Morning Mirror 34 - 7th January 2003

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Auld Lang Syne


'Tis the night before Christmas

'Tis the night before Christmas, and all through State House
not a creature is sleeping, not even my spouse.
An intractable problem's defying my might:
there's no petrol in Zim and no shipment in sight.

I've spoken to Muscat, Tehran and Riyadh,
Caracas and Qatar, Kuwait and Baghdad.
I've searched in Jakarta, Bahrain and Algiers,
but my pleas have been falling on stoney-deaf ears.

I've begged and I've bargained, I've offered our soil,
and still no-one's willing to send me some oil.
I've faxed and I've e-mailed, used the post, used the phone,
but none will oblige with a small long-term loan.

It's that scoundrel in London, that gay gangster Blair.
He's been queering my pitch, which is very unfair.
And those guys in the White House - they're also to blame.
Powell and Bush - they've besmirched my good name.

All those Kinnocks and Pattens, McKinnons and Royces,
all those Ancrams and Hains - they've been raising their voices
to plot and prevent what I truly deserve:
some petrol and lubricants, AVGAS and DERV.

And the Clarks and the Howards, the Danes and the Swedes.
They've all been conspiring to frustrate my needs.
Norwegians and Dutchmen! They've launched an attack.
And Festus had better start watching his back.

And don't forget Midzi, and all of those bankers.
I've bent over backwards, but no-one will thank us.
The aches in my stomach and head - I digress...
How on earth am I going to get out of this mess?

Now Thabo! Bakili!
Muammar and Sam!
Now Fidel! Mahathir!
Eduardo and Jiang!
Now Joaquim and Levy!
Olusegun and Joe!

Won't you stump up some cash for a fellow you know?
Cheers


CONGRATULATIONS BULAWAYO .......

A really big thank you to all who supported our SOAP fundraising function held at the Nesbitt Castle on Monday 23 December.

An amazing amount of money was raised 'on paper' & we are now in the process of getting all these promised monies in! If you bought anything in the auction you will be contacted soon ....

We did not sell all the raffle tickets on the night and so we plan to keep selling until all 150 are sold. This will realise an amount $750 000 on its own!

If you would like to buy some more tickets please contact Michelle Keefe on 283042. They are $5000 each.

Just to remind you of the fabulous prizes:
1st: Sterling silver placecard holders (6)
2nd: Ladies silver choker & matching earrings(both kindly donated by Patrick Mavros)
3rd: 2 nights for 2 persons sharing, at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, B&B + a dinner at the Boma restaurant.
(donated by Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)

Thank you once again and we hope you enjoyed your evening.
Contact
Gayl Smyth luncarty@telconet.co.zw


NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

I'm reading more and dusting less.

I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden.

I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time working. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.

I've stopped "saving" anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom.

I wear my good blazer to the market.

I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for all the folk in the hardware store and tellers at the bank. "Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

I'm not sure what others would have done had they known they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favorite food was. I'm guessing; I'll never know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them.

I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, tell myself that it is special.

Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God.

People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there."

I don't believe in Miracles. I rely on them.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.


An outright condemnation of the ICC's Report of IDI Safety and Security in Zimbabwe

Organised Resistance takes this valued opportunity to present to you a rebuttal of many of the claims that the ICC Delegation made in their vague, inaccurate and self-serving report on the safety and security situation in Zimbabwe.

Aware of your heavy schedule we have listed key issues as raised in the ICC Report and have refuted them based on independent and accurate information.

Organised Resistance is outraged that a professional body such as the ICC has seen fit to publish and promote a report that clearly treats the volatile situation in Zimbabwe with little respect.

We appreciate you taking the time to read this critique of the ICC Report and remind you that agreeing to allow Zimbabwe to host any World Cup Cricket matches will serve to legitimise one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world.

We would like to emphasise that the reason why we ask your cricket team not to come to Zimbabwe is based predominantly on the hostile and precarious situation in Zimbabwe which places international cricket players, officials and Zimbabwean spectators at risk

It's not a game anymore.

Organised Resistance
Harare
Zimbabwe


SMALLS

HOUSE NEEDED TO RENT URGENTLY

The people I rent from have decided that they wish to move back to Bulawayo and they are trying to evict me out of my house with out giving me 30 days notice .

I am going to fight it with all that I have but I know I will have to get out by the end of Feb at the latest if I am lucky. So please I need a house to rent asap .

Please look out for something for me to rent , looking for a house for Family of 4 plus pets and lotsa junk !!

