MORNING MIRROR EDITION 279 3 March 2008 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningm irror.africanher d.com ++++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! 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 email - magskriel@mac. com ++++++++++ PLEASE COME HOME AND VOTE ..... SATURDAY 29 MARCH .... YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU ... PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE STILL ABLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE Potential voters and those who want to check their names can simply go to the RG office in Bulawayo or any town, any time up to the day before. They will get a slip and they then use this to vote with plus an ID. When going in to register They need some form of ID and a utility bill or proof of residence. +++++++ "When trials are greatest and all goes wrong, Just buckle your armour and trudge along. The way that's weary, dark, and cold May lead to shelter within the fold. These trials were meant to make you strong, So buckle your armour and trudge along." - Unknown - ++++++ To learn through listening, practice it naively and actively. Naively means that you listen openly, ready to learn something, as opposed to listening defensively, ready to rebut. Listening actively means you acknowledge what you heard and act accordingly. --Betsy Sanders ++++++ 1) TOTTERING ALONG TO CHIMANIMANI 2) NOTICES 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES 4) CONGRATULATIONS 5) CONDOLENCES 6) BULAWAYO NEWS 7) HARARE NEWS 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES 9) VEHICLES 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED 11) SEEKING FRIENDS 12) SITUATIONS VACANT 13) MISCELLANEOUS 14) TIDBITS +++++++++ TOTTERING ALONG TO CHIMANIMANI Our nephew Mark qualified as a Chartered Accountant this weekend and we are very proud of him. HeeHoo and I sat proudly on our way to Chimanimani and counted up all the degrees we have in our family !! We really are a brilliant academic lot !! We have a wide array of degrees from Microbiology to Metallurgy, and from Journalism to Human Movement Studies !! Especially me ... I have a B.Con (Bachelor of Connections) and I now have a P.H.D (Pot Hole Dodger ) The trip to Chimanimani was delightful, we stayed en route at a small game lodge outside Masvingo called Pa-Nyanda, where genuine warm hospitality mingled with good company and good food. As we left the lowveld and began climbing up into the mountains, the St Joseph's Lilies were out in all their glorious profusion and the hedgerows were filled with lovely summer wild flowers. HeHoo and I do a lot of travelling and we enjoy each other's company Mom always told me " Marry a man you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. " !! In Chimanimani the population had increased by one, as Mike and Queenie now have a bonny boy name Matthew, and the village was looking clean and spruce in preparation for the Chimanimani Arts Festival in a months time. The garden needed some serious work after all the rain and HeeHoo and I did an honest days work before returning home, rather the stiff and worse for wear !! Aches and pains are becoming more and more common I am very irritated to say !! I know it is all in the mind .... I know I am heading for a Milestone Birthday .... but I still feel twenty one ... so how come I found myself tottering that night at the Pa-Nyanda Lodge. Yes, actually "tottering", I know it was dark and the slasto floor was uneven, but really, there was no need to TOTTER for goodness sake !! Old age is not for sissies !! Just imagine how much pain we would be in if wrinkles hurt !! The only blessing is, that the older one gets, so one's eyes get dimmer and one cannot see too clearly the havoc which has been wreaked upon one's bod !! Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty ... but everything else starts to wear off, fall down, or spread out. I know I have loads of experience and wisdom behind me, that should be a comforting thought !! but by the time a girl is wise enough to watch her step, she's too old to go anywhere ..... but I made a mental note to myself - no more tottering !! +++++++++ USEFUL FUEL HINTS WITH THANKS TO THE UNKNOWN AUTHOR Only buy or fill up your car or bakkie in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your litre is not exactly a litre. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role. A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimising the vapours that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money. One of the most important tips is to fill up when your tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimises the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every litre is actually the exact amount. Another reminder, if there is a fuel truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy, DO NOT fill up--most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money. DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS! +++++ WATER WATCH WATER RATIONING V WATER SHEDDING. THE COUNCIL HAS INCREASED DAILY RATION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FROM 350 LITRES PER DAY TO 400 LITRES PER DAY. HOWEVER BECAUSE OF THE COUNCIL'S CASH FLOW PROBLEMS WATER SHEDDING MUST REMAIN IN PLACE FOR A WHILE LONGER. BULAWAYO IS CURRENTLY USING 65 000 CUBIC METERS A DAY OF WATER WHICH RESULTS IN THE USE OF 5 TONS ALUMINIUM SULPHATE A DAY. IF THE COUNCIL WERE TO STOP WATER SHEDDING THE CITY WOULD USE 145 000 CUBIC METRES WATER A DAY AND THEN TEN TONS OF ALUMINIUM SULPHATE WOULD NEED TO BE USED DAILY. THE COUNCIL JUST DOES NOT HAVE MONEY FOR THIS !! REGRETTABLY THE COUNCIL MUST MAINTAIN WATER RATIONING UNTIL AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF WATER IS FOUND FOR THE CITY. ++++++++++++ 2) NOTICES CANCER CARE DO YOU HAVE CANCER? ARE YOU UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT? DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND WITH CANCER? DO YOU NEED SUPPORT, INFORMATION OR COUNSELLING? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions , we invite you to come along and join us, to have a chat and cup of tea . We meet at the Cancer Assoc., on the 2nd Wednesday of each and every month. Address: 1 A Fife Street Time: 2:30 - 4 P.M. THE CANCER ASSOC. OFFICE IS OPEN FROM 9 A.M. 12 NOON. (MON. - FRI.) TELE: 61158 For any further enquiries, please phone Sheila Gill 242486 or Fran Addenbrooke 288857 +++++++ ST PATRICKS DINNER DANCE CBC ANNUAL EVENT - NOT TO BE MISSED! SATURDAY 15TH MARCH GARY STANLEY PLAYING LIVE. TICKETS ON SALE SOON..... CONTACT SHARON ; 011616516 HELEN ; 011614557 FOR FURTHER DETAILS ++++++++ WOMEN IN MIND have an exciting programme for you in March! "IT'S ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE!" will be held on the 12th March, 2008, 9am till 11am, at the Agricultural Pavilion in the Trade Fair Grounds. Bring a friend and enjoy a great morning with us. If you think you have "Bulawayo's Best Chocolate Cake" bring your cake along, with the recipe and enter the competition. The coffee shops of Bulawayo are also invited to put their best chocolate cake onto the "Coffee Shops Cake Competition" table! (We will not ask you for your secret recipe). Amazing Prizes to be won. Gay Smithwick, a women with quiet determination tells us how she faced the challenges of life and conquered. Tickets sold at the door. COST $15 000 000. Programme enquiries Lynn Collett 70954 or 0912 370631 cruisers@mweb. co.zw or Busi Zwana 281257 or 011 629541. ++++++++ IMPORTANT DATE !! IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY !! Keep the weekend of 26 and 27 July free for the Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage Fabulous Fun weekend to celebrate 35 wonderful years!!! +++++++ "Stealing Love Jones" ONE OF SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING ROCK/POP BANDS IS COMING TO BULAWAYO 31 MAY 2008 Diarise this date, and join in with what will be the event of the year! This band caters to all tastes of music, from rock to ballads to pop, so bring the whole family Girls College is hosting this function and will furnish you with further details closer to the time +++++++ Girls College will be having a social for all the girls, parents and supporters of Girls College after their sports day on 15 March 2008. PLEASE JOIN US AND MEET THE TEACHERS AND PARENTS WHO CARE SO MUCH FOR YOUR DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. +++++++ PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO P.O.BOX 2360 - BULAWAYO There are no live concerts in March or April (unless something comes up at short notice) but we still have quite a lot on offer. Several have suggested that we repeat some of the operas already shown either because they'd like to see them again or missed them first time round, so from April we propose showing two operas or ballets a month, one with a supper interval, one with just the normal twenty-minute break. Here's a calendar of the events we've planned: Wednesday 5 March at 5.15 Mahler: Symphony No.4 (Edith Mathis/VPO/Bernstei n) [DVD] Wednesday 12 March at 1.10 More on Mahler [Michael Bullivant] Saturday 15 March at 6.30 Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake [DVD] Wednesday 19 March at 5.15 Mahler: Symphony No.5 (VPO/Bernstein) [DVD] Wednesday 26 March at 1.10 "Old Timers" [Peter Rollason] Wednesday 2 April at 5.15 Mahler: Symphony No.1 - a performance conducted by Klauss Tennstedt [DVD] Saturday 5 April at 7.00 Rossini: The Barber of Seville [DVD] Wednesday 9 April at 1.10 "Ships and the Sea" [Peter Rollason] Wednesday 16 April at 5.15 The Great Composers: Mahler - a BBC film on Mahler's life and music [DVD] Saturday 19 April at 6.30 Verdi: La Traviata [DVD] Trade Fair takes place from 22 to 26 April so the Academy is best avoided, hence there is nothing scheduled for that week. Some details: Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Robert Sibson Hall 6.30 p.m. on Saturday 15 March Booking at the Academy from Monday 3 March. Tickets: $2 000 000, free to subscribers The production, filmed at the Mariinsky Theatre, St.Petersburg in June 2006, features Ulyana Lopatkina and Danila Korsuntsev and the orchestra is conducted by Valery Gergiev. Two press comments: "The Kirov's production is breathtakingly gorgeous" (Boston Globe) - "Thirty-two swans moving as one" (Los Angeles Times). Need I add more? - except that there will be the usual supper interval so come prepared! Rossini: The Barber of Seville Robert Sibson Hall 7.00 p.m. on Saturday 5 April Booking at the Academy from Monday 17 March. Tickets: $3 000 000, free to subscribers A sparkling production form Madrid starring Maria Bayo, Juan Diego Florez, Pietro Spagnoli and Ruggiero Raimondi - "A delight from beginning to end - Viva Florez!" said Opera magazine. There will be NO supper interval and the opera will end at about 10.15. There will be tea and coffee available in the interval but feel free to bring other refreshment. .. Verdi: La Traviata Robert Sibson Hall 6.30 p.m. on Saturday 19 April Booking at the Academy from Monday 31 March. Tickets: $3 000 000, free to subscribers This is the famous Covent Garden production in which Angela Gheorgiu made her sensational debut. Her remarkable interpretation reached the front pages of the newspapers and led the BBC immediately to film the production which also features Frank Loppardo and Leo Nucci and is conducted by Sir Georg Solti. There will be a supper interval. MAHLER AND HIS SYMPHONIES Robert Sibson Hall 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday 5 and 19 March, 2 and 16 April Tickets: $500 000.00 The series continues with two contrasting symphonies in April - No.4, which is one of the shortest at just under an hour and always one of the most popular, ends with a child's vision of heaven. No.5 is the first of the great central trilogy of purely instrumental symphonies in which Mahler branched out in new directions. It contains his best-known movement, the famous Adagietto, much more effective for being heard in context. In April there will be another performance of Mahler's First Symphony conducted by Klauss Tennstedt in Chicago and even more thrilling than Bernstein's version in my opinion. This will be followed two weeks later by a BBC portrait of the composer and the cycle of symphonies will resume on Wednesday 7 May with No.6. LUNCHTIME TALKS Room 25 at the Academy 1.10 p.m. on Wednesday 12 and 26 March and 9 April Tickets: $500 000.00 I'll be giving an introduction to Mahler's later symphonies on 12 March and Peter Rollason will follow on 26 March with "Old Timers" and "Ships and the Sea" on 9 April. We'll take a short break after that and the talks will resume on Wednesday 14 May. Most things will come to a halt the following week to make way for the BULAWAYO MUSIC FESTIVAL The Sixth Bulawayo Music Festival will run from the evening of Wednesday 21 May through to Sunday 25 May and will feature Leslie Howard, Michael Brownlee Walker and Jeanette Micklem (pianos), Morgan Szymanski (guitar), Oliver Cox (marimba and percussion), Ben Nabarro (violin), Tom Dunn (viola), Matthew Sharp (cello) and the Odeion Quartet. There will be around seventeen classical concerts plus others on the lighter side from all fields - pop, jazz, ethnic, gospel, etc. The programmes will include all six of Beethoven's piano trios, string quartets, piano quartets (Dvorak, Fauré, Schubert) and quintets (Franck, Schumann and Leslie Howard), guitar quintets and much more as well as a repeat of Leslie Howard's 60th birthday Wigmore Hall concert which will comprise music by Beethoven and the whole set of Liszt's Transcendental Studies. The final concert will embrace the first performance of "Zambesi Sarabande" for choirs, massed guitars and marimbas and end with Liszt's transcription for two pianos plus soloists and chorus of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Full details will be available by mid-March and booking for season tickets is provisionally set to open on Tuesday 1 April. Best wishes as always, MICHAEL BULLIVANT ++++++ CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE BULAWAYO FORM ONE OPEN DAY FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 2008 TEA WILL BE SERVED AT 3.30PM IN THE STAFF ROOM PRESENTATIONS AT 4.00PM FOLLOWED BY TOUR OF THE COLLEGE CBC BULAWAYO HAS A PROUD HISTORY OF EXCELLENT RESULTS AT ALL LEVELS AND OFFERS CAMBRIDGE 'O'. 'AS' AND 'AL' WHERE WE CONSISTENTLY PRODUCE TOP REULTS. 'A' LEVEL 4 A's AT (SCIENCES) Z. MUKADAM 3 A's, 1 B (SCIENCES) C. VINCENT 'AS' LEVEL 3 A's, 1 B (SCIENCES) ISAIAH NYATHI 4 A's (BUSINESS SUBJECTS) T. MAHLANGU 'O' LEVEL 9 A's TATENDA MPOFU 8 A's MARC FRANKLIN AND KEITH MUTAMBIRWA 7 A's NAKUL VITHAL, DANIEL WAWN AND MARVIN SIBUTHA 6 A'S MOHAMED-ALI MUKADAM, SCOTT STIRLING, KIERAN FITZPATRICK, THAKALANG NCUBE AND MZWAKHIWE NGWENYA WE ALSO RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORT AND CULTURE AND HAVE TOP QUALITY COACHING AVAILABLE IN ALL DISCIPLINES. WE WON THE SECRETARY'S BELL AWARD LAST YEAR FOR BEING THE TOP SCHOOL IN THE PROVINCE. PLEASE JOIN US TO SEE FOR YOURSELF YOU OWE IT TO YOUR SON! CASH BAR WITH OLD BOYS AFTER TOUR OF THE COLLEGE +++++++++ WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT ZIMBABWE Next Monthly 'Social' will be held on Thursday 20 March at 7 for 7.30 at the Lions Club of Matopos (Old Municipals Bowling Club), Moray Road, Famona (Near 23rd Ave). Topic and speaker to be advised - SO WATCH THIS SPACE ! There is time for questions, challenges and mixing with the members and visitors who attend. See you there !!! ++++++++ "UPPER" NCEMA VALLEY BOAT CLUB EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY DAY 23RD MARCH 2008 ALL DAY 11.00 A.M. - EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE KIDDIES BOAT RIDES BRING & BRAAI BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS WANTING TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ON EASTER SUNDAY? THEN JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED FAMILY DAY THERE WILL BE AN ENTRANCE FEE CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE ++++++++++++ 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES I would like to send a rose to the kind lady who saw me in A&E at Mater Dei on Monday with a broken arm and offered to lend the $180m to pay for Xray at Galen House since the Mater Dei radiographer was not on duty and we did not have enough cash on us. We had just managed to arrange to borrow the cash from a kind friend but this generosity from a complete stranger was overwhelming. I would so much like to thank her again. Lucy +++++++ ROSES MUST GO TO TERRI AND GARRY PERROTTI WHO LEFT BULAWAYO LAST WEEK EN ROUTE TO PERTH. OUR COMMUNITY WILL MISS YOU BOTH SORELY, YOU MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO OUR LIVES AND OUR LOVE FOR LIFE (SINCE YOU IMMIGRATED FROM THE PRINCIPALITY OF KADOMA). GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR TWO WONDERFUL CHILDREN SARAH AND STEVEN SAFE AND STRONG. ++++++ THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF BULAWAYO Having approached all the various places where one expects to locate an infra red lamp for loan, hire, purchase in Bulawayo without success and so, having sought the kind auspices of Mags Kriels' Daily Mirror for the loan etc. of an infra red lamp there was a response within hours of the Daily Mirror being sent out last week and in the course of the week we received no less than six further offers of the loan of a lamp and one; "we have two, one not connected, if you can connect it - take your pick!" Such kindness and willingness to help is rather a rarity these days. BUT NOT in Bulawayo ! As a result of this we have borrowed, 0ne x 100AMP lamp, one x 150 AMP lamp and two; with a long wave generator, a mixed wave generator and an infra red/radiant heat generator 475 watts which are screw-in types and interchangeable. We have used the 150AMP lamp so far and continue to seek advice! A HUGE - THANK YOU - YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF BULAWAYO who offered and to those we have borrowed from. We are very grateful and may God bless you all. Sincerely, Tom & Sally Jones. +++++++ In case you didn't know Tel One charges have gone up by 2000% from 11 February. This means that if your last bill was $10 million you will now pay $250 million for the same number of calls. This month (February) they have billed everyone up to the 22 February and this bill has to be paid by 15 March. The NIPC has said that they approved the fees because that's how much money Tel One needs to provide a service! And what about our services like refuse removal etc that are non existent and what are those rates going to go up to when they get approved???? ??? Absolutely shocking! REHANA ++++++++++++ 4) CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATS TO ESME STEWART !! sunset@gatorzw. co.uk I am not sure whether or not you have heard about my newest Great Grandchild !? Julian and Andy had a little girl in Perth last Weds. Ashley Nicole sister for Daniel John. Everyone very happy and baby doing well, from all accounts. Granpa Keith and Granny Carole very pleased - ++++++++++++ 5) CONDOLENCES ++++++++++++ 6) BULAWAYO NEWS Sun City Holiday, available at exceptionally good price. 