stefanie; Neil; Mike; Lindie and Chris. It is exceptionally cold at 4degrees C. Teaching Elmarie to do the Dole stuff when we are away for the Knysna half in July.
SACRAMENTO TRAIL WITH BRIAN.
JACQUI ARRIVES AT THE PE AIRPORT WITH EMILY; TOM AND ANNABELL
I have a City Tour with Brian from Ireland. Jacqui finally arrives from Israel. Great excitement in the house. Barbara and Cathy go off to buy a new phone.
STEFF; MIKE; LINDIE AND CHRIS ON THE RUN THIS MORNING.
Saturday 4th. Run with Adrienne; Viv; Neil; Kevin; Lindie; Mike. Run short as I have to get to work early. Addo tour with David (Spain) and Sheila (Mexico).
Sunday evening Audrey van Wyk is the minister and I always enjoy listening to her.
Tuesday runners: I can remember the following 26 names and may have forgotten a few more: Neil; Mike; Adrienne; Anne; Stefanie; Liesl; Kelly; Susan; John; John; Ingrid; Melissa; Angela; Lisa; Mike; Stuart; Kobus; Gay; Duncan; Johan; Benita; Amanda; Nicky; Rodney; Chris; myself.
Addo Tour with Geoff and Jude from Isle of Mann. Craig has the Logos staff on a mass tour of Addo.
The Isle of Man (or Mann) is situated between Scotland, England and Ireland. 52km long and 22km wide with a population of about 85 000. The main city is Douglas on the East. Part of the British Isles. Independent but internationally it is represented by Britain in many ways (Defence and other international matters). Not part of the EU but does have trade agreements with EU countries. Low tax for individuals and Zero tax for many organisations and industry. Mark Cavendish was born in Douglas. He is a sprinter and has won 26 stages of the Tour de France.
This evening I do Olive Bottling with Elmarie and Peter.n Grace takes charge and shows me what to do. Cousins Jessica and Ryan and Skipper -- Elmarie had everything prepared. A lot of work. And had made a delicious chicken soup for us. I have two glasses of red wine -- too much for me and I should not have driven home.
Wednesday morning -- too tired to run. Craig and I have a Full day Addo tour with 27 members of the Logos Crew. I have a Quantum Toyota with 10 crew members including James Berry - Deck Officer.
Friday -- Ron and I visit the grave site of James Dalton -- VC -- See information sheet on James Dalton below. I make a chicken soup for the family this evening.
This evening is the MPRG AGM. Supper at Old Grey. The usual suspects are there. A great evening where Andy and Kobus hand over the organisation to Clair; Almarie and Haley. They did a great job. Adrienne took the pics.
Monday. I spend the day with Dole work and doing "Information Sheets" for Port Elizabeth places and points of interest. My idea is that I talk to people and then, if they are interested, hand them an information sheet on the points we discussed.
Tuesday More Dole stuff. Visit the Prince Alfred Guards building and do a bit of research.
Wednesday -- Maitlands Hike. Looked like it was going to rain but the day could not have been more magnificent. On the walk: Robin; Dave; Dave; Paul; Flo; Bridget (First time); Cornelius; Jenny; Julia; Chandre; Peter and myself.
Thursday 16th June. Public Holiday. This day celebrates the beginning of an Uprising of both Students and the general black population in protest against the Apartheid system. It began in Soweto, Johannesburg with students from Naledi school marching peacefully. That day 1000's of students clashed with police who shot at the students at random. Over the following few days increased levels of protest across the country were met with gunfire and deaths. This brutality was reported in various countries around the world. A general feeling of anti South Africanism began to be felt internationally and support for the cause of the black population strengthened.
On the run today -- Neil; Chris; Lindie; Mike; Viv; Anne; Stefany; Kevin; Adrienne and Scott. Also on the beach -- Kelly and Andrea.
It is cold and windy but a hard core group of runners meet at Hobie beach for a 10k run. Barbara and I visit Matthew and Delene at the Woodridge farm. The area is called Witteklip as is the Lady's Slipper range of mountains.
Friday morning -- Daniel and I cycle from Kings Beach to Pine Lodge. Then fetch Jessica from her drama practice at Pearson; Ice cream with a flake.
12 June 1964: The Rivonia Trial concludes in the Pretoria Supreme Court with the eight accused, including Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu and Raymond Mhlba, being sentenced to life behind bars.
14 June 2005: Jacob Zuma is fired by President Thabo Mbeki as Deputy President two weeks after being found guilty of corruption.
16 June 1976: Over 20 000 students take to the streets of Soweto in a peaceful protest against the use of Afrikaans as teaching medium in schools.
Saturday morning run with Annie; Adrienne; Pat; Ronel & Lindie. Normal route up Walmer Boulevard; Strandfontein and 7th Ave. Drive to Plett with St John and Edie for Ena 100th birthday party.
Saturday morning run with Annie; Adrienne; Pat; Ronel & Lindie. Normal route up Walmer Boulevard; Strandfontein and 7th Ave. Drive to Plett with St John and Edie for Ena 100th birthday party. At the Party are Patrick; Marianne and friend Inky; Thomas; Isabelle; St John; Lene; Jessica; Joshua; Daniel; Alice; Julia; Anne; Edie; Nicky and Werner; Barbara and myself Catered by Violet and daughter. A most successful afternoon.
Sunday 19th. Fathers Day. Lene visits and brings some Chocolate and a Tea Cup to match one that she gave Barbara on Mothers Day. I take Josh and Daniel to the beach and we cycle to Pine Lodge. Daniel spots a school of dolphins and we follow them. Cycle to the end of the pier where I am not able to capture the moment. Then on to SAMREC and back. The best Fathers Day present that any Grandad could wish for. Especially as we stop on the way home for an ice cream and flake.
Patrick; Marianne; St John; Isabelle and Thomas stay for a short visit on their way to Grahamstown to see Rhodes and St John's digs. This evening Isabelle flies to JHB and on to Mozambique; Beira where she will be staying for a period doing conservation work on the fishing industry.
Wednesday -- Susan; Adrienne and I run around Park Drive. We meet Owen and run up Cape Road with him before turning back to the cars.
This morning it is the Cape Recife hiking trail.
We were 29 walkers on the trail this morning.
Peter; Peter; Dave; Dave; Robin; Di; Jimmy; Jim; First timers: Irma; Glenton; Brett; Elsa and Cheryl; Ken; Chandre; Cornelius; Alwyn; Jenny; Ina; Sheila; Dennis; Margriet; Richard; Flo; Steve; Rentia; Mike; Lynn; Lucy. = 29 walkers.
It started off a bit chilly but we soon warmed up as we walked along the tar road past SAMREC. Turned right towards the Bird Hide and then up a couple of dunes before emerging at the view point where Alwyn pointed out Lady's Slipper; Uitenhage and Zuurberg mountains. We could see the wreck of the Patti and across to Noordhoek.
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| SNACK BREAKS ARE ALWAYS POPULAR -- TOO SHORT. |
There was quite a bit of interest in the Military Observation structure that was built during WW2 to lookout for enemy ships and Submarines. These observations posts were linked to the Military HQ in Humewood by means of Telegraph. From there we descend to the beach and continue in an easterly direction. We stop for a quick snack before continuing past the Cape Recife Lighthouse built 1851; which is still operational.
Around the Lighthouse and walk on this unspoilt beach all the way back to SAMREC and to the cars parked at Pine Lodge. The full moon and spring low tide made the walk even more interesting. Today's walk was about 2.5 hours and not at all strenuous.
This evening Cathy and Blake arrive from Cape Town. This is the last time we will see them for some time as they are leaving for New Zealand in two weeks. Thursday 23rd. Jacqui and family miss their flight on Wednesday night as they don't have the birth certificates for the three children. So upset. Cath had hoped to see Jacqui before she leaves for New Zealand. I run with Adrienne; Susan; Stefanie; Neil; Mike; Lindie and Chris. It is exceptionally cold at 4degrees C. Teaching Elmarie to do the Dole stuff when we are away for the Knysna half in July.
