MORNING MIRROR EDITION 115 23 November 2004 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Virex check completed 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 "DATVEST" AND LET ME KNOW AT "magskriel@mac.com" A fund has been established at Datvest to assist pensioners with their medical needs. For further enquires in this respect contact Dave Power at Datvest - e mail - powerd@netconnect.co.zw Dr Mark Deary e mail - mdeary@zol.co.zw or magskriel@mac.com." ++++++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 ARE YOU A CARROT, AN EGG, OR A COFFEE BEAN? 2 SMALLS - NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS +++++++++++++ FOOD FOR THOUGHT Carrot, Egg, Coffee bean You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs and the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what do you see?" "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied. She brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they got soft. She then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked. "What's the point, mother?" Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity--boiling water--but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water. "Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?" Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate to another level? How do you handle Adversity? ARE YOU A CARROT, AN EGG, OR A COFFEE BEAN? (MAKES ONE WONDER WHY ROY BENNET CHOSE TO FARM COFFEE - OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ROY AND HEATHER) ++++++++++ NOTICES 8th Bulawayo (Hillside) scout Group CAR BOOT SALE We are holding a car boot sale on their premises on the 4th December 2004 starting at 8:00 Stands are available for bookings contact Mr. Geoff Wilson 091 220908 Mr John Matrura 888155-9 A large hall is available if the weather turns wet. ++++++++++ BRITISH CITIZENS David Ashford from the British embassy will be in Bulawayo to answer any questions, or assist with any problems that British citizens might. If you wish to have a chat with him please come to one of the following venues. Verity Amm Hall 2 Dec 9am Garden Park 3 Dec 9am +++++++++++ 9th DECEMBER GALA NIGHT FOR THE PANTO SNOW WHITE TIME: 1830 HOURS Proceeds to Coronation Cottages Comfort Fund Please contact: Penny Graham - 091 221699 Judy Ross - 011 419335 For more details. Many thanks! Hazel Robinson ++++++++++ BULAWAYO BOOK FAIR > > > > > BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! The organisers of the Third Annual Bulawayo Secondhand Book Fair wish to thank all those who gave books, (some very beautiful books, some very valuable) for sale in the Fair and all those who attended the Fair and bought books and paintings. Together, they helped us raise over Zim $ 2.1 million for St John's Cathedral funds. (The auction alone raised over Zim $ 400 000). A donation of Zim $ 50 000 will be sent to Edith Duly N H. +++++++ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY COME SHOP WITH US AT THE MONKEY GRILL ON SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER FROM 11.00am. LOTS OF GOODIES ON OFFER INCLUDING IMPORTED TOYS & STATIONERY, PRESERVES, CRAFTS, PLANTS & MANY MORE. REFRESHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AND A DONATION IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE (IN AID OF ISLAND HOSPICE) SEE YOU THERE!! +++++++++++ INTERSHOP DATE : 26 - 27 November 2004 VENUE : Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, Bulawayo OPENING TIMES : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ENTRANCE FEE: $5,000 Adults $2,000 Children This year exhibitors are from Bulawayo, Harare, Gweru and other outlying areas. Some of the more unusual products on show are:- - aluminium hardware, e.g. salad servers & bowls; kitchenware - imported toys from South Africa - PVC carved lamps - imported kitchenware - imported clothing - handmade beaded jewellery & accessories - original oil paintings - embroidered linens - voile curtaining - decor ornaments & mirrors ++++++++++ THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS Renowned the Best In The World, Falcon College have bought 50 seats in a block for the Moscow Circus Date: Sunday 23rd January, 2005 Venue: Monte-casino, Fourwinds, Johannesburg Time: 5pm The Falcon College bus will depart on Friday 21st January, 2005 returning Monday 24th January, 2005 Cost includes entrance ticket into circus, bus to and from Johannesburg and a lot of fun. Please note this does not include accommodation. Valid passport and all necessary visa's are your responsibility. First come first serve, your seat is secured once you have paid the deposit. They have sold out in SA so don't delay book and pay NOW. This is open to everyone. For further details in the cost etc please telephone Yvonne on 09-245768 or 011 213 ++++++ FESTIVAL OF SHOW-JUMPING. 3RD-----5TH DECEMBER 2004 BALENCI PARK FARM CNR HOPE-FOUNTAIN / BYO DRIVE ENTRANCE FREE, FULL BAR AND CATERING PONY RIDES COME AND WATCH THE COUNTRY 'S TOP SHOW-JUMPERS IN ACTION AS THEY COMPETE FOR THE TOP EVENT OF THE YEAR, THE ISUZU MILLION $ SHOW-JUMPING DERBY. THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON BUT THE RIDERS WILL BE IN ACTION ALL WEEKEND FROM FRIDAY. IF YOU ENJOY HORSES AND THE OUT DOORS THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. ++++++++++ ITS CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN!!! BRASS MONKEY PRESENTS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER COOLER BOXES AND PICNICS WELCOME!!! HO HO HO !!!!! ALL PROCEEDS TOWARDS S.O.A.P +++++++ THE BRASS MONKEY PUB AND RESTAURANT PRESENT……… SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER MUCH MUCH MORE!!!! ENTRANCE: DONATION TOWARDS ISLAND HOSPICE FOLLOWED BY A BEER FEST … SEE YOU THERE +++++++++ THANKS SO MUCH TO THE KIND BENEFACTORS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS OUR DISABLED PENSIONER JOCK AND LINDSAY, JOE AND JUNE, TIM BREBS FROM THE UK, RICHARD AND BOOKIE GOD BLESS YOU ALL ++++++++ Combined Churches Bulawayo South THE LAST COMBINED SERVICE OF THE YEAR Theme: "Gathering God's People Together" Venue: The Church of The Ascension, Leander Ave, Hillside, Bulawayo Date: Saturday 27th of November 2004 Time: 0830-0930 ++++++++ SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION (the LAST SATURDAY of EVERY month – except December) SATURDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2004 METHODIST CHURCH GROUNDS MAIN STREET/11th AVENUE 9.00 am THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO COME TO A DEMONSTRATION AND PURCHASE A SOLAR COOKER FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT Our apologies to those folk who came to the Demo last month and had to return later to purchase a cooker – as we were overwhelmed by the demand and ran out of stocks. These are replenished and we will have MORE available on Saturday. This is IDEAL Solar cooking weather! Try roast chicken, rice and vegetables or banana cake for tea! Don't pay a cent for the solar power. If you would rather have sadza, mufushwa and beans – they will cook just as well. Come and learn how to cook. (Demonstrations can be given in Ndebele or English) Until the end of the year we are maintaining the price at $6,000 (for a cooker, two high temperature cooking bags, recipe booklet, instruction leaflet and solar cooking manual). What a bargain today!! For further information contact Morag Stone 286154 ++++++++ NIVEK CERAMICS ART EXHIBITION The staff of NIVEK CERAMICS invite you to an art exhibition of their paintings and an exciting collection of ceramics to be held on Thursday 25th November 2004 at 6.00 p.m. at Picassos Art Gallery in Bradfield. There will be a cash bar and you are invited to come along and enjoy the art - part proceeds of sales will be given to charity. +++++++ ROY AND HEATHER Hi folks- come on -lets show the Bennet family that we have great admiration for their courage and "staying power', and that we deplore the actions of zanu pf. They will be encouraged to know that there are so many folk in Bulawayo and Harare who are praying for them, and who appreciate that they are "paying the price " for us all. If you would like to send a message, please do so to either of the following addresses- 1. mawenje@mweb.co.zw ( Wal Johnson, who is part of Roy's support team in Harare, and will print out the message for Heather, and hopefully Roy will get to see them as well) 2. royb@zimestatecoffee.co.zw (Heather's email address) +++++++++ PETER ROLLASON At about ten past seven on Tuesday evening, was going out to a music recital. I unlocked the back gate at Pharmacy Flat, where i live, and started the car. I backed out into the servitude as usual, and left the engine running while I locked the gate. As I was doing so, someone came up quickly, got into the car, and locked the door from the inside. I shouted a screamed but he drove off and doing so knocked me flying. My maid, who happened to be across the road came rushing over and with a friend pulled me up, bleeding profusely. The police were called, and were there within minutes. They were very helpful and kind, and took me to the Hillside Police station, where I made quick statement, and then brought me home. I had sustained a bad gash on the back of the head, hence all the blood, some damage to the ribs, and a nasty graze on my right side. However, with the known merit of a thick skull, I have survived but am now without transport. I am working part time as a production pharmacist at Wallace Pharmaceuticals. I can in fact walk there, as I have done often, (it takes just under an hour each way) but just at present I don't think I am quite up to it, especially with the very hot weather. I am therefore wondering if there is anyone who is reading this who might by any chance know of any way I could find some wheels. I am not even a pensioner - I subscribed to a scheme for 50 years, and that pays now for a quarter of a bottle of beer a month - so I am fully dependant on my employment. I thus cannot afford daily taxis or whatever, or even to buy a bike! This letter is just a wild thought. I can be reached at Hillside Pharmacy Flat. Hillside Shopping Centre. Tel. 240517; e-mail: rolly@netconnect.co.zw Very many thanks Peter Rollason ++++++++ SNIPPET FROM TAX GUARDIAN Zimra holds a Statement of Card for every taxpayer. This card should reflect every assessment, every amended assessment and every payment. We have recently been inundated with demands from Zimra for payment. We requested Statements of Card, and on reconciliation discovered the following errors: - 1. Although every debit of every assessment was reflected, not every credit arising from an amended assessment was reflected. 2. Not all payments were reflected. In one case nine different receipts were not recorded on the card. 3. In cases where a cheque payment was made but the taxpayer held no corresponding receipt, no credit was recorded, and we had to obtain copies of bank statements to prove that the cheques had been honoured. 4. We checked all the journal entries to ensure that our client's payment had not been journalised out of his card and put on somebody else's card. 5. Interest journals were not correct. 6. The correct due date was not posted on the card. During 2000, 2001 and 2002 there were times when assessments were posted after the due date and a cyclostyled slip was attached reflecting a new due date. This new due date was not reflected on the card. Our client was charged interest, not because he had paid late, but because one Zimra official posted his assessment late and another official failed to record the new due date on his card. Every bookkeeper/Accountant should request a copy of their firm's card at least once a year and reconcile all entries. Every other taxpayer should check their card twice yearly to ensure there are no surprises. SNIPPET FROM TAX GUARDIAN ffarmer@gatorzw.com ++++++++++ SMALLS FOR SALE Stamp collection barbie dolls children's books recipe books videos box files books (novels) children's suitcases doilies cot blankets Teddies Pine dressing table coathangers baking tins Tel: Pat Herbst 247057 (h) 881199 (w) 091383810 (cell) SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS FOR SALE (Good Prices) Geography today by E S Nyandara Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austin) Julius Caesar (Shakespeare) Complete guide to exam success (Brodies notes) The Tempest (Shakespeare) Hamlet (Shakespeare) Revival (Poetry) - College press Physics for today and tomorrow (2nd edition) The Poets way Students companion (Longman) Inyathelo 1 (Ugwalo 2) - by J Sibanda New Ventures in Maths (Grade 7) New Ventures in Maths (grade 6) New Ventures in Maths (Grade 4) New Ventures in Maths (Grade 5) New Ventures in Maths (Grade 5) (New edition) New Ventures in Maths (Grade 7 ) New edition Environmental Science (grade 3) Atlas (Junior secondary school) Living and working together (stage 2 ) book 3 Junior atlas for southern Africa Modern college atlas for Africa Biology (a modern introduction) GCSE edition Students companion - International edition Zimbabwe students handbook Mpho's Search by Sandra Braude Geography today (new edition) by E Nhandara Dictionary Ventures large print atlas for Zimbabwe Tel: Pat Herbst 247057 (H) 881199 (w) 091383810 +++++++ CONVENT UNIFORMS FOR SALE very reasonable prices Convent tracksuit top (no zip or buttons) - Medium Tracksuit top with zip - size 36 Cream honours blazer - size 36 blouse (6th form) size 36 (winter and summer) blouse (leaf design) - size 36 (summer and winter) white sports shirt (size 32) convent satchels Navey skirt (size 34) Jersey (size 36) Killotts (size 32) Jerseys (size 24 to 32) Prefect tie Sports skirts (junior school) - size 24 to 28) Sports shirt (small) Junior school dresses (30 to 32) Tel Pat Herbst (247057 H) 881199 (W) 091383810 ++++++ Help Needed My gardening skills are abysmal and I need HELP, ( PLEASE! ) I want to cut down the size of my already smallish front garden, to about a town house size, also to cope with the escalating water charges. I need help with the design, and advice on what to plant where etc. It would only be a one-off job, I do not have a full time gardener, so labour would have to be supplied. Would suit a pensioner who needs to earn a few dollars and maybe help them to start a new hobby. If you can help, please contact me on 244068 Thanks +++++ BOOKKEEPING SERVICES OFFERED Private bookkeeper available to do your books and accounts. Can work either in your office or mine, whichever suits you. Contact Cathy on 091 247171 or numbers@mweb.co.zw +++++ I am desperately looking for Spider Lily's can anyone help. Please phone if you have any for sale. 091 269 711 +++++++ Looking for an experienced gardener to work 2 or 3 days a week in Morningside. Phone Karen 244005 / 091231819 or email technicool@netconnect.co.zw ========== FOR SALE: HP inkjet print cartridge 49, tri-colour for sale: Z$ 450 000 Suitable for HP deskjet 350c/cbi, 600c, 610c, 615c, 640c, 656c, 660c, 670c, 690c, 691c, 693c, 694c, 695c, 697c. HP deskwriter: 600, 660c, 670c. HP officejet: 500, 590, 625, 635, 700, 710, 725. APOLLO P-2100, P-2200 22.8 ml Please e-mail: pitevelde@netconnect.co.zw ++++++ CARAVAN FOR SALE SPRITE SUPER SPORT 1996 IMMACULATE 2 new tyres and spare wheel Full luxury tent with curtains ' Add a Room" Rally tent with optional " zip on " front New ground sheet Two new gas cylinders " Walk around " double bed 2 wardrobes 180 ltr. Fridge / deep freeze Air Conditioner Microwave Dinning area / second double bed Please contact Nick or Dawn 241269 ( H ) 470772 ( W ) Cell 011213380 Cell 0116043910 ++++++ ECONET LINES FOR SALE A BUDDIE LINE AND A CONTRACT LINE ARE EXCESS TO REQUIREMENT AND WE'D LIKE TO SELL THEM. PLEASE CONTACT DEBBIE ON Cell No. 011 614 254 ++++++ Dutchman, temporally in the country, is interested in the following: Vintage motorbikes, any type, and vintage cars, particularly Jaguar MK 2 and MK 3 Also looking for a pair of rear drive shafts for a Vauxhall Velox 1953 Please contact: alomotel@mweb.co.zw with details like type, year of manufacturing, condition, and registration particulars. ++++++ BERNINA SEWING MACHINE Model 1000 SE As new Z$ 