MORNING MIRROR EDITION 88 6 APRIL 2004 Virex check completed In this edition 1 I REMEMBER WHEN YOU STREAKED AT CASTLE CORNER !! 2 SMALLS 3 THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD 4 CONDOLENCES 5 TIDBITS ++++++ PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES...ONLY E MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED +++++++++ ADVERTISERS!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION FOR YOUR ADVERT PLEASE MAKE A CHEQUE TO "EDITH DULY NURSING HOME" AND LET ME KNOW AT "http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=magskriel@mac.com" ++++++++++++++++++++ CASTLE CORNER MEMORIES You know you came from Zim when.......... You eat cuts of meat today that were ration meat in the old days. You have given up looking for a good meat pie. You had a servant called sixpence. You miss the smell of red stoep polish. You bore or frighten your children with harrowing tales of your deprived upbringing in the days when TV started at 17H00 and kids were expected to ride push bikes to school... You still butter bread by holding the slice in your hand... You wish you'd had the presence of mind to keep mum's morris minor You ate supper in Vila da Manhica, the Vila Perry, Maxies or Guido's on occasions. You can remember the beer adverts on the tin trays the hotel waiters used... You can remember thinking that Bengal Juice was OK. You still believe it's wrong to use bad language in mixed company You still think of traffic lights as robots You know the words to more than two ABBA songs You HATE washing your car and mowing your lawn. Ironing is still something other people do You still find it hard to throw things away when they could be fixed You went to a school that taught real subjects like grammar and history You went to a school where instead of being "counseled", unruly students were beaten - and it worked! You complained to your father that you were disciplined at school - only to find he thought it was a good idea. You used to call your parents' friends "Uncle" and "Aunty" You have driven on a strip road You long for that soft morning glow that brightens the Matabeleland sky between 6am and 8am. Really miss a great, fantastic, bed rattling, window shaking, earth tremoring, all-kids-and-animals-in-the-parents'-bed tropical storm. You parked your car in a car park and couldn't find it again, because it was a blue Renault 4. Someone stole your car and returned it the next day, because it was a Renault 4 and they felt sorry for you (hell they were too embarrassed to be seen driving it)! You remember watching the brown grass turn green after a day's rain. Arguing that Castle was for men Lion was for kids, and pommies You put green stripes on your R4 so that you could find it in that car park!!! You found a hundred R4s with green stripes on them !! You still wonder what this thing polystyrene is, you know of kaylite. You still refer to Koki pens as Neo's. Muuush is still common in your vocabulary, as is 'lekker'. You still have Wrex Tarr's "Chilapalapa" LP's and know the words to "Cockie Lobbin". You hear crickets in July and remember the December Christmas beetles. You know or still write to someone from PE, Saints, Churchill, Ellis Robins, Falcon College, Plumtree, Eveline High, Townsend School, Chaplin, Sinoia, Plummers, Guinea Fowl or Gwebi Agricultural College. You drank Tanganda tea or Preema Coffee (or Daybreak). You shopped at Truworth's, Edgar's, Meikle's or Kingston's, Sanders and Haddon and Sly. You had an avocado, mango, guava and pawpaw tree in your garden and went bike riding to friends houses to pick mulberry leaves for your silkworms. You played in a sand pit and on a jungle gym. You thought bilharzia was an incurable disease but still swam in the rivers, dams anyway. You remember jacaranda trees in full bloom on North Ave. You were once a Grey Street Cowboy. You ate hot dogs at Fritz's Pie Carts on Grey Street. You remember when a Coke or ice-lolly cost a tickie. You miss the taste of bream fried on the side of the dam five minutes after you caught it. You have at least one ivory, soapstone or wooden carving. You still remember the taste of gemsquash and melted butter, mealies and Mazoe Orange Juice. You think there is no green surpassing that of the Sandawana emeralds. You still expect to see a chongololo after an afternoon rain and a few flying ants. You still believe your A-levels were harder than most first-year University courses today. You still refer to an expert as a "fundi". You still say "braai" instead of "barbecue" or "kopje" instead of "hill". The following names mean something to you: "Sandro's", "Arkies", "Club Tomorrow", The Carlton Club, The Stork Club, Bretts and La Boheme You collected coke cans on your trips to South Africa 'cos they were so cool. You still can't get your head around the idea of throwing away a glass coke or beer bottle, instead of taking it back for the deposit. You remember the days when you got change from your bus-fare, and used it to buy sweets at the tuck shop. You've even sat at Castle Corner in the cricket grounds - and can't remember who won the cricket match. You bought a Cricket Union T-shirt from a girl vending them around the cricket grounds - and tried to get her to sell you the one she was wearing. You were there when the 'chicken farmer' beat England - who could forget "Eddo". You think the "all Blacks" are the Zimbabwe Tennis Team. You were a member of Hellenics / Callies / Raylton / Alex / Postals / Old Miltonians / Mac Club / B.A.C. / Queens / or Raylton. You've ever been boating on Lake Mac - before the hyacinth. You've ever driven up to Montclair in Inyanga for an evening's gambling and been back at work the next day. You still think the most haunting sound in the world is the cry of the fish eagle. You've never carried your own golf clubs, and think that golf carts are a sign of weakness. You've spent an hour looking for a lost golf ball at the 'police' course or Salisbury South - on the fairway! You thought that an evening at Reps was the height of culture. You still call a Mongolian restaurant a 'Manchurian'. Good beer comes in brown bottles. You know at least one person who has 'streaked' at the Salisbury Cricket Grounds. You remember sitting for hours in petrol queues - and not getting any. You even got fifteen people into a VW Kombi - long enough to get past the gates at the 'drive-in'. You made out in the back of a car at the 'Nitestar' , the Sky View or the Mabelreign Drive-in. You thought the Borrowdale Road was a motorway. You remember with nostalgia the days when the Zim Dollar was trading at eleven to one against the greenback. .......... Those were indeed the good old days - how privileged we are to have had them. ++++++++++++ APRIL FOOLS DAY The most widespread theory about the origin of April Fool's Day involves the Gregorian calendar reform of the late sixteenth century. In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, and the new year fell on January first. There were some people, however, who hadn't heard or didn't believe the change in the date, so they continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April first. Others played tricks on them and called them "April fools." They sent them on a "fool's errand" or tried to make them believe that something false was true. In France today, April first is called "Poisson d'Avril." French children fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs. When the "young fool" discovers this trick, the prankster yells "Poisson d'Avril!" (April Fish!) Do you think your husband would smell something fishy if you stuck a paper fish to his back!!!!!! *Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isn't. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. - Horace Walpole English novelist Kind regards Eileen Nel ++++++ SCRUFTS DOG SHOW SPCA Scruffs Dog Show to raise funds for SPCA. It is on Sunday 30th May at ZITF Horse Arena. PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY +++++++++ Greetings from ABUZ! Are you aware of the existence of ABUZ - the Association for Business in Zimbabwe? You may have read about us in the media. If you are in business in this country, it would be in your interest to contact us at the email address below. We look forward to hearing from you. Larry Farren Publicity Committee Member ABUZ http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=abuzadmin@gatorzw.com ++++++++++ FOR SALE: Small wrought iron /wooden bar with side attachment, fitted cupboards & shelves,5 bar stools. Good condition. Dressing table with mirrors/stool Large office desk - good condition Any offers? Phone: John & Elaine Painting: 281182 or 281076 +++++++++ ACCOMODATION WANTED: Looking for a one or two bedroomed flat or cottage to rent from end April in Matsheumslope, Burnside, Malindela or Famona Please contact 091 301 641 +++++++++++++ WE NEED BOOKS URGENTLY Cosmos used to work at a veterinary surgery in Bulawayo but is now trying to establish a much needed library at Mvuma for the school children there who have no access to books at all. Cosmos needs books, books and more books, any sorts of books, all sorts of books for his library. Dr Bonnie Reid Rowland can be contacted in connection with a character reference for this worthy gentleman. Phone COSMOS MAZARIRE in Bulawayo on 480102 evenings. or e mail Bonnie at donkey@comone.co.zw +++++++ FAMILY HOME CARE SERVICE 21 MAHOGANY AVE NEWTON WEST BULAWAYO We are Zimbabweans who have remained in Zimbabwe despite the current economic difficulties. We are qualified nurses who offer a service, for a small fee, to those who have had to leave the country and who are concerned about the well being of their elderly parents or relatives left behind. Our service provides regular visits, with a comprehensive report back, by e-mail, to the family on the general health and well being (mental, emotional and physical) of our clients. We offer to make appointments with, and provide transport to, doctors, dentists, chiropodists etc. We will assist with general shopping or just a regular social visit, much as a daughter would do. We are not prepared to queue for passports, petrol, pensions etc. We will try to ensure that the old folk are eating properly and managing to live comfortably. We are available at all times for any emergency and all have cell phone & e-mail contact numbers. We look forward to being able to assist you and alleviate your anxieties. Yours sincerely, Cynthia Goodwin Ursula Murray Dorothy Page Phone :- 263-9-471226 263-9-462445 263-9-242704 Cell :- 091 292946 023 407985 091 389191 e-mail:- cagoodwin@gator.co.zw ursmur@netconnect.co.zw dotcom@telconet.co.zw +++++ FOR SALE 1 x Ellies 'Genius' remote TV blaster - Add on unit transmitter (brand new) $120,000 Tel. 283256 ++++++ BOOKKEEPING SERVICE OFFERED I offer a private bookkeeping service. The work which you require can be done at my premises or at yours, whichever suits you. Contact Cathy on 091 247171 or by e-mail at numbers@mweb.co.zw ++++++ 2004 Two Oceans Marathon Train Departs Pretoria via Johannesburg to Cape Town & return 7 - 12 April 2004 (Easter weekend) Departs Wednesday evening 19:00 from Pretoria & 20:30 from JHB Safe parking This is the second 2004 train running down to Cape Town There is still space available Book NOW - It is still not too late Only R999 per person Train tour, Bus Transport in Cape Town, accommodation all 5 nights, bedding & certain meals included Contact Linda at JB Tours Tel: 011 913 2442 or Johan at 082 920 6908 (All hours) E-mail: info@jbtours.co.za Web: www.jbtours.co.za for more details or to book a place We do the annual Comrades marathon & "Big Walk" trains, "Voet van Afrika" bus and many more tours +++++++ BULAWAYO PHILHARMONIC CHORUS John Rutter: All Things Bright and Beautiful Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus, K.618 Haydn: Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo - 'Little Organ Mass' César Franck: Panis Angelicus Malcolm Williamson: Procession of Palms John Rutter: A Gaelic Blessing 6.00 P.M. ~ SUNDAY 4 APRIL 2004 ST.JOHN'S CATHEDRAL [corner Sixth Avenue/G.Silundika Street] THE BULAWAYO PHILHARMONIC CHORUS MARGOT MORGAN (ORGAN) CONDUCTED BY JAMES MARTIN There is no advance booking but there will be a retiring collection +++++++++ For Sale Mazda 323 HB Misty Blue 1993 model. Immaculate condition, one careful owner current genuine mileage 63000 Kms. To view please phone 242190 or cell 011 601037. +++++++ From: debs@netconnect.co.zw Subject: water prices Date: March 31, 2004 6:57:36 PM GMT+02:00 To: magskriel@mac.com I believe that there is some sort of action being organised to object to the new water tariffs. I have heard rumours, but cannot find out who to contact in order to join in whatever action is being planned. Have you heard anything? Debbie York ======= Defy Gas stove for sale. 4 Plate stove with oven and warming draw. Includes 1 x 10kg gas bottle with hose and regulator. Excellent Condition. What offers? Telephone : 091 240 181 +++++ Renault 5 1980 Model, immaculate condition. To view phone 241175. 