The DaVinci code - in Hebrew

Da Vinci Code....
Written across the wall of the cave were the following symbols:
It was considered a unique find and the writings were said to be at least Three thousand years old!
The piece of stone was removed, brought to the museum, and archaeologists from around the world came to study the ancient symbols. They held a huge Meeting after months of conferences to discuss the meaning of the markings.
The President of the society pointed to first drawing and said: "This is a Woman. We can see these people held women in high esteem. You can also tell they were intelligent, as the next symbol is a donkey, so they were smart enough to have animals help them till the soil. The next drawing is a shovel, which means they had tools to help them."
Even further proof of their high intelligence is the fish which means that if a famine hit the earth and food didn't grow, they seek food from the sea. The last symbol appears to be the Star of David which means they were evidently Hebrews.
The audience applauded enthusiastically.
Then a little old Jewish man stood up in the back of the room and said, "Idiots, Hebrew is read from right to left...... It says: Holy Mackerel Dig the Ass on that Chick.'
Salagatle!

About the Victory

DMDad posted a comment re the Victory I rode recently, and well as something about rather getting a super bike for the same money (and he even mentioned those dreaded tractor wannabee((Hardly a motorcycle?)) as an option).
Now, I have no interest in a super bike - these modern machines must qualify as the most uncomfortable things to ride on. No way you will do a 3000km round trip in 4 days or so riding one of those. Also, if you look at the price of these modern machines, you not going to get much for ZAR145k.
As for the Hardly-a-motorcycle - there is no way I would even consider owning one. Are you kidding me? I have a reputation to defend / uphold here. Crap - sorry but that's my opinion. Ridden mainly (not only) by wannabee bikers, with more money than sense, who think that if you don't have the right branded everything, you aren't with it. Do me a favour - have you watched these clowns on the road? What a bunch of girls. ARGH, don't even know why I am discussing this.

Victory Motorcycles - do a search on YouTube of this bike. A load of stuff to view - all of it very impressive.

So, I loved the ride I had on the bike. I was very, very impressed. Power - on tap - LOADS of it. Looks damn fine. Comfortable ride. Priced right. Only problem, I will probably never, ever own one...

Salagatle!

I bought it!

Went back to the bike shop, started the RS125, negotiated a discount, and bought it - for the handsome sum of ZAR18k!
ZAR12 k to repair, with all parts replaced with new Aprilia original, and will go for sale for ZAR48 negotiable.
New price - ZAR 55 - 60k.
Aprilia dealer says 45 k no problem. Can put it on his floor but don't think I will need to!
More to follow - pics, and step by step story of stripping, and rebuild.
luckyL is going to earn some real money here!

Salagatle!

Latest news from the front office.....

My pic will remain unchanged

This is a 2009 Aprilia RS125 - few hundred km on the clock. They want ZAR20k for it (could probably get it for 18 or 19). Will cost ZAR12k to repair. Will resell for ZAR48k. Think I should go get it - quickly!

Got to ride this beast yesterday. Never mind my XJR 1200 muscle bike. This demon, a 100 Cubic Inch Victory, with stage 1 kit (air box and special exhausts) is an absolute monster and a dream to ride. Hit 100 mph (NOT kph) in 3rd, 200kph in 4th, and a gear to go. The owner / dealer says it's good for 250kph! When I changed from second to third I dropped the clutch (as we do) and the front wheel came up to me! Damn but if this isn't the meanest ride I ever had! I want one - no, I want this one. It's a demo, few thou on the clock, retails for ZAR186k, I can have it for ZAR145k - a steal. if you are a biker, go ride one. just for fun. You will be sold. On YouTube there is a piece where this thing races a Yamaha R1 - leaves it standing through 1st and 2nd gear.......

My Rossi AGV! Yup, mine, bought it yesterday!!!!!
View from the fast lane!

Overall, I'm feeling pretty good about stuff. Not sure why, other than I suppose I know things could be worse. Work is - well, it's work, and as long as I have a job, I suppose I must be thankful, and I am. Got the name of a builder today, who does small jobs, so he's coming around on Saturday. maybe I can use him for the pillars on the decks, and the other small things I need done. Then I can get the roof over the braai area, and the railings replaced.
The XJR spares from Japan are due this week, so I can reassemble that, and the reprayed parts are due in a week or so, then those can be fitted, and I can ride it!
GMan has basically finished with school. He's now got his prelims, and then final exams, and then we hope he's done enough to go to varsity.
LuckyL is, well, he's LuckyL. In love, riding his Aprilia, doing ok at school, would rather be rebuilding bikes than studying (not a bad idea as there is serious money to be made).

So, I'm 50, and life seems ok - nay, life's good! Have not been doing too well on th epoker front, but then I'm not playing as much as I used to, and seem to have got over the "urge". It's amazing how things get into your system, take over your mind, but eventually leave again. No harm, no foul.

For those of you who know anything about South African affairs, this idea was proposed last night:-
"We should pay for an operation to have Peter DeVilliers and Caster Semenye voice boxes swopped!"
And from a large friend of mine, this one:-
"A man just knocked at my door, asking for donations of clothing to give to the starving people of Africa. I told him to fuck off. If MY clothes fit them, they can't be starving!" (He's 6'4", and weighs in at about 135kg!)

Ok, enuff 4 today - got to get to the office.
Salagatle!

It's my party......

Wow ! What a party. Not as raucous as my 40th, (we ALL getting older), but a great one nonetheless!!
Good turn out, everyone I wanted there was there (one or two couldn't make it), and everyone got on well, and had fun. the younger one's got a pool game going, and a tournament to boot, where they beat the crap out of the older guys (so? we don't spend all our time in pool bars, we rather spend our time trying to get laid!), new friendships made between those of my friends who didn't know each other..... Great time.

Great gifts too. I had given the Princess a 'list" made up mostly of rather expensive items, but not expecting anyone to come through with them, rather expecting cash donations towards them. I did get some dinero, but no where near enough to buy what I want - however, I will be buying the Rossi helmet I wanted anyway!
On the list were:-
Rossi helmet
Givi top box for the bike
New biking jacket
A new job offer (this one aimed specifically at a friend ogf mine who is a share holder in 2 - 3 very lucrative companies)
A Ducati
Some other stuff
Single Malt whiskey

Received:-
Well I did get some great surprises. First up, from a pub friend (he who looks after my TV ariel and stuff) - a "box light for my bar! And it's of the one beer I would / do drink when I do have a beer!
Then, on the morning of my birthday, apart from my brother and his family having made the trip to join us for the weekend, the Princess presentaed me with a gold ring, engraved with the
Zanette famil crest! This had me in tears. It's damn fine, and the best present anyone could have wished for!
From the Queenie, 4 handkerchiefs, and a donation towards the helmet.
From Brother and family - A shark sticker ( almost a must have from Boet!), a new pair of Vuarnet sunglasses (damn fine - very very expensive, not the kind I would buy myself because of the cost, and now a replacement for my old one's, which I also got from him originally, but which were broken!!! Thanx boet), and a Ferrari!! Yup, doors, bonnet and boot opens, and the wheels turn, and the steering works! And it's a great model for the pub showcase!
Then an assortment of other gifts, which will be displayed below.
A very special gift was from my friend, colleague, and executive on my accounts at work. A mounted Warthog trophy - this animal must have been a monster!!! And I immediately got out the tools, drilled the hole, and mounted it where it can keep an eye on my pub. It's a beut!!!!
From another long time friend, a Collectors Ferrari - copy of the 87 model - stunning!

Quite a few bottles of booze (for a non drinker this was intersting, however, I am going to get into some of these as the quality of the stuff given to me MUST be tasted and enjoyed, so, here's to a repeat (yet controlled) cycle of my youth!
This is the Rossi helmet I AM GOING TO BUY TOMORROW!!A "picnic basket" full of goodies (Italian) including a 3 - 4 kg parma ham!A Btl from my lifelong friend!
'87 Ferrari
MGD Bar light
Mounted warthog trophy
Chiva s - 12 yr old - Collectors edition
BIG bottle of Heineken beer

Glenfiddich 12 yr old Single Malt - JUST for ME!

Irish Whiskey - with collectors jug
Bells Special Reserve
Another Warthog - this is a knife sharpener
The balloons that were inside for the party, now "hung out to dry" on the balcony.
The birthday cards - the very big one was great - didn't need reading glasses for that one.
My Ring - with family crest
Same again

Handkerchiefs with envelope - donation towards the helmetShark sticker
Set of 6 Captain Morgan Rum glasses
Vuarnet Sun glasses with glasses holder

Millers Bar light - on.
Ferrari.....

Salagatle!