Yearly Archives: 2006
A brief reflection
On the 23rd of December, various notables were born: Akihito, current Emperor of Japan, Eddie Vedder, frontman for Pearl Jam, Alexander I of Russia and Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, amongst many others. … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Ouch!
voyager42‘s rather cryptic message about accidents happening is a reference to the rather painful injury he caused me while we were playing squash yesterday evening. The ball passed very close to me and he moved to strike it from a … Continue reading
Filed under squash, Uncategorized
Combat card
Jumping on ‘s post, here be my combat card: COMBAT CARDS 2.1 watch rooijan fight CREATE YOUR CARD
Filed under Uncategorized
Brilliant…
I was recently sent this, and if you know anything about SA cricket I’m sure you’ll find it pretty damned funny: There are a few rules to every Smith acceptance speech and we’re going to run through them. You could … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Another good service
In a follow-up to the recommendation I made of the 9th Avenue Bistro yesterday, I must also highly recommend Gateway Toyota, if you find yourself in possession of a Toyota needing servicing. They were efficient, quick, courteous and professional – … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Wow!
My parents took me and my family out to dinner last night to celebrate my recent promotion. We went to the 9th Avenue Bistro, where I had one of the finest meals I’ve ever had. An extract from the menu … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Yee-hah!
I received my long-awaited (yet still early) promotion today! I’m now officially an Engineer, as opposed to an Engineer-in-Training. It comes complete with a 55% pay increase. Damn, but it feels good…
Filed under Uncategorized, work
Banking update
I attempted to collect my new ATM card today from Nedbank Gateway – the reason my old card stopped working is that it does that 4 days after ordering a new one. Pity they didn’t tell me that. In any … Continue reading
Filed under bank, Uncategorized
The last straw
My bank card was rejected at Waxy’s last night, trying to cover a R200 bill (I was paying for jerith as well). Rejected indeed to the point of the receipt instructing the waitress to hold my card, which she fortunately … Continue reading
Filed under bank, Uncategorized
Yes they did
Went to see “We Will Rock You” at the Playhouse last night – see the post title for my impression of it The show was amazingly good – I highly recommend it to everyone. The only iffy bit (which was … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized