South Africans Worldwide Newsletter

The Readers Survey indicated various good suggestions, so some have easily been implemented.

Now the shoe is on the other foot, as it were, as Readers will need to write in about their interests and/or hobbies. Want prizes? Sure! Let’s just find a couple of Sponsors! Suggest some please.

What else? Well, I suggest we hold another spring-cleaning session later and the best method for that would be either another Reader’s Survey or simply “Letters to the Editor”

Most unfortunately, two of our correspondents experienced difficulty in getting their contributions into my mailbox. Fortunately Mike Preston’s & Ray Theron’s mail managed to wriggle past various filters so their text has been included into this edition.

Thanks to various readers whose kind comments act as encouragement to this Editor’s task.

Cheers from sunny South Africa.

Readers Survey -closed TOP

Once again-thanks to all who sent in their replies.

Letters to the Editor TOP

Hi Theo

Please note that some of the questions do not apply to me as I am not from South Africa. My wife spent a month in South Africa for a study abroad program in college and fell in love with the animals, the scenery, the culture, and most of all, the people.

She was welcomed with open arms everywhere they went and did not want to leave. Through her words and pictures I also fell in love and we planned on moving there so she could continue her education in Durban. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked out that way.

While planning our move several years ago, I found the newsletter and have been reading them all ever since. It has been a wealth of information and I enjoy every one. Thank you for keeping it going.

She is going to get her Masters degree in animal behavior here in the US but hopes to do her research project in South Africa. I will join her there for a month or so and am very excited about that prospect.

Thank you again and I wish you all the best.

Paul Frey

Quote/s of the Week TOP

I love you not only for what you are,
but for what I am when I am with you.
I love you not only for what you have made of yourself,
but for what you are making of me.
I love you for the part of me that you bring out. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being - to help someone succeed. - Alan Loy McGinnis

Life Recipes TOP

Food for thought

Vicky never gave up. For 42 years she prayed for her uncle. Last year she thought she could see some cracks forming in his 101-year-old heart. Earlier in the summer, Vicky's daughter joined a short-term mission group in Hawaii. Her emails home were all about what God was doing in her life, and Vicky's uncle read them all. Vicky wasn't sure, but he seemed moved by them. And then something happened that broke his heart. Was God was opening up a place in the hard heart for Himself?

"I am a scientific person," he once screamed at Vicky, "and I need scientific evidence. I need proof! I won't believe unless I have proof!" C.S. Lewis has said that God dragged him, kicking and screaming, into heaven and Vicky decided to hold onto the hope that God was dragging her uncle in like Lewis. He's an intelligent man and a self-made millionaire. He's been fighting God for 100 years. Those are hard odds to overcome, but nothing's impossible with God.

Vicky and her daughter went to see him after her daughter's return from Hawaii. "We went with highest hopes," Vicky said. "As usual, he was incredibly distracted and appeared not to be listening. My daughter kept trying to steer the conversation back to Jesus and he kept changing the subject. Finally I told him how I knew he had no purpose and hope for living and asked him if he wanted to pray with us to find the peace that his sister and I had found in Christ. Miraculously, he softly said, 'Yes.' My daughter and I couldn't believe it!"

Shortly after Christmas, the sister he dearly loved and had looked after all his life, passed away. Vicky believes it is the grace of God that kept her alive long enough to see her brother's salvation. Though he was deeply saddened by her leaving, Vicky's uncle was visibly buoyed by the knowledge of being able to be reunited with her in heaven.

This is the same man who only a few months earlier had claimed there was nothing after death. Nothing. Now he has a new purpose for his life, and, by the way, another sister to take care of.

This one is only 96 and in better health than her older sister, which puts a little sparkle in her brother's eyes because it means he can get out again. He may not be screaming anymore at 102, but he's still kicking!

Last October, Vicky's family got to celebrate her uncle's one-hundred-second and her aunt's one-hundredth birthday with the joy of adding the celebration of his first natural birthday as a Christian. Born again at 101. Proof that it's never too late; and encouragement to all to never give up, even amidst the most obstinate resistance. Just ask Vicky.

