The Case of the Missing Back Door – Part 3 of 3: Finally its in – well maybe
The Case of the Missing Back Door – Part 2 of 3: Specialist Assistance is Acquired
The first option was rejected out of hand. Peremptorily. As I do not have a DIY bone in my body or the desire, or the tools, or the wherewithal, it would not be me who would fix it. But Janine wanted it fixed immediately that night. She contended that this was security purposes as if I could buy a door from Builders Warehouse at 19:30 on a week night & then install it without any tools. I knew that she had always thought that I was good, but I was not that good. Certainly not in that department.
The Case of the Missing Back Door – Part 1 of 3: A terrified dog makes a grand entrance
Tammy was a loveable placid Alsatian with smooth pitch black fur ever eager to please one. Her affectionate nature required one to pat her unlike her “sibling” who was more standoffish & aloof.
Her nemesis was an older Alsatian but instead of being of the German variety, Kohla was a Belgian Shepherd. Similar to their German brethren but with curly black fur, they displayed most of the characteristics of their GSD neighbours.
Costs: Understanding their Nature, Purpose & Behaviour for Decision Making Purposes
A Personal View – April 2014
This article represents a way of thinking which applies equally to one’s personal as well as business’ finances. I call these the traps for the unwary & the uninitiated.
Firstly it must be understood that whatever one decides to do, comes at a cost; not just the initial capital outlay but ongoing costs.
Let us consider two items from our private lives; pools & animals. In deciding to have both the McCleland household has burdened itself with incremental monthly costs & at some later stage some huge repair / upgrade bill.
Review of the Blood Brothers at Pieter Toerien Theatre at Monte Casino
Excellent Dave Kramer adaptation of a nature versus nurture plot – Rating: 5 / 5
Set in the Coloured inner-city residential areas of Cape Town at the height of Apartheid during the 1960’s, it deals with the separation of fraternal brothers at birth when their mother, Mrs Johnstone, is unable to support yet more children.
Heaven & Hell: The Evolution of God & Satan over the past two Centuries
What would happen if I were to discuss the concept of God and Satan with one of my ancestors at the turn of the seventeenth century? Would there be any commonality in our thinking in any form or would it merely be like two ships passing in the night? In this blog I have selected one of my forefathers by the name of Reverend Francis McCleland with whom I will engage in this hypothetical discussion.
Main picture: Would we even agree on such aspects whether God was a divine being with a human appearance or even whether it is a loving caring God and not as Leviticus implies, a vindictive God?
The Men who Built America – DVD
The chronicle of the rise of the Titans who built the key pillars of Industrial America
Rating: 5 out of 5
This History Channel documentary deals with the key individuals who single-handedly built the key pillars of Industrial America – steel, railroads, oil, finance & ultimately the motor car.
Prior to their rise, America which was recovering from the devastating effects of Civil War, was still not industrialised but within 30 years of unbridled capitalism, was converted into a worldwide power house & incipient super power.
In spite of their reputations as the poster children of uncaring capitalism, the motto should read “honour to whom honour is due”. Not to be held in thrall but rather as an acknowledgement of their achievements while recognizing their frailties. This quintet comprised Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, JP Morgan & Ford. Their signature trait was an intense focus
Living the Rhythms of a Bush Life Part 5: Through Moremi & Chobe to Home
Through Moremi to Chobe
The bush odyssey was slowly drawing to a close, but before it did so, there was one more game reserve to visit: Chobe. This area nestled between Zimbabwe, Zambia & Namibia & was the focal point of the supply routes of the terrorist organisations fighting the Rhodesian government during the so-called bush war.
From a conservation point of view, what it is renowned for are its elephants; tens of thousands of them.
Living the Rhythms of a Bush Life Part 4: Into the Heart of the Okavango
Into the Heart of the Okavango
Rob had a clearly defined objective for the next five days: Drive aimlessly around the Okavango & view the game.
The itinerary would follow the diurnal rhythms of the bush: wake up before day break & view some lion kills, have breakfast, sleep over the hottest part of the day, have supper as the sun is going down & then do some more game-viewing & hopefully spot a lion kill.
Living the Rhythms of a Bush Life Part 3: Bain’s Baobab, The Mokoro Interlude & Starvation Rations
Bain’s Baobab
The next day was bundu bashing the whole way. We were heading to Baine’s Baobab. We would be at greatest risk on this day because if there were mechanical problems with the vehicle, we would be miles from the closest road let alone civilisation.
Baines’ Baobabs are a highlight for any visitor travelling this area of Botswana.