21 inch Panasonic colour TV as new. Remote control. To view phone 241175. ++++++++ Blue Eyed young man thirty years looking for a better work situation Has previously done Welding (grade 3 Certificate) Installation of Security devices and repair, (Automatic gates) And some Panel Beating . Please reply to 246501 and ask for Colin. +++ We are looking for a place to rent from 1 May 2004. Please phone 091 211 794 or after 5 886701. +++++++ Details of Picasso's new location: Zonk-izizwe Shopping Complex (TM Bradfield) Hillside Road BRADFIELD (next to the Brass Monkey/below Market Force) same phone number: 60184 e-mail: picassos@mweb.co.zw Many thanks Kindest regards Debbie Taylor ++++++++ For Sale Mitsubitshi Min Bus 4 x 4 Box Trailor Mazda Familia Please phone 091 301 641 for appointment. +++++++++++ For Sale Bernina Sewing Machine. Various stitches. Phone 091 301 641 +++++++++ WANTED: Handygas cylinders - 10 & 20 kg BOC type only. TEL: 204460 or 023691532 +=== WALK FOR HEALTH FOR HOSPICE Come to the ASCOT RACE COURSE on THURSDAYS AT 4PM TO 6PM and WALK for your HEALTH while you help to raise funds for BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE Bring and Walk with your Friends Walk in safety while you walk for fun and fitness on a 3KM circuit around the ASCOT TRACK Cost: $500 per session for adults $200 per session for pensioners/children Entry at the MAIN GATE ++++++++ We have a TURNERS SWIFT CARAVAN for sale. It is in very good condition. Any offers? Please phone John & Elaine Painting: 281182 or 281076 +++++++++ URGENT ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED FOR SINGLE MOTHER. 2 BEDROOMED UNFURNISHED HOUSE. MUST BE WALLED AND REQUIRES STAFF ACCOMMODATION. PREF NEAR WHITESTONE SCHOOL, HILLSIDE, BURNSIDE, HILLCREST. EXCELLENT TENANT WILLING TO UPKEEP GARDEN. RENTAL IN THE REGION OF $350,000 A MONTH. CAROLE TELEPHONE 091 241 599 HOME 244039 e mail belmont_toyota@gatorzw.com +++++++ I lost a gold ring with 8 CZ stones at the Robert Sibson Hall during the concert on Saturday night. Please if anyone picked it up I would be most grateful to have it back. Thank you Sarah Tel 74197 (bus) "" ++++++ FOR SALE Kelvinator Stove 3 plates, with grill, oven (and oven tray), and warmer draw. It is second hand but works well. Selling price : $900 000 cash Please telephone 285659 after hours or 011408116 working hours. +++++ Subject: Don't Put Water in the Microwave Don't Put WATER in the MICROWAVE I was very glad to get this email from a friend, because I have been guilty of heating water in a microwave many times. You'll be glad you read it. I also suggest passing it along to friends and family. About five days ago, my 26-year-old son decided to have a cup of instant coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for but he told me he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup he noted that the water was not boiling. Then instantly the water in the cup "blew up" into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand but all the water had flown out into his face due to the buildup of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face, which may leave scarring. He may also have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was tending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should ever be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, omething such as a wooden stir stick or a tea bag should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy. Here is what our science teacher has to say on the matter: Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It > is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur any >time > water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the >water > is heated in is new. What happens is that the water heats faster than > the vapour bubbles can form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely > o have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for >the > bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the >heat > that has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues >to > heat up well past its boiling point. What then usually happens is that > the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to >cause > the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid > formation of bubbles is also why a carbonated beverage spews when opened > after having been shaken Please pass this on to