Try a I may !!! .... it is impossible ... after al I am a member of that strange breed "A
Zimbabwean"
Come on admit it !! Does it come to you easily ? It is such an amazing wonderful invention
... are you able to just "bin" such an incredible invention ? ....the ziplock bag after just one
use ?
Yes I know all about hygiene, but as I said, I am a Zimbabwean !!
Here in Johannesburg I look at my used ziplock bags quite tenderly !! I could not possibly
throw them away while they are still remotely usable.... I wash them tenderly, stick them
upside down on the scullery wall to drip dry as Deb York taught me ... and use them again
and again at least until the zip does not lock any more !!
We are a nation of re-cyclers - we Zimbabweans. "Waste not want not" Mother always used
to say, God Bless her cotton socks.
At home in Bulawayo I have absolutely no qualms about throwing them away.... I know our
natural re-cycling team will come into force without even thinking twice...
Mama Lucy, wife of the Legendary Charlie of the Famous Chocolate Cakes, was all too
happy when I threw my plastic band ziploc ags away. She (Mrs Charlie) had a "TUCK
SHOP", which is an informal shop where one does not pay tax, VAT , rent or any of the
overheads of a formal shop.
Mama Lucy aka Mrs Charlie would make her way happily to outside the Seventh Day
Adventists School in Suburbs, where she would ply her wares each breaktime (recess) and
at the lunch break.
Supercools .... a peculiarly Zimbabwean invention .... these are small plastic sleeves filled
with delicious green, red or gold syrup, hermetically sealed and frozen and these were
quite the most popular items in Mama Lucy's store. She would freeze them in our deep
freeze, quite oblivious to the fact that I might need freezer space !! However we made
compromise and HeeHoo bought her and Charlie their own freezer which made life a lot
easier.
Corn curls were the next most popular item, and here the spurned ziploc bags came into
their own. mama Lucy would buy a giant bag of corn curls and then carefully count out
corn-curls into a zip loc bag and they sold like hot cakes.
Popcorn too was cooked and sold in those bags, and the good thing about it all was they
(now in their sixth or seventh time of usage !!) were never tossed casually on the side of
the road, they were far too valuable to waste but would be taken home for sure for further
use I am quite sure.
We had also purchased for Mamma Lucy .... a supermarket trolly ... with which she moved
her tuck shop from home to the school. We purchased this item from one of the kindest
men in Bulawayo, the always generous Hylton Solomon. Hylton was always the first person
sought when free goodies were needed for fetes, charitable events and fund raisers. He
(Hylton) and HeeHoo in fact seemed to be on the top of everyones wish list for donations,
God Bless them both for their many years of benevolence to the Community.
Sadly however the Formal Sector of the Business Community in Zimbabwe is now unable to
make provision for the generosity of days gone by. Those shops, businesses and
companies who were the backbone of all charitable events, school tours, club outings,
fund raising events, are now totally unable to make a living let alone make contribution to
the community as in the past.
The informal sector not the formal sector, has managed to survive the Zimbabwe
Holocaust which has insidiously and irreverently destroyed the economy of the country.
Very few shops and businesses have managed to stay on their feet. Instead the informal
entrepreneurs now have control of thee economy. Gone is the verve and enthusiasm of the
old established businesses. now the bright young folk with guts, verve and an unerring
entrepreneurship, have taken hold of the economy, and they must now take over the reins
of the fabric of our society.
I was the Fund Raising Guru of Bulawayo once upon a time. C.E.O.s used to cringe when
they heard I was on the phone, they would long for salvation, but I was relentless in my
pursuit. I remember well the king folk who never let me down when I was on the scrounge
for one charity or another. Charles Wawn, bless him, never flinched, the Treger/Monarch
Empire - Berwick Davies, John Pritchard, Hamish Watson, the cxcxcxc always gave without
blanching except on their balance sheets, the Meilkles family, the Moxons via Bob Slatter
uncomplainingly and endlessly gave to the hundreds of "causes" that Bulawayo
manufactured daily.
The two Brendans - Beaumont and Mitchell, Raphael Chitrin, the Boys from Power Sales -
the Hunt Brothers, the Blatch Boys, the Edgars Team all endlessly gave and gave and gave
to the community unmitigatedly, without flinching thank you to all of you for loving and
caring for our demanding community.
Was it worth it ?
Did you make a difference ?
Only time and history will tell ... but you did it and you need to be lauded and praised for
your unselfish spirit and for the love of you fellow man ....
Getting back to my Ziploc bags however ... I am just as challenged to throw away tin foil, I
have to force myself not to wash it, smooth it out and re-use it !!
And the fat that one renders in ones frying pan ??? Throw it away ?? Never. Mother could
make a pound of Holsum last a whole year when we were young and struggling.
Maybe the World could learn a tip or two from this strange breed... The Zimbabwean....
we have a very peculiar but distinguished Carbon Footprint and I dare you to emulate us !
So sadly missed along life's way
Quietly remembered everyday.
No longer in our lives to share
But in our hearts
You are always there.
Forever remembered,
Forever loved,
Forever missed.
Not a day goes by without remembering you
Sharrie, Simon and Bridget, Andrew and Tara
David Thomas Gray Calder
25 November
You did so many things for us
Your heart was kind and true,
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you.
The special years will not return
When we were all together,
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Kitty, Mark, Jani & Lissy
Charles Trollope died at the Edith Duly Nursing Home, he was a fierce fighter with the
most wonderfully supportive family. Sincere sympathy to Marion, Teresa and the Girls from
the Chairman and Staff of Edith Duly Nursing Home.
Charles, life's marathon is now over. You'll be remembered for your dogged
determination and heroic endurance to the last. We trust that your eternal reward will
match your outstanding bravery. Our heartfelt sympathy and warmest love to your wife
Theresa, your daughters and your Mom Marion.
Regards
Judy and Sean Tighe (Dublin), Barry (London), Siobhan (Durban) and Sinead (Australia)
Trollop, Charlie
Our deepest sympathies go to Theresa and the girls on the sad loss of a wonderful man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love from
Patrick, Christine, Taryn and Sean O'Dea & Neil, Lindsay, Euan, Bryn & Bryony Nesbitt
CONDOLENCES
So very sorry. My sympathies to Theresa, the Girls and Mrs. Trollope. You have all been so
brave through Charlie's illness. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Wish I was
closer. Love, Helen Herbst
TROLLOPE, Charlie. Will always remember that loud laugh of yours, Charlie, and your great
sense of humour. Deepest sympathy to the family. Peter Botwright (Scotland)
So sad for Theresa and their beautiful daughters on the death of Charlie, who so
steadfastly stuck by his side in the hope of his regaining consciousness after all this time.
The Bristows have admired you all tremendously for your love, courage and fortitude
throughout this ordeal. How lucky he was to have had such devoted women in his life,
always at his side, believing to the end that anything was possible. I never met Charlie,
but often saw you both jogging through Burnside on your afternoon runs together. We
have held you and your family in our thoughts since his tragic last race. Go in peace,
Charlie, and may you have wings on your ankles as you go, knowing, as we do, how much
you were loved.
Fondly - Tarquin, Adam, Digby and Vanessa
TROLLOPE
To: Teresa and family
We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Love,
John and Edna Southey.
From: "ken walden" visitkids@yahoo. co.uk
I would like to pass my sincere condolences to Charlies family. You will be in our prayers.
Ken Walden
DE SMIDT, John. We went through a few ''call-up'' experiences together, didn't we, John?
My sympathy and condolences to the family. Peter Botwright (Scotland)
I was so sad for Marion and her family to hear the news. He is at peace and this must
surely be some consolation to the family.
Kindest thoughts to all,
Ronnie Elkaim
Jessica Simpson passed away in Farsley, Leeds, United Kingdom on 10th November 2008
after a short illness. Beloved Gran and Mom to her family. May her dear soul rest in peace.
We will miss you and will carry you in our hearts forever. Love Warren, Karen, Hannah and
Holly.
1. Sister Pam Easton
- Dearest Sister Easton, was so heartsore to learn of your passing.
A very dear friend and mentor gone to rest.
My sympathies to her family.
Love Nita and family (Canada)
2. Mrs Pat Constandinos
- Dear Nicola and family, was so sorry to hear of the passing of
your lovely Mother and Grandmother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nita
From: peter.marritt@ sympatico. ca
A memorial service for the Late DON FERGUSON will be held at the Kingdom Hall,
G. Silundika Ave., Bulawayo on Wednesday 19th November at 12 noon.
Don passed away peacefully in Belfast on October 26th, 2008, after a long illness.
No flowers by request - Any other donations for Z.A.R.D.A. (Zimbabwe Alzheimer's
and Related Disorders Association) would be appreciated.
It is with great shock that we have just learnt of the passing of Mercia Beverage, she was
such a great person and a wonderful friend, she did so much to help us with our M.O.T.H.
charity work.
Sleep peacefully my friend - no more pain.
Deepest sympathy to Alex and family - our thoughts are with you.
George and Yvonne Sims
New Zealand
carliwe@clear. net.nz
Denise Bredenkamp
Denise passed away in Hermanus on October 28th 2008. After overcoming breast cancer
two years ago, she was recently diagnosed with cancer in her spine and unexpectedly
went into a coma on October 25th. In her last days she was surrounded by her family and
those who had come to love her here in Hermanus. The last hour of her life was truly
magical. She suddenly became aware of us and everything we were saying, we held her
and told her how special she was and how much we loved her. We passed on to her all the
greetings and messages we have received from around the world and there is no doubt
that she was aware of what we were saying and received all of your love. The final
moments were peaceful and beautiful. We are grateful that this has happened so quickly
and that she was spared any further suffering. We loved her dearly and her passion for life
and love for all will be with us forever.
Cliff, Sharon, Ed, Ian, Cindy, Joffi, Shaun and Kevin.
macbred@telkomsa. net
STEYN, Fred 1924, Died a year ago on 05 November 2007 (Loco. Inspector N.R.Z.) after a
long illness in Ystradgynlais, Swansea, South Wales UK. Father of : Charl, Sanette & Dirk.
Grandfather of : Anita, Adrian, Dougal & Aimeé. Great Grandfather of Jonathan. Still
remembered.
charl-steyn@ talktalk. net
"Marj Humphrey passed away at the age of 87 in Pietermaritzburg this month.
Marj was a well known physiotherapist in Bulawayo for many years."
From: csielect@mweb. co.za
Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with
others. --William A. Ward
RIGHTEOUS GOD, WHO SEARCHES MINDS AND HEARTS, BRING TO AN END THE VIOLENCE
OF THE WICKED AND MAKE THE RIGHTEOUS SECURE.
PSALM 7:9
"THE MORE"
The more generous we are,
the more joyous we become.
The more cooperative we are,
the more valuable we become.
The more enthusiastic we are,
the more productive we become.
The more serving we are,
the more prosperous we become.
The more outgoing we are,
the more helpful we become.
The more curious we are,
the more creative we become.
The more patient we are,
the more understanding we become.
The more persistent we are,
the more successful we become.
-- William Arthur Ward
What is more precious than fuel & water???
We all have it, but dont like to share it....
The blood banks in Byo are drying up faster than our dams and are desperate for
donations.
This takes little time, and could save a loved one's life - imagine a family member dies
because there is no blood to give after an accident!
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT OF YOUR TIME TO SAVE A LIFE!
Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. --
Warren Buffet
Try to make at least one person happy every day. If you cannot do a kind deed, speak a
kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can,
the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime! --
Lawrence G. Lovasik
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