Weekend at Shelly Beach

I had a good weekend sight seeing around the South Coast. These photo's are for all those in Gauteng to see what they are missing. The only reason I had the track suit top on was for the photo as Jenny gave it to me for a birthday present. We visited the Gorge, leopard rock, suspension bridge, game reserve, caves, saw S Africa's own "Stonehenge", fished, watched a band in Margate, had a drink at Pistols where a donkey came to our table, ate sugar cane and chocolate cake, had a braai. I also got fishing tackle from Dionne.

Humpback Whale

This mature carcass washed up at Margate yesterday. Humpbacks strain sea water through a series of plates on the upper jaws to get plankton and crustaceans as food. They grow to 15 meters and weigh about 45 tons. These whales are known for their acrobatic skills (leaping and rolling) and underwater vocalisations (whale songs)

I went to Jenny's home early this morning and said Hi to all. Dionne took me to his workshop where he did some welding for me then he took me to Wimpy for breakfast. He gave me a brand new all purpose fishing rod which I will use at Shelly Beach. I'm glad it comes apart so I can transport it easily. I felt a bit of an idiot posing for this photo as I was by myself and used the tripod and timer.

Gentlemen of the Road

I met "Okkie" today. He hails from Welkom and is in Durban for the winter. He tells me he is a Boiler Maker by trade. He gets by from folding palm leaves and selling them. I was impressed by his sculptures. He is very talented. We had a laugh about the headache he will have after spending the money he just earned!!!

More Road People

I met Wayne when his child was 3 months old. Well Crystal had her first birthday 2 months ago. They earn their money by selling cracker shrimps (highly illegal) to fisherman as bait. He has been on the road for 10 years now. He works near the Maritime Museum so if you are in his area say "Hi"

Another Car!!!

I may buy this car soon. The owner leaves for Scotland tomorrow and has given me a fair price. I will use it to get to Shelly Beach soon. Thanks for offereing me the use of the fishing rod Dionne, I will be in Ballito on Tuesday morning to fetch it. Hey Jenny ....... what about a breakfast somewhere??? I miss the breakfasts we had when I used to do "MySchool" calls in Ballito.

Happy Birthday Neville

Neville turns 20 today. We wish you a great day and even better year ahead. I arrived in Durban yesterday. The weather is great.

Durban tomorrow!!!!

I spent Monday to Wednesday at a Geecom doing medical examinations. The caravan was parked right outside the workshop. I went to Neville for supper on Thursday and got ready for my Durban trip today. I leave early tomorrow morning. I hope to get to Shelly Beach sometime during next week to get a bit of a tan and a little fitter than I am now. If Dionne reads this.....I need a fishing rod!!!! I am also thinking about buying another motorbike. If anyone hears of one going please let me know.

Happy Birthday Fran

The family has a few birthdays in July. Fran (my sister-in-law) celebrates her 53rd birthday today. Happy birthday Fran. We wish you many more.

Another weeked in Jhb

I planned to be at Shelly Beach a month ago. For different reasons I have been kept in Jhb. My car's radiator has a leak and I can't travel far. It went for repairs on Friday but still leaks, so it will go in again on Monday. I will also do some work in Honeydew. I saw some of the heats of the Strong Man competition today.

Hillfox

Here are some photo's from Hillfox flea market. There was a snake exhibition with S Africa's "Deadly 12". The two Buskers are there every weekend.

Another Milestone

There comes a stage in life when the support you are used to is taken away. Maybe this is one of those times, when the supporting wheels are removed from your bicycle. Zoe has learnt how to do without them and can now ride a bicycle by herself.