I have a City Tour with Brian from Ireland. Jacqui finally arrives from Israel. Great excitement in the house. Barbara and Cathy go off to buy a new phone.
Saturday 25th. Start the morning off with a beach front run with Neil; Margie; Stefanie; Mike; Lindi and Chris. Full family home. Lots of noisy children running around. I take the children to the park where there is more fun and games. Finally Cathy has to leave for Cape Town. She is off to Aukland New Zealand on Wednesday. Such a very long way away.
ANNABELLE ON THE BIG SWING
BLAKE AND TOM ON THE JUNGLE GYM
HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO
CATHY AND NICKY ON THEIR LAST WEEKEND TOGETHER BEFORE CATHY LEAVES FOR NEW ZEALAND.
LOOKING DOWN AT THE CHEETAH BELOW.
SWING BRIDGE AT THE KRAGGA KAMMA MONKEY WALK.
Sunday I take Jacqui and some children to Kragga Kamma. They have all been before but have a great time together. Also -- Annabelle starts to gain confidence on the Bicycle -- She lost her ability some time ago after a fall but today seems to be fine even on the big bike that she is on. "Let go Grandad" is the shout -- Just turning corners and stopping is a bit difficult. We have a big family supper so I miss church.
AT GRASSROOF THERE IS PLENTY TO KEEP YOUNGSTERS ACTIVE
WE MEET UP WITH AMBER ZEELIE .. SHE IS IN MATRIC THIS YEAR. NEXT YEAR PLANS A 40 DAY CAMINO WALK IN SPAIN WITH JESS DANIELS AND AMY LOVEMORE.
Monday the family goes to Grassroof. I have some admin stuff to do. The afternoon becomes miserable -- cold and windy.
Tuesday - I am stiff and sore and run short. Adrienne is in Canada visiting her sister Anne. Mike has a sore knee. Annie is off running for a couple of weeks. Neils Wife, Rene, arrives home after a month of holiday. Our water is cut off due to a burst pipe in the street.
Wednesday. Today, 100 years ago, Ena was born 29.6.1916; Now 29.6.2016 Ena is 100 years old. Survived through Global wars; South African history is only 360 years old if you take it from when Jan van Riebeek began to develop the first settlement of this country. Ena saw Political changes in our country from the United Party, National Party and eventually after many years of turmoil, the ANC running the country.
Our hike is the Aloes Trail in Bluewaterbay. Starts off with an Aloe Presentation of Fiery red across the valley. Great views of Swartkops below and Amsterdam Hoek village. Then we walk into the tall Albany Thicket full of Cactus, Aloe and thorn bushes. The sun is warm and the air is cold. This morning we are 35 hikers:
OVERLOOKING SWARTKOPS AND AMSTERDAM HOEK
ALOE OR CACTUS?
ALOE OR MISTLETOE
ALOE SHINING RED IN THE MORNING SUN
CLIMBED TO THE TOP OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE OBSERVATION POST IN BWB
21 June 1965: Gary Player becomes the first non-American to win the US Open since 1925, as well as the only non-American to win all four major golfing tournaments.
22 June 1990: The infamous Checkpoint Charlie border control between East and West Berlin is dismantled.
23 June 1994: South Africa is readmitted to the United Nations after being voted out in 1974 due to Apartheid.
24 June 1995: South Africa beats New Zealand 15-12 to claim the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
DANIEL; ANABELLE; JOSH AND EMILY ON SWINGS.
AT RUGBY WITH JESSICA; LENE; DANIEL AND JOSHUA
CRAIG AND A SHY LUKE AND CARRYN.
THE STADIUM WAS FULL, MEXICAN WAVES, OLE OLE OLE WAS THE SHOUT WITH SHOSHOLOZA BEING SUNG.