Rowan Francis
Ecoweb Bulawayo
tel : 882021
cell : 091222384
byoinfo@ecoweb.co.zw

COOKING LESSONS

Cooking Lessons for domestics, interested persons and chefs who want to improve their skills.
Contact Esme, 241091 for more information.
PS Am still looking for a maid, preferably over 30 with recent traceable references.

Thanks, Esme van Jaarsveldt.
11 Lancaster Ave
Hillcrest
Bulawayo
Tel: 241091
esme@mweb.co.zw
Fax address To be advised when I know how to work the bloody thing!
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE PRECIOUS

GARDENER WANTED

We are looking for a gardener with traceable references and are pretty sure that someone who is leaving would like to be able to secure a position for one of their staff members.

Many thanks
Jane du Preez
rjdupreez@gatorzw.com

DIGIMAN VIDEO CLUB

Are You Interested in Joining a D.V.D. Club?
INITIAL LIBRARY OF 250 – 300 LATEST AND
POPULAR MOVIES (BRAND NEW D.V.D.’S)
*PLUS IMMEDIATE INCREASE AS PER MEMBERSHIP FEES/DONATION*

HEREWITH DETAILS OF MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES:

GOLD CLASS (EXECUTIVE MEMBERS)
Membership Fee Of $25 000.00 or Donation Of 5 D.V.D.’s
Subscription Fee Of $3 000.00 per 20 Movies = $150.00
Entitlements – Max 5 Discs taken out at one time 7 Days Viewing
or 4 Discs taken out at one time 6 Days Viewing
3 Discs taken out at one time 5 Days Viewing
2 Discs taken out at one time 4 Days Viewing
1 Disc taken out at one time 2 Days Viewing

SILVER CLASS (FULL MEMBERS)
Membership Fee Of $15 000.00 or Donation Of 3 D.V.D.’s
Subscription Fee Of $2 100.00 per 12 Movies = $175.00
Entitlements – Max 3 Discs taken out at one time 4 Days Viewing
Or 2 Discs taken out at one time 3 Days Viewing
1 Disc taken out at one time 2 Days Viewing

CASUAL MEMBERS
Membership Fee Of $5 000.00 or Donation Of 1 D.V.D.
Subscription Fee Of $200.00 per Movie
Entitlements – Max 1 Disc taken out at one time 2 Days Viewing

Conditions:
Donated D.V.D.’s subject to approval.
Lost or damaged discs $5 000.00 replacement charge payable prior to resuming normal use of facility.
Late returns: Gold Class - $100.00 per movie per day
Silver Class - $125.00 per movie per day
Casual Members - $150.00 per movie per day

ALL PAYMENTS IN CASH

Interested Parties Should Contact :-
R. CHITRIN & CO. - BYO. 77531 - 6 / 883063 Ext 281
For Application Form & Details
Membership to APPROVED and PAID up Applicants only!!
LIMITED INITIAL INTAKE – PREFERENCE TO GOLD & SILVER

MANAGER / MANAGERESS NEEDED FOR UPMARKET RESTAURANT

Manager/manageress sought for upmarket restaurant. What we offer is a good salary and conditions and a job that is not only interesting but rewarding. In return we seek an individual with personality who is honest, reliable and able to converse with people at all levels. Previous experience is not essential. If you fit the bill please send your CV to us at Box 9123, Hillside, Bulawayo or email us on banff@mweb.co.zw

Assistants required for part time night work (7pm - 9:30pm) at a leading suburban restaurant. Own transport essential. Write Box 9123, Hillside with contact telephone number or email us on banff@mweb.co.zw

SMALL TV NEEDED

Peter and Anthea Nash from Filabusi have moved into a flat in town for half the week and are looking for a small TV to buy. Please could you put an advert in Morning Mirror? Their cell no is 011 613614.

WORLD CUP CRICKET PETITION

So you are asking how can you get involved?

a. Copy, paste and sign the petition below and forward it to as many people as you know, and ask them to do the same; and at the same time copy it to the ICC at press@cricinfo.com AND

b. Send your own email to debate@thetimes.co.uk, and also news@sky.com telling them NO to the World Cup in Zim, and why not! AND

c. Copy these emails to the following journalists - andrew.walpole@ecb.co.uk; mathewengle@ndirect.co.uk; stephenbrenkely-brenks@compuserve.com; scyldberry@hotmail.com; geoffreydean@compuserve.com; cmartinjenkins@compuserve.com; simonwilde@lineone.net; dave.richardson@octagon.com; AND

d. Copy these emails to politicians in the United Kingdom - arratt@parliament.uk; jchr@parliament.uk; hofccommission@parliament.uk; euclords@parliament.uk; and in Australia - minister.downer@dfat.gov.au; and c.gallus.MP@aoh.gov.au; (please visit http://www.freezim.freehosting.net/contacts.htm#top for more contact addresses) AND

e. a most powerful place to lobby is the big money that sponsors the cricket please visit www.cricket.co.za and look at the sponsors listed on that site. Its one way we can vote with our Dollar/Rand - how for example will LG feel if we all say that we will not buy any more of their fridges/washing machines and so on - unless they do something and either withdraw their sponsorship, or persuade the cricket bodies to withdraw from playing in Zim.

Interdenominational Service for Peace and Relief from Suffering.

On the 18th January 2003 Fr Barnabas Nqindi of the Roman Catholic Church in Bulawayo is hosting an Interdenominational Service for Peace and Relief from Suffering. We would like to connect with the Zimbabweans in prayer, and ask you to please contact your church/synagogue/religious community and ask them to join with their congregations in prayer on that weekend.

Many religious leaders are unaware of what is happening in Zim, and would be horrified to know the truth. To put your case forward there is lots of info around. www.zwnews.com puts out news on a daily basis from numerous sources. www.africancrisis.org has recent satellite photos of Zim; and photos of animal torture.

And if you need help on anything email me lin@macromagic.co.za. Also please let me know which community will be joining us on the 17th to 19th Jan.

If it feels right with you - do you want to join me "in spirit" on a daily basis at 1.00 pm for five minutes where we just sit and gently hold thoughts of peace, power and plenty for Zimbabwe and all her people?

PRAYER VIGIL OR THE NATION

If you haven’t already done so make a note of the Prayer Vigil for the Nation organized by "Christians Together for Justice and Peace" and due to take place at St Mary’s Cathedral, Bulawayo, at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday 18th January

WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT ZIMBABWE

- For Environmental Awareness -

Matabeleland Matters - November/December 2002: (Issue NO. 25)

Matabeleland Branch, P.O. Box 169 Bulawayo,

tfbetts@zol.co.zw .

If you would like to be placed on the Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe Mailing List please contact the above

HOUSE WANTED FOR RENT

Well secured, house wanted small 3 bedroomed house ( Paddonhurst, Bradfield, Famona, Ilanda, )  to rent, effective 1st March 2003

Prepared to pay : in the region of $ 30,000.00 - $ 50,000.00. Long Lease required.

Contact : Mrs Yvonne James - Tel 201242 or Heather Vosloo Cell 011 208 107

TENNIS NET NEEDED

Derrick. Townshend is looking for a tennis net. Can anyone assist?
dobbo@mweb.co.zw


CONGRATULATIONS

ENGAGEMENTS

MARTIN BUTCHER TO MICHELLE RICHARDSON
PEARL GRANGER TO SIDNEY FRASER
CHERYL CARL TO DINOS PATRINOS
LAURA DURRET TO NANDO LOPES


CONDOLENCES

Sincere sympathy to the families of the following

Joan Fergusson
Derek Armstrong
Archbishop Gedoen Joseph Paba
Cecil Rollo
Kevin Steyn
Lydia Adams
Nigel Greef
Roger Clarke
Winston Kruger
Mary Cruikshank
Anthony Morgan
Natalie Fraser
Margret Howes
Petrus Stroebel
Alf Clipstone

With great sadness, we note the recent passing of Wally Higgs. He was an ardent member of Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe, and was a past Chairman of the Matabeleland Branch. He was also heavily involved with Chipangali, and his passing is a great loss to the many other organizations with which he was involved. There is no doubt of his lifelong commitment to wildlife and the environment. The Matabeleland Branch Committee sends their condolences to his wife and family. Wally was a dedicated member and a true gentleman.

We are very sad to hear of the death of Arthur Van Blerk, deepest sympathy to Margaret and family from the Tennis Section at Bulawayo Country Club.


MOVIES

  • CITY ONE A SUM OF ALL FEARS 18
  • CITY TWO HOW HIGH 18
  • CITY THREE SCOOBY DOO ALL AGES
  • CITY THREE FIFTEEN MINUTES 18
  • ELITE 400 SCORPION KING AND MAYBE BABY 18


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