6.5 Million. Contact. Ray Shepherd. Tel. 469836. after 5pm. +++++ ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED 1. Young Couple with two young children desperately seeking accommodation for the 1st December 2004 any help would be greatly appreciated Call Mervyn on: 091 247 968 2. V W Beetle and Volvo 22S for sale 3. Colour Television in working condition for sale please Mervyn and Sirena Ahtom 091 247 968 Trustins@netconnect.co.zw ++++++ Am still looking for a pedigree golden Labrador puppy, male preferably. Adrienne Brice Tel. 242064 Cell 023 692186 ======== COMPLETE BOAT FOR SALE (Ready to tow away and go fishing) 1 Bass Harrier (with rodbox) – Brand New (been used once) Fully Carpeted 2 85 Suzuki, with Fuel tank 3 43lb 12V Bass Motor - Foot control 4 Livewell Management System 5 2 x Garmin Fishfinders – 80 & 120 (new) 6 2 Batteries 7 2 Swivel Fishing Seats 8 Sun Canopy 9 Spare Hub 10 Navigation Lights 11 Boat & Motor Covers 12 Jockey Wheel 13 Trailer & Spare Wheel Price - $84,000,000.00 Contact – Tanya 011 610 702 ++++++++ House Wanted To Rent Young family of five looking to rent either a 4 bedroom house or 3 bedroom house with cottage . Reasonable rent. Contact - Laura Grant on 281974 evenings, 462237 days or cell 023 819 292 ++++++ FOR SALE MAZDA MAGNUM 4X4 - Excellent Condition December 1996 Mileage - 100 000 Long range fuel tank - 150l Old Man Emu Suspension 4 New Tyres Accident Free $110 000 000.00 neg contact - Mark 011 601 751 +++++ Secretary / Administrator to MD NEEDED Mature Lady required, Full Day. Computer Literate - Email knowledge. General office duties. Dealing with customers plus typing quotations. Diary Management. Salaries. Ordering of general office supplies. Filing. Please send all replies to:- baobab@mweb.co.zw +++++++ Single mom of one desperately needing accommodation to rent. Limited Financial Resources but hoping to find cottage or small house. Contact - Deborah 886488 (AM) +++++++ 1 x PUMA AIR METAL SHEAR 1 x PUMA 6" HEAVY DUTY DUAL ACTION FINISHING SANDER 1 x HEAVY DUTY OFFICE STAPLER FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL 011421596 ++++++ TEACHER REQUIRED We are looking for a teacher to teach between 4 - 6 children a correspondence based education system run by a South African firm. It will be mornings only Monday to Friday. Interested persons can contact: Kerry on 091 260 605 (Cell), 242110 (Home evenings) or Di on 091 366 384 (Cell) or 244569 (Home evenings) ++++++ 1) Space saver round drop leaf dining table & 4 padded chairs 2) A 4 seater settee , a 2 seater settee and single chair Thanks for your help Paddy Deegan Tel 62662 /3 +++++ +++++ NEW AUCTION BUSINESS IN BULAWAYO Holland & Redfern, Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents & Valuers, are expanding their Bulawayo branch by opening an AUCTION business at 5 Chatham Rd, Belmont, Bulawayo (Next to Swift Transport, industrial sites) Next sale:- Phone: 886013/4 or cell 011-605-212. · Commission 15% + VAT · Transport arranged · Goods sold "off the floor" at agreed prices 5 days a week · Regular Wednesday Mart sales · Prompt payment Holland & Redfern are actively seeking entries of furniture, including quality items, household goods, plant & equipment, vehicles & implements; in fact all movables. Also, dispersal Auction sales held at seller's premises for convenience. Holland & Redfern have been auctioneers in Manicaland since 1911 We know what we're doing! Phone: 886013/4 or cell 011-605-212. e-mail redhol@mweb.co.zw +++++++ FOR SALE Lounge suite 6 seater as new - $2,2 million Washing machine White-Westinghouse Top loader 10 Kg load - $1.6million. Vuego Scanner brand new still in box - $1 Million Deep freeze Imperial 8 cubic foot chest -$1.5 million Phone 011 230 179 or 240374 ++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE; Ilanda Suburb. 