Submitted by Rev. Mark Edgecomb of Benoni
Jazz Spirit cc
+27 11 968-2084
+27 82 706 9247

News from Kiwiland TOP

A toast to Toastmasters

David Hatchuel shares his experience with Jan Coetsee

Arriving in a ‘new’ country was pretty traumatic. My wife and I knew few people – an elderly cousin who lives here, and of course the good people who put us up for the first ten days. We eventually found a home, and jobs, and met a couple more people. But we didn’t gather a ‘social circle’ around us to any great extent.

To say that we were lonely in each other’s company wouldn’t be too far from the truth... I was stopped one day at a traffic light, and saw a sign advertising “Toastmasters”. The phone number was easy enough to remember – 0800 PEOPLE – and I called it later that evening. I got a voice message, and my heart sank; maybe it’s not attended and I won’t get a response. But to my delight, I received a phone call later that week, and was told about a club that meets very close to my home. I resolved to go along and find out what it was all about.

That first meeting was so much fun! I was introduced to the club by one of the members, and was invited to participate if I felt like it. It was also OK just to sit and watch. Within a couple of hours I was convinced that this was a group I wanted to be involved with. At the end of the meeting I was asked if I would like to complete an application for membership, and did so with alacrity!

Toastmasters membership has provided innumerable benefits, not least of which has been the huge social circle that exists around the Organisation. Regular club meetings mean that I am in contact with the same group of people at least once every two weeks; there are
training days, speech contests, conventions and other social events where one can meet people with at least one thing in common – we are all talkers! As a result, we have gained a number of really good friends from the group. Outside the club meetings, there are the many other members in the network.

Aside from the huge learning and wealth of experience that I have enjoyed, the best result that I can think of is the fact that I now have a fantastic job as a result of knowing at least one Toastmaster. When I was in a really bad situation in a previous position, I called her and we met for lunch. I told her how unhappy I was in my work, and left it at that. Imagine my delight when a few weeks later she called me and asked for a CV! She had been talking to somebody who knew somebody... the rest, as they say, is pleasant history.

About the learning and experience? Where do I begin? There are a number of manuals that one works through, each containing speaking assignments. Starting at the very basic, with simply introducing oneself to fellow members. A daunting prospect for many, and I was really nervous about this one. I stumbled through it; later in the meeting one of the more experienced members stood up and gave me instant feedback about what I had presented. The encouragement I received was a spur to go on and do a little better in the next assignment. In time I had completed the first ten speeches, as well as having done other roles in the meeting – timekeeper, hospitality officer, and given impromptu 2-minute speeches. I was rocketing along!

There are many learning opportunities to be had. I discovered how to run successful meetings, how to give valuable feedback – called ‘evaluations’ in Toastmasters – and soon started taking on Club Officer roles. At first I was editor of the club’s newsletter, and evolved from there to Public Relations Officer, and eventually to Club President. For all of these roles there’s a comprehensive manual, as well as regular training sessions. One can’t help but learn.

Benefits? Innumerable. Apart from the learning, the friendships gained and the fun I’ve had, there are things like the networking, and the fascinating speeches I’ve heard, on topics as diverse as navigating by the stars, how to care for a horse, and life as a Mr Whippy man!

Members are all ages, and from every walk of life. Chances are you’ll learn from all of them. Other learning has come in more subtle ways.

Preparing speeches has made me conscious of my writing skills – which have improved in many ways. And there was the time in a job interview when I suddenly had a flash of something that I had heard in the Club – and applied it! It worked! The interviewer said that she was impressed, and I was short-listed. Didn’t get the job, but the learning was mine to keep. There’s the wealth of experience I gained over a two-year period as leader of a committee organising a country-wide convention. No amount of book-learning could have given me that. All for very little cost. I’m convinced this is the cheapest education available.

Am I a better person? Indubitably! (As you can see, my vocabulary has expanded too!) I am more confident, more settled. I’m conscious that my voice has become deeper, too. Not that I’ve ever been told that I was a squeaker, but I believe that the work I have put in rehearsing my speeches has had that effect. I’m also more sure of myself as a leader, thanks to the convention experience.

And the future? I’d rather not predict too far. I’m sure that there are more things to learn, to experience, and more fascinating – and not-so-fascinating–people to encounter. But this much is certain: I don’t see myself leaving this organisation soon. I’m having too much fun!

Involvement with Toastmasters provides an invaluable resource for every migrant who settles in a strange land.

Visit www.toastmasters.org and click on "Club Finder". You'll be so glad you did!

Jan Coetsee is the producer/presenter of The Protea Hour, a bilingual radio programme for South Africans living in Auckland. The Protea Hour can be heard every Sunday @ 14:55 on 104.6Planet FM via the facilities of Auckland Access Community Radio. Jan can be contacted @ jan.coetsee@gmail.com)

Ad Hoc Article/s of the Week TOP

Enjoying harbour life in Hout Bay

Welcome to the Republic of Hout Bay. That's what the tongue-in-cheek road sign says as you enter the village. An independent state, of course, it is not and you will find little of the cosmopolitan glamour of Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront in this slice of the Cape. But, set in a tranquil valley surrounded by mountains, Hout Bay has a special charm of its own.

Read more at http://www.iol.co.za...

Energy policy needs to be overhauled

Government’s energy policy is a mess because it is top-down, favours the big over the small, all but ignores renewables and puts all its eggs in very few baskets, critics say. They say the “big is beautiful” strategy ignores the fact that individual households can meet their own energy needs while contributing to national needs. They point to Botswana, which has been successfully using solar power across the country to help meet its energy needs. The all-eggs-in-few-baskets approach makes the country susceptible to power outages and disruptions, which are playing havoc in the Western Cape.

Read more at http://www.mg.co.za...

Cops trap pavilion doing 1km/h

There were red faces in court when traffic officials trapped a pavilion travelling at 1km/h –and the magistrate has now exempted a doctor of five speeding fines. After a court case that has taken three years and cost thousands of rands, Dr Helena Bruwer of Knysna proved that speed-trap cameras at Storms River Mouth were being put to wrong use by four traffic officials. At the request of magistrate Theresa Bothma, who was hearing the Bruwer-case, the speed-trap equipment was tested. Much to everybody's surprise - including the traffic officials - the equipment showed that a pavilion at Humansdorp showground at which the speed cameras had been aimed had moved at a speed of 1km/h.

Read more at http://www.mweb.co.za/news/...

Lone flag flies for Tsotsi

Los Angeles - A single South African flag waved bravely in the crowd that gathered in front of the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, where South Africa's Tsotsi had won an Oscar. The flag not only proclaimed South Africa's pride - it was the only national flag to be seen.

Read more at http://www.news24.com/...

10 tips for pet owners

Just like with being a parent, there is skill involved in being a successful pet owner. There's more to it than just going to the pet shop and getting a puppy or a kitten. These days, animal welfare organisations make doubly sure that you are able to be a responsible pet owner before they hand over a puppy, a kitten or a grown animal. So before you take on Fido or Fluffy, take a look at the following tips from the Cybervet forum users.

Read more at http://health.mweb.co.za...

10 tips on exercising your dog

Has your dog been getting unusually rotund? Is it starting to resemble a little barrel on legs? And has the dog been getting quite rough with other dogs? Exercise could help to solve these problems. Unless a dog is seriously ill, a walk is a serious highlight of the day. Dogs recognise your walking clothes,the words you use before you embark on this adventure (do you find you cannot even use the word “walk”in other conversations without its ears pricking up?) and your picking up of a particular leash. Dogs need exercise. It’s good for their health, their weight control and it also gets them socialised.

Read more at http://health.mweb.co.za/medical...

Caring for your older dog

One would never think it, but elderly dogs can become quite a handful. Here are a few tips on keeping your elderly dog in good shape.

Read more at http://health.mweb.co.za/...

Bits and Bobs TOP

Krisjan Lemmer on Darkest Africa

Alec Erwin, he of the loose bolt, says it’s difficult to put a price tag on the Cape power outages because the blackouts are not a national problem. Clearly, the maps down at the Public Enterprises ministry are still the old ones that label the Western Cape as the “Rogue Secessionist Reactionary Papsak State”, issued in Pretoria while the Deeyay ran the province. But hell, Alec, the anschluss happened years ago. Rumour has it they’re even using real money in the Visdorp and no longer trade in wampum and hides. Or at least they did until the power went off and the ATMs stopped working. But you wouldn’t know anything about that, would you?

Read more at http://www.mg.co.za/...

Ramblings of a Francophobe.

I'll be spending a fair amount of time over the next month or so working in Amsterdam. I was there last week and not for the first time I was reminded of the pleasure of being in a country where, unlike France, people respect each others' space, personae, and property. It's a small and densely populated country, in fact the most densely populated in Europe, and yet public transport, for example, is always busy, due to its efficiency, it is never unpleasantly crowded, nor do people push and shove each other.

It's also nice to be amongst people who look for solutions rather than problems, and who, when they talk, make sense, unlike the French whose mindless pseudo-intellectual ramblings, which they've learned by rote, simply makes no sense, and whom, when you challenge them by asking for an explanation, become aggressive and confrontational.

I got caught in a blizzard/hailstorm one evening walking to the bus stop from the office. It was like having ice cold needles fired at you; most unpleasant, and in just a few seconds the front of my jacket was frozen into a solid sheet of ice. Easy to see how people die of exposure in extreme conditions.

Being in a hotel has allowed me more time than I usually have, to watch the news, which apart from the usual deceitful politicians such as UK minister Tessa 'I didn't know my husband had been given half a million pounds' Jowell, has prominently featured two British 'pop' stars. George Michael, who was rather careless with his whisper a few years ago in a public toilet in Los Angeles, made headines again this week ('Careless Spliffer')when he was caught slumped over the wheel of his car in London and in possession of illegal class 'C' (soft) drugs. I felt a little sorry for him being once again hounded by the press and the police when he's hardly a danger to the public. The people they should be going for are the evil scum who distribute drugs, getting young kids hooked and onto a cycle of drug dependence.

In some areas of the UK, and of course in South Africa, these drug pushers operate openly and with impunity on 'sink' housing estates which are too dangerous for the police to go into. George Michael is hardly likely to be standing outside a school selling drugs to teenagers, unlike a couple I saw recently outside a school in an up-market Surrey town. I watched them for 10 minutes, and then called the police, who didn't feel it was worth sending an officer to see what was going on, but told me I could go to the police station and make a report.

Then, and clearly far more serious and sordid, is the sad case of Paul (Gary Glitter) Gadd, whose glitter wore off long ago, found guilty in Vietnam of sexual abuse against 12 year old girls. Whilst he should undoubtedly be punished for his actions, it's a little unfair that he is made an example of whilst tens of thousands of other sick perverts do the same with impunity. Not only that, but it seems that at least one of the girls was a prostitute, and that they were brought to him by members of their families who hoped to get money, as indeed they did.

I'm always happy to hear from those of you who read this column, except the Nigerian scammers who can rot in hell. My comments a couple of weeks ago about smoking, France, and the bottled water scam evoked some critical response from a reader in Denmark:

He said: "About the water. Could this guy not come up with a better subject to whine about than bottled water!? Let him buy his water where he wants but why does he need to raise his opinion in such a public forum about something so irrelevant. Its called BRAND NAMES and nobody really cares if its local or not. Why should you? Why do people always want to make small groups that buy local. Go back you your village."

My view on this is that it's a serious global conservation issue about which people should care, highlighted by a number of authorities and organizations, but if Mr. 'X' wants to live with his head in the sand and ignore it, that's his prerogative. I'm glad he can live in blissful ignorance of such a concern.

Personally I can't and I believe in trying to do that which is within my power to help to conserve the precious reserves of this planet by drawing awareness to the concerns.

He also criticized my views on smoking: "Ban smoking! Yes ban everything I don't like. Ban fat people too while you're at it. Ban junk food. Ban people from drawing cartoons. And please ban people from complaining about smoke and bottled water.

About the smoking. This guy actually wants a global ban on smoking!

Personally I agree that smoking should not be allowed in public eating-places but it should be up to the owner of the place or franchise to decide that. The customers can then decide where they want to go. I don't consider it a human right that every public area should fit my preference or beliefs - but I can decide not to go there."

First of all I suggest he re-reads my article and then, if he can, points out to me where I state that I want a global ban on smoking.

I am all for giving people a choice and anyone who wishes to smoke is, in my view, welcome to do so, providing that their liberty to do so does not impinge on my liberty to breathe clean air, and that the massive cost to society of smoking is not loaded onto my social security and health insurance payments. Another concern is the number of hospital beds taken up by people suffering from smoking related (i.e. self inflicted) illnesses.