2 x 6 sleeper units from the 14th April to the 21st April. Phone 473391 ++++++++ CALLING RHODESIANS/ZIMBABWE ANS worldwide. S.O.S. Please help to support SOAP. This voluntary organisation feeds many of our golden oldies but relies entirely on donations. If you are able to arrange a fund raising activity in your part of the world or donate some money please contact me for further info. Please pass this request onto family and friends who may not read the Morning Mirror. Thank you. Patricia Williams email: patashnix@btinterne t.com ++++++++++ Girls College is hosting the Mermaids School Girls Waterpolo Tournament at CBC Swimming Pool on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March. There will be lots of food on sale, and a tuck shop and candy floss. An excellent standard of waterpolo and lots of fun too. We would love to see you there. ++++++++ SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated. Our shelves are almost empty again so please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellery, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of. We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday mornings, Saturday morning 9am - 11am. Thank you for keeping our shop going. We have dog baskets and cuttle fish. Why not pop in and browse. We have an urgent appeal from our kennels for old newspapers. If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593 +++++++++ CROSS SHARR-PEI PUPPIES Black, brown and harlequin. Ready in 2 weeks once they have had all their jabs. ONLY TO VERY GOOD HOMES !! TELEPHONE Basil on 0912338518 +++++++++ Toy Pom Found... We picked up a lovely tan Female Toy Pom on Friday afternoon at 22nd Avenue Famona near Nicola's nursery school. This dog is very friendly,well looked after and in good condition. If you have lost this dog, please contact Roz De Villiers on 243214 or cell no. 011 613858. +++++++++ Hillside Dams Conservancy Things are progressing gradually but steadily. It is looking good with full dams, while some of the grassy areas on the west bank have been cut. We are currently cleaning up the Aloe Garden. Any offers for the old Trim Track? Weekend ends are often very busy it is warms our hearts that we seem to be getting the public's support. Could all residents who live on the boundary of the dams please contact us as we need to discuss the way forward in terms of security, firebreaks and entry gates. Please email estate@hillsidedams .com Our most sincere thanks to several companies and families who have assisted us with donations of time, goods and advice. We know how it is today in Zimbabwe and generosity says much about the spirit and resilience of Bulawayo residents both here and in the diaspora. We hope to publish a full list of these kind benefactors next week. Please note We are delighted that several people have opted to have children's parties at the Lower Dam but can we request that it is cleared with us to avoid congestion and to ensure we are ready. Please contact Ian Johnston jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw or phone 242490. The braai area will soon be undergoing extensive refurbishment and will not be functioning as such for a while. Please make other arrangements. a boom will block off the entrance to the braai area as we are tired of the problems with late evening dagga parties. as a conservancy all animals and birds are protected. Anyone found with pellet guns or katties or the likes will be deemed poaching and will be a guest of Hillside ZRP. +++++++ I am in need of bricks at the moment and would like to find out if you can put me in touch with a supplier or if you could suggest a telephone number of a builder, waller, willing to undertake adhoc painting jobs and also negotiate a walling project I have in mind for my parents home. In return I am willing to pay in any currency requested. Bernie reception@moss- europe.co. uk ++++++++ If anyone would like a copy of the book KAMCHACHA please could you contact Bryan on 0912 238431 or email bush@netconnect. co.zw. This book is an anecdotal biography of Tommy Orford who was the 3rd Game Ranger in the Game Department. He was in National Parks for 21 years and spent most of his latter days hunting. The book covers the rhino translocations, OP Noah, National Parks and game Dept. History. There are over 100 photos in the book with over 200 contributors. It is full of History, humour and drama and it will be one of the best books you will could ever read! Well check it out anyway. +++++ GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY THIS WEEK EILEEN MCKENZIE JULIE BONNET HOMES IN ZIMBABWE ROY STEPHENSON LES AND CRAIG HUNT TREVOR AND JUDY HEMANS FLORA ELEY FIONA FARMER SARAH DAVEY IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JOHN CAVILL ROSY SHEARING AND STELLA ALLBERRY THE WONDERFUL T.M. AND MEIKLES GROUP OF SUPERMARKETS +++++++++ Update on Air Zimbabwe For tickets paid for in Zimbabwe dollars the rules have changed to the following: Tickets may now be purchased 30 days before departure. Reservations not ticketed 72 hours before departure shall be cancelled by the airline. Reservations made within 72 hours of departure should be ticketed simultaneously. There are NO free changes on Regional and International ZW$ tickets. For Regional and Dubai tickets - change to the return flight now costs US$75 for each change. For International tickets - change to return flight costs US$100 or GBP75 for London. No Show Fee - 100% of fare paid (no refund). Late Cancellation Fee - 100% if cancelled within 48 hours of departure of outbound flight. Otherwise cancellation fee is still 50% of fare paid. No discount for children travelling in Business class. Children now pay 75% of the adult fare. The Travel Shop Suite 7 Princess Park Mansions Corner Samuel Parirenyatwa Street / Leopold Takawira Ave P.O. Box 1275, Bulawayo Tel: + (236 9) 74768 / 74769 / 74752 Fax: + (263 9) 74795 +++++++ World Day of Prayer Worship Service Theme: God's wisdom provides new understanding! When: Friday 7th March 2008 @ 11am Where: Church of the Ascension, Leander Avenue/Kent Road, Hillside, Bulawayo Who: All Christians are encouraged to participate If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and I will heal their land. Chronicles 2 - 7v14 For more information please contact: Tish Rose on 241969 +++++ Prayer for Elections As we move closer to the elections Christians in Zimbabwe need to have a concerted push toward more personal and corporate prayer for our nation, it's leaders and her people. The following plan of action has been initiated by concerned pastors within the city 1. Each church adopting and setting aside a day of the week to pray and fast as a congregation 2. Friday Night meetings at various churches for prayer 3. Prayer and intercessory groups within the city uniting in prayer 4. Pastors and church leaders to meet for prayer (Monday 10 March 1000 - 1200 @ a venue to be confirmed) 5. A day for National prayer for all (Easter Monday 24 March, 1000 - 1500 @ ZITF Main Arena) Prayer Focus 1. Leadership 2. Peace, justice, truth & freedom 3. The economy This will be underlined by repentance (past) and a turning toward righteousness (future) for the sake of healing in our nation. Please note: This is not a political meeting. This is not an initiative by any particular church or organisation. This is a cry for Christians to unite in prayer for God to heal our nation regardless or race, colour or affiliation. If not us, who? If not now, when? ++++++++++++ 