MORNING MIRROR EDITION 162 25 October 2005 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com ++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! Please ensure you make the effort to pay for your adverts. All monies raised from the payment of advertising on the Mirror go towards Zimbabwe's precious "old" folk in on way or another. For information on how to pay for your advert e mail = magskriel@mac.com +++++++++ PLEASE DO NOT PHONE, E MAIL QUERIES ONLY WILL BE DEALT WITH ++++++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 Where were your babies born ? 2 SMALLS - NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS Where were your babies born ? My three babies were all born at the Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo. I will always remember those delicious cups of milky coffee served with the Lobels ginger biscuits that you could dunk in the coffee if no-one was looking !! The maternity floor was quite high up in those days and one could look across the city at the magnificent display of purple jacaranda trees. One of my fondest memories were those tranquil and beautiful Sisters who wafted in and out of the wards in their starched crisp white habits. And then there were those tiny little grey trollies on wheels with the pink or the blue wraps, in which the Nuns would bring the babies to their mothers every morning ...... Our own personal amazing blessed miracles arrived safely thanks to the dedicated staff of the Mater dei Hospital. I left my tonsils and my appendix at the Mater dei Hospital, Mum had her thyroid operation there, and my Mum-in-Law recovered from her stroke there... The Head of Our Household was even carted there forcibly in an ambulance during a particularly severe bout of malaria one year. I must have gone in those vast elevators many times, visiting various friends and acquaintances. When the doors were opened at the start of visiting hours you would have a quick look first at the quaint notice board on the ground floor - a veritable Who's Who of what was happening medically and surgically in the city !! Those notice boards were a fount of information. You could see exactly who was in the Men's Surgical Ward, Women's Surgical ward, Men's Medical, Women's Medical and Maternity or Paediatric Wards. You could also establish who their doctors were and what religion they were, and so it was a very congenial place to visit.!! You could hop from friend to friend and spend a couple of interesting hours in an ER environment every day if you were that way inclined. The I.C.U. wing of course was taboo and you never knew who was tucked away there unless you were unlucky enough to be invited in personally !! The Mater dei has always been there. Tall forbidding, austere, but at the same time comforting and solid, a kind of bastion within the city walls where peace has always reigned and stability is paramount. The fire on the fifth floor this year was a shock to us all, but although the devastation was horrifying, the way in which the city folk gathered round like a great protective blanket and sorted it all out in no time at all, shook us all to the very warm cockles of our hearts. The rains are now threatening, the builders are working frantically to get the new roof back on before the rains come in earnest. Where were your babies born ? The Mater Dei needs you now ...... One day YOU might need the Mater Dei ..... Please help us to rebuild the Mater Dei hospital. email the fund raising co-ordinator for more details of how you can help - magskriel@mac.com visit the Mater dei Website http://morningmirror.africanherd.com/materdei/ ++++++++++ NOTICES THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS BULAWAYO STYLE! The final concert of the BPO 2005 series will be a fitting climax to the year and will involve a massed choir of over a hundred and thirty from Girls' College, the Convent, Milton and CBC as well as the BPO Chorus = and singers from Harare. The conductor, returning to Bulawayo by popular request, will be Peter Joyce, and Lorna Kelly and Dilys Lloyd will be = among the soloists. Date: SATURDAY, 19 NOVEMBER Venue: THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL at THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Time: 7.30 pm - please note CHANGE FROM THE NORMAL TIME Based loosely on the format of the "Last Night of the Proms" held = annually at the Albert Hall in London, the first half of the programme will = include "Nimrod" and a Suite for Strings by John Rutter as well as excerpts from "Messiah". After the interval the soloists and choirs will sing such well-known items as "Vilja" from "The Merry Widow", the Barcarolle from = "The Tales of Hoffmann", Rossini's Cats' Duet and Cole Porter's "Let's Do It" whilst the African flavour will be provided by "Tula, Tula Mama" and = "Thuma Mina". The audience will be invited to join in such traditional Last = Night items as "Jerusalem" and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 as = well as "I Vow to Thee My Country" and "Nkosi Sikeleli Africa". Subscriber booking opens at Meikles on TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER Public booking opens on FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER PRICES: Pensioner Subscribers $40,000; Subscribers $60,000; Non-Subscribers $100,000 +++++++++ QUEEN MARY HOUSE We are trying to spruce up our pretty dilapidated old age home and are finding, as with most old age homes, it very difficult to find the funds. We are looking for some good hearted, generous, kind ladies or gentlemen, to take on the task of renovating a few of our old peoples rooms. We need new or second hand curtains (not big windows), new or second hand carpets, a touch of paint where needed and maybe a reupholster of a couple of occasional chairs in the rooms. Our old folk would so appreciate their little rooms being given an "uplift" and maybe it could be a done as a Christmas treat for someone in our Home. Rather than sell your second hand carpets, curtains, furniture etc a donation to help the elderly would be so much appreciated. We are also in desperate need of new kitchen utensils, pots, pans, basins etc - anything would be most appreciated.. Please contact the Matron on 200205 or Maureen Harrison on 234225 or cell 091251292 for any contribution. Thank you the ever generous Bulawayo public. +++++++++ CHILDRENS HOME WE HAVE A MOST DESERVING CHILDRENS SHELTER IN THE RURAL AREAS NORTH OF BULAWAYO WHERE CLOTHING, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANKETS, SHOES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, JESEYS AND TOYS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED. PLEASE E MAIL ME ON and I WILL ADVISE OF A CENTRAL DROP OFF POINT FOR ANYTHING THAT YOU MIGHT THINK WILL BRIGHTEN THE LIFE OF A CHILD !! ++++ EDITH DULY NURSING HOME WE ARE IN URGENT NEEDS OF SOME THIN DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES AT EDITH DULY NURSING HOME. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A KIND DONOR WHO WOULD BE PREPARED TO DONATE A LARGE AMOUNT TO US. WE HAVE CONTACTS IN S.A. U.S.A. U.K. AND AUSTRALIA. THANK YOU FROM THE 56 RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME. ============= APPEAL FOR 'THE WAY' CLINIC AT THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION ,KENT RD ,HILLSIDE This Clinic has been operating for 3 years to serve the needs of the poor and destitute in the area. It is run by a team of volunteers-two doctors,two nursing sisters with help from other nurses when they are off duty ,and several helpers. The number of patients has risen considerably over the last year ,exceeds 100 now and then so consequently more help is needed not least because one of the sisters and one doctor is going on leave shortly . The Clinic operates on Wednesdays from 10am to 1.00 or 2.00pm depending on the demand in the Parish Room which is entered from the church car-park . Our Appeal is for doctors and nurses/retired nurses who can give a few hours of their time on Wednesday mornings. We would also welcome gifts of medicines,bandages,pill boxes or anything else that might be useful in this service. Enquiries to Sister Dorothy Page tel 242704[evenings] 62847[business] or to The Revd Noel Scott tel 240977 ++++++++++ THE EDITH DULY NURSING HOME WAS ESTABLISHED IN BULAWAYO IN 1958. WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 56 RESIDENTS, BUT WE WOULD LIKE THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT WE DO NOT ONLY CATER FOR THE ELDERLY IN OUR EXCELLENT CONVALESCENT UNIT. WE HAVE FULLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT STAFF, PRISTINE WARDS OR SINGLE SUITES, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, QUIET COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS, AND ADULT PATIENTS OF ALL AGES ARE MOST WELCOME TO CONVALESCE WITH US AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES. WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGED BY MEDICAL AIDS AND WE CAN ALSO CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS OF GRANNIES AND GRANDPAS WHILE YOU TAKE A WELL EARNED BREAK. PHONE 205769 or e mail valbern@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++ MOTHERS CLUB Is your teenage daughter driving you mad? Do you feel you have lost touch with her world? Help is on hand! Girls College has organised a parenting seminar for desperate mums on Monday 21 November at 5.30pm at the FAMILY IMPACT premises 45 Heyman Road, Suburbs. The seminar will be led by Janet and Renee Cunningham. Come along and enjoy the fellowship of other mums in the same boat. There will be lots of opportunity for sharing ideas and finding common ground. Please let FAMILY IMPACT know you are coming so that we have an idea of numbers. The phone numbers are as follows: 232136, 251555, or 234879 or Renees Cell No 091 238913 ++++++++ PLEASE PRAY FOR RAIN JUST TAKE A MOMENT EVERY DAY TO PRAY FOR RAIN MATHEW 18: 19-20 I ALSO TELL YOU THIS; IF TWO OF YOU AGREE HERE ON EARTH CONCERNING ANYTHING YOU ASK, MY FATHER IN HEAVEN WILL DO IT FOR YOU. FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE GATHER TOGETHER BECAUSE THEY ARE MINE, I AM THERE AMONG THEM GOD HAS MADE THIS PROMISE THAT HE WILL ANSWER OUR PRAYERS, SO LETS ALL PRAY TOGETHER +++++++++ RACING SNAKE CYCLES FUN RIDE FUNDRAISING FUN RIDE FOR ALL CYCLISTS - FUNDS GOING TO MATER DEI HOSPITAL DATE: SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER START: HILLSIDE DAMS TIME: 07:00 AM FINISH: 4 x 4 JAMBOREE ENTRY: $ 100 000/ PERSON ELITE: 35KM SOCIAL: 20 KM REGISTRATION AND ENTRY: GRILLO'S RESTAURANT BRADFIELD BULAWAYO CONTACT TEL: LEE McNAB: 011 405 756 RAT WORSLEY: 011 401 715 KAREN KEDDA: 011 613 614 KIDS RACES AT THE 4 X 4 TRACK BRAAI FACILITIES AVAILABLE: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MEAT! FULL BAR LOTS OF PRIZES!!! COME DOWN AND ENJOY A FUN FAMILY DAY!! ++++++++++ GREEK DINNER DANCE The Greek Community are holding a Dinner dance In aid of their Church Date: 12th November, 2006 Time 7:30 for 8pm Venue: Greek Cypriot Club - 18th Avenue Famona Music: BY Kevin Nicklin Phone for tickets 287624 or 65871 Tickets also available at Townsend & Butcher The food is going to be all Greek with delicious desserts Tables numbers will be booked as you want them Dont be disappointed phone and book your table NOW. ++++++ NEW POTATOES DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN PURCHASE SOME NEW POTATOES IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS ? magskriel@mac.com ++++++ Riverside Collegiate pupils, staff and PTA would like to say a very big "thank you" to all who made our Cricket Festival such a happy day -- the school teams, umpires, coaches, scorers, family members, friends and donors and all who supported us in one way or the other. Thank you. +++++++ NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL!!!! SPECIALFX GET-TOGETHER!! KULIZWE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE KULIZWE BINGA. RUDI-JIMMY-FRANK WILL BE THERE TO ENTERTAIN YOU RIGHT THRU THE NITE COME AND ENJOY ALL THE OLD HITS, AND NEW !!JOIN IN AND SING ALONG KARAOKE WITH FRANK. 31ST DECEMBER 2005.7PM ONWARDS FULL BAR AVAILABLE. COVER CHARGE. ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE AT MASUMU RIVER LODGE..TEL-015-585 (ALAN) 015-320 (KAREN) OR 09-289318 (LORI) ++++ SUPPORT GIRLS COLLEGE, BULAWAYO Support Girls College and purchase a wonderful Girls College Scenes Screen-saver! Price $150 000 - you can purchase direct from the school payment office or place an order at screens@gctech.co.zw Girls College can also design and package your own screen-saver. If you would like a personal screen-saver for your family or friends with your own design or to advertise your business apply with your details, for a quote to screens@gctech.co.zw ++++++++ THE GALLERY BOOKSHOP 32 8TH AVENUE Between FORT ST and HERBERT CHITEPO ST TEL 882565 A large and varied selection of good, used books for sale - fact and fiction. We pay top, cash prices for good quality books and magazines. +++++++ SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION Please note that as 26 November will be Senate Election Day, the Solar Cooking Demonstration normally held on the last Saturday of each month at the Methodist Church, Main Street, has been CANCELLED and the Demonstration will now be held on SATURDAY, 3 DECEMBER at 9.00 am. Your last chance to purchase a useful Christmas present for $50,000. Further information from Jill Miller-Cranko tel 241274 (evenings) or Morag Stone tel 286154 ++++++ SMALLS Wanted house to rent in Bulawayo. I am looking for a house to rent from 1st January 2006. It must be big enough to house about 6 people.It would also be very helpful if it was fully or semi furnished. I am looking to put my children in it for boarding purposes. I can be contacted on email address 273650@ecoweb.co.zw or 091 273650. Don't send attachments, photos or large files.! ++++++ WANTED - Lift to Joburg. I would be most grateful if anyone could give me a lift from Bulawayo to Joburg anytime between the 30 November and 3 December.I am a 23 year old Rhodes student who can a assist with the driving and expenses. Please contact the Eleys,on behalf of David Dampier, on 09 234416 (home) 09 66703 (work) or 011 209949 or email eley@ecoweb.co.zw ++++++ MILIBIZI FISHING LODGE FOR SALE There is a fishing Lodge in Mlibizi Lake Kariba which is 1 1/2 hour drive from Victoria Falls and 4 hours from Bulawayo. The following is the information on 'KALLA UHUNGWE' (Call of the Fish Eagle) Beautiful Lodge situated on the banks of Lake Kariba for sale. This beautiful lodge commands a direct view of the lake. It is a shoreline stand measuring 5105 sq mtrs. It has easy access to both the Zambezi river and the lake. Full tar road from Victoria Falls 180 km away. The lodge has a fitted kitchen which is fully tiled. Open plan bar with a solid teak bar. Four bedrooms. Two with bathroom on suite. Two with bathroom and shower on suite. All bathrooms fully tiled. All rooms, kitchen and bar fitted with fans. OUT BUILDINGS: Three bedroomed Domestic Quarters with shower, kitchen and toilet. All under brick and asbestos. Approximate size 40 square mtrs. Laundry and storeroom under brick and asbestos. Approximate size 30 square mtrs. OTHER FEATURES: Electric power supplied by ZESA. Water pumped direct from lake to two x 7 000 ltr tanks. Outside braai area and swimming pool. This lodge has recently been completed. It has an established garden with palm trees and numerous banana and fruit trees. Excellent tiger and bream fishing. The lodge is equipped with eight beds, all linen, refrigeration, cutlery and cooker. PONTOON: Size: Length 7.5 metres Width 3 metres Constructed of 3mm sheet plate. Aluminium floor; corrugated iron roof with insulated ceiling. Two x 25 H.P. long shaft outboard mariner motors. Centre steering console. Glass fibre toilet. Shower and stainless steel wash basin. Fitted cooler box. For further information on this well situated Lodge and purchase price please phone: 013 44884 or 109 937 666 +++++++ HOUSES FOR SALE BURNSIDE Brick under corrugated iron. Split level home on approx. 1 acre. Rocky outcrops making for an interesting and pleasing garden. 3 bedrooms. Guest bathroom (includes shower) sep. toilet. M.E.S. Main bedroom has dressing room and glass doors leading to small balcony. Modern fitted kitchen with oven & hob leading to dining room which has glass doors to small patio leading to spacious braai area and gazebo with beautifully fitted bar. Sunken Lounge (open plan with dining room) with jetmaster fireplace. Carpeting upstairs. DOWNSTAIRS has a second lounge (or entertainment area) with fitted bar, jetmaster fireplace, toilet and shower. Study or music room. This property has lovely green lawns as a result of a borehole (which pumps into a 10 000 lt water tank. Lovely swimming pool, 3 lock-up garages. 3 Domestic quarters. Outside security lighting Outside room which has soundproofing for recording if desired. For details on purchase price and other information plus viewing arrangements please phone 013 45884 or 011 630 957 or 091 937 666 There are 2 other homes up for sale, one in Burnside and one in Hillside. The one in Hillside having a beautifully established garden with green lawns and herbaceous borders. Beautifully decorated inside. For further details and info on these properties please contact 013 45884 or ++++++ My name is Sean and I'm interested in fish and I would like to buy a fish tank. Please contact my Dad Steve Daly on 243829 if you have one for sale. Thank you. +++++++ PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES The SPCA Shop would appreciate all your unwanted household goods including magazines, books, games, ornaments, toys, kitchenware, crockery, pictures, records, tapes, CD's, jigsaw puzzles,500ml screw top plastic bottles, jam jars, purity jars, old clothes, anything you do not want we can use. We have for sale decorated artificial Christmas trees, reconditioned Christmas cards, Christmas decorations, a child's car seat to SABS,a beautiful doll's house, luggage trolleys, a kneeling chair, Come in and browse, we are situated between 14th and 15th Ave R Mugabe Way. Our telephone number is 69814. We do not open on a Monday Morning We thank the Bulawayo public for the wonderful support of our shop. WISH LIST FOR OUR KENNELS Can anyone help with any of the following, disinfectant, bleach, dishwash liquid, cotton wool,old blankets, bond paper, dog food, cat food. Any of these items can br dropped off at our shop or take directly to the kennels. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DOG IS ON YOUR PREMISES WHEN YOUR ELECTRIC GATE HAS CLOSED +++++++++++ 11 piece Imbuya Warwick design dining room suite. 