everyone you know, it could save a lot of pain > and suffering. +++++ CHIMNEY SWEEP Does anyone know of a Chimney sweep that operates in Bulawayo. mbalasaf@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ Wanted: Any spare 2nd hand computer hard-drives, I will pay cash Hard-drives must be bigger than 1.5gigs or any working computers celeron is the only one that I am looking for 2nd hand . Please contact me on 240210 or email me at franmare@netconnect.co.zw +++++ HOUSE FOR SALE +++++++++++++++ Ilanda between Townsend and Tennyson schools Z$250 million negotiable phone 246874. ++++++++ THANK YOU SUE SUE BUSSMAN IS ONE OF BULAWAYO'S UNSUNG HEROS. EVERY WEEK SHE SELFLESSLY AND UNCOMPLAININGLY VISITS OLD AGE HOMES TO CUT THE GREY HAIR OF OUR OLD FOLKS. THANK YOU SUE. ++++++++++ BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 7 April 2004 at 2.30pm in the hall at the Church of Ascension, Leander Ave/Kent Rd, Hillside. Entrance fee -$1000. Guest Demonstrator - Mrs. Elsie Blundell Exhibitors Titles - "Cottage Charm" and "Easter Joy." All Welcome. Come along and enjoy a relaxing afternoon and have fun with flowers! +++++++ Wanted: I am looking for a "KNEELING CHAIR" to buy or borrow for my poor brother-in-law who is going to have spinal surgery in the near future. Please phone: Viv Bancroft - Phone: 285697 or Cell: 091 301668 +++++++ CATERING: For ALL your Catering Requirements let us do it for you!! With Trade Fair coming up we can offer a variety of snak trays, finger food menus etc as well as cocktail parties etc. We also cater for - Office functions, Wedding Buffets, Cocktail Parties, Birthdays as well daily lunches which are on offer on request. Contact Noeleen & Mike Hancock Tel 240086 e-mail: nhancock49@yahoo.co.uk. We look forward to assisting you. ++++++++++++ SITUATIONS WANTED General Manager (25 years' experience with two major Bulawayo companies) looking for similar or any management post. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of general management. Clean track record with achievements in many areas. Age 65, energetic, pretty good health, keen to take on any challenge, not afraid of hard work. Honest and reliable. Well known in Bulawayo/Bulawayo business circles. Tel. 011 631 835. ++++++ TWIN CAB 4X4, 1998 Mazda B3000, Very good condition with all the mod cons, central locking alarm, air con, radio tape etc. Mileage, 45000 km. Matching canopy, new tyres, bull bar/roll bar. South African assembled. ZW$ 60 million negotiable. Phone Buz on 011 406 322, 09 282 474 or 011 40306. ++++++++++ A FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS in the CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HILLSIDE on SATURDAY 8th MAY 2004 from 2.30 PM TO 5.00 PM 3pm PERFORMANCE BY GIRLS' COLLEGE ORCHESTRA IN THE CHURCH EXHIBITION OF PAST TREASURES IN THE CHAPEL SALE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS TEAS SERVED IN THE GROUNDS ENTRANCE BY DONATION Any Artists or Crafters who wish to have a stand please phone Judy on 249 728 or Robin on 233 758 +++++++ I am looking for an industrial sewing machine. The machine must be electrical. If you can help please contact me: vmchangana@yahoo.com or Cell 023 755 943 +++++++++ ***SELLING!!! COLT RODEO Year 2002, Blue, Excellent Condition, 7 000 Km`s, Leather Interior, Newly Installed SONY CD Player. Willing to swop for New Land Cruiser (2002/3) ***BUYING!!! Looking for a New-Shape Land Cruiser, (02/03/04), must be in Good Condition!!! Willing to Swop (see above) Please call Leoni, for information on the above! My Number is 091 903 298 ***BABY STUFF !!! New Green Push-chair (s.a.) Price Neg. Two new Walking Rings (pink/blue) Price Neg. Please call Leoni for Information My Number is 091 903 298 ***Lift Our Tracker is looking for a lift to Half-Way hotel, 091 903 298 ============= ANTI HIJACK TRUST REPORT Monday 29/03/04 There were 25 hijackings within 2 weeks in our beautiful Bulawayo. Out of that report, so far not ONE car has been recovered, and I have only dealt with 7 victims. This is frightening and goes to show that cars are getting out of the country easily and/or broken up within the city surrounds as spare parts. The luxury cars naturally are getting out crossing borders, some with registration books already to hand when they arrive, with all the correct details on them or going through existing roads that do not have to go through borders. The Nissan Sunny's, Mazda 323, Nissan Sentra's, Toyota Corrolla's and Cressida's are used in other crimes or as get away cars and then eventually broken down as spares or just torched. Hijackings are taking place at all times during day and night and the Modus Operandi can differ quite a bit. Today I will highlight one at present. People leaving restaurants or pubs generally have relaxed from their night out and do not even look around when leaving the building to where they walk to their car. Everyone jumps in the car and sometimes don't lock the doors, wind the windows down and drive home without even looking in review mirrors! In the meanwhile, the hijackers travel quite close behind with their lights off - trust me, you will not see them unless you are driving in an extremely well lit area and are observing all that is around - when the driver pulls into the driveway (which you should not be doing, but pulling on the verge of the road), the hijackers have you where they want you. Every single hijacking now is taking place with rifles or pistols - do not fight back assuming it could be a toy, I have victims to prove to you that they are not! Do NOT carry a weapon to retaliate, you will never be fast enough to get it out and use by the time the hijackers are already pulling you out of the car and then that gives the hijackers just another weapon to use. If you are in a routine, note that the hijackers who want your car, will also know your routine. Change habits now, before it is too late. I am still desperate to give talks to various groups and companies in order to raise the awareness of how serious this crime is in Bulawayo. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 011-701 323 or crime@mweb.co.zw Take care Tracey Burns +++++++ FOR SALE (Bulawayo): Owner moving to Garden Park and all items have to be sold. Contact Mrs Clarke at 09-67844 or 011631221 ALL PRICES NEGOTIABLE ITEM PRICE 3 piece 6 seater Lounge suite 800,000.00 4 x stoneware dinner plates 20,000.00 6 piece Dining Room suite 600,000.00 8 x drinking glasses 14,000.00 Axe 30,000.00 Bedroom suite padded headboards 600,000.00 Bread box 10,000.00 Bread slicer 50,000.00 Bucket 2,000.00 Carpet Mustard Colour 250,000.00 Cluster of tables 300,000.00 Coffee table 180,000.00 Coffee table 100,000.00 Colander 4,000.00 Commode 100,000.00 Deepfreeze (6 cubic feet) 1,000,000.00 Double bed with headboard 350,000.00 Doughnut maker 250,000.00 Dressing table 300,000.00 Dressing table 300,000.00 Dressing table 300,000.00 Electric carving knife 60,000.00 Electric frying pan 120,000.00 Fire screen 100,000.00 Floral carpet 500,000.00 Fridge 1,200,000.00 Garden broom 15,000.00 Gas ring with bottle 250,000.00 Grill 100,000.00 Half moon table 50,000.00 Heater 80,000.00 Hoovermatic De Luxe Washing Machine 500,000.00 Invalid wooden tray 150,000.00 Ironing board 15,000.00 Ironing table 100,000.00 Kennel 50,000.00 Kettle 40,000.00 Kettle 40,000.00 Kitchen scale 20,000.00 Liquidizer & Blender (Brand New) 300,000.00 Metal trunk 120,000.00 Occasional chair 100,000.00 Panga 30,000.00 Paraffin lamp 12,000.00 Paraffin lamp 12,000.00 Paraffin lamp 12,000.00 Paraffin lamp 12,000.00 Phone table 100,000.00 pick (no handle) 30,000.00 Plastic Bathroom basin 8,000.00 Plastic bowl and jug set 30,000.00 Plastic garden rake 50,000.00 Plastic jug 2,000.00 Plastic jug 2,000.00 Poof 50,000.00 Pot Plant Stand (Wood) 100,000.00 Push lawn mower 100,000.00 Rake 40,000.00 Set 4 pots 2 large 2 small 40,000.00 Shoe rack 80,000.00 small step ladder 20,000.00 Toasted Sandwich Machine 40,000.00 Spade 50,000.00 Stove 1,500,000.00 Tea Set 25,000.00 Tray 6,000.00 Tray 6,000.00 Tray 6,000.00 Various pictures and frames puzzles Offers Various puzzles Offers Watering can 2,500.00 Wooden tray 10,000.00 +++++++++++++ HOUSE FOR RENT Very good house in Kumalo for rent to organisation or company. Phone Wim at 66576 or mail alomotel@mweb.co.zw ++++++++++++ House for sale Burnside oldie with cottage on 21/2 acres for sale. Please call 240171. Many thanks Phil McNabb +++++++ We have a TURNERS SWIFT CARAVAN for sale. It is in very good condition. Any offers? Please phone John & Elaine Painting: 281182 or 281076 +++++++ BAOBAB INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE PLANS Baobab is specifically designed to provide worldwide cover (excluding the USA and Canada) to persons of all nationalities and their dependents who are based in Africa. Some of the KEY FEATURES you would enjoy should you join one of the Baobab Plans are: Freedom of choice of hospital worldwide for In-Patient procedures. Out-Patient cover. Emergency Medical Evacuation including transportation and accommodation for the insured person's family. Maternity Care. Dental treatment. Personal access to the multi-lingual International Helpline 24 / 7. Preferential rates for families and companies, which are paid annually. No medical questionnaires. No permanent exclusion of pre-existing medical conditions. Claims are pre-authorized and settled direct with hospitals and clinics. For further information please contact: Lorraine Keates Consultant Ph: 745863/4 Fax: 745887 E Mail: lorraine.keates@baobab.co.zw +++++++++ FOR SALE: Small wrought iron /wooden bar with side attachment, fitted cupboards & shelves,5 bar stools. Good condition. Dressing table with mirrors/stool Large office desk - good condition Any offers? Phone: John & Elaine Painting: 281182 or 281076 ++++++++++ FOR SALE: One 2' x 1' x 1' fish tank, stand and all accessories One three-piece lounge suite, good cond. (Sanderson Linen) Various lengths gumpoles Various lengths metal poles (+/- 2-inch diam) One 6" foam-rubber double-bed mattress, good cond. Offers invited. peterbot@gatorzw.com ++++++++ Wanted to Buy 1 x Paper Guillotine 2 x Copies of 2002 Bulawayo Tele Directory Can anyone tell me how I can contact Vicky McDermitt, Occupational Therapist, now resident in Joburg. Contact; Cherylynn Young Tel; 241313 or cell 091 354 771 or email; laurynn@netconnect.co.zw +++++++ Would anyone out there perhaps have taped the following programmes off Mnet: Monday 22 March : ER Tuesday 23 March : Alias With the constant power cuts, our video channel had changed, so unfortunately taped ZBC instead on these evenings!! As it was the last episode of E.R. we are desperate to know what happened? If you did, please could you contact us at H) 245923 (evenings) or 091 313 795 / 011 415588; email: ilkh@mweb.co.zw, and we will get your tapes back to you asap. Many thanks Leanne ++++++ NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHER WANTED Nursery School teacher needed contact Mrs Sparrow 230090 or 091268843 Many Thanks +++++ FROM FIONA I recently received notice to move out of my apartment, as the landlord is selling his home and wants to move in before the end of May - so I am in a bit of a pickle ! I am basically looking for a 1 bedroom cottage or flat, fairly close to town. I am 33 years old and single, so security is also important. Do you think you could include my request in your next paper. My contact numbers are; 880400 (w) and 011630613. +++++++ THOUGHT FROM ABROAD I would like to find out some information regarding the Birchenough Nursing Home in Gwelo. I would like to contact them directly and wondered if they have an email address. I was born there in 1962 and your site was the only reference I could find. I'm not sure if the home is still open as I no longer have any contacts in Zimbabwe. My family moved to the UK when I was three. Thank you very much. Sincerely Celia Brayshaw CELIA PLEASE SEND YOU E MAIL ADDRESS !! +++++ name: Ron Crittall email: crittall@p085.aone.net.au phone: +61 8 9381 4442 fax: same message: Please would you publish a 'wanted' notice. I'm trying to trace two brothers, Ian and Alan (Allan?) Pearson, who were both at Milton in the early 50s. Ian was in my class and we have a class photo from Form 4 in 1954. That was 50 years ago and we are trying to trace everyone in that photo. Ian is the only one missing. Alan was his elder brother. If anyone has any information on what happened to either brother it could be a great help. +++++++++++ CONGRATULATIONS WAYNE JONES AND SANDY ARE MARRIED !! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH. +++++++++++ CONDOLENCES BRIAN COMMERFORD EDNA CADDICK - MUCH LOVED WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER ERIC CLAUDE CONSTANTINE JAN SHANAHAN MARK SWEETMAN JAMES ALEXANDER MACLAREN JAMES MILLAR Basil Smith dearest husband of Shirley and much loved father of Lesley and Adrian ++++++++++ "In Loving Memory of Jock & Amy Milne, passed away 24 years ago - Years may have passed, but we still miss you - From Margaret, Harry & Family." +++++++++++ TIDBITS Money talks. Chocolate sings