7) HARARE NEWS If anyone would like a copy of the book KAMCHACHA please could you contact Bryan on 0912 238431 or email bush@netconnect. co.zw. This book is an anecdotal biography of Tommy Orford who was the 3rd Game Ranger in the Game Department. He was in National Parks for 21 years and spent most of his latter days hunting. The book covers the rhino translocations, OP Noah, National Parks and game Dept. History. There are over 100 photos in the book with over 200 contributors. It is full of History, humour and drama and it will be one of the best books you will could ever read! Well check it out anyway. +++++++ HOUSE IN HARARE WANTED We have to relocate to Harare at the end of this school term, we are desperately looking for a house in Harare to rent / maintain / swop / possibly purchase. We have three boys ages 4, 7 and 15 years old as well as our two pensioner mom's that live with us. We are looking preferable for a 3/4bedroomed house with a cottage, borehole and swimming pool (not essential) If you have anything available that may be suitable, please could you e-mail me on wbrooking@arachnid. co.zw or tel Byo 241101 or cell 0912 249304. Many Thanks Wendi Brooking ++++++++++++ 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES Smallholding (reasonably priced) wanted by ex-Zim hoping to return some time in the future. All areas considered. Please email me: francis.lyn@ gmail.com. ++++++ HOME FOR SALE A beautiful clean well kept family home for sale in Bulawayo with many features, plenty of extras lots of character, if you are genuine & interested, then email; duvetdown@mweb. co.zw giving your full name and contact telephone numbers along with your email ++++++ HOUSE FOR RENT OR TO BE CARED FOR LOOKING FOR A TENANT TO RENT OR TO CARE FOR A FULLY FURNISHED LARGE SECURE WALLED AND GATED THREE BEDROOMED HOUSE WITH A COTTAGE IN ILANDA. OWNER GOING OVERSEAS FOR TWELVE MONTHS. TELEPHONE 241856 OR CELL 011 231 198 +++++++++++ FOR SALE 2 commercial properties in town. Suitable for offices in a busy area 1 x PS1 1 x PS2 & games Baby cot Typist chair Ford "D" series 7-ton truck. (the engine is being re-done and needs to be assembled. The tyres are hood and so is the body work) Prices are all negotiable. Serious cash offers only. Tel: 09 242 090 / 0912 343949 ++++++++ RESTAURANT FOR SALE Well established restaurant in CBD For further details please reply to the email address below with your name and telephone contact details and we will get in touch with you. Only serious buyers reply to duvetdown@mweb. co.zw +++++++ I am looking for a small house to rent in the Burnside area. I would prefer it to have a borehole, be walled and have a large ground area. Please contact Iris on 011 212706/0912 266480 or Charmaine on 09 77292 +++++ Modern cottage or townhouse wanted to rent from I April with good security and privacy. Please tel. 66941 during business hours. +++++++ Family of 6 (4 adults & 2 kids) looking for a 3 - 4 bedroom house to rent as from end of February. Preferable areas - Morningside, Hillside, Montrose and Barham Green. Please contact: 091 2 351 074 (Miss M. Mayers) 881655-9 (work) +++++++++++ 9) VEHICLES For sale: Honda Oddessy 1996 metallic silver, full leather interior,good condition. Contact;0912213436/ 011410042 +++++++ VEHICLE FOR SALE Audi 500SE 1992 Model Sedan "Luxury Vehicle" Includes Electric Windows, Power steering, Genuine leather upholstery, CD Front Loader, Fitted Tow Hitch. 140 000km's Lady driven Phone David 011210419 or Vivienne 0912264416 ++++ Subject: CAR 4 SALE Car 4 Sale 2 Door Renault (R5) Year 1983, Sedan Red in Colour. Serious Buyers Only Contact cell: 091 2 350 768 011 666 684 +++++++ Vehicle For Sale New Toyota Hilux, 3.0L Diesel 4 x 4, Single Cab, White - Tel: 011 630 553 +++++++++ Motor Vehicle For Sale Nissan 2.7 Hardbody pick up Very neat,comes with central locking & anti hi-jack,radio/ tape,spot lights,Bull Bar,torny cover,canopy (not fitted at present),seat covers,and has just had 4 new tyres fitted to mag wheels Year - 1997 240000 km one owner price US $ 14 000.00 negotiable Contact Elton 011 610 056 or 023 407 966 or eltonl@gatorzw. co.uk ++++++ Mercedes Benz E260 V Boot on Sale Excellent Condition Second Owner Please contact me on tlsnharie@yahoo. com for viewing arrangements ++++++++ 2) BMW 520i 2000 MODEL- AS NEW(66,000KM) - BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR - BMW MAG WHEELS - BMW CD SHUTTLE - AUTO / TIPTRONIC GEARBOX - 4 NEW YOKAHAMA TYRES US$ 22,000.00 OR NEAREST OFFER Contact: 011 217 216 Byo: 64011 / 64849(During working hours) E mail: sandoa@mweb. co.zw ++++++++++++ We urgently require a good reliable second hand double cab from 2002. please e mail duvetdown@yahoo. com +++++++++++ 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED +++++++++++ 11) SEEKING FRIENDS I am looking for Hester Botha born about 1951/52 maidem name Oosthuizen or her cousin Martie Oostuizen they were related to this family oosthuizen funerals in Gwelo. It's very important that I contact her or her next of kin. Martha Hamman m3hamman@bigpond. com ++++ Please could somebody give me information regarding an ex Northleigh school boy Bruce Schultz. He would have been there in the late 60's early 70's. He started his military service in 1974. I heard that he was killed in a tragic shooting accident, but not from a very reliable source, so can anyone clarify this or give me any contact details for him ? vetvision@wirelessz a.co.za ++++++++ Looking For We would really appreciate it if an y one can put us in contact with Gladys Morin, she used to work for Top Notch Employment Agency in 13th avenue, Bulawayo. bdleith@yahoo. co.uk ++++++++ Also trying to get in contact with Gavin Shelton, he is an inter national cricket scorer, with Matabeleland Cricket.I want to see if we can not get him over to Britain for a season, to learn how to operate an electronic score board on a computer, as well as score on a computer at the same time. Darryl Leith bdleith@yahoo. co.uk +++++++++++ 12) SITUATIONS VACANT Honest and reliable gardener required in Malindela. MUST have recent, traceable references.NO accommodation available, but transport & some food supplied. Starting wages 100k linked to real money market. Please 'phone 011 218 197or 242486 ++++++ MANAGER REQUIRED : BRICK FACTORY IN ZAMBIA MAN OF BETWEEN 35-60 YEARS WITH GOOD MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE. A SOLID CITIZEN IS REQUIRED. NO EXPERIENCE IN BRICKLAYING IS NECESSARY AS THE PRESENT STAFF ARE EXPERIENCED. OVERALL MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED. A HOUSE, CAR, MEDICAL AID, AND SCHOOLING IS A POSSIBLE PART OF THE PACKAGE PLUS US $ 3000 PER MONTH PLUS PRODUCTION BONUS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 EMPLOYEES AT THE FACTORY PLEASE CONTACT : DR. ING R. DONATINI PHONE NO. : 00-260-211-289150 / 178 EMAIL : poseidon@zamnet. zm +++++++ Transport/ Turbo Company The above companies are seeking applications from young school leavers or apprentices looking for a career in mechanics (light petrol and heavy duty diesel) and engineering. Applicants should drop their C.V's or applications at Turbo Tech,13 Bessborrough Street Belmont,they should be addressed to Mr D. Jones. Cook/Chef Qualified cook/chef seeking employment. Certificate in hotel and catering,food preparation, nutrition, hygiene and larder. Contact:011449907 ++++++ WARNING BEWARE OF A YOUNG GARDENER CALLED BONGANI. 'HE'S 18 YEARS OLD, VERY POLITE, WILLING AND PLEASANT, BUT A COMPLETE KLEPTOMANIAC. HE HAS DEEP POCKETS, USUALLY FILLED WITH OTHER PEOPLE'S BELONGINGS. HE HAS A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF GARDENING FOR A YOUNGSTER BUT DON'T BE FOOLED. +++++++++ BARBARA BURRELL NEED A COOK MATRON PLEASE PHONE J. OSBORNE AT 246688 IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE POSITION OF COOK MATRON. GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS, A SMALL FLAT AND ALL EXPENSES PLUS A GOOD SALARY. TO START IMMEDIATELY. +++++ SITUATION VACANT Small engineering company have an opening for a Book Keeper to start soonest. The incumbent must be Pastel literate and able to take the company books to Trial Balance. This position would suit a fairly mature person with their own transport. Any applicants can email motors@ecoweb. co.zw attention : Mr M. Mitchell or phone 886018 and ask for same. ++++++++ Schindler Lifts are looking for a Receptionist cum Girl Friday with computer knowledge to start immediately. Please telephone Mr R Pigors on 881551 or 65031 to make an appointment for an interview. No chancers please +++++++++++ 13) MISCELLANEOUS SEVERAL ECONET OR NETONE LINES NEEDED URGENTLY email duvetdown@yahoo. com ++++++++++ BOAT FOR SALE 16 Foot Raker, Tournament Bass Boat 2002 115 Johnson Motor - less than 200 hours Eagle Electronics x 2 56 pound 24 volt Bass Motor All the extras included as a complete package Please contact Dave on 0912 203 262 +++++++ FOR SALE: TIMESHARE AT TROUTBECK LODGES - BLUE SWALLOW LODGES I have 10 years remaining of timeshare at the above Lodges. The weeks available up to 2010 are as follows: 2008: 21st - 28th November 2009: 20th - 27th November 2010: 19th - 26th November Interested? Please contact Roy Thomson on 76970/67255 (office hours) with your offers. +++++++ P3 in great condition: Dell Dimension 40 Gig HDD 256MB RAM 1Ghz PROCESSOR SPEED Win Xp 2xUsb ports PRICE 2000 RAND call patrick on 011 871 316/09 61034/ 09 889 641 ++++++++ Lovely two man bass boat with 30 Yamaha electric start, bass motor, bilge pump, live well, covers for engine and boat, very neat and well maintained. US$2000 or n.c.o. phone 282051. Petrol and Diesel coupons available, which can be redeemed country wide. Minimum order 20 litres. telephone Wally on 282051. ===== Easter! Easter! Easter! Facing the problem of finding good, quality Easter Eggs??? Well look no further, your worries are over! On offer are home-made Easter Eggs made from quality imported chocolate and sweets. Order: - Large (full) - Large (half - filled with imported chocolates and sweets) - Small - Easter Bunnies. Choose brown, white or caramel chocolate. So eggs made to order. To avoid disappointment, place your orders now to:- Lee - 091 2 312 492 Rikki - 091 2 292 292 Shirley - 091 2 312 492 ++++++++++ SAVE LOCAL AND FOREIGN MONEY WITH SOME EXCELLENT TRAVEL HINTS I am here to help anyone with any travels anywhere in the world. Why waste your precious forex ???? Excellent financial arrangements made for your travel arrangements to suit you and me !! email Janine soon on Janine Engelbrecht j9_engel@yahoo. com for a quicker reply my number is + 263 11 366 173. +++++++++ Sunflower Babies Daycare HOLIDAY CLUB Sunflower Babiez Daycare will be open from the 17th of March to the 9th of April 2008, for those of you who still have to work, and need somewhere safe to leave your child. Whilst in our care, your child will have lots of fun crafts, games and activities for your child to participate in. Products have been brought in from South Africa, to ensure total fun to be had by all. OUR AGE GROUP FOR HOLIDAY CLUB IS 18 months - 12 years. Please contact us to book your childs' place now, entries close on the 10th of March, and limited seats are available. ALSO ------------ 2ND TERMS SEATS OPEN FOR APPLICATION - 6 SEATS LEFT Contact : Raquel on 250829 / 011 617 043 +++++ FOR SALE Centurion D5 electric gate motor complete except base plate in very good condition LP records by the millions dating back to the rinderpest - offers Datsun Pulsar in reasonable condition except starter motor, overhauled gearbox. - Negotiable Bar fridge in good condition but needs compressor - negotiable Pentium 3 laptop computer Assorted tools, including jigsaw, drilling machines etc Yamaha PSS-140 keyboard and books Phone 243841 after hours - 6-8pm anyday ++++++ I am selling a DAF Hydraulic steering box service exchange for P4000 Contact Roy Lomax on 0912 312 608 or 78526 ++++++ ITEMS FOR SALE PURCHASE OF DFI FUEL MADE EASY - READY FOR COLLECTION TODAY!!!!!!! !! CALL 011 410276 or 0912 681622. ++++++ Paradise Plundered By Jim Barker. It is the diary of a Zimbabwean family that were forcibly evicted from their Karoi farm during the highly controversial 'land grab'. It takes you back to Jim's birthplace in Malawi; Prince Edward School; Boss Lilford's farm; PATU and the Police Reserve Air Wing in which he was trained in aerial reconnaissance. It relives the emotional roller coaster of the daily challenges and upheavals: droughts, floods, the Bush War and even wild animals. It is the story of a tightly-knit family, in a close farming community, who all experienced the traumatic and often brutal farm invasions. The Barker family resisted this onslaught for eight long years before finally being evicted in 2003. Jim allows the reader to travel with him to UK, Europe and the USA, interspersed with holidays in Mozambique, his delightful sense of humour comes out in the countless anecdotes. Orders may be placed through Bill Sykes email sykesbill@zol. co.zw ++++++ TASTY DRY WORS AND BILTONG FOR SALE. UNIQUE RECIPE, COMPETITIVE PRICES CALL 011 410276 +++++ ATTENTION: LADIES BEAUTIFUL SCENTED CANDLES UNUSUAL CANDLE HOLDERS AROMATHERAPY OILS AND INCENSE FRAGRANCE AND ESSENTIAL OILS ASSORTED UNIQUE OIL BURNERS AND INCENSE HOLDERS LARGE VARIETY OF INCENSE CONTACT: JULIA CELL: 0912 233679 HME: 240022 ++++++++ SECURITY Burglar Bars Security Screens Mild Steel Fabrication Domestic Refrigeration CONTACT : RON LEVY Acess Eng. t/a Cool & Secure 09 67768 (Office Hours) 09 68591 (After Hours) 091 2 333 860 091 2 389 236 E Mail : ronlevy@zol. co.zw WE HAVE A NEW DESIGN FOR WINDOW SECURITY SCREENS.THESE ARE FITTED INSIDE WITH NO WELDING. VERY NEAT.NO MESS NO FUSS. ++++++ 3LULUBELLE (exclusive handcrafted jewellery) SILVER jewellery & accessories now available*** choose from my range, or design your own* Prices are very competitive. I buy all old jewellery and beads**** Call Chantelle : 241549 or 0912 448 221 +++++++ Ricochet Modelling Agency, run by internationally trained and experienced Director Rikki Nathanson, offers intensive modelling and grooming courses at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. These include: - Grooming - Fashion Combination - Social Etiquette - Interview Skills - Image Consultancy - Ramp Modelling - Photographic Modelling Short grooming courses also on offer to corporates. We also offer function and event management, including wedding planning. Situated at Freestyle Hair Salon, Shop 37a, Bulawayo Centre, Main Street, 10th/11th Avenues, Bulawayo. Tel: +263 9 68086 Mobile: +91 2 292 292 +++++++ We urgently require a salt crusher. Please phone 011 875 122 +++++++++ TAX NEWS FLASH Do you know about the Murowa Diamonds judgement?Are you paying your duty and Vat in forex when you have obtained the funds from an "Authorised dealer"?Why? Have you made the payment under protest? Who is an authorised dealer? What if funds are held to the credit of an account; or if a line of credit is extended by the supplier- do these qualify as funds obtained from an authorised dealer? Zimra are out of time for an appeal. Who is handling the request by Zimra for the condonation of a late appeal? If you would like truthful answers to these questions and others you should be subscribing to Tmail.If interested please email us at taxnews@gatorzw. com. Dont be conned, BE informed. +++++++ THE TRAVEL SHOP Travel Consultants Suite 7 Prince's Park Mansions Leopold Takawira Avenue BULAWAYO Tel : 74768 / 74752 Email : travshop@mweb. co.zw ++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ ++++++ THE COMPUTER SHOP Shop No. 1 Mirage Centre Corner Fife Street & 13th Avenue BULAWAYO Tel : 881242 / 67747 / 66263 Email : compshop@mweb. co.zw ++++++ THE TEAK RETREAT EXQUISITE TEAK FURNITURE OF UNMATCHED QUALITY DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY AT FACTORY PRICES! WE ALSO CUSTOM MAKE FURNITURE TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS! !! Contact: 64011/64849 and speak to one of our dedicated sales team( Leigh, Sabheena or Richard) E-Mail: teakretreat@ mweb.co.zw +++++++ SAVE LOCAL AND FOREIGN MONEY WITH SOME EXCELLENT TRAVEL HINTS I am here to help anyone with any travels anywhere in the world. Why waste your precious forex ???? Excellent financial arrangements made for your travel arrangements to suit you and me !! email Janine soon on Janine Engelbrecht j9_engel@yahoo. com for a quicker reply my number is + 263 11 366 173. ++++++ Ziminsure on line. Claims paid out in forex. Restore confidence in the insurance products you hold by contacting www.ziminsure. com or e-mail info@ziminsure. com - for insurance on cars, houses, businesses. ++++++++++ FALCON COLLEGE GRADE 7 OPEN DAY We extend a warm invitation to all interested parties, prospective parents and their sons Date: Thursday 13th March 2008 Time: 10am Programme: Morning Tea will be followed by various presentations, a tour of the campus, Visits to the Falconry and Snake Clubs. Lunch will be served and everyone is welcome to stay on and watch the afternoon activities. Please wear comfortable shoes and a hat. Contact us for further information on 088-229/332/ 332/674 cell 011-613-589 or 011-212-870 or e-mail jstewart@falconcoll ege.com +++++++ EDITH DULY NURSNG HOME WE AT THE HOME AR IN NEED OF LARGE POTS FOR COOKNG IF YOU HAVE ANY THAT YOU DO NOT REQUIRE WE HAVE A BT OF MONEY N THE KITTY FROM FUND RAISING PLEASE CALL MATRON BREWSTER ON 205769 OR E MAL ednh@zol.co. zw We also need curtaining, ours is looking rather faded, as well as bedspreads, carpets and small armchairs for our residents. +++++ Extra Mathematics Lessons Extra Mathematics lessons on offer. Forms1 through to 4 and coaching for O levels. Please contact Sarah Blatch on (09)235650 mornings or evenings for details and bookings. +++++++ We have in Stock Workshop/Engineerin g/Mining Tools for sale - - - - - - Lubrication Equipment - Air Tools - Compressors - Workshop Tools - Bottle Jacks Bench Vices - Power Tools - Chain Blocks - Welders - Bench Grinders - Multimeters - Dewalt 2000w Heat Gun - Timing Lights - 15kg Roll 1mm Thermadyne MIG Welding wire 1/2" & 3/4"dr. Socket Sets and alot more 14w and 15w Energy Light Saving Bulbs - Q20 Penetrating Oil - PloiBond Adhesive Hose Clamps - Tyre Tube Patches Limited Stock of Oil, Fuel and Air Filters for Toyota, Isuzu, Nisson Commercial Contact us on Tel : (MacTech Mining Services - the ToolBoys) 09 - 280576 or Freddy 091 222 7359 or E- mail: mactech@gator. co.zw We Now have top of the Range HAWKINS 300 or 600W INVERTERS and CHARGERS Hawkins Smart 15A Automatic Battery Chargers Deep Cycle (Marine) Batteries - Longer Life and Use Hawkins are renowned for their quality. Rechargeable Lanterns and Torches in Stock - For those Dark nights Tel : (MacTech Mining Services - the ToolBoys) 09 - 280576 or Freddy 091 222 7359 or E-mail: mactech@gator. co.zw +++++++++ ZEETA MANUFACTURERS PVT.LTD. 111 Plumtree Road (between Dundee Drive and Stratford Road) Donnington. SELL YOUR OLD UNWANTED SILVER ITEMS TO US AT A GOOD PRICE. ONLY QUANTITIES OF 250 GRAM OR MORE CONSIDERED. PHONE 471704 +++++++ ROSE VALLEY BUTCHERY PHONE 78619 OR 0912861535 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.. WE HAVE SUPER QUALITY BEEF AT WHOLESALE PRICES FOR SIDES OR QUARTERS. ++++++++ SOLID TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN. BAOBAB INDUSTRIES BULAWAYO TEL: 60319, 76523, OR 882586. E-MAIL: baobab@mweb. co.zw ASK FOR JOHN HEWITT OR BRIAN SINCLAIR +++++ Honest and reliable gardener required in Malindela. MUST have recent, traceable references.NO accommodation available, but transport & some food supplied. Starting wages 100k linked to real money market. Please 'phone 011 218 197or 242486 ++++++ ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE'S DRINKING ? You don't have to drink to suffer from alcoholism. Are you confused, depressed and nervous ? Are you losing sleep ? Are fears overwhelming you ? Do you feel sorry for yourself ? Do you refuse invitations to family and social functions ? Do you take your frustrations out on others ? Are you resentful ? Do you lie and try to cover up the drinking problem ? Are you ashamed of your situation ? There is help available for you in AlAnon Phone 011 218 314 Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm 45 Matopos Road, Famona, Bulawayo. This is on the service road between 23rd Ave and the red brick sub-station on the left going out of town. PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE AND TIME. Thursday lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Main Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo ++++++++ Advert:- R.D.Parmar Watchmaker We do watch repairs, have a wide range of batteries, watches & accessories, novelties, We do engraving, car remote repairs and lots more. We also buy and sell good quality second hand watches. Open Weekdays 9am-12pm, 125 J/Tongogara & 13th Ave Tel - 882162 / 011708544 ++++++++ Looking for something unique in your garden? 3 crested cranes for sale from registered breeder. All male and ready to go 7th March. Please call Mark on 0912 218 523 for further details. +++++++ IMPORTED WOOL FOR SALE. LARGE VARIETY OF COLORS AND PLY. PHONE 0912-202865 +++++++++ ON SALE COFFEE CREAMER RICE TOILET ROLLS HANDY ANDY MARGARINE FLOOR POLISH BAKED BEANS MAYONNAISE CLERE LOTION Please phone 091 2 462 736 ++++++++ TIDBITS ELECTIONS MARCH 2008 ''...LET THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.'' I was given instructions to just "pass on " the word: Kindly pass this prayer to 12 people including me. ALL ZIMBABWEAN CHRISTIANS TO PRAY FOR ZIMBABWE WHEREVER YOU ARE AND WHO EVER YOU ARE FOR A PEACEFUL ELECTION. ZIMBABWE IS OUR COUNTRY AND THERE IS ONLY ONE ZIMBABWE FOR YOU, ME AND THE NEXT COMING GENERATION (OUR CHILDREN AND OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN) REMEMBER {The} fervent supplication of the righteous {man} has much power.(JAMES 5 v 16):: Whatever we are going through, GOD is still seated on his throne and '' GOD IS LOVE'' ++++++++ Happiness is not that elusive. It's all about the choices you make. I believe happiness is something you choose and in my job I coach people to make better choices (by "better" I mean those decisions that lead to more happiness). I've specifically used the word "choose" because each of its letters stands for one of the six key happiness strategies that work to enhance happiness and quality of life. "C" stands for clarity (of goals, direction and life purpose). Happy people have a clearer sense of life purpose and direction; they set clear goals and generate specific and practical plans to ensure these goals become a reality. So clarify your life plan now (no-one else will do it for you) and make sure your vision for the future is a positive one filled with joy and happiness. "H" is for healthy living, which includes obvious things such as physical activity, diet and nutrition, as well as the less obviously, but vitally important, sleep and rest. Health forms a crucial part of the foundation to happiness. So, do whatever you can to be healthy and you'll also boost your chances of being happy. "O" stands for optimistic thinking, which is not exactly the same as positive thinking. Optimists are undoubtedly positive, but they're also realistic. There's no doubt that happy people think about themselves, others and the world differently. They search for more positives but they also acknowledge and face the cold hard realities of the day in a constructive way. The good news is that if you're not a natural optimist this is something you can learn, so start practising now. "O" is for others, which is another way of referring to all those relationships in your life. Despite some of the myths and misconceptions about happiness, happy people are not selfish but rather, they have both more and better quality relationships. Happy people are more generous, more altruistic, more loving and more helpful. So make sure you devote time to developing and fostering your key relationships - it's good for you and your loved ones. One of the more exciting aspects of positive psychology is that it focuses just as much, if not more, on identifying and developing what's good in a person, as it does in trying to fix what's wrong with them. "S" stands for strengths, which is another way of describing your core talents, qualities and attributes. Whether we realise it or not, and many of us unfortunately don't, we all have strengths. Rather than spending all their time trying to "fix" their "weaknesses" , happy people spend more time identifying and utilising these unique and incredibly valuable assets. So find out what you're really good at and do it as much as possible. "E" is a reminder to enjoy the moment. There really is only one time when we can truly be happy and that's in the here and now. Happy people learn from the past and plan for the future, but they're much better at living in, and appreciating, the present' they focus more on what they have and less on what they don't have. So practice living in the moment and you'll find you also enjoy life more. "CHOOSE" to be happy now; life's too short not to. Fw: C'mon get happy (by Dr Timothy Sharp) ++++++ Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don't want it. What appears bad manners, an ill temper or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are going on down there where the spirit meets the bone. Miller Williams ++++++++ HOUSEHOLD TIPS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO OBTAN THE CORECT CLEANING INGREDIENTS CLEAN BRASS...... 1 TSP TARTARIC ACID, TABLE SPOON SUNLIGHT LIQUID, LITRE OF NEAR BOILING WATER SOAK HALF HOUR. WIPE CLEAN SILVER...... WASHING SODA, LITTLE LIQUID SOAP,WARM WATER SOAK AS ABOVE IN BUCKET LINED WITH TIN FOIL. SMELLY DRAINS...... VINEGAR AND BICARB MIXED AND POURED DOWN SKIN CUTS........ CASTOR OIL !! GREY HAIR ( MINE ?? )....ROOIBOS TEA !! CARPET STAINS.....HALF CUP SCRUBS AMMONIA,I CUP VINEGAR, I LT WARM WATER TARNISHED COPPER....TOMATO SAUCE !! STICKY LABELS...... SPRAY AND COOK !! ...LEAVE FOR 1 HR. SMELL IN FRIDGE...... CUP OF CHLORIDE TO STAND INSIDE FOR AWHILE. BLACK SPOTS ON THE ROOF IN THE BATHROOM.... SPRAY WITH MR MUSCLE ! SMELL IN WASHING MACHINE.... SUN DISHWASHING POWDER... 30 GR AT 90 % FISH MOTHS....... GRATED SUNLIGHT SOAP IN BETWEEN CLOTHES COCKROACHES. ... COOK A BIT OF MEILIE MEAL , LEAVE A BIT WATERY ( WILL THICKEN UP ) ADD BORAX. LEAVE IN CONTAINERS IN CUPBOARDS. OR BANANA SKINS IN THE BACK OF CUPBOARD ( THEY HATE THE SMELL )) STICKY FURNITURE... . BIT OF METHS ON A RAG. STORE PAINT TINS ON THEIR TOPS... THIS WILL STOP A SKIN FORMING ! ( MAKE SURE THE LIDS ON WELL !! ) GENERAL HOUSE HOLD CLEANER.. 8 TSP AMMONIA,8 TSP WASHING SODA, 2 LTS OF WATER