I have set up a blog to raise awareness of the donations required / requested to assist with Claudine's medical costs. Please add as a link to your own blog, and maybe forward the link to everyone you know who might want to assist.
Thanx guys......
http://claudinelabuschagne.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
An uplifting story
Further to my previous post, I received the following comment, and I have decided it's such a strong motivation that it deserves posting:-
Jeannine said...
That is very sad. I almost died in a car accident 23 years ago on my 20th birthday. My back and pelvis were broken (along with other broken bones and lacerations) and my internal organs were shutting down. God in his grace kept me alive and after a month or so I went into a nursing home (in the States generally for old people). After a month or so there, I signed myself out against doctor's orders and taught myself to walk again.
When it first happened, they said I'd probably die the first night. After that they said I'd probably never walk. Then they said I'd most likely never have children. Well look at me: I lived; I'm now 43, I can not only walk, but I can run, climb trees, and am quite active, and I've given birth to six healthy, beautiful children.
As my dad always says, Where there's life, there's hope. I hope this beautiful girl has a full recovery as well.
Salagatle!
Jeannine said...
That is very sad. I almost died in a car accident 23 years ago on my 20th birthday. My back and pelvis were broken (along with other broken bones and lacerations) and my internal organs were shutting down. God in his grace kept me alive and after a month or so I went into a nursing home (in the States generally for old people). After a month or so there, I signed myself out against doctor's orders and taught myself to walk again.
When it first happened, they said I'd probably die the first night. After that they said I'd probably never walk. Then they said I'd most likely never have children. Well look at me: I lived; I'm now 43, I can not only walk, but I can run, climb trees, and am quite active, and I've given birth to six healthy, beautiful children.
As my dad always says, Where there's life, there's hope. I hope this beautiful girl has a full recovery as well.
Salagatle!
Monday, September 29, 2008
On a serious note
Some of you will recall my posts on the tragic passing of a dear friend, Johan van der Merwe, as well as the sad situation of his fiance.
Herewith an update - and something you all can do to assist. Please spread the word....
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Herewith an update - and something you all can do to assist. Please spread the word....
Salagatle!
Pop top Monday
Woke up this am with absolutely no want to come to the office.... It's such a fucking drag, and in any case, there is fuckall going on to support me with my clients requirements anyway. If you don't have a mega deal you working on, no one is really interested. Suffice to say, my manager managed to put his foot into it.
So it's his birthday. So what? he comes over and says something around "SL is working on the inquiry you have for....." and I blew him away! I'm not interested in who's working on it. It's 4 weeks later. My client is escalating me - it's my job on the line, and my reputation in the market place. Stop pampering everyone, and get something done. Kick someone's arse. And stop getting me to apologise to these idiots because they are damn incompetent!!!
All the while he';s saying if you want to discuss this, lets take it to a private office - this is because we are standing in an open work area. Stuff it' I say. Everyone knows how I feell and whats going on (or not).... and I sit down and ignore him - and he walked away.
it's amazing how anyone not in sales, and who gets a guaranteed full pay every month can be as incompetent as they want, especially if they are from a previously disadvantaged background, but dont send them a snotyty email, or make a snotty comment - you are immediately taken to task, and are expected to grovel and apologise for being rude.
Well, fuck it - I sacrifice 40% of my salary to commission - and these incompetent fucks are affecting my a bility to recoup / earn commission - to fuck it.
Either they do their job, or someone gets fucked over. And it's not me anymore.
He might want to take this further - I hope he does - my first call will be to the new Executive in charge of this department - some doos who's due here from the USA soon. Let him decide if I'm agrieved or not. And if I'm way out of line - fuck that too. I'm sure there are jobs for unemployed Fitter and turners / Mechanical Draughtsmen / Failed salesmen somewhere out there with real salaries....
Salagatle!
So it's his birthday. So what? he comes over and says something around "SL is working on the inquiry you have for....." and I blew him away! I'm not interested in who's working on it. It's 4 weeks later. My client is escalating me - it's my job on the line, and my reputation in the market place. Stop pampering everyone, and get something done. Kick someone's arse. And stop getting me to apologise to these idiots because they are damn incompetent!!!
All the while he';s saying if you want to discuss this, lets take it to a private office - this is because we are standing in an open work area. Stuff it' I say. Everyone knows how I feell and whats going on (or not).... and I sit down and ignore him - and he walked away.
it's amazing how anyone not in sales, and who gets a guaranteed full pay every month can be as incompetent as they want, especially if they are from a previously disadvantaged background, but dont send them a snotyty email, or make a snotty comment - you are immediately taken to task, and are expected to grovel and apologise for being rude.
Well, fuck it - I sacrifice 40% of my salary to commission - and these incompetent fucks are affecting my a bility to recoup / earn commission - to fuck it.
Either they do their job, or someone gets fucked over. And it's not me anymore.
He might want to take this further - I hope he does - my first call will be to the new Executive in charge of this department - some doos who's due here from the USA soon. Let him decide if I'm agrieved or not. And if I'm way out of line - fuck that too. I'm sure there are jobs for unemployed Fitter and turners / Mechanical Draughtsmen / Failed salesmen somewhere out there with real salaries....
Salagatle!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Cherry Master! - part ?? Who's counting
Todays result - ZAR200 in, ZAR 900 out!
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More on the bar - stuff!!!!
Some beer mugs, and part of my warthog carvings collection
Beer mugs over some collectors cans - Glenfiddich and Captain Morgans
Beer mugs, and more warthogs
Minatures....
Beer mugs above part of the beer collection
Giant cigar (really!) on top of a magnum from Avignon - France, on to of a Special collectors magnum of wine which was for the commemoration of the Clover company turning 100 years old!Oh, and some beer mugs there on the left.
Some odds and sods on top, and a special shelf below that2 x Johnny Walker Black - in collectors tins!
1 x 12 Year old Dimple
1 x Drambui
1 x Ballantines
1 x Ballantines Gold Seal
3 x Chivas Regal 12 year old
1 x 21 yeal old Royal Salute!
Beer mugs hanging overBeer mugs on a shelf, over
Warthogs
This is becoming a bit of a mess I think - no really - I need to get rid of something. Anyone collecting beer cans / bottles? Full and or empty? I have a pile of them - willing to swap for... oh I don't know....
a) Miniature bottles (alcohol)
b) Old cigarette lighters (not disposable type)
c) Coins - old, rare, strange.....
d) Bar top mats
More miniature bottles
Miniature bottles
Display 4 of miniature bottlesI also have a pile of neck ties (about 2 - 300!!!!) I want to dump. Any collectors out there?
Will swop for, oh, I don't know, make me an offer. Find me a taker!!!!!
beer mugs over beer bottle ans can collection
More of the sameSo, as can be seen from the above, it's a really awesome bar - a massive conversation piece. needs to be sorted a bit, maybe toned down, I don't know. Still have to finish framing the coasters and get them up on display. Oh, and I am looking for a "box light", one that says "castle" or "Lion" or any bar related theme. Like those that used to be outside bottle stores and pubs.
And I have to finish sorting the stuff for the bar counter display cabinet. And then there's the wine collection that needs to sorted, and, well better stored.... geezzzz, and you all think this is fun?
Dive Dad and Fishman, the Princess sez we need to get you guys (with spouses and kids) around here before DMD moves to slaap stad! What u 2 think?
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