MORNING MIRROR EDITION 86 18 March 2004 Virex check completed In this edition 1 MOENIE SPOOK NIE 2 SMALLS 3 THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD 4 CONDOLENCES 5 TIDBITS MOENIE SPOOK NIE It was the sign "Moenie spook nie" that always fascinated me when we travelled by train from Bulawayo to the Cape as children. "Moenie spook nie" of course means "do not expectorate" and we must have been a strange lot of travelers in the olden days, to be asked not to spit out of the coach windows !! Thank goodness that sign no longer decorates the walls of train coaches in South Africa today. In fact train travel has become quite the preferred way to travel.... It is time consuming but so very elegant ..... He Who Must Be Obeyed likes to ride in the Cape Argus every year with his favourite "book keeper" David, and having tried most travel configurations (with the exception of going by boat) to the fairest Cape, we decided to drive to Joburg and then try the train the "Shosholoza Meyl". Not the chickens on the roof train I am glad to say, and not the Blue Train either, but Premier Classe on Spoornet was most acceptable. Plush plum coloured velvet seats, walnut paneling, brass curtain rails, chilled bottled water and a plate of fresh fruit greeted us as we staggered in from the rigours of the race. The dining car was splendidly appointed with air conditioning, velvet and brocade everything, crystal and fine silverware everywhere. A champagne breakfast started the day and the menus were excellent. Modern trains have showers with hot water, but believe it or not, they still have those Alice in Wonderland size basins in the cabin underneath the pull down table. Train journeys were always special to us as kids, we would head off for the coast - to Rhodesia-By-The Sea - for six weeks every second year. The train trip was part of the holiday and we would play canasta and rummy for hours on end. Admittedly the Karroo has little in the way of scenic beauty after a while, but once through that fifteen minute tunnel, suddenly you are thrown headfirst into memories of Joy Adams book "How Green was My Valley". Acres of lush green vines, hectares of verdant fruit trees, magnificent mountains and babbling brooks. "Dinner will be at eight" announces Head Waiter Miele in his best voice, and while you are sipping aperitifs comfortably in the dining car, miraculously ones bed is being made back in the cabin, with the finest percale sheets and feather pillows. Oh yes, train travel has come a long way since the days of the "Moenie Spook Nie" signs ........ +++++++++++++++ SMALLS We have a TURNERS SWIFT CARAVAN for sale. It is in very good condition. Please phone John & Elaine Painting: 281182 or 281076 ++++++ Cellphone - Nokia 3310 for sale....$450,000.00 (Leaving the country and need to sell quick)... Accessories - Charger, 2 batteries, plastic seal cover & car charger. Pse phone - 011 218 158. or 240420 (after hours). Thank you ++++++ SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CLUB FETE - 9.00 A.M. ON THE 27TH MARCH, 2004 AT 11A CLARK ROAD, SUBURBS. BYO VARIETY OF STALLS FOR EVERYONE TEA AND LUNCH ON SALE ENTRANCE FEE - $100,00 PER ADULT AND $50,00 PER CHILD ++++++++ FALCON COLLEGE IN THIS OUR 50TH YEAR, FALCON COLLEGE IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE PLAY "DICK TRACEY" DATE: MARCH 24TH, 25TH AND A GALA EVENING ON 26TH MARCH VENUE: TUNRER HALL, FALCON COLLEGE TIME: 24TH AND 25TH MARCH 7.15 PM GALA EVENING (26TH MARCH) 7.30 PM TICKETS: 24TH AND 25TH PREPAID $3000 AT THE DOOR $4000 SCHOLARS IN UNIFORM $2000 GALA EVEING PREPAID $8000 AT THE DOOR $9000 SCHOLARS WITH PARENTS $2000 IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND BOOK THROUGH MRS KING AT FALCON COLLEGE. BOOKING COMMENCES MONDAY 15TH MARCH FAX: 088-271 TELEPHONE: O88 - 331/332/229 E-MAIL: http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=falhead@telconet.co.zw +++++ FOR SALE Hitachi Video with remote $800 000 parallel bars $300 000 double swing $300 000 infra red lamp $50 000 doll's cot (metal, collapsible) $10 000 2 green office-type armchairs $250 000 each Tel: 233741 email: http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=sajuda@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++ GARDEN COTTAGE FOR RENT - BURNSIDE, BULAWAYO Compact cottage in beautiful Burnside garden for rent from 1 April 2004. Excellent security: property fully-walled; electric fence & gates; burglar alarm; exterior lighting Pleasant garden setting close to Hillside Dams Thatch with large windows and French doors to garden; curtained, partly furnished; afternoon sun Open-plan kitchen/living area: galley kitchen with fitted cupboards; gas stove, bar fridge & kettle Wall to wall carpeted bedroom; teak built-in wardrobe (to be fitted soon) Covered parking Swimming pool Telephone jack (for own service) Regret - no animals Preferably non-smoker Ideal for single person or city "pied-à-terre". Maid service negotiable 'For more information please contact Vanessa on (09) 246608 or (011) 230 708. +++++++ CROCKERY SOUGHT I recently had a robbery. What most upset me is that dinner plates from my Royal Doulton "FROST PINE" set were taken. The original set was bought in 1958 form Haddon & Sly. As and when I have had breakages I have bought up second hand pieces to make up the set. I was advised that you might be able to assist me to purchase any second hand dinner plates that may be available for sale. I need 8 at least. My address is http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=akd@visualnet.co.za . Avril Kadey +++++++++ I am seeking employment, I am presently employed at an established company but feel the need for a change. My present position is Stock Controller/Systems Administrator. You can contact me on Cell 091 368 930 Charmain +++++++++ FOR SALE YAMAHA IT250G MOTO X BIKE. GOOD RUNNER, FRONT FORKS NEED ATTENTION - Z$3,000,000. BRAND NEW SHIMANO CURADO BAIT CASTER FISHING REEL, NEVER USED - (NEW PRICE Z$1,700,000) ONLY ASKING Z$900,000 ! 1 X SET 15 INCH 7J WHITE MAG WHEELS, SIX HOLE, AS NEW - Z$1,000,000. BRAND NEW TAMRON ZOOM LENS FOR MINOLTA-101, 062MM 1:56 300MM. BRAND NEW SOLIGOR MACRO ZOOM LENS 85-205MM 1:3,8 058MM. BRAND NEW MINOLTA 58MM 1:1,2 LENS. BRAND NEW SOLIGOR AUTO TELE CONVERTER X 3 TO FIT MINOLTA. BRAND NEW MINOLTA SR CLOSE-UP LENS. BRAND NEW HOYA PHOTOGRAPHIC FILTERS. BRAND NEW WIDE ANGLE ATTACHMENT V-265. BRAND NEW ZOOM THYRISTOR 265. http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=cowgirl@mweb.co.zw +++++++ ANTI HI-JACKING TRUST Hijackings are reaching an alarming rate at present in the Bulawayo area, with all victims being held at gun point, and this week, we had another victim shot, this time through his calf muscle. One company at present seems to be on a target list, as I have had to deal with 5 hijackings all together from this company since November last year, including 2 within a day and one attempted on the same day, just last week. Hijackings are also taking place between 15th and 13th Avenues during broad daylight. Please be aware of people around your car at all times, even if it is one man dropping down to tie his shoe lace, he could be getting a weapon to hold you up. No-one is free of these attacks, they just think that it will not happen to them and it only happens to others - THINK AGAIN! I appeal to all Bulawayo to pull together as a community and not be fragmented. There are a number of people and companies who have the resources to help against hijackings, yet just go out for themselves. I feel that if we pool all our resources together we can try our best to beat this crime or at least calm it down. If you are interested in helping out or need information, please do not hesitate to contact me on http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=crime@mweb.co.zw or cell phone: 011-701 323. Again, if anyone knows of someone who has been hijacked and has not contacted me, please send me the information so that I can deal with that particular person, even if it is just to get statistics and I do counseling too!! TRCAEY BURNS ++++++++++ FOR SALE: Five (5) fresh-in-lay pullets. $20 000 each. These young hens have been laying for just on a month and are producing very well .. an egg a day each ! Please contact Severine Barry 09-231726 or, in her stead, Elspeth Goodwin 09-255283. Thanks. ++++++ For Sale Oak bedroom suite Oak dining room suite Oak three cornered cabinet Oak Monk's bench Highest offer secures Phone: Bus:- 882097 Hme:- 882432 Cell:- 023 691884 ++++++ Hi Fi stand with cabinet $150 000.00 Fish Tank Stand $50 000.00 Double Bed base and mattress with headboard $300 000.00 White Dressing table and stool $200 000.00 Glass Display Cabinet with 2 cupboards $250 000.00 Diningroom suite - table -6 chairs and sideboard $700 000.00 2 kitchen chairs @ $4000 each Oval Formica Kitchen Table $60 000.00 Oblong Kitchen Table $40 000.00 Kitchen stool $3000.00 Vegetable rack $2500.00 Small side table $3000.00 Turquoise Carpet and underfelt $60 000.00 Green carpet and underfelt $50 000.00 Cream carpet and underfelt $80 000.00 Metal sanican $6000.00 Plastic sanican $4000.00 Metal ironing board $8000.00 Tel Sherryl Scott 091 312579 +++++++ Empisal KR 710 knitting machine (Table included) Z$2,000, 000 or HCO. Toyota corolla station wagon diesel 1986 very good condition, very economical, +298000km. Offers Contact:- Mrs. Janet Wilson Tel: 247021 +++++++ FOR SALE Hitachi Video with remote $800 000 parallel bars $300 000 double swing $300 000 infra red lamp $50 000 doll's cot (metal, collapsible) $10 000 2 green office-type armchairs $250 000 each Tel: 233741 email: http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=sajuda@netconnect.co.zw +++ A set (pair) of tensiometers Jet Fill model 2725 made by Soilmoisture Equipment Corp, Santa Barbara, California for sale. Excellent condition. Any offers. Contact 091 901 284 or 234757. +++++++ DO YOU WANT TO LOOK AS GOOD AS CHARLIZE THERON? WELL HERES HOW THEY ALL DO IT. HOLLYWOOD DIETS OF HIGH PROTEIN ARE ALL VERY WELL BUT WE CANT BUY THE HIGH PROTEIN,NON FAT FOODS IN THE SHOPS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LOOK GREAT AND FEEL GREAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH BALANCED HIGH PROTEIN NON FAT PRODUCTS TO INCORPORATE WITH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. PHONE 09 230069 011402639 OR E-MAIL http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=geebees@mweb.co.zw +++++++++ "Townhouse available to rent in Ilanda Gardens between April 2004 and December 2004. Rent of $50 000 + the levy (approximately $130 000) per month. Please contact Andrew Thompson on (084) 22470 (w), (084) 23266 (h) or email http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=thommo@comone.co.zw" +++++++++ Seeking Permanent Employment I am a 53 year old male seeking employment. I have just been made redundant without notice, as the company just decided to close the Byo Branch. I'm an ex B.S.A.P./ Z.R.P officer. with experience in Sales. and administration. I have been a branch manager in various fields since 1992. Any offers, a C.V. can be forwarded. Thanks F.P. Van Zyl. ++++++++ HOUSE AVAILABLE 4 MONTHS ONLY. May - Sept. Hillside. Large attractive :Oldie: 3 Bedroom house in attractive grounds. Main bedroom en suite 2nd Bathroom. Main lounge. sliding doors to large furnished Veranda,T.V. lounge and Dining room with extra Sun Lounge area. Fully furnished and equiped with Dstv. Resident Gardiner and Cook Maid. Short term let in Personal Home. No young children/toddlers.and No pets. Rent of $200.000 plus deposit and or guarantor- References essential. Pay Maids salary, only. Basic Phone usage-all calls lessees a/c. This is a perfect Company or Individual let at a low rental to the right person. Available due to recent Death in family and long standing plan for Overseas trip. Price neg if Forex up front. Pho. 282308. ++++++++++ WALK FOR HEALTH FOR HOSPICE Come to the ASCOT RACE COURSE on THURSDAYS AT 4PM TO 6PM and WALK For Your HEALTH while you help to raise funds for BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE Bring and Walk with your Friends Walk in safety while you walk for fun and fitness on a 3KM circuit around the ASCOT TRACK Cost: Adults $500-00 per session Pensioners & Children $200-00 per session Entry at the MAIN GATE Thank you for your support. +++++++ ARE THERE FOLKS OUT THERE WHO ARE DYING TO DO SOME EXERCISE BUT DONT HAVE THE WILL TO DO IT ALONE. HOW WOULD THE FOLLOWING TYPE OF THINGS APPEAL TO YOU. THIS IS ALL AIMED AT NON FIT OR SEMI FIT PEOPLE NOT PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES . 1.SOCIAL WALKS WITH A GET TOGETHER AFTERWARDS 2.MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES SIMILAR TO ABOVE. 3.MAN MADE SIMPLE OBSTACLE TYPE COURSES FOR BIKES TO TACKLE . CYCLISTS TO COMPETE AGAINST THE CLOCK BEARING IN MIND WE ARE TALKING--- UNFIT AND MATURE FOLKS. 4.MINI DUATHALONS WITH SHORT RUNS AND CYCLES AT VENUES OFF ROAD ( SAFE) 5.COMPANIES COULD COMPETE WITH STAFF IN THESE FUN COMPETITIONS EVEN THE GARDENERS BIKE WOULD DO!! ALL THE ABOVE ARE REASONS TO GET A BIT FITTER AND BECOME MORE SOCIAL AND MEET PEOPLE. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR IDEAS AND THOUGHTS EXERCISE YOUR BODY AND MIND IN THE FRESH AIR AND HAVE SOME FUN WHILE DOING IT. CONTACT ME ON: http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=geebees@mweb.co.zw +++++++++ Furnished house for rent for 7 months. 4 bedrooms, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms, pool and outdoor area. 18 year old Petra High student resides. May suit cross border busness men or contract workers. Contact Wayne or Mary 285392 ++++++++++ La Gondola Restaurant Reservations Tel: 62986 A/H 255304 Cell: 091 311 935/091 353 903 Just arrived: Prawns, Sole, Cape Salmon & Clams Fridays (Only) - Traditional Italian Special (Varies each Friday Lunch & Dinner) Open Monday to Friday Lunch & Dinner. Saturday Dinner only. Closed Sundays Vinyl Signs on Corroboard Telephone Tish 255304 Cell 091 311 935 Wanted: Experienced gardener with knowledge of Pool. Traceable references required. Call: 51 Coghlan Avenue, Kumalo +++++++ ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED Father and teenage daughter urgently looking for secure cottage or semi to rent as soon as possible. Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious tenants. Please contact Roger Sales Cell No: 011 403 651 or Tel No: 474881/476311 Byo or Viv Guest Tel No: 889904 Cell No:011 605087 Email : http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=impressive@gatorzw.com +++++++ MAID/CHILDMINDER REQUIRED A.S.A.P I have four children and am looking for a well spoken, dependable maid who is fond of children. She will be required to keep my home in a clean and orderly state as well as take good care of the children when necessary. Accomodation is available on the premises and I am offering $75,000 (plus benefits) per month to commence with. If you know of and can recommend a maid would suit my requirements - please contact me on: 470481 up to 5 - work (mornings) 280863 home or contact me on my e-mail address being 'http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bionj@acolchem.co.zw Many thanks Mrs June Bion ++++++++ 1948 Morris Minor, side valve, split windscreen, for sale. Engine and body has original and new parts but needing assembling and finishing. For more details, please contact Dinah on 09-251145 or 091-354 453 or email http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=dinah@zol.co.zw ****************** Professional couple still looking for a good unfurnished/partially furnished home to rent and look after on a yearly lease. We would be most happy to take good care of your home and garden, pay for general expenses and maintenance in exchange for a reasonable rent. We have recently moved to Bulawayo and so far not been successful in finding the right home. We are both responsible people in our late 50's. Please contact us on 09-251145 (home number) or 091-354 453 (Dinah) or 091-308915 (Drew) or email http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=dinah@zol.co.zw ++++++++ Reflexology & Reiki - Why not treat yourself to an hour of relaxation For more details contact Chantal 011 418 791 +++++++ FOR SALE Queen size Burma teak bed and dressing table - good mattress. $1.500,00 Piano - modern design golden oak, iron frame $1.500,000 Large round golden oak dining table, pedestal base. $500,000 Coffee table double pedestal heavy plate glass top $1,500,000 Large 2 drawer desk $500,000 Phone 474101 after 6pm +++++ FOR SALE K.I.C. TUMBLE DRYER DE LONGI OIL HEATER-------12 FIN BOTH ITEMS AS NEW. PHONE 259916 ---------- BABIES WOODEN PLAY PEN I am looking to buy a second hand babies wooden play pen which is still in good condition. If anyone can help me please contact Megan on 280483 (h) ++++++++++ BUTTER FOR SALE My mom has ventured into butter making!!!!! The tubs are 200g and $3000 each - salted farm fresh butter. If you want give me call on 246605 or my cell 011-611155. thanks tina ++++++++ FOR SALE HOOVER DE LUXE TUMBLE DRYER LITTLE USED Offers round $ 1,5 M PHONE 230294 Shirley Judge +++++++ I am looking for three 52cm diameter (more or less) second-hand flower pots. Preferably plastic as they are lightweight to handle, but anything nice will do. I figure with so many household bits advertised for sale, there must be garden things as well. Please contact Brenda c/o 467549 or return email. Thank you +++ FOR SALE - House in North End East - right off Robert Mugabe Way 3 bedrooms-- main en suite-- 2nd bathroom with separate toilet--2 lounges---study--sewing room--fitted kitchen--dining room--carpeted--internal alarm with 3 panic buttons--3 carports--2 domestic quarters--laundry--large storeroom (alarmed)--2 other storerooms--swimming pool--established garden with access to well water--walled and gated. Phone - Kevin Parkes 091323396 -- Anne Parkes 091350822 -- Home 206531. +++++++++++++ SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION The regular last-Saturday-of-the-month Demonstration at the Methodist Church, 10th Avenue/ Main Street will take place on SATURDAY 27 MARCH AT 9.00 AM We had a rush on Sales last month-end - and one customer had to wait until the following Monday for her cooker. Apologies! (But in fact it rained on the Sunday and was therefore not suitable for solar cooking.) But we will be at the Methodist Church to demonstrate; even if there is no sunshine we can show you how it works. And for just $6000 you will get a fold-up laminated and waxed cardboard cooker (made in Bulawayo), plus 2 special cooking bags (manufactured in Mutare), plus an Instruction Leaflet, plus a Recipe Book, plus a Solar Manual - and a free demonstration. With care, this cooker can last you for 5 years or more, with no recurring costs. Is your electricity/gas/paraffin/wood bill going to be more than that??? Enquiries to Morag Stone (Tel 286154) or Jill Miller-Cranko (Tel 241274 - evenings) ++++++++ TENT AND TRICYCLE NEEDED I am looking for a good second hand two man tent and kids tricycle. If anyone knows where I can get either of these, please contact Bernita on 883916/883498 (work) or 243096 (home). +++++++ PATIENTS OF ROSEMARY HEPWORTH There are patients' notes at the surgery from the days of Dennis Thompson and there is going to be a marathon task to sort them out. We have discarded notes of patients who have not been seen for the last five years but if anyone wants their recent notes they could pop in to the rooms in the mornings. We are open for the rest of the month. Thereafter, with great sadness, we will close the rooms. Rosemary Hepworth ++++++++++ ROSEMARY - WE THE PUBLIC OF BULAWAYO CANNOT THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR US BOTH PROFESSIONALLY AND SOCIALLY. YOU HAVE BEEN A TOWER OF STRENGTH, A ROCK IN OUR SOCIETY, A WONDERFUL ROTARIAN, PHYSICIAN AND FRIEND...THANK YOU AND GOD SPEED. +++++++ ROBERT SIBSON HALL, ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC. BOOKING AT MEIKLES This will be the second BPO concert that has among its aims that of enabling young musicians to gain experience with older players. The first such venture took place in August 2002 when Eric Wetherall conducted and proved very popular indeed. On this occasion most of the young players will be from the Girl's College Youth Orchestra which, as part of its outreach programme, invites pupils from other schools who play orchestral instruments to join them. The concert will run without an interval and afterwards there will be an opportunity to meet friends over a cup of tea for which it's hoped many of the audience will stay. The concert will be conducted by Shirley Smith and will include a number of well-known works, several of them in arrangements designed for young players: Mozart: "The Marriage of Figaro" - Overture Haydn: Divertimento - "St. Anthony Chorale" Schubert: Symphony No.5 - Minuet Tchaikovsky: Selections from the Nutcracker Suite Gershwin: Summertime ~ Theme from Rhapsody in Blue Sondheim: "Send in the Clowns" (from "A Little Night Music") David Foster: Theme from"St. Elmo's Fire" Lionel Richie: Hello Holst: Theme from "Jupiter" (The Planets) If we intend to keep live music live in Bulawayo, we have to encourage a younger audience and this is one splendid way of doing it! +++++++++++ FOR SALE 5 FOOT FRIDGE SMALL FREEZER - NEEDS REGASSING ZD 700 000.00 - NEGOTIABLE LOUNGE SUITE - GOOD CONDITION ZD650 000.00 NEGOTIABLE Please contact 011 617 043 any time. LOOKING FOR : BACARDI BREEZES BOTTLES OR LIKE JAM JARS OLD WHITE SHEETS WILL PAY! Please contact 011 617 043 +++++++++ FOR SALE -- 13'6" Fish Eagle - fibre glass boat with 50 hp Red Line Mercury motor - on trailer. Mercury Thruster T2200 hand control Bass motor. 2.70m flat bottom fibre glass canoe - 2 seats, ideal for bass motor. Phone - Kevin Parkes 091323396 -- Home 206531. ++++++ I am looking for the following book: A Grain of Wheat by Ngugi Corinne Boswinkel, tel. 011 716 373 or 66576 (office Wim) ________________________________________________ ++++++++ Re: Urgent house to rent Please I am looking urgently for a house to rent in Bulawayo. Either in Hillside or Burnside areas. If you know of anything I would greatly appreciate hearing from you, as we are really desperate as there seems to be a shortage of houses to rent. Anni http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=scottbsafaris@netconnect.co.zw +++++ CATERING: FOR ALL YOUR CATERING FUNCTIONS, BE IT BIG OR SMALL . We also offer a wide variety of snak trays for office functions, cocktail parties,weddings etc.as well. Contact Mike's Kitchen - Mike & Noeleen Hancock Tel 240086 Cell 023408975 email: http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nhancock49@yahoo.co.uk. We look forward to cutomising your catering requirements. +++++++++ This is a plea for someone out there to fill a really big hole in the market place. The job is called "Sorting Out The Home Computer - And Its Owner". However, certain skills & attributes are very necessary for this job - the applicant should be a 'she'. She's are much better at talking to small children - & my mental age when faced with my computer & its problems is about that of a rather dim-witted 5 year old.She should be able to understand that all instructions/explanations should be given in very simple,basic English - certainly not in Computerise. (Computerise is that terminology that goes way, way over your head & leaves you as clueless as you were before.Even my "Complete Idiot's Guide Book" talks about URLS, Surfing the Web, ISP, Set-up Wizards, Customizing the Desktop, DOS, Defrag etc etc - the list of imponderables is endless) She should be able to to discern problems when they are described as 'the box', the pictures on the front',' the thingamajig','the typewriter etc. I know a very clever boffin whose daily task it is to fix SERIOUS problems in/on computers - I can almost hear the pause when after weeks of plucking up courage I phone for help.He recognises my voice & says "What is the problem?" Well, that IS half the problem, because I don't know what is the problem, - & if I did, I don't know how to explain it to him in terms that he will understand - (the box, the thingamajig etc don't go down too well). And my problems are often very basic & beneath the notice of a boffin (even the youngest one "who-knows-everything'', -when he's at home). So I need someone with the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon & all the time needed to sort us (me & my computer) out. I'm not too sure about the Time bit, though - I think this could be one very busy lady! http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=colvale@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ WENDY ROSELLI OIL PAINTING FOR SALE STUNNING ORIGINAL IN OIL ( dated 1975) OF AFRICAN SCENE, WITH CACTUS, IN EARTHY TONES. (PICASSO FRAMED.) WONDERFUL INVESTMENT. ONLY THREE MILLION, NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND ZIMBO DOLLARS. VIEW AT PICASSO'S ART & FRAMING, (BY T.M. IN THE RIVER ON HILLSIDE ROAD, BRADFIELD, BYO) CONTACT DEBBIE PHONE 60184 email http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=picassos@mweb.co.zw ONEMILLION DOLLARS OF SALE WILL BE DONATED TO PENSIONERS ++++++ WARNING TO ALL PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN EMPLOYING STAFF ESPECIALLY UNKNOWN GARDENERS, MAKE SURE YOU TRACE THEIR REFERENCES BEFORE YOU ALLOW THEM ONTO YOUR PROPERTY. HEED THIS WARNING CAREFULLY........ +++++++++ REQUIRED, A HOUSEMAID, WITH TRACEABLE REFERENCES ACCOMMODATION OFFERED, GOOD SALARY. PHONE 011614557. Mrs. H. McBean ++++++++ For Sale Gateway Solo 5300 Laptop, Celeron 650MHz, 96MB Ram, Win 98, Works 2000, 9.5gb Hard drive 1 double wooden base and mattress 1 double bed headboard and matching dressing table 1 roof top tent, complete with mattress and cover 1 zodiac rubber boat-needs repairs 1 large 3 roomed tent, (has no poles) Please contact Wendi 091 249 304 http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=WBrooking@arachnid.co.zw ++++ Assistant manageress sought for Banff Lodge Hotel. Previous experience helpful but not essential. No night work involved. Good salary and conditions. For interview contact Adrian, Ross or Peggy on 243176/7. +++++++ For Sale - Surplus to requirements. Nestle Nan Soya 450gm (12 tins) $9000 Nescafe Classic 200gm (10 jars) $25 000 La Lucie Private Reserve pure Arabica (500 gms) $30 000 Phone Ross or Adrian on 243l76. +++++++ FOR SALE: - mountain bike, 18 gears; 250.000 Zim - piano in good condition, regularly played and tuned; 1,8 Mio Zim - new rice cooker (also slow cooker for vegetables); 390.000 Zim - selection of new genuine Persian Carpets; different prizes - black leather jacket for men (also new); 190.000 Zim - CAR FOR SALE: Toyota Surf, 4x4, automatic, metallic-red, 1992, only 75.000 km; lots of extras (TV, video-connection; air-condition; new tyres and aluminium-rims); very good condition - HOUSE FOR SALE: 3-bedroom-house in Suburbs on 3000 square-meter property Contact: 256580 in Bulawayo Cell: 091 380 138 +++++++++++ The following are for sale. 1 x double bed and mattress $2,000,000.00 1 x red dralon two seater settee $ 400,000.00 1 x leather inlay wooden desk with $ 750,000.00 9 drawers 1 x wooden two drawer filing cabinet $ 500,000.00 1 x macintosh performa 5260 power pc/printer/ e-mail modem/keyboard/stand and various programmes $1,000,000.00 3 wooden wine racks $ 100,000.00 lounge suit 2 x arm chairs 2 x 2 seater settee $3,000,000.00 1 x Philips colour t.v. and stand $1,500,000.00 1 x dstv multi-choice decoder model 720 $1,750,000.00 Satellite dish LNB and aerials $ 375,000.00 l x oak spring-master coffee table and 2 matching side-tables $1,000.000.00 1x pine double bookcase $ 300,000.00 1 x pine entrance hall table with drawer $ 250,000.00 Sharon ----------- Cook/housemaid Excellent wages with many fringe benefits is offered to a above average experienced, honest cook/housemaid. Required to start a.s.a.p. No accommodation offered - Burnside area. Work contact phone number is Mrs Jones 881107 . E-Mail no. http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=hectic@mweb.co.zw ++++++++++++++ Spalding Assault Golf Clubs for sale. Full set irons and Putter. Black and white Spalding Golf Bag as new. Cash Price $650,000.00 Work contact number is Mr Jones 881107 E-Mail no. http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=hectic@mweb.co.zw +++++++ FOR SALE Kiaat Ball & Claw Dining-room Suite with 6 Chairs $800,000.00 Draylon Lounge Suite 5 Piece with 2 foot stools $800,000.00 Multichoice Decoder Model 660 only used for 3 months $800,000.00 Pentuim Computer with Mecer Colour Monitor and Lexmark Printer 1 Million 2 x 21" Colour T.V.'s Phillips & Telefunken $800,000.00 each All negotiable. Please contact Val Phone 230021 ++++++ TRAVEL TIPS I have been traveling south much more frequently recently. I thought that I had found the answer! By going via Fancistown, Martins drift, Ellisrus, Thabazimbe and Hartebeestpoort dam, the distance was just the same as down the main road, BUT no tolls, and virtually no traffic and speed traps. However, last week my plan was shattered, as I left Customs on the Botswana side, I was relieved of a 'Road users' tax of P 120 (per crossing), on top of the 'Road tax, now increased to P 20! So those of your readers who have been using Bots as a way to South Africa, "like we had in the good old days," be warned. LAURIE +++++++++++ Looking on the bright side, for those who like to make the trip to Johannesburg in two days, or for those who want to shop in Louis Trichardt, or for those who just want to get away for a couple of days in 'Heaven,' my cousin Penny Sussons, has opened up her lovely farm in the Mountains above Louis Trichardt, as a 'Bed & Breakfast' resort. She calls it "Lokovhela." Her charges are ridiculously low, being only R 275 per person, per night for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast! The farm is very easy to find. You just take the 'Bluegumspoort' road opposite the Mountain Inn on top of the Soutpansburg Mountains on the main Messina to Louis Trichardt road. After 5 kilometers, you come to a cross roads where the road to the right is concrete, and goes straight up the hill to the Lookout Post on the top of the Mountains. Turn left at the Lokovhela sign, at this intersection, and drive straight to the farm house a couple of kilometers down the road. If you want a pamphlet, please call me on Bulawayo 88 1039. To know more, please phone Penny on 00 27 1551 77008 or 1551 61526, or e mail http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=atjmarie@mweb.co.za ++++++++++ Hi, I came across your news letter while trying to find a contact for an old friend in Harare. I havnt been able to locate my friend through the internet . I grew up in 'Salisbury' between 1950 and 1965, as did my friend Leora(nee Carlton) Fintz. I belonged to youth movement which had members both in Harare and Bulawayo. My close friend in Bulawayo was Simon Stauss who attended school in Kumalo. (?Milton).I want to applaud you for your efforts and skills and to ask your advise re how I could find my friend who appears not to be a computer person. Do you have access to a telephone directory for Harare?. Your help would be greatly appreciated and if there is anything I can do anything to help you with your publishing endevour from my abode in california. All the best. My name is Marty Kass and my e-mail address is http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=Marbenka@aol.com. Martin Kass ++++++ CONDOLENCES OUR DEEPSET SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING HETTIE ABEL DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF ABE - TRAGICALLY KILLED IN BULAWAYO. ARTHUR GOWER IN BULAWAYO - DEEPEST SYMPATHY LOUISE AND TO HIS FAMILY EVELYN (POPPY) DAVIDS - DEAREST WIFE OF ALEC PETER LOTTERING RIA BRONKHORST MARGARET (PEGGY) RIDLEY ENOCK STOOLE JIMMY RAE AGNES GILGOWER CHARLES WOLSTENHOLME +++++++++++ EXCITEMENT IN ZIMBABWE 1)I SAW WITH MY OWN EYES A MUNICIPAL TRACTOR CUTTING THE GRASS VERGES !! 2) The detour between Bulawayo and Beitbridge has only point seven of a kilometre to go before it is complete. ++++++ "If your conscious has good brakes, Your character won't skid" ++++++++ WITNESS FOR ZIMBABWE A conversation was taking place in a Hairdressing Salon in Texas recently, and somebody, with Zimbabwe connections, was involved.They were talking about the plight of pensioners in Zim. A woman nearby, unbeknown to the two conversationists, immediately handed over US$ 100, specifically to help the aged in Zimbabwe. It just goes to show that the publicity battle is definitely being won and we are not alone!!! "Better to light a candle than curse the darkness" +++++++++ A study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of male face a woman finds attractive can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle. For instance, if she is ovulating, she's attracted to men w/rugged & masculine features. However, if she is menopausal, she is more prone to be attracted to a man with scissors lodged in his temple and a bat jammed up his rear end while he is on fire. Further studies are expected. ++++++ Check out this bulawayo website, http://www.bulawayo1872.com/, has history of bulawayo and Zimbabwe, a portal of services, maps of bulawayo, it even has pictures of schools, universities, CBD areas, tourist points etc on this web address, http://www.bulawayo1872.com/pics/morepics.htm If you feel it is a useful website, you might want to tell your friends about it or even put a link on your site.