Morning Mirror 45 - 6th April 2003 |
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He was a Beautiful chocolate Easter Bunny. He was about six inches tall (thats about 9 centimeters those metricated amongst us !) He had a bright green jacket, red trousers and he was gamboling in a field of daisies !! He was encased in an elegant firm plastic case, the perfect gift for my niece for Easter Sunday. BUT....... he cost $5230.00 !! Now we are not poor by any stretch of the imagination, but my middle class up bringing forbade me to even contemplate his purchase. Translated into US dollars he was a veritable snip, translated in pound sterling, he was a giveaway I stood and argued with myself, but I still could not bring myself to buy him. Would you have been able to buy him ? Why did I covert this stunning Easter Bunny so much ? How could I possibly justify spending over five thousand dollars on a chocolate Easter bunny which would be gone in four or five mouthfuls !! I would have had to sneak him home and surreptitiously remove his price tag before my staff saw what he had cost !! And so I tenderly put him back on the supermarket shelf, cast an eye morosely at the empty bread shelf, and went out without an Easter gift for my niece. Would you have been able to buy him ?
I have had the very sad task of disposing of the property of three very special people in my life, and as sad as the tasks have been I have never ceased to be amazed at what some folk consider important. This is the "throw away age" no doubt about that, "if it's broken trash it and buy a new one " is the modern maxim, but the folk who lived through the Second World War would turn in their graves (?) if they could hear us say that. He Who Must Be Obeyed Instantly, (you may notice that I have changed his title) has gone fishing, one of those Male Bonding Experiences that are so vital to the survival of men of a certain age group !! So I embarked upon an exercise that has been nagging at me for a few months now, sorting out the bits and bobs of an old and very dear friend who died not so long ago. Most of it was easy, OUT !!! There are always plenty of folk who will snap up anything and everything, so OUT it all went ....... ruthlessly ...... Furniture, clothing, capets and curtains all disposed of to worthy causes and worthy people, but then I was left with the clutter. Now every home has clutter I am the first to admit, I already feel sorry for the poor souls who have to dispose of my clutter one day, (hopefully in the not too distant future !!) But there is after all, clutter and ...well...... clutter. I mean, why does one have to keep a whole mayonnaise bottle full of old watch straps ? All broken, all turning green with age, all totally useless, but there they were, someone's special treasures !! Bottles after bottle of nails, screws and bolts, jars of washers of ever conceivable size and thickness, old spark plugs, old thermostats, old fuses, packets of plastic thingamajigs, bottles of rubber watchamacallits !! An entire Havana cigar box full of springs and coils and twirlys !! A beautiful meranti box full of patches and ratchets and rings !! Nineteen broken clocks, fourteen broken watches, twenty three old gramophone needles, and countless odd pipes and poles and pipettes. !! There was the dearest little tin named "Ayrton's heart Shape Bismuth indigestion Tablets " and these, it appears are "palatable and perfectly harmless and may be taken in the way of a sweetmeat " according to the instructions, but why keep a whole tin full of of useless tics, tacs and toes I ask you ? Old aerials , old hinges, old bits of rubbish that you and I would have thrown out long ago....... But.... I hesitate to say...... that I know exactly where the clutter collectors are coming from. Anyone who is good with his hands and loves to fix, repair and mend, has clutter. Cos how often do you need a little special two
centimetre, oblong, 1 mm thingamajig which will be the perfect item to
repair whatever it is that you are repairing ?
I am aghast with shame, I forgot so many fabulous Voices in the last edition of Morning Mirror, Dino reminded me of David Davies from LM Radio, who could forget him !! My friend John McNeilage from Down Under remembered Evelyn Martin also from LM radio - " I remember clearly getting a birthday wish for my third birthday in their afternoon program four to five PM called Birthday Requests, my grandmother sent it and the song they played was "Green Eyes" those devastating Green Eyes, the year was 1948, the article actually brought a tear to my eye. Do you remember we used to listen to Simon Templar alias The Saint every week without fail. Them were the days for sure !!!!!!! " More quotes from aged folk like me - From Colin H. "Thank you for Mirror 44. What a wonderful ramble down memory lane! I remember the voices of Esme Everard and David "Tiger" Davies who were Dj's on LM radio, and so many of the ones you mentioned too. The kids these days don't know what they missed! " Marian L. "I enjoyed your article on 'Voices' and have to tell you that I am under 50 and I remember Gerry Wilmot and LM Radio very well. " ...and "I wanted to remind you of Keith Kennedy, he did Lyons Maid Hits of the Week for years too. My father always referred to him as Salisbury's Oldest Teenager." From Stan H. "PS Forces Requests was MP3 sharp on a SUNDAY afternoon, starting off as 1 hour then 2 and by 1979 three hours each Sunday." And of course loads of folk reminded me of Tony Bulling
!! What a character !!
There have been so many special, precious, valuable people who have left Zimbabwe, so many stories, so many lives changed, shattered, perhaps improved due to our unique "Made in Zimbabwe" strange, ethereal, unreal situation. You know them, I know them, you will miss them, I will miss them. And I will miss Judy so much. Judy Martin, nee Appleby. A friend to many, many people in Zimbabwe. And Judy will be joining her one time Esigodini farmer husband Colin , in Capetown this month. Judy and I have known each other since the days of pigtails and ponytails. Judy, you will be sorely missed. You and Colin were an integral part of the amazing close knit Esigodini community. You have worked for the community tirelessly all your adult life. You have cared for the sick, ministered to the poor, nursed the infirm and nurtured the young. You have always had a smile, never a frown, I have never heard you condemn, always compliment, never complain, always made light of your problems, which have been vast by anyone's standards. Judy, my dearest friend, God Speed to you and Colin. Zimbabwe will be the poorer for your leaving.
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HOUSE SITTERS WANTED I need one thing - a short break. For this I need two things.
If you are available or interested please phone me on 091 241 189.
HOUSE FOR SALE IN WORRINGHAM Ingrid Hugo is selling her house in Worringham. 24 km from Bulawayo (2 km off the Beitbridge Road on narrow tar). Small holding (11,67 acres) with market gardening potential. Charming house with beautiful lush garden, overlooking vineyards. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and shower, study, library area, open plan lounge / TV lounge / dining room / bar area. Large kitchen, laundry, pantry, double garage, triple carport, 3 storerooms / staff quarters. Two bedroomed cottage, swimming pool, orchard, excellent borehole, security fencing. Large warehouse / packing shed (ex winery) and office. Contact:
HOME NEEDED I'm looking for a smallish home with a separate garden cottage/flat, in an open rural type environment (perhaps a large yard or small plot) around Bulawayo. Please contact Judy Ross cell 011419335
HELPLINES The Harare Helplines were very useful during elections last year, and have been re-activated for YOU and your friends, colleagues, and neighbours. Two more landline numbers have been added to the Harare Helplines, which now serve the whole of Harare and indeed as much of the country as we can. This service is provided on a voluntary basis by citizens who are concerned that, in the current volatile situation, other citizens may meet problems or require information which they will try to help with, or may have important information which they want to pass on to others. Here are all the numbers : please print this out and put it next to your telephone, carry it in your diary or whatever...and pass this message on to spread the Helpline numbers far and wide. Thank you. 744970 336911 308257 091 924 030 091 924 029
FOR SALE COMPAQ LAP TOP WITH MODEM CARD AND WINDOWS PROFESSION 2000 INSTALLED AND PASTEL VER 5, OUTLOOK EXPRESS ETC. PLEASE TELEPHONE FOR DETAILS ALICE ON CELL NO. 023 408 647 OR dhpa@tyretreads.co.zw PRICE AROUND $900,000.00 (negotiable).
REWARD OFFERED : - FOR THE RECOVERY OF LIGHT BLUE MAZDA 323 HATCHBACK (WITH DARK BLUE ZIGZAG STRIPES ON DOORS). REG NO: 726 - 302 H. (IF IN DOUBT, CHECK WINDOWS AS REG NUMBER HAS BEEN ENGRAVED ON ALL WINDOWS) AND/OR PERSONAL DOCUMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN (BLACK TOMMY HILFIGER BAG) TELE: 011 704321 NOW! "BE ALERT STAY ALERT" Fuel rip off - You have been fuelled - beware the conman- who offers you fuel at a price - gets your payment then leads you to an office/warehouse/home to collect the fuel and while you wait outside he disappears inside the property never to be seen again. Window Security - The normal once upon a time more than adequate window burglar bars of round iron are no longer a deterrent to a determined burglar. The burglars now place a crowbar or motor car jack between the bars and prise them apart. It is surprising how small an opening a burglar can get through - 8 inches x 15 inches - 200mm x 400mm. Ladies - don't walk around covered in jewelry or carrying a handbag especially a large one - you are just asking to have them forcefully taken from you.
HOUSE NEEDED TO RENT Looking for a three bedroom house - must have a shower as my elderly Mum cannot get in or out of a bath and preferably no swimming pool - in Suburbs, Hillside, Ilanda, Malindela or anywhere else in the low density areas. It needs to be secure for three dogs therefore fenced or walled. Double Staff quarters. Please reply to :
Change Skill There is nothing more certain than that the world will continue to change. Accepting and not resisting this, is the first and most important inner skill in this frenetically changing, modern world. Life tests us every day to see how well we have developed this ability. Equally, there is nothing more real than the inner space within each of us that never ever changes. We may change our thoughts, our feelings, even our sense of who we are, but we fail to visit the unchanging centre of our own self. The ability to be in this inner space, where our peace is found, when all around would prefer chaos and crisis, is the deepest spiritual change skill. It is the eye of the storm, it is the oasis in the desert, it is the place where peace is power. Call in today. You'll be surprised how much it can influence and change everything and everyone around you!
GARDENER REQUIRED Do want to place a good honest Gardener in a good home, or know of one looking for a job? He should be a good and willing. Accommodation available. Please phone Laurie Bond at work on 88 1039 or 24 4710 at home.
ON THE MARKET Townhouse style property with open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen but with a manageable garden. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms main ensuite), ceramic tiled kitchen with oak fittings. All bedrooms and lounge with parquet flooring and ceiling fans. Plenty of cupboard space. Large verandah. Lock up garage, double carport, attractive garden with working borehole. Property is fully walled with electric gate, intercom and electric security fence and is situated in the sort after area of Old Ilanda which is close to schools, shops and the Mater Dei. For further details please phone 241086(h) or 65101(w).
URGENTLY WANTED Single Responsible very independent lady, with own transport, seeks furnished or unfurnished secure one or two bedroom garden flat or cottage to lease in Burnside, Hillside Ascot, IIanda, or Malindela. If you have anything similar available, Please contact
Gill Mackay on
Warning to joggers, walkers, cyclists etc Please do not go out on your own if you jog, walk, cycle etc for recreation, and beware of gangs of men/youths in vehicles or otherwise pretending to be MDC who may approach you to "chat". They are not MDC, and they may try to harm or threaten you. This is a period to be on maximum alert and to be extra cautious - better safe than sorry! Please pass this message on to those at risk. Thank you.
RECENT HI-JACKING IN BULAWAYO. Wednesday 26 March approximately 4h15 Wednesday 26 March approximately 5pm. Wednesday 26 March - attempted hi-jacking outside Girls
College. Thursday 27 March - New Landcruiser pick-up, white, stolen near Hilltop Hotel. 4 hi-jackers armed with a G3 and pistol. Landcruiser registration number 778 938W, belonging to Brian Van Blerk.. Hi-jackers in a metallic green corolla and a red BMW. IT APPEARS THAT LANDCRUISER PICK-UPS ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY.. PLEASE BE VIGILANT IF POSSIBLE DON'T USE THESE VEHICLES AT THE MOMENT. ANTI HI-JACK TRUST Please be advised that there is now a councillor in Bulawayo. Counseling is confidential, so don't be ashamed to ask for help. There is no charge to victims. Contact: 09-243938 011 701 323 crime@mweb.co.zw Should companies/groups require a presentation, on how to avoid and what to do if hi-jacked, please contact the above numbers for details. HOTLINE: 091 242 512
LAWNMOWER WANTED I am desperate for a lawnmower in good running order. Contact: Debs mapsaf@netconnect.co.zw or phone 242188 / 011-213340
Mature reliable garden worker. Live in possibility. Need references. Contact Kim 245492.
HOME WANTED Two adorable, half grown ginger toms are looking for a
loving home.
HOUSE SITTER WANTED I am looking for someone to housesit for the month of April and possibly May. Large property in Burnside. Would suit retired man. Must be an animal lover. Contact: Debs mapsaf@netconnect.co.zw or phone 242188 / 011-213340
GARDENER WANTED I'm looking for a gardener to share in the Burnside area. Unfortunately no accommodation offered. Contact: Alison 242845
GARDENER WANTED Gardener wanted in the Burnside area. Experience not essential, but must be a hard worker. Must have traceable references. Accommodation available. Contact: Debs mapsaf@netconnect.co.zw or phone 242188 / 011-213340
Do You Wish to Share your Gardener ? Judy needs an experienced , reliable, trustworthy part time gardener in Suburbs area. Please telephone Judy on 230859. 60A Clark Road. Suburbs.
We have a towbar for a Mazda Pick up truck for sale, could anyone interested please contact me on wbrooking@arachnid.co.zw or cell 091 249 304. Highest cash offer. Many thanks
FOR SALE For Sale - 4 Ton Toyota Dyna Truck done 38000km (Genuine Mileage) in excellent condition. For details contact Mike on 091 260 911 For Sale - Compaq Lap Top - Celeron 300, 160mb ram,
12gig HD, CD Rom, modem, Windows Professional 2000 - Need to sell,
Price around $800,000.00 (negotiable). Phone Alice on cell 023 408 647. My gardener, Samson, would like to earn some
extra money for his children's school fees and is available on the
weekends. He does all my painting and is pretty good at
small building jobs like stone retaining walls or even brick
walls. He can be contacted on 241953 during the week during
working hours and can come and give you a quote for weekend work.
ROBBIE MELLOR IS ENGAGED TO HAYLEY EATON !! Sam Milward and Sharon van Leeuwen are married !!
We offer sincere sympathy to the families of the following :
The Bulawayo City Council is undertaking excellent work in the City and should be congratulated. Intersections are being beautified in a more appropriate way which need less watering, rates inspectors are re-valuing properties, empty stands are being cleared, and now the BCC is introducing a Keep Your City Clean Campaign, aimed at schools where schools are being asked to adopt an area to maintain cleanliness. WELL DONE B.C.C.
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Elliot Mujaji, crowned Sportsperson of the year ahead of Swimmer Kirsty Coventry and soccer striker Benjamin Mwaruwaru. Eliot set a new International Paralympic Committee Championships Amputees record in August in France in the 200m running race.
If you get a phone call on your mobile from any person,
indicating that he is a company engineer, telling you that they are
doing a check on your phone and that you must press #90 or 09# or any
other number, END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT PRESSING ANY NUMBER.
There is a fraud company on the go using a device, that once you have
pressed #90 or 09#, they can access your SIM CARD and make calls from
your hand phone at your expense. Please forward this message to as many
people as you can so that we can stop this.
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