Morning Mirror Edition 319 - 28/1/2009


Dung-beetles 2009 A bevy of dung-beetles

In this edition

Smalls


MY HANDYMAN !




I do hope that HeeHoo will become President of the United States one day !!

He certainly has the intellectual capability, but the main reason is that he will be forced to HOLD MY HAND !!

It is obviously obligatory for USA First Ladies and First Men to hold hands adoringly at all times during state events.

HeeHoo has never been a HAND HOLDER, His hand, for a start is much larger than mine, and his fingers much bigger, so my delicate mitt gets seriously stressed.

My phalanxes are pulled to capacity, my stretched metacarpus go into spasm, and my grapple and grasp becomes seriously inadequate.

Subsequently we are a metacarpusly challenged couple !! Besides which HeeHoo is not a groper by nature .... so I would delight in his having to hold my hand because the PR people say so !!

Taking one's arm is another loving gesture that I would make the most of if we were America's First Couple. The last time HeeHoo took my arm solicitously was the day we got married .....even then he had to wrestle it away from my dear departed Dad who took me by the incorrect arm to march me down the aisle. To the glee of the congregation - I nearly got married to my Papa in error !!

Don't get me wrong, HeeHoo shows much affection in other ways, for example I am exactly the right height for him to lean on as I am the same height as his favourite bar counter !!

It's all to do with astrology of course, Capricorns are not big on showing public affection according to my book on the stars !

A Capricorn will tell you he loves you twice in his life, I have been told, once on the day he proposes and the second time on the day one's first child is born ... and so my only hope is for him to succeed Mr Obama.

Mind you, don't get me wrong, he has won the Father of the Year Award and the Husband of the Year Award for the last thirty years so holding hands really is very low on the priority list I suppose....

I mean they are a lucky couple, Barack and Michelle, both the same height for comfortable hand holding. HeeHoo is much taller that I, I am but "two bricks and a ticky high" as Mother used to say, and Mrs O. is statuesque and regal.

Happily my two daughters are the same size as I (height wise only I assure you) and they love to hold hands with Mom. They love to hug and snuggle, and the three of us can easily make up for HeeHoo's stern Victorian fatherly attitude.

But hey, looking at what the years ahead hold for all of us, maybe I have changed my mind, and not all the hand holding in the world would make me wish to walk my way down the road to the White House !!


CONDOLENCES


not sure how this is done - however if not too late - please could you notify Byo that there will be a memorial service for Shirley Kenrick at the Church of the Ascension on Friday 30 January at 3.30 pm, followed by drinks and snacks at a venue to be advised in the Church. Shirley's daughter Dawn Halsted invites all friends of her late mum.

Just to let you all know that Dad, Ken Scott, passed away on thursday evening. He had a chest infection which developed into pneumonia. Then on Wednesday he had a heart attack from which he did not recover.

Love Sherryl
: zimboscotts@ aol.com


Patrick Mann
To Toni and the three Girls. Our most sincere sympathy
from Rick and Maggie Robyn and Adam


Patrick Mann
Our deepest sympathies to Toni and her family on the passing of Patrick. He was a wonderful guy who made a lasting impression on all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
J.T., Michelle and kids

Patrick Mann ,To Toni and your beautiful kids ,our thoughts are with you and all your family .We are so sorry to hear of your loss ,Paddy was such a great man and will be so badly missed by all of us .
From the Charalambides Family.

DEATHS

LAWSON, Joan (ex Hwange) passed away in Somerset, UK on the 23rd January after a bravely fought battle.

Beloved wife of Mike for 52 years, Mom of Sharon, Aidan & Sharon, Richard & Sue & Giles & Dawn, Gran of Mathew, Philippa, Nathan, Joshua & Gregory. RIP Mom we love you.

CONDOLENCES

Debbie Harvey, dearly loved wife of John, mother of Jessica and Christopher, and daughter of Jean Parke, passed away on 22nd January in Portugal after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Debbie will be missed by her many friends in Zimbabwe, especially by Elizabeth, Moira and Myles Thompson and family.


In loving Memory of Sandra Elaine Nell who passed away peacefully in her sleep on 24 Jan 2008 in Byo.
We little knew that morning God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Lovingly remembered by Kathy, Christine & Toby, mother to Carl and Kim and granny to Michaela and Levi.
christinerossouw@ vodamail. co.za


ANDREA DIANA PURCHASE
passed away on Monday 12th January after battling with cancer. She went peacefully in her sleep while under home care.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Ascension, Bulawayo on Saturday 31st January at 10:30 am.
Because of the help that we got from Island Hospice, we would appreciate that donations be made to them instead of flowers.

From her husband Roy and children Susan, Helen, Rosalyn, Colin and Duncan.

dnp@mweb.co. zw


Condolences

Deborah June McKenzie , ex- Victoria Falls resident and Townsend High School pupil (1980-1984) passed away suddenly in Pretoria, South Africa.

Remembered with love, Kit Taylor Crawford


GEOFF DANIELS

"You were one of a kind with friends from different generations! You'll be sadly missed. Rest in peace. My sympathies to the family. Pam Alcock "


LORNA JANSEN BELOVED WIFE OF PETER JANSEN


In loving Memory of Sandra Elaine Nell who passed away peacefully in her sleep on 24 Jan 2008 in Byo.
We little knew that morning God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Lovingly remembered by Kathy, Christine & Toby, mother to Carl and Kim and granny to Michaela and Levi.
From: christinerossouw@ vodamail. co.za


Geoff Daniels
- Dearest Geof, Bulawayo will not be the same without you. I am so happy to have been your friend. I miss you so much. Hugs and love to Trayana, Crair, Ann and Daniel.
Your other best friend RONIT


Geoff was always a fun, lively and generous man who was very good to me when I was growing up and will be missed by all.

Sincere heartfelt sympathy to all of Geoff's family and friends.

Mark Blencoe

I wish for you to place in the notices the passing of Betty Horner on the 11th January 2009 at the age of 92 years in Sawas House, Cape Town. She taught at Evelyn for many years, was a staunch member of Horning Park Tennis Club and a superb personality in Bulawayo. As her Grandson, I can say with conviction that she will be missed by all who knew her.

Kind Regards
Mike and Margy Gibbons (Her Great Grandchildren Isabella and Madeleine)
mfmp@jaywalk. com

Laetitia "Tish" Davies lately of Garden Park passed away peacefully in her 80th year on Sunday 18th January 2009 in Johannesburg after a short illness.
Widow of the late Trev Davies, beloved mother of Hilary and Paul, Russell and Monika, and much loved granny of Simon, Mark, Louise, Phillip and Kristine.
The memorial service will be held in Johannesburg later this week.
She will be sadly missed by all her friends here in Bulawayo.

TIDBITS


Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

A cynic is reputed to have said that the only reason people make New Year Resolutions is so that they have something to give up for Lent ...

Why not start a " RESOLUTION REVOLUTION " with everyone making , and keeping for ever, the same one ? I WILL BE KIND TO ALL ANIMALS .
It is with regret that the SPCA reports some recent cases of cruelty to dogs , cruelty caused by FIREWORKS apparently set off by bored schoolchildren .

An injured and terrified German Shepherd dog was brought to the SPCA KENNELS from Coghlan Avenue , Kumalo after it had damaged a tendon while trying to scratch its way into the house in order to escape the noise from fireworks .

In a tragic case , 3 out of 4 Great Dane puppies died of shock after being exposed to a nearby display of fireworks .

Following a report by a concerned neighbour , an SPCA Inspector went to a house in Barham Green .
A mongrel bitch and her puppies had been traumatised by the continuous noise from fireworks down the road . The owner was away at work so they desperately sought shelter in a cottage on the premises . The cottage occupants , however , kept beating the animals to prevent them from coming inside , which is when the SPCA was called in .

The " bright sparks " ( pun intended ) who seem to have " money to burn " ( another pun ! ) , do not know that it is AGAINST THE MUNICIPAL BYE - LAWS TO LET OFF FIREWORKS IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA .

Be a CONSCIENTIOUS CITIZEN ........... report to the SPCA anyone who recklessly uses fireworks and , in so doing , CAUSES DISTRESS TO ANIMALS .

KEEP THESE DETAILS HANDY :
Telephones : 66593 and 66578


He causes the sun to rise on good people and on evil people, and he sends rain to those who do right and to those who do wrong.
Matthew 5:45 (NCV)



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