Then he rather illogically adds: "If the women in France are so bad - DON'T GO THERE!" Setting aside the incoherent grammar, I'd like to point out that, to me at least, women are not the only reason to go to a place (maybe one of the more important ones though!). However the sheer arrogance of suggesting that one may not criticize the country in which one works is what gets to me.

I guess he feels that someone who stays in a hotel as a paying guest shouldn't complain if it fails to meet his standards - because that's all I'm doing in criticizing some aspects of France, and I have every right to do so. It seems that Mr.' X ' contradicts himself and is in fact opposed to free speech.

Tot siens
MIKE

[I hope that this subject has been “put to rest“ and that no offence is taken-Ed]

The Legal Beagle TOP

Nobody needing help this week.

Help Desk TOP

Hi Theo

In response to a readers' question regarding concerts by Johnny Clegg/Savuka in the U.K.

Having just seen his concert at Cape Town's Kirstenbosch Gardens, whilst on holiday in South Africa, I also would like to learn more about a possible U.K. tour or concert.

Any suggestions of where to look or who to ask?

Your response to: udann@hotmail.com is much appreciated.

Yours sincerely

Ulrich Dannecker

Where are they now? TOP

Nobody looking this week.

Club and Other News TOP

Luxembourg

Some Tickets Still Available for Vusi Concert on Saturday

The Abbaye de Neumunster and the South African Club Luxembourg have said that they still have a few tickets left for this Saturday's concert featuring South African artist Vusi Mahlasela. The concert is being held to celebrate the opening of a photographic exhibition of the world-renowned Jurgen Schadeberg from 11 March until 3 May 2006.

Born in Pretoria in 1965, Vusi is now recognized as the foremost political singer in South Africa.

The South African Club Luxembourg has received an allocation of tickets from the Abbaye de Neumunster for the concert on 11 March. Tickets are priced at 25 Euros each.

Order your tickets now through the South African Club Luxembourg - email your name and address, and the number of tickets required, to tickets@station.lu or sa_club_lux@hotmail.com.

See http://www.station.lu/ for more details of the event, and http://www.music.org.za for a profile of the artist.

Humour TOP

State workers

For the first few months of her co-op job for the state of Georgia, Jane had nothing to do, so she surfed the Web or did crossword puzzles. One day she expressed her boredom to a co-worker.

"I know," she complained. "Everyone thinks state workers have it easy. But there's only so much you can pretend you're doing."

Source: http://www.cleanjokeoftheday.com/

Kid's instructions on life

Never trust a dog to watch your food. Patrick, Age 10

When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents. Matthew, Age 12

Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching. Andrew, Age 9

Wear a hat when feeding seagulls. Rocky, Age 9

Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning. Stephanie, Age 8

Never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Rosemary, Age 7

Don't flush the toilet when you dad's in the shower. Lamar,Age 10

Never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes. Carrol, Age 9

Never bug a pregnant mom. Nicholas, Age 11

Don't ever be too full for dessert. Kelly, Age 10

When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him. Heather, Age 16

Never tell your mom her diet's not working. Michael, Age 14

Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. Joel, Age 12

When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone. Alyesha, Age 13

Never try to baptize a cat. Laura, Age 13

Never spit when on a roller coaster. Scott, Age 11

Never do pranks at a police station. Sam, Age 10

Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving. Rob, Age 10

Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do. Hank, Age 12

Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand. Molly, Age 11

Listen to your brain. It has lots of information. Chelsey, Age 7

Stay away from prunes. Randy, Age 9

Never dare your little brother to paint the family car. Phillip, Age 13

Forget the cake, go for the icing. Cynthia, Age 8

submitted by Vanja Bosnjak

Recipes TOP

South African cuisine by Barbara Ludman

For the more daring diner, South Africa offers culinary challenges from crocodile sirloins to fried caterpillars to sheep heads. All three are reputed to be delicious. For the not-quite so brave, there are myriad indigenous delicacies such as biltong (dried, salted meat), bobotie (a much-improved version of Shepherd's pie) and boerewors (hand-made farm sausages, grilled on an open flame).

Read more at http://www.southafrica.info/...

The Hottest Health Food Around

Chillies are the most rewarding plants to grow. They are as hot on the eye as on the tongue, with glossy, multi-coloured fruit that glows against the dark green leaves. South Africans are great chilli eaters and at the annual chilli-eating contest in Pretoria I am always amazed at the cross section of contestants who are brave enough to munch their way through a bowl of fiery Habanero peppers.

Read more at http://www.herb.co.za...

Wines of South Africa

South Africa currently has 100 200 hectares under vines for wine production. The 2005 harvest is estimated at 593.1 million litres, down from the 2004 figure of 696.80 million litres.

Read all about SA wine here http://www.wosa.co.za/SA/

Sports News TOP

Hosea Gear snatches a last-minute try

A last-minute try by Hosea Gear has given New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes a 23-19 win over the Stormers.

Read more at http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Rugby/

Super 14 wrap: Round 5

In last week's Super 14 match it was left to the Cheetahs to fly the South African flag and they did so well. It must have been with some trepidation that local rugby supporters started the rugby weekend - the Cheetahs were not in action in Round 5.

Read more at http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/

Scoreboard: Warriors v Dolphins

Scoreboard at close of play on the third day of the four-day SuperSport Series match between the Warriors and the Dolphins in East London on Saturday:

Read more at http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Cricket

Scoreboard: Titans v Cobras

Scores at tea on the third day of the four-day Supersport Series match between the Titans and the Cape Cobras at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on Saturday:

Read more at http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Cricket

Boertjie Worldwide TOP

Punishing the innocent

Apologies for my long silence, but I have been thinking long and hard about this column and the way I have been approaching it. As time goes by I find myself wanting to repeat old themes, and that is not on. Also, as I get older I find myself more and more in sympathy with the Grumpy Old men and Women of the world, and less tolerant of the idiocies perpetrated by mankind... so henceforth expect the unexpected in this column!

I have always regarded nanny governments and nannying of the people as ridiculous, intrusive and unbearable, so when I read an article about lung cancer on the BBC International website I found a topic I feel very strongly about on a number of counts.

It seems that, in the UK, where some 22% of all cancer victims suffer from lung cancer, only about 4% of the funding available for cancer research goes to lung cancer research; this despite the fact that a significant percentage of lung cancer sufferers are not and never have been smokers. One can get lung cancer even without ever smoking. But the disease and its sufferers have been so stigmatized by the anti-smoking lobby and by governments and individuals that the innocent are punished in the process. The inference is clear: "if you contract lung cancer it is your own bloody fault and so you deserve to die, and we are not going to spend money trying to find ways to save you."

Mike Unger, chief executive of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation (the only lung cancer charity in the UK), points out that “Even if everyone gave up cigarettes today, lung cancer would still exist as it is not exclusively caused by tobacco and its incubation period can be decades”. This is borne out by statistics which show that the countries with the highest incidence of lung cancer are also those with the most stringent anti-smoking laws and which also campaign the most vehemently against smoking, whereas a country like Portugal, with a very low incidence of lung cancer, has one of the highest percentage of smokers in the West.

Clearly, the facile link between smoking and lung cancer is doing untold harm to sufferers of the disease who contracted it from other sources apart even from so-called passive smoking.

The argument, however, is not what causes lung cancer, but rather why countries will spend billions on comparatively trivial projects, but not enough on lung cancer research. Or is the message, “Look, we warned you, so now die and leave us to get on with more important matters”? Is it not time that some serious and independent and unbiased research is done into ALL the causes of this disease? Sadly it’s too often the case that research is carried out in order to bolster the case against smoking, while ignoring all other possible causes.

Would we say to passengers who were injured in car accidents, “Look, you knew that getting into a car is dangerous, so you caused your own suffering”? Of course not! Then why is the same message being sent to lung cancer sufferers?

Mooiloop

Ray

Reader's Interests or Hobbies TOP

I invite readers to submit a short description of their own interests or hobby - say about 500 words.

I'll kick it off by adding a few of my own:

Flying as a life-long career-in South Africa & all over Africa, has been the most horizon-broadening experience possible.

Taking a self-taught active interest in all computer matters, which has led into digital photography [after having done the full film developing & dark-room route].

Carpentry, gardening, geneaology, ceramics, silver-jewelry-making, earthworm farming & raising several labradors, make up some more interests. Photo is of my 2 blondes.

Now it's you, the readers' turn! Over to you!

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