Rugby this evening. I have bought tickets for Craig and his family. Lene; Jess; Josh and Daniel all sit together. We have good seats in block 211 which is on the North West corner. A couple of beers and hot dogs and we are set to watch this deciding game. In the first of the series Ireland had beaten the Springboks at Newlands and then the following weekend in Jhb the Springboks had come back from 3-19 down to beat the Irish. So we started off the game with 1-1 and this was a Have To Win game. Our team plays an excellent defensive game but gives away possession with their kicking. However in the end we win 19 - 13 with one try each. A nail biting tense game that went to the final whistle before we knew that we had won. It was really a great outing with a near full stadium of 42 000 people Clapping, Singing, shouting and doing the Mexican Wave. 
Sunday I take Jacqui and some children to Kragga Kamma. They have all been before but have a great time together. Also -- Annabelle starts to gain confidence on the Bicycle -- She lost her ability some time ago after a fall but today seems to be fine even on the big bike that she is on. "Let go Grandad" is the shout -- Just turning corners and stopping is a bit difficult. We have a big family supper so I miss church.
Monday the family goes to Grassroof. I have some admin stuff to do. The afternoon becomes miserable -- cold and windy.
Tuesday - I am stiff and sore and run short. Adrienne is in Canada visiting her sister Anne. Mike has a sore knee. Annie is off running for a couple of weeks. Neils Wife, Rene, arrives home after a month of holiday. Our water is cut off due to a burst pipe in the street.
Wednesday. Today, 100 years ago, Ena was born 29.6.1916; Now 29.6.2016 Ena is 100 years old. Survived through Global wars; South African history is only 360 years old if you take it from when Jan van Riebeek began to develop the first settlement of this country. Ena saw Political changes in our country from the United Party, National Party and eventually after many years of turmoil, the ANC running the country.
Our hike is the Aloes Trail in Bluewaterbay. Starts off with an Aloe Presentation of Fiery red across the valley. Great views of Swartkops below and Amsterdam Hoek village. Then we walk into the tall Albany Thicket full of Cactus, Aloe and thorn bushes. The sun is warm and the air is cold. This morning we are 35 hikers:
Dave and David; Robin; Robin and Robyn; Kevin; Shelley; Cornelius; Ken and Sebastian; Julia; Lucy; Keiko; Richard; Jim and Jimmy; Dennis; Di; Irma; Cheryl; Karin; Sandra; Keith; Pat; Peter and Peter; Joy; Flo; Susan; Sheila: Ina; Margriet; Teresa; Wendy; Chandre; = 35 Walkers.
After the Aloe Trail, Susan and I join a group that continues down Tippers to the river front and then back towards the bridge where we climb stairs up to the Military Observation post.
This afternoon I have a short township tour with Ruth from Tanzania who is now living in Papua New Guinea. She is studying law at NMMU.
Thursday 30th June. We are now halfway through the year. Ally is planning a trip to Bali. Cathy lands in New Zealand, Jacqui is with us in PE. Lene has moved into our house after living in her sisters home for some while. Nicky is in Riebeek Kasteel and seems to be settled. Nothing is certain but for the present -- the family appears to be reasonably content.
Barbara and Jacqui spend the morning at Homleigh farms. Then the four children come home and promptly jump into the COLD swimming pool. They are having such fun together: Joshua; Daniel; Emily; Annabelle and little Tom. I had a bit of a breakthrough as Tom came to the shops with me. Just the two of us. I was surprised to have gained so much trust from him in just one week.
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God...
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God...
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Peter Giddy
30 June 2016
ALLY ON THE WEST COAST OF AUSTRALIA.
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| MY CRAZY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIENDS TAKING A WEEKEND OFF |
FANFARE BEFORE THE GAME STARTS
LOOKING INTENSELY AT TH EPLAY.
SINGING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS
DANIEL AND JOSH WALKING UP TO THE STADIUM.
SERIOUS FACES WATCHING A SERIOUS GAME.
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