Morning Mirror 23 - 3rd October 2002

Seeking Missing relative

A friend of a friend from Australia is looking for a grave of a dead grand aunt. Her name was Lettice Swann. She was a teacher in the Byo School for Girls and died in 1930s. Her sister was a nurse. The relative is from Australia (Tom Swann).

Which graveyard! Who is the local historical Guru?

If someone remembers such a person, knows where her grave might be, etc - please let me know at pgordon@healthnet.zw or 091342465 .
Dr Predrag Maks Maksimovich
ENT Surgeon.

FOR ALL DELIA SMITH COOKERY FANS . . .

Delia's Way #1

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.

The Real Women's Way

Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the cone, for Goodness sake. You are probably lying on the couch with your feet up eating it anyway.

Delia's Way #2

To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

The Real Women's Way

Buy Smash and keep it in the pantry for up to a year.

Delia's Way #3

When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking tin, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake.

The Real Women's Way

Woolies sell cakes. They even do decorated versions.

Delia's Way #4

If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a potato slice.

The Real Women's Way

If you over salt a dish while you are cooking, that's tough sh*t.

The Real Women's motto is..."I made it and you will eat it and I don't care how bad it tastes."

Delia's Way #5

Wrap celery in aluminium foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

The Real Women's Way

It could keep forever. I don't eat it.

Delia's Way #6

Brush some beaten egg white over piecrust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

The Real Women's Way

Woolies frozen pie directions do not include brushing any egg whites over the crust so I don't do that.

Delia's Way #7

Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

The Real Women's Way

Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and drop it in 8 ounces of tequila. Drink the tequila. You might still have the headache, but who gives a hoot?

Delia's Way #8

If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.

The Real Women's Way

Go ask mister tight @rse, cutelegs, single neighbour to do it for you.

And finally the most important tip...

Delia's Way #9

Freeze leftover wine into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

The Real Women's Way

What leftover wine?????

RELATIVES VISITING SERVICE

I am a Zimbabwean trying to remain in Zimbabwe. I am a farmer's wife, mother, daughter, currently registered general nurse and midwife - trained in the days when nursing was an important skill and vocation. I am setting up a service to visit relatives left in care when their families left Zimbabwe. I will be operating from Harare. I think that there are many people who left Zimbabwe with heavy hearts because they had to leave behind parents who could not move or did not want to move when their children left the country. The children who emigrated may be looking for someone who can visit their parents (or other relatives) and check up on them. Check to see how their health (physical, emotional, mental) is; check to see if they need anything done for them; be a substitute daughter and give regular accurate reports on their well being. This is the service that I am offering to provide for a small fee. I have worked with old people and have experience of their needs. As a daughter, I know how important it is to know exactly how your parent is and how difficult it is to know from a distance.

The problem that I am facing is in advertising this service.
My phone number is Zim. 91 603621
References can be supplied.

Yours sincerely,
Margaret Low.

It's the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man volunteers to do the 'BRAAI' the following chain of events are put into motion:

1. The woman goes to the store.
2. The woman fixes the salad, vegetables, and dessert.
3. The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils, and takes it to the man, who is lounging beside the grill, beer in hand.
4. The man places it on the grill
5. The woman fetches the man a beer.
6. The woman goes inside to set the table and check the vegetables.
7. The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning
8. The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman.
9. The Woman fetches the man another beer.
10. The woman prepares the plates and brings them to the table.
11. After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
12. Everyone praises man and thanks him for his cooking efforts.
13. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off."

And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there is just no pleasing some women and asks the Woman to fetch him another beer.

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills,
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you when, through no fault of yours, something goes wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can do all these things,

Then you are probably the family dog.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

We wish to warn our customers about a team of persons moving around Harare, wearing ZESA overalls, purporting to be electricity meter readers. Upon gaining entry to a premise these men have bound the maid or owner and then ransacked the house.

We remind all our customers that our meter readers wear official ZESA uniforms and carry their ZESA identity cards at all times. Our customers have the right to demand to see this ID card before the meter reader is given entry. Ordinarily, our meter readers would also call at more or less the same date each month and be alone.

If you suspect a meter reader is bogus we recommend that you contact us before giving them access. Please ask to speak to someone in meter reading on 774508/30.

We assure you of our best service at all times.

Harare Area Manager

SMALLS

AFRICA UNDER CANVAS / CAMP AMALINDA / MIGRATION AIR
Postal Address: P O Box 9088, Hillside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Physical Address: 23 Old Gwanda Road, Hillside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Phone: 263 9 243954 / 246430 / 246334
Fax: 263 9 246436
E-mail: landa@mweb.co.zw
Alternate: amalinda@mweb.co.zw
Website: www.africaundercanvas.co.za

HOUSE WANTED TO RENT
CAREFUL TENANTS (EX FARMERS) URGENTLY REQUIRE 4 BEDROOMED (OR LARGER) UPMARKET HOUSE TO RENT. PROPERTY MUST BE WELL SECURED WITH EITHER WALL OR FENCE AND GATED.

PLEASE PHONE 252475 OR 011 230 179.

BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE
Freely loans to their patients useful items such as bedpans, wheelchairs, even beds and mattresses.
For more information please telephone: 77972 or 62212

ARE YOU A FARMER'S WIFE LOOKING FOR A JOB ?
A vacancy exists at an upmarket delicatessen in Bulawayo to manage the front cashier's desk. This position would suit a farmers wife, very nice environment, super people to work with, no experience needed.

Telephone Bertha at 79466

DOMESTIC EMPLOYEE WANTED
I would be most grateful if you could help me find a suitable Maid. I require someone mature (over 30 will be fine) traceable references and a confident cook. A good disposition is always a bonus and all candidates to contact:

Sharleen Nel on 287592 to tee up interviews.

Petra High Spring Faire - 5 Oct.

Book your stalls through the school office. Diarise for a full days fun with entertainment, shopping, games, vintage car display, tea garden & full catering facilities.

Gayl
Steve and I are going to be away from the 8th until the 27th of October and are looking for a housesitter for all or even some of the nights. Don't worry the kids will be with Granny and Aunty Wendy - no we wouldn't do that to anyone!

• We will leave the DSTV connected.
• There are 2 maids - one who washes and irons and the other cooks.
• They must be real dog lovers as we have a real spoilt staffi who sleeps on the couch etc! The feeding of dogs (2) and the cat (1) will be done by the domestics.
• There is a 'splash' pool.
• The gardener will look after the garden.
• Preferably a non smoker

If anyone knows of anyone reliable and responsible, please let us know.
Regards
Gayl
luncarty@telconet.co.zw

Mark Palmer from the Royal Darwin Hospital writes:

I have job vacancies for radiographers at Royal Darwin Hospital. We are willing to sponsor suitably qualified people. I can be contacted via email Mark.Palmer@nt.gov.au. Here is a brief description of the place:

RDH Radiology Department
RDH is a 350 bed general hospital, admitting a wide range of patients including general medicine, surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics, renal, A&E etc. This is one of the large general hospitals still operational.

RDH radiology performs approximately 50,000 examinations per annum.

This includes :-

1. CT - 3,000 examinations
2. Nuclear Medicine - 600 examinations
3. Ultrasound - 4,500 examinations
4. MRI - 400 examinations

Salary range for a P1/P2 from $36,178 to $60868 depending on years qualified. Additional to this there are shift penalty payments and on-call payments, which generally may increase income by 10-15% annually.

There are 3 main general rooms, one DSA room, 3 ultrasound rooms with 2 Acusons Xp10/128's and a Toshiba Corevision Pro. There is a general Xray room in the emergency department. Two radiographers per day are rostered to theatre and mobiles.

For any more information contact:
Mark Palmer
Chief Radiographer
Royal Darwin Hospital
Te: 81 8 8922 8732
Darwin, NT. Australia

Car & Household Goods For Sale

• Nissan Sunny Sedan - Japanese Import, Rounded shape, Gold in colour, 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic, 1991 model Price Z$2,400,000
• Computer and Printer – Mecer Pentium 100Mhz, 16 Gig harddrive computer with Hewlett Packard Deskjet 660C colour printer Price Z$120,000
• Fridge – Fridge Master 385L Fridge excellent condition, as new Price Z$200,000
• TV – Sony Triniton 26” colour Television with remote Price Z$120,000
• Lounge Suite – Velvet Flock Duvet Style lounge suite, charcoal with pink and brown fleck, 3seater, 2 seater and single seater, good condition Price Z$120,000
• Dining Room Suite – 8 seater dining room suite with pink dralon-covered chairs including 2 arm chairs, kiaat wood Price Z$50,000
• Dinner Service – 50 piece dinner service white with gold trim, brand new, still in it’s box Price Z$25,000
• Mixing Machine – Kenwood Chef Excel with all attachments Price Z$20,000
• Wardrobe – Kiatt wood wardrobe double door Price Z$15,000
• Room Divider – Kiaat wood room divider Price Z$10,000
• Bicycle – Ladies 12 speed racing bicycle Price Z$10,000
• Home Gym Equipment – Weights and bench with attachments Price Z$10,000
• Various household goods, carpets and electrical appliances

Phone Ashleigh on Bulawayo 242743 between 8am and 9pm

HOUSE WANTED

CAREFUL TENANTS (EX FARMERS) URGENTLY REQUIRE 4 BED ROOMED (OR LARGER) UPMARKET HOUSE TO RENT. PROPERTY MUST BE WELL SECURED WITH EITHER WALL OR FENCE AND GATED.

PLEASE PHONE 252475 OR 011 230 179
JOY ROSELT

OLD FRIENDS

CLIVE AND LYNN SCHOLEFIELD'S ADDRESS IS schos@telco4u.net

They have lost quite a few e mail addresses in the move so if you have not heard from them yet, why not send them an e mail.

CONDOLENCES

Sincere sympathy to the families of the following

EVELINE LEVINE *** RONNIE LASKER *** GRAHAM HUTTON
MAUREEN MACKLIN *** HILLARY DUBE *** RICHARD WILLIAMS
RITA VEALE *** DIRK ODENDAAL *** EDNA (ROBBIE) ROBERTSON
MICHAEL TYMVIOS

TIDBITS

The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us.

Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.

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