8 maroon leather covered chairs, server and dresser with 3 drawers and leaded window doors. $25 mill. For viewing phone Bulwayo 291 530 ONLY after hours. ++++++++ Expatriate doctors looking for a house in Suburbs, Kumalo, Famona, Ilanda, Malindela (as close to town due to difficulties with petrol). Three bedrooms preferably. For a modest rent or house-sitting or any other mutually suitable arrangement. Please phone Maks at 091342465 ++++++ ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH YOUR COMPUTER ? I offer comprehensive computer courses in MS Windows operating system, MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, MS Project Project Design, desk top publishing, AutoCAD computer aided design, MS Outlook Express e-mail, Internet browsing and search, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint graphic design and digital photography. Please contact ColRose Consultants and ask to speak to Colin. Phone: 231698 Cell: 091 353 817 e-mail: colrosec@mweb.co.zw ++++++ FOR SALE - GARMIN GPS 12 PERSONAL NAVIGATOR. Please telephone 091-291 866. ++++ FOR ALL YOUR WROUGHT IRON WORK, INCLUDING ALL GATES, SWIMMING POOL FENCES ETC CONTACT PAUL ON TEL NO’S 76868 / 76842. CELL NO. 011 410186. +++++++ Wanted : House For Rent: Looking for House to Rent, preferably Hillside, Suburbs, Bradfield Burnside, Ilanda, Fortunes Gate area's, for young family. We are able to move in as soon as possible. If anyone knows of a house please contact Charmaine on 244424 or Trevor on 091 339 022 ++++++++++ BLACK FOUR SHELVED TV STAND FOR SALE (NOT WOODEN) 10 MILLION AND 21 inch PHILLIPS COLOR TV 15MILLION TELEPHONE: 472981 TO VIEW ++++++ CHITRINS is open every Sunday from 9.00am to 12.30pm and Sunday 23rd October and 30th October 2005 are offering a special discount of LESS 15% on all cash purchases PLUS PLUS PLUS 1/2 PRICE DAY IN THEIR COFFEE SHOP They have a fantastic new range of imported and local products and a visit would be well worthwhile. CHITRINS Cnr. 6th Ave / J Moyo St. Telephone (09) 77531 BULAWAYO Tel: (263-9) 77531/883063 Fax: (263-9) 68049/76050 Cell: (263) 11 201 114 (Raphael Chitrin) Email: chitrin@mweb.co.zw chitrins@telconet.co.zw +++++++++ If you have a problem with Alcohol That's YOUR problem, If you want to stop drinking, That's OUR problem. Phone: Byo 241 866 +++ KULIZWE LODGE BINGA ONE ALWAYS THINKS OF BINGA AS DRY AND DUSTY. WELL YOU COULD NOT BE MORE WRONG. KULIZWE LODGE IN BINGA IS RIGHT ON THE SHORES OF LAKE KARIBA. IT HAS GREEN VERDANT GARDENS, TWO SWIMMING POOLS, EXCELLENT SPACIOUS CONFERENCE FACILITIES UNDER THATCH AND 8 FISHERMEN'S SELF CATERING CHALETS NESTLED IN THE GREEN COOL SHADY CONFINES OF THE COMPLEX. EACH CHALET CAN TAKE UP TO FOUR PEOPLE, THERE ARE BRAAI FACILITIES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND THE CHALETS ARE SERVICED. BOATING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TOO. TELEPHONE 015 286 FOR BOOKINGS OR E MAIL kulizwe@mweb.co.zw +++++++++ IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FULL COPY OF THE CRIME AWARENESS REPORT PLEASE E MAIL TRACEY BURNS ON crime@mweb.co.zw POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 6191, Hillside, Bulawayo Tracey Burns ++++++ THANK YOU BULAWAYO Tristan and Natalie Peacock would like to thank all the kind-hearted people for their prayers and support on behalf of our son Liam. Liam was severely mauled by a lion on the 9th August and rushed to Polokwane Medi-Clinic. A special thanks to Vicky Krechmar for very bravely getting Liam away from the lion, Basil Steyn for getting my son and I to the Hi-Care, Emcare Ambulance. The Medi Clinic staff for waiting for us in Louis Trichardt, the Zimbabwean and South African border officials who let us through with no official documents, a very kind lady on the Zimbabwean side, who lent us her Toyota Corolla and cell phone. Dr Casper Venter of Zoutpansberg Medical Clinic, Polokwane Medi-clinic (Dr. Viljoen, all the nurses, head nurse Hyla Marie) Rob and Charmaine Gradwell, Marietjie and family for paying a large deposit at the hospital for Liam’s operation and the ambulance, Peter and Hestie Wentzel who gave us accommodation for the fist three nights, transport, phone and clothes, Headmaster Mr. Pieter Nel of Capricorn High school who gave us accommodation at no cost for the full duration of our stay in Polokwane, Capricorn High School students who raised a lot of money in a civvies day for Liam’s medical expenses and putting groceries together for us to live on. Parents (John and Cathy Peacock) who have put a very large effort into helping us with expenses and having us live with them in Humansdorp where we went as soon as Liam could be moved, and to start therapy on Liam. We lived with them for two months. Parents, Pam and Terry Fenn and Sister Katt Fenn for looking after our home, dogs, bills and life in Bulawayo while we were gone. Theo & Michelle Bronkhorst for organizing food for our dogs and looking after them. Thanks to the Fenns also for organizing the golf day they held to raise money for Liam at Bulawayo Country Club. Thank you to those who supported us and helped in every way. There is a list below of some of the people we want to thank for their kindness. AP Glendenning Brad Beale Craig Hilton-Barber I. Beattie Wayne Berry Besta Baits (Clive Cooke) R. Broomberg Dave Bryan Alice and John Bryan Mike Burns Gavin & Carla Canter P. Chase Chematek Maureen Cooke L. Coventry J. Crawford John Hewitt Thiago Da Cunha Mrs. R. De Vries A. Fairburn Trish Fenn W Grant G. Hingestone M. Hagerman Hanger Corporation Inkworks (Victor & Chantelle Bravo & Natalie Paterson) R. Julyan Kango Mark Van Blerk (Sparkeys Tackle) Marg Keough Johnny Kleynhans M. Knox Linda Lemon Shlomo Lepar R. MacKenzie Matapula Hunters Ian Miller D. Mitton Movie Planet Dr. Naik Nemchem N. Nesbitt Di & Nick Nortje Justin Nortje Mrs. Osbourne Murray Osbourne J. Oswald W. Patterson D. Peters Nicky Roberts Rose Valley Butchery J. T. Slebbert E. Snell & Co (Annie) Lindon Stanton Mary Stanton K. Stewart Kevin and Anne Cook Michelle Stewart Solomons Sandra Steyn Stoki Taxidermy Enterprises S. Taylor Timberland Tomtech Engeneering David Viljoen D. Watson V. Elkington Warren Wensil Whitestar Farm Drury Wickman Steve & Sandy Worsick ++++++ COMPUTER WANTED Pentium 1, 2 or 3. Should have CD Rom, Modem (internal or external), keyboard, screen and Windows `98. Can pay upto 8 million. Tel - 091-346432. ++++ FLAT TO SELL I have a two bedroom flat, city centre, excellent security, prestigious location, which I would like to sell. Please e mail < duvetdown@yahoo.com > for terms +++++ Looking for a good quality queen size mattress and a good single mattress please contact Alison by sms on 011 201 138 or tel 60319/76523/882586/882170 and leave a message. ++++++ GRILLO'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP ZONKE ISIZWE COMPLEX BRADFIELD BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE TEL: 263 9 880494 EMAIL: monkeygr@mweb.co.zw open Monday to Sunday for the whole family - beautiful lawns, loads of area to play on !! +++++ VACANCY - FURNITURE PRODUCTION MANAGER (HARDWOOD-TEAK ETC.) We are looking for a self motivated person to run our furniture production department. The furniture produced will be for the export market so a high quality finish is required. We produce mainly outdoor furniture but are flexible to the market's requirements. We are willing to wait for the right person. Please post C.V to The Advertiser, P.O. Box 8483, Belmont, Bulawayo. or email to ckadmin@zol.co.zw +++++++ NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT SPECIALS HORS D’ Oeuvres LOVELY SUMMER MENU FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS STARTING SAT 5 NOV ENDING SAT 19 NOV. COME AND ENJOY. BEEF CAPACCIO A combination of fresh piquant flavors. Raw fillet is marinated and sliced thinly on to your plate drizzled with a lemon and olive oil and topped with parmesan and peppers CHAR GRILLED AUBERGINE AND ROASTED TOMATOES A colourful starter with grilled aubergines and roasted tomatoes, laid on a bed of summer greens and fresh feta cheese. Garnished with cream and paprika LES PLATS BILTONG RISOTTO AND GREENS Creamy buttered risotto rice is mixed with biltong and the fresh summer greens. Garnished with a dash of parmesan and pepper CORIANDER FISH CAKES Freshly made bream fish cakes are seasoned with coriander and served with a chilli dipping sauce CHICKEN MANGO SALAD ON PITA Fresh chicken breasts are marinated and cut into strips, mixed with summer greens and gently packed into a pita bread accompanied with mango ITALIAN BEEF SALAD Fresh mince is served on greens and doused in a Italian dressing +++++++ LODGESTAFF.COM is an online classified recruitment service catering for lodges, resorts, car-rental companies and travel agencies in Africa. Job seekers can search for jobs and then apply online directly to the recruiter. Lodgestaff's General Manager is Terri Fynn. Their website address is www.lodgestaff.com BULAWAYO PUBLICITY ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 861 BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE TEL: +263-9-60867 / 72969 FAX: +269-9-60868 E-MAIL: bpa@netconnect.co.zw ++++ Elderly couple with pets,require accommodation as of January the first preferably with a long lease and fair rent or other terms. Keen gardeners and home lovers. Prefer areas around morningside,montrose,hillcrest,hillside areas. Please contact Dawn 281019 ++++ MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT ABOUT THE MAGAZINE - TRAIN COLLECTORS QUARTERLY magskriel@mac.com +++++++++ FOR SALE STAINLESS STEEL BREAD/ MEAT SLICER SOLID STEEL CABINET HEIGHT 160CM WIDTH 90CM DEPTH 50CM I/8" STEEL PLATE WITH SHELVES INSIDE, LOCKABLE DOOR. HCO Byco Upright shelving HCO MANS SUIT TRAVELLING HOLD ALL NEW MICRO WAVE BROWNING DISH ALL HCO PHONE DI GORMAN CELL 011613845 BUS 66884 77827 +++++++++ Ideal Christmas present for teenager. Philips AZ1101 CD player, cassette player /recorder, 2 band radio. Batt / mains. As new still in box, $ 7,500,000 contact Rod on 011 218856 or at craftyclarks@gatorzw.co.uk ++++++ SMALL HOUSE NEEDED TO RENT PLEASE Looking for house to rent for small family with lock up garages, good security and borehole. We are currently renting a nice 3-bedroomed house, however, we would like a borehole and better security. If you have or know of anything with above requirements, please contact Debbie Liddle on 78462-3 or 66893. Many thanks. +++++ Reliable Tenant looking for 3 - 4 bedroomed house to rent for a family of five from 1 January 2006 or Sooner as moving to Bulawayo from Kwekwe. Preferably in Hillside, Kumalo, Ilanda, Suburbs, Burnside areas. You can contact myself, Rita, on my cell : 091 289 429 or my mom in Byo, Yvonne Winterboer at L. & L. Mining on 78462-3 or 66893. ++++++ Single lady looking for cottage or town house to rent to be available immediately. Please contact May Liddle at Tzicalle Bros on 61188 or 67482. Many thanks. +++++ BOAT FOR SALE PIRHANA FISHERMAN WITH 75H.P. MARINER INCLUDES :- 2 FUEL TANKS BASS MOTOR - 36LB THRUST - EVINRUDE LIVE WELL FISH / DEPTH FINDER TRAILER PVC BOAT COVER ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CONTACT ROB NIXON AT TURBO-GLASS 460568 / 474330 OR PAUL DAVY 011 631763 ++++++ For sale:- Wrought Iron Garden Suite with cushions and glass top table. $12 000 000.00 o.n.c.o Cottage Pine Hall/Hat Stand with mirror $5 000 000.00 o.n.c.o Cottage Pine Book Case $2 500 000.00 o.n.c.o Cottage Pine Coffee Table 2m x 2m with two side tables $4 500 000.00 o.n.c.o Cottage Pine Desk with two drawers $5 000 000.00 o.n.c.o Computer - includes screen, hard drive with CD Rom, two speakers, mouse, keyboard and epson 300 printer. Great for beginners or children. $18 000 000.00 o.n.c.o Dining Room Suite - lovely old fashioned suite with 6 covered chairs and country cottage dresser $25 000 000.00 o.n.c.o Phone: Fiona 011 606 974 / 240038 after 6pm ++++++ FOR SALE MAZDA 323 HATCHBACK (1982) GOOD CONDITION BUT NEEDS A BATTERY. HIGHEST CASH OFFER. TELEPHONE : 76658 ++++++++ "My faithful old lady domestic worker has become ill and cannot return to work. I am looking for someone cheerful and willing who can assist me with my two young sons and with normal household duties. Excellent accommodation offered in Burnside, above average wage, food, and a happy working environment. Employee recommended applications only please. Kindly call Celine on 68439" ++++ PLEASE GO AND LOOK AT THE MATER DEI WEBSITE http://morningmirror.africanherd.com/materdei/ THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO CARE IN BULAWAYO NEIL AND FIONA R. BRETT N. PETER E. ANGELO T. MARK H. NADINE AND HEATH S. RAMONA W. PETER AND ROSAAN P. JANE G. +++++++++++ FLOUR NEEDED URGENTLY IS THERE A KIND PERSON WHO GOES TO BOTSWANA ON A REGULAR BASIS WHO WOULD BE PREPARED TO BRING US FLOUR EACH MONTH FOR OUR EDITH DULY RESIDENTS ? WE HAVE A SPOT OF CASH RAISED AT THE BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB SPONSORED GOLF DAY AND WOULD BE ABLE TO PAY !! EMAIL < magskriel@mac.com > +++++++++ HOUSE TO RENT RESPECTABLE COUPLE WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER DESPERATELY SEEKING HOUSE TO RENT AS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2006. WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN TWO MONTHS NOTICE IN WHICH WE CAN TRY A SOURCE ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION. PREFERABLY IN THE BRADFIELD AREA TEL: HEATHER SHENK : BUS 61638 / 63041 ++++ CHILDRENS HOME WE HAVE A MOST DESERVING CHILDRENS SHELTER IN THE RURAL AREAS NORTH OF BULAWAYO WHERE CLOTHING, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANKETS, SHOES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, JESEYS AND TOYS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED. PLEASE E MAIL ME ON and I WILL ADVISE OF A CENTRAL DROP OFF POINT FOR ANYTHING THAT YOU MIGHT THINK WILL BRIGHTEN THE LIFE OF A CHILD !! +++++++ EDITH DULY NURSING HOME WE ARE IN URGENT NEEDS OF SOME THIN DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES AT EDITH DULY NURSING HOME. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A KIND DONOR WHO WOULD BE PREPARED TO DONATE A LARGE AMOUNT TO US. WE HAVE CONTACTS IN S.A. U.S.A. U.K. AND AUSTRALIA. THANK YOU FROM THE 56 RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME. ++++++++ THE EDITH DULY NURSING HOME WAS ESTABLISHED IN BULAWAYO IN.....WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 56 RESIDENTS, BUT WE WOULD LIKE THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT WE DO NOT ONLY CATER FOR THE ELDERLY IN OUR EXCELLENT CONVALESCENT UNIT. WE HAVE FULLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT STAFF, PRISTINE WARDS OR SINGLE SUITES, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, QUIET COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS, AND ADULT PATIENTS OF ALL AGES ARE MOST WELCOME TO CONVALESCE WITH US AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES. WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGED BY MEDICAL AIDS AND WE CAN ALSO CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS OF GRANNIES AND GRANDPAS WHILE YOU TAKE A WELL EARNED BREAK. PHONE 205769 or e mail valbern@netconnect.co.zw +++++++ DINDINDI KAPENTA BINGA KAPENTA WHOLESALE ( DRIED AND VACUUM PACKAGING ) 100gram packets $18 000.00 ea 200gram packets $36 000.00 ea 250gram packets $45 000.00 ea 400gram packets $70 000.00 ea 500gram packets $85 000.00 ea TELEPHONE KEITH OR LAURA FOR YOUR ORDERS 240081......68216.....Bulawayo 011 210 589............091 235 730 5% of orders (funds) through morning mirror will be donated to EDITH DULY NURSING HOME +++++++ FOR SALE 9 ct gold rope chain - 5.6 gm 9ct gold chain (very small linkage) 18 ct gold ring with Sandawana Emerald (retro style) All jewellery sold at 70% valuation Phone 091 274 389 +++++++ Bulawayo Help Network, 57 Josiah Tongagara Street, Between 4th & 5th Avenue, Bulawayo Tel: 65383. Tuesday - Friday. 8am-1pm Hillside Church of Ascension needs doors for their 2 cabinets and a lean-to shelter for their patients. If anyone can assist, this would be greatly appreciated. Contact Bulawayo Help Network on 65383. +++ ENOUGH IS ENOUGH RE OUR WATER I have been invited to have tea with the Hon Mayor of Bulawayo but I need ammunition this is what I require from YOU the BULAWAYO public to email me NOW with:- 1). If you know of a water leak email me the exact address of the leak. 2). I have been told on numerous occasions that there are people who actually try and fix these leaks themselves, I need your name and where the leak, don't be scared, give me your details, and if you are really that scared then please give me the location of that leak 3). SPINNING METRES: Yes they spin, be very careful if you have no water coming from the tap beware, do not turn your tap on, air is released through the pressure, and guess what , your metre spins, therefore you are going to be charged for air and not water. ADVISE: turn your mains metre tap OFF in case someone in the home keeps a tap on by accident. In some cases the metre spins backwards, now that's a bonus, but don't try it. EMAIL NOW to this address - duvetdown@yahoo.com ++++ Are you going to Cape Town for the holidays? We are looking for some kind person to assist us with bringing back to Bulawayo some 2nd-hand cricket equipment for a struggling team of cricketers. If you can help us, please email: Jane on byosouth@yahoo.com ++++ WANTED Bantam or similar, in good working order. Phone Tracy on 091 274 389 FOR SALE Automatic sewing machine with accessories in good condition $6 million Phone Tracy 091 274 389 +++++++ WANTED TO BUY - Secure flat preferably 3 bedrooms at Wimbledon Terrace or similar Please contact Nelson or Muriel Timm 259210 Home 091 - 264 306 023 - 690 600 +++++ HOUSE REQUIRED TO RENT 3 bedrooms, double garage would be nice from 1st January, 2006. No swimming pool. Very responsible tenants. Please contact sparplum@zol.co.zw or 011 418 787. ++++ N Stipinovich (Pvt) Ltd have for sale new and second hand tools surplus to their requirements. New Rigid Wrenches and Pipe Cutters. New Gedore and Crescent Wrenches New Shinano and other makes of air grinders and other air tools. New Pedestal Drills and Bench Grinders. New Galvanised Pipe Fittings and Cast Iron Valves. For further details and price list contact Mr Martin Moyo at phone 64981. +++++ S.O.A.P. (Supporting Old Age Pensioners) Tel: 242455 Louise Campbell/242486 Dave Gill P. O. Box AC 646 ASCOT BULAWAYO E-MAIL: soap@netconnect.co.zw A HUGE thank you to everyone who gave or participated in the Amalinda fun run in any way at all on Saturday the 29th October. Through everyone’s efforts we managed to raise over ONE BILLION DOLLARS which will go a long way in helping us to continue delivering to our ‘oldies’ for the near future. Special thanks to Mr Mike Walsh of Dunlop for his offer of paying 2 months expenses for S.O.A.P., in memory of Phil Whitehead Our condolences to the family of Phil Whitehead on their tragic loss, we know that he will be remembered by many people, especially for his charity work with Rotary International. Thank you. ++++++++ OVER NIGHT ACCOMMODATION: AFFORDABLE RATES (Bed & breakfast or self catering). FULLY EQUIPPED COMFORTABLE 2-BED-ROOMED COTTAGE (sleeps 5/6) Lounge dinning room, open plan fully equipped kitchen with SA vivd tv, private garden with security gate & fence. Close proximity to town email: nhancock49@gatorzw.co.uk Tel: 240086 cell:023408975 ++++++++++ MIKE'S KITCHEN CATERING Delicious Snak trays for all Your Functions START THINKING ABOUT YOUR CHRISTMAS OFFICE PARTIES OR FUNCTIONS, We also handle outside catering for weddings, 21sts etc For that function with a difference Give us a call Noeleen & Mike nhancock49@gatorzw.co.uk Tel: 240086 cell:023408975 +++++++++ WANTED - KUMALO SCHOOL UNIFORM & TEXT BOOKS My maid Judith Dube little boy Ronald is starting Grade One at Kumalo School and we are looking to buy good second hand school uniform for him, we also need the following good second hand text books to buy, all by the Publisher Longman: English - New Zimbabwe Primary English Sunrise Series (BK1-10) Maths - Step in Maths R.M.E - Faith in Action Ndebele - Inyathelo Set 1-3 Soc. Science - Living and Working Together Home Economics - Step in Home Economics Env. Science - Step in Env. Science If anyone has any of the above items for sale please kindly phone me 475155 at work and 259759 after hours +++++++ For Sale Toyota Dyna , 2 1/2 ton lorry, in good running order, 1992. 1 mountain bike 1 lounge suite, light blue 1 canopy for 2.4 Hilux 1 aircon for 2.4 Hilux 1 knitting machine 1 Kelvinator 2 stove, in good working order Open to offers Phone 011214936 or 09 230242 +++++ Encouraging words are as honey. Sweet to the soul and health to the being. - Proverbs 16.24 - +++++++ Digital camera for sale, Fuji 1.5 megapixel plus all software, cards, etc,. $8,000,000 Phone 011-412557 ++++ If anyone should have any unwanted plastic bottles (2l, 1l, 500ml), please contact Beryl Neilson on telephone 60511. +++++++ We specialise in the following: Landrover vehicles from series 1 to current. Servicing - Repairs - and - rebuilds. Also repairs to Toyota 4 x 4 vehicles that are carried out personally by us. Leszek and Andrzej L.T.Motors. Tel 09-242011--cell 011-607-700. +++++++ My son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I would like to start a support group here in Bulawayo. Please contact Tracey - morning 66606 or 882460 Afternoons: 239820 - cell 011-402813. My son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I would like to start a support group here in Bulawayo. Please contact Tracey - morning 66606 or 882460 Afternoons: 239820 - cell 011-402813. +++++++ CHARMING THATCHED HOUSE WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER, SET IN BEAUTIFUL GARDEN ON JUST OVER AN ACRE OF LAND. SITUATED IN MATSHEUMHLOPE, THIS HOUSE HAS THREE BEDROOMS, LARGE MAIN BEDROOM WITH ON SUITE BATHROOM/ TOILET, DRESSING ROOM, BAY WINDOWS AND FRENCH DOOR. 2ND BATHROOM. BOTH BATHROOMS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN RENOVATED. ALL BEDROOMS WITH BUILT IN CUPBOARDS. SUN LOUNGE WITH SLIDING DOORS ONTO VERANDA. DINNING ROOM, COMPUTER ROOM WITH SLIDING DOORS ONTO VERANDA. SPACIOUS LOUNGE WITH BAY WINDOWS. KITCHEN WITH PINE FITTED CUPBOARDS, WALLED IN PINE, MARBLE TOPS & BREAKFAST NOOK. SMALL LOCK UP PANTRY. TWO COURTYARDS. OUTSIDE BUILDINGS, COMPRISING OF LAUNDRY, WORKSHOP, OFFICE/STUDY. THREE DOMESTIC QUARTERS WITH KITCHEN. FOUR GARAGES. BOREHOLE. FULLY WALLED WITH ELECTRIC FENCE AND GATE. HOUSE FULLY ALARMED. PLEASE CONTACT 09 281428. CELL: 011 614640 OR 091 360033. ++++ A few days ago my gardener picked up a set of keys near the Selborne Avenue turning into the General Hospital-it has a number of keys on it and a particular identifying object attached to the keyring. If anyone has lost a set of keys maybe they would like to give me a ring. Thanks Gail Phone 091 277 990 +++ Hi I am still looking for a maid getting a little desperate now do you know of any looking for work -immediately if so please let me know. Contact Jennie Mac Millan Work 67532 Home 245827. ++++ I would like to offer a reward for information leading to the recovery of an Imbuia Lounge Suite, missing from Famona between 18 September and 16 October, 2005. The suite comprises a wooden base for a three-seater settee, and two armchairs to match. The back rest is ornately carved, as are the arms, and on either side there is a half wagon-wheel ornamentation. (Note: This is NOT a Zeederburg suite) All three items have no webbing, nor base and no cushions - I have these which were stored separately. The suite is of sentimental value, and I would be delighted to get them back - undamaged, and no questions will be asked. I have offered a reward of $3 million to the person who is instrumental in getting the furniture back to me. Nothing will be paid until the furniture is in my possession. Alice Pocock : Tel 255692 : Cell: 023 690 446 : 43 Pauling Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo. +++++ AM LOOKING FOR A DOUBLE SOFA BED - PREFERABLY THE VITA FOAM TYPE SOFA BED. I WOULD ALSO CONSIDER TWO SINGLE SOFA BEDS. PLEASE CONTACT GILL ON 091 255 523 OR 233832 ++++++ FOR SALE : - TOYOTA LANDCRUISER, YEAR 1996, EXCELLENT CONDITION, GOOD SERVICE RECORD. CONTACT WAYNE, AT 09-240 158, 011-612 554. ++++ A very BIG "Thank you" to all who responded to our ad for cell phones - our sisters are equipped, very grateful and now very mod. Thank you so very, very much, Committee and Sisters Bulawayo Island Hospice Service. ++++++ Pampers New Baby x28 $800 000 Huggies Newborn x22 $750 000 Phone 285326 ++++++ CONDOLENCES It was with great shock that we all heard the news of passing of Phil Whitehead. Phil stood tall in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, the Methodist Church, Business, Rotary and Comrades. He was an example which we all could well to emulate. Phil had run his race here on earth, and a very full race it was. Now the Lord has need of him to run a heavenly marathon! Sandy, Wendy, Mark the twins and Joan have lost a wonderful husband, father and son. Maureen, and Laurie Bond have lost a dear friend, example, and Rotary have lost an irreplaceable leader. ++++++++ CONDOLENCES DUDLEY CLAUDE WILD, BELOVED HUSBAND AND DEAR SPECIAL FRIEND OF JILLIAN, FATHER OF FAY, ELENA, ALFRED, VERONICA AND JENNIFER, PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2005. jillianwild@gatorzw.co.uk THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE ON 2.30 P.M. AT THE WHITESTONE CHAPEL ON WEDNESDAY 9 TH NOVEMBER. +++++++++ CONDOLENCES KERSTEN DIRK - BELOVED SON OF FLORA AND HANS KERSTEN - BROTHER OF JASON. TAKEN SO TRAGICALLY IN CAPE TOWN ON 4 NOVEMBER 2005. WE GRIEVE WITH YOU HANS AND FLORA. e mail - < flora@mweb.co.zw > ++++++++ WHITEHEAD PHIL. It was with deepest sadness and shock that we learnt of the untimely passing of Phil. Now running the marathons of Heaven. Love and deepest sympathies to Sandy and the children. From Allen Lang (South Africa) Victoria Adams (Rotary Canada) and Lesley e mail < philwzim@ecoweb.co.zw > +++++++++ EMMY GOUMA PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON 1 NOVEMBER. LOVED MOTHER OF RUDI AND NIKKI AND THE LATE WILLIE. GRANDMOTHER OF LAUREN, MARC AND DANIELLE. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY e mail - < nicgouma@mweb.co.zw > +++++ AT THE LOSS OF MY GRANNY Why do the ones we love, Get taken away so soon? Why does it happen, At the moment your life is about to bloom? Yes, there is a time to cry, and a time to laugh, But how do you divide the two of them in half? We laughed and cried so many times, but tears will dry, and my laughing memories of you will never die. Times and moments i will cherish forever, you and me happy together. You are safe now Granny, up there, away from the problems of the world, and from those people at Edith Duly, who thought YOU were the crazy one! You are in my thoughts forever more, Goodbye Gran, We will be together again, just wait for me in the sky. Love Lauren +++++++ CONDOLENCES DAVE LOWE - BELOVED HUSBAND OF TRACEY - PASSED AWAY ON 4 NOVEMBER 2005. SUCH A LOSS TO ALL WHO LOVED HIM AND TO THE BULAWAYO COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO TRACEY AND FAMILY. email < zimdaveandtracy@hotmail.com > ++++++++++ CONDOLENCES THOMAS CHATHAM KEVIN RUSSELL +++++++ Condolences Dyllis Mc Killop (ex Zambia) passed away in South Africa (East London) 30/10/05, loving sister of Shaun, sister-in-law Carole, Aunty of Gary and Tonya. Dyllis Mc Killop - passed away on the 30th October 2005 in East London. Our heart felt condolences to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. From Amanda, Hansel, Dylan and Adam. Dyllis Mc Killop - Our sincere condolences to Shaun and Family (UK), Tommy and Family (SA), Steven and family (SA) Fern and family (SA) Michael and family (SA) on the passing of your loving mother and sister. From Tanya, Jermaine, Taylyn and Matthew. +++++++ CHATHAM - TOMMY Our sincere condolences to Tommy's family, he will be sadly missed amongst the fishing community. From National Anglers Union of Zimbabwe - Matabeleland. ++++++ ALEXANDER GEDDES DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MARGOT AND MAC, ROUELLE AND ANDY, AMANDA AND CHRIS, ISOBEL AND DUDLEY BURTON, VERNON AND FAMILY, IAN, HEATHER, IVAN AND RENAE ON THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. ++++++ TIDBITS WATER WOES "We haven't had water for over a month now, only in the last three evenings have we had a trickle from our downstairs taps which however is not enough to fill our geyser or the tanks for our Flushmaster (non-cistern type) toilets. We have been carting containers of drinking water to and fro, and fortunately do have a limited supply of water from our borehole. One crafty idea which my husband devised was this: if you have an outside tap for municipal water (ie a garden tap) the thing to do is to remove the tap fitting and replace it with a valve fitting (gate valve or ball valve). You then turn OFF your municipal supply tap to the house, which is normally on 'your' side of your water meter. Then connect your borehole tap to the new valve by means of a hose, open the borehole tap and the new valve, and switch on your borehole for long enough to fill your geyser, water tanks and toilet cisterns (you should be able to hear when the water stops flowing into the cisterns etc). Mostly you will need cold water pressure whilst showering if you don't want to get scalded, so once your geyser has heated up enough take a shower whilst the borehole water is still flowing into the house, but remember to switch off the pump once you have finished and everything is full. One word of warning about the washing machine though - automatic washing machines can be very 'sensitive' and it's not at all advisable to turn the timer switch on by hand once the machine has started a programme. It might save water but the price of a new timer switch for a Defy Automaid is now well over $7million. Perhaps it is better to do the washing by hand and use the machine just to spin the water out, rather than risk blowing a timer switch." D. AND L. F. +++ TIDBITS Chartless Emily Dickinson I never saw a moor, I never saw the sea; Yet I know how the heather looks, And what a wave must be. I never spoke with God, Nor visited in heaven; Yet certain am I of the spot As if the chart were given. +++++ I was once told: If you lose the power to laugh, You lose the power to think. No, my friends, if you lose the ability to laugh, You lose the ability to live. - Ian Richard - +++++++ MATABELE DRY FROM THE BOOK BY JOHN EPPEL ENTITLED: SONGS MY COUNTRY TAUGHT ME The Water table drops boreholes cave in, crops tighten. Our cactus sighs like a puncture and dies. The water table drops Summer stretches and pops blisters on my shoulders. Dry heat cracks boulders when the water table drops too far. Nest building stops, baobabs shrivel and squat like dotage on a chamber pot. ++++++++ Hi Mum I will pray for rain I will pray for good crops I will pray for peace and I will pray for all of you in Zimbabwe I am sorry you are so sad and my thoughts are with you and all those who have lost their loved ones. God Bless Love Josie