3 bedrooms; office/4th bedroom;sunken lounge;dining room; fitted kitchen & Scullery ; bathroom(shower,bath,toilet,handbasin); separate toilet with hand basin; Back verandah;swimming pool;single garage;double servants quarters; Tarmac drive;Excellent borehole; corner stand; House wall to wall carpeted; fully burglar barred and security gates front and back doors; All windows have extra "Spanish bars" (cages) on the outside. All this for $360,Million. Contact;- 091 348 54 ++++++ Centurion D5-D3 Gate motors, supplied, serviced and repaired. Fridge Compressors and accessories. Jetmaster fireplaces and Braai's. Phone Gromark on 62706 or 60917 for more information. ++++ FOR SALE 4-PIECE PATIO SUITE (FROM BOARDMANS, SA) IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CANE BASES WITH FITTED CUSHIONS. PRICE: 3 MILLION ONCO. TO VIEW - PHONE 887504, BUSINESS HOURS ++++++ Exquisite wedding dress for sale. It is white, knee length and fully sequined with long sleeves, with a detachable train. Size 30 - 32. Contact Lesley on lesleyb@mweb.co.zw. ++++++++ SPCA FUNDRAISING GOLF DAY AT BGC - THANK YOU TO : ALFA (PVT) LTD ARCHER CLOTHING BEEFEATERS BELMONT CONSTRUCTION BGC – THURSDAY CLUB BK PAINTERS CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING CLUB AGENCIES COLIN MACINTOSH COTTON WASTE COMPANY CUSTOMS AND FREIGHT DIE STRANDLOPER – C.TOWN DAWN & NICK MARSBERG FARREN FAMILY FAWCETT SECURITY FIRST PAPER HOUSE FOOTLOOSE GENESIS ELECTRONICS GLORO POPCORN GREENE'S VEG HORNSBY INVESTMENTS LOSS CONTROL SERVICES LALLA FAMILY KICHEN WHOLESALERS MARVO STATIONERS MORESTEEL POULTRY SHOP POWER SALES PRESTIGE LEATHERS PRO SHOP – C.TOWN R & R LEWIS – C.TOWN RON CAREY SOUTHFORK TOOLS SUMNER FAMILY – C.TOWN THE OTHER PET SHOP TJ HAULERS TJ KOAL TODD VAN BREDA TOPAL (PVT) LTD TROPICAL HEADGEAR ZALENE ENTERPRISE ZIMPLOW LIMITED +++++++ Pooch Parlour Pooch Palour will be closed over Christmas from the 17th of December until January 3 2005. The Electrical Connection which takes bookings for the doggies will be closed from the 10th of December 2004 until 10 Jan 2005 so for booking for the parlour please could you ring on 240664 during the shut down. Derek and Yvonne would like to wish all Pooch Parlour clients a very merry Christmas and New Year. +++++ LARGE SUITE OF EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE, SECURE PARKING, VERY CLOSE TO TOWN BUT NOT IN TOWN. e mail acsawiak@gatorzw.com ++++++++ BOAT FOR SALE 12 Ft Fibercraft with 25 Mariner (approx 27 hours ) & bass motor. Neat trailer good tyres & brand new spare. Contact - Nola - H-240471 / cell-091 348 345. +++++ ++++++ WANTED TO RENT. Preferably: 3 bedroom house, with 2 servants quarters, securely fenced or walled. Must have a shower though, for my elderly Mum. Preferably no pool. Keen gardener so a borehole would be an asset. Special arrangement can be made for rent. My phone number is 09 - 230221 or you can use this email address: boomerang@gatorzw.com. Doreen Posselt. WANTED TO RENT. Retired/Displaced Matabeleland farming couple require secure house in Eastern or Southern Suburbs for long term lease. Mike and Trish Wood. Telephone options: 246536 : 011 215306 : 091 418243 : 091 261159 Email: wood@mweb.co.zw ++++++ LOOKING TO BUY A WARDROBE IN GOOD CONDITION. IF ANYONE HAS ONE FOR SALE PLEASE CONTACT BERNITA ON 883916 (WORK) OR 200867 (HOME). +++++ SITTER NEEDED We are a couple of Pensioners who haven't seen their children and grandchildren for 4 years as they live overseas. They are wanting to send us tickets to visit them but we have to have a House/animal sitter, in this day and age one cannot just close the doors and go. Is there some responsible person or persons who would care to look after our home for us for about 10 weeks from Mid February, if so, please contact us on e-mail: nashford@gatorzw.com, or phone 243266. +++++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT I am a single mom, looking for something more out doors than pushing paper. I have been fortunate in the last 8 years to have worked with my family, mainly running butcheries & doing the cattle sales. I am only 1 year old in Bulawayo, we immigrated from Harare, last December, should have done it years ago. NOLA Or H-240471 / Cell 091 348 345. zimdad@zol.co.zw ++++++++ SITUATION WANTED Lady with 25 years working experience in Reception, Secretarial Duties, Telephone Selling, Debotrs/Creditors, General Office Work seeks employment. available immediately. Contact Joe on 246490 ++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE 3 BEDROOM TWO BATHROOM, POOL COTTAGE TWO CAR PORTS. PHONE 242160 DAYTIME +++ please supply phone number for these items below thank you FOR SALE MUKWA DINING ROOM SUITE, EXTENDING TABLE, 8 CHAIRS, GREEN DRALON UPHOLSTERY, SIDEBOARD, EXCELLENT COND. $3.5m NEGOTIABLE IMBUIA DRESSING TABLE SOLID OAK DRESSING TABLE WITH LARGE MIRROR OFFERS INVITED, NO CHANCERS PLEASE. +++++ Margie's Cottage Crafts Workshop Open: Mon-Fri 39 Kentmere Rd Morningside Byo Tel:240174 Tea Cosies,tray cloths,place mats,aprons and cushion covers etc with bright designs of birds and animals using Appliqué techniques.Ideal easy to pack gifts! +++++ STOLEN WHEELS: In case anyone has seen us travelling through town in a white bakkie with a horse on the back - it's because all four wheels were stolen off our horse box from Greyville on the night of Thursday 28th October. As business has to continue in order for us to survive, we do what we have to do to make things happen! The tyres were brand new, and marked with a white circle and the name "Greyville" painted on each tyre in white enamel paint. Should anyone see our white 5-stud wheels and tyres please give us a call as we are offering a reward for their return and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Many thanks. Neil and Kitty Baxter. Telephone : 242829 at Greyville. +++++ LOOKING FOR UNUSUAL, DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS OR GIFTS TO GIVE LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS MOVING TO GREENER PASTURES ?? I have a selection of small and large hand painted table cloths for sale. I have sole agency in Bulawayo for these imported cloths. Finest quality pre-shrunk calico, imported paints from Austria, colour fixed with heat treatment. Vibrant colours, fabulous designs in flowers, fruits and ethnic patterns. Have to be seen to be appreciated. Can be used for single bedspreads or wall hangings. Please phone for appointment to view. Kitty Baxter, Greyville, cnr. Bulawayo Drive, Douglasdale. Telephone : 242829. +++++ LOOKING TO BUY A WARDROBE IN GOOD CONDITION. IF ANYONE HAS ONE FOR SALE PLEASE CONTACT BERNITA ON 883916 (WORK) OR 200867 (HOME). ++++++ Guitar ( Hofner) and extra strings Johnson's Jumping saddle, stirrups, leathers, numna, and girth included ( very good condition) two complete bridles ( very good condition) Bridle Extras Computer processing unit ( Fujitech) ( cables included ) Keyboard ( Acer )( cables included ) two mice ( cables included ) To make an offer please e.mail me at jessicabeasty@gatorzw.com or phone 244687 ++++ One Royal Piano (Upright) in very good condition for sale. Need a little tuning and a good home. One Mazda 323, one owner, about 65 000k's on the clock. Good condition. ----------------- 6 Tractor drivers and a TLB operator required. Any farmer who knows of any drivers/operators that need work please contact the following numbers:- 091 901 284. 091 259 626 +++++++ THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD BULAWAYO AIRPORT Re 113 and the Bulawayo Airport. I agree with you having spent many hours there in the course of my duties as an Officer of Customs - for the traffic that went through there, it was more than adequate. There were many stories of what the then COs used to get up to whilst there was no traffic or a plane was late. There was a duty officer who spent the whole day there and then a crew would come out from the town office when an external flight was due and remain until all passengers had been cleared. This was quite a prized post as it would mean getting away from the Main Office for a week at a time and of course there was the Overtime payment that went with the minimum 6am to 6pm shift (sometimes with late planes it could be 10pm before one got away. Re 114 and the Round Table Railway - I was very sad to hear that the RT Railway had not been operational. My family and I spent many happy Saturday afternoons or Sundays or night shifts over the Christmas period working on the RTR. The biggest crime there was to "Drop a Plug" (this was the result of allowing the water level to drop too low and the lead centre of the safety plug in the boiler immediately above the fire melted, allowing the steam out onto the fire, quenching it, and reducing the steam pressure to 0. It was then necessary to wait until the engine cooled right down before a new plug could be put in and the engine fired up again. That was virtually writing off the engine for that shift. I believe the Zambian Railways got over this problem by replacing the safety plug with a steel bolt, that is until one blew up.) There was a sub-committee within Table 3 called naturally the "Trains Committee" and the Chairman of the sub-committee was referred to as the General Manager. The stories of the building of this railway were terrific and one member, who was successful in obtaining the most donations towards its building, became known as "The Biggest Bum in Table". Subsequently a piece of regalia known as the "Bum" (a pewter model of a naked body form from waist to thigh hung on a red ribbon) was awarded to a member for a job well done. There was originally the main engine "King Arthur" manufactured overseas and he was a pleasure to drive. Later "Queen Guinevere" was manufactured locally and initially there was something not quite right as, if the train was running clock wise, one had to be very careful that one had a full head of steam as you approached the last section before the main station. There was a bit of a hump here and without the full head of steam one might end up pushing it over this hump (much to the amusement of the passengers). On the "Kings Birthday" every year there would be a party where children from certain backgrounds would be invited, given free rides, drinks and sweets - all part of the aims and ideals of RT. Lady Morag the electric engine was introduced much later, I seem to think about the time that the track was built at the Trade Fair Grounds, and this was fairly popular with the Tablers as it required no firing up before the shift started and no cleaning out afterwards. This latter job was hard work and very dirty as the fire had to be put out (after making sure that the boiler was almost full - it was even more hard work trying to put water into the cold boiler) and all the tubes brushed out and all left nice and clean for the next shift. The Sergeant at Arms was not very kindly to anyone who fell down on this duty. In addition to learning to fire up and drive the train, for safety reasons, one had to learn all about the operation of a steam engine and an exam had to be taken before one became a "Certified Driver". My Certificate is still displayed in my office No. 82 dated 2nd June, 1974, signed by the then Chief Engineer (and examiner) Colin Gordon and the General Manager Ken Harper. The photograph that I have with this, is from a dinner that year at the Holiday Inn and it contains many well known Bulawayo names from that era. If you are interested I could scan the photo and send it to you. Unfortunately I am not in contact with any of those who were in RT at that time and some are deceased Bulawayo will always be "Home" Quentin Gibson ++++ WE OFFER SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING CONDOLENCES COSTAS TIMVEOS ISABEL FREYMARK MARGARET COOPER BELOVED WIFE OF ALAN CAROLINE GODDARD +++++++++++++ CONDOLENCES Aunty Bess, now you are at peace at long last . Thinking of all the family especially Trish, Malcolm, Wendy, Steve, Tarryn and Matthew, and Sandy and Bobby in the UK. lots of love Frances, Derek, Jackie and Stephen. ++++++++++++++++++ TIDBITS "Three things never return: the past, the neglected opportunity, and the spoken word." ++++++++ LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU WHILE YOU ARE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS !!