Good Weekend Ahead

[Gromit]

First, the work issue that's had me climbing walls for 2 1/2 weeks and almost landed me in hospital has been successfully concluded and my client now thinks, in his words, I'm a 'rock star' - now they can pay my bill

That means I can close the office right now and celebrate with the team!

My son is on a swimming clinic with Olympic Champion, Penny Heyns, this weekend

We're going for a ride with friends on Sunday followed by lunch at a micro-brewery. It's their last ride in SA before returning to Canada long-term

And next weekend we're doing a RAT run to the Pilanesberg Private Game Reserve!!!

AND THE WEATHER IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!

 

[DaveM]

Good going enjoy it all

 

[CarlS]

Sounds wonderful, Gromit. Congrats on the successful business project. Enjoy your weekend!

 

[devo]

Well done Margo and enjoy
BTW, no job is worth ending up in hospital for,so ease it up a bit, and live to enjoy the fruits of your labour
Thats enuff deep from me, have a great weekend.

 

[CarlS]

Well done Margo and enjoy
BTW, no job is worth ending up in hospital for,so ease it up a bit, and live to enjoy the fruits of your labour
Thats enuff deep from me, have a great weekend.

Hear! Hear!

 

[hemibee]

ALL RIGHT!!!

Remember, the coming events didn't happen if there is no pictures to back it up.

 

[Gromit]

You're all right - no job is worth my health - that's why I shut the office early yesterday and chilled.

BBC, the husband is originally from Canada, married a SA lady and now they're going back to Canada for about 5 years. Then they'll return to SA to enjoy retirement.

I can't take photos of the swimming clinic because I won't be there the whole day but I will take photos of tomorrow's ride (I'm pillion with Farside) and I will take photos of Pilanesberg - particularly if we see any of the big cats.

 

[Gromit]

Well the girls duffed this one. On Saturday we had a huge storm and on Sunday morning the weather still looked pretty miserable. So the girls decided to change the plans to just a lunch amidst much grumbling and insistance that the weather would clear up. But oh no, we weren't having any of it. So lunch it was.
And a couple of hours later? The damn weather cleared up and we could've gone out anyway. So the girls are in the dog-box. Our only saving grace was that the lunch was excellent!

 

[Gromit]

Aaah - finding the bright side Johannesburg has a big Chinatown community so that's where we went. Ginger crab was excellent! And even better, they're not licensed so you can take your own wine

 

[DaveM]

Just like girls

 

[CarlS]

Whimps!!

 

[Gromit]

Whimps!!

Totally!! But in my defense, I did suggest that go on the ride with rainsuits at hand - lunch was elected!

 

[Rocky]

Oh yes, Gromit is a girl alright (or should I say lady), and from her posts, a lady I would enjoy meeting
The Canadian/South African connection is interesting.
We have many SA natives in Canada. In fact, my next door neighbour of about 25 years, is from SA and is a prof at one of the universities.

 

[Silli]

Oh yes, Gromit is a girl alright (or should I say lady), and from her posts, a lady I would enjoy meeting

Gromit is great fun, and quite a looker too!

Now then.... what shall I use these brownie points for.....?

 

[Gromit]

Gee guys - you're going to make me blush in a minute.

Rocky - I can assure you the feeling is mutual and thank for the compliment

Simon - luv you too! And that's major brownie points! Compliments get you everywhere

 

[Rocky]

Gee guys - you're going to make me blush in a minute.

Rocky - I can assure you the feeling is mutual and thank for the compliment

Simon - luv you too! And that's major brownie points! Compliments get you everywhere

LOL, one of my favourite quipps is, "Flattery can get you anywhere with me"

 

[Ksquared]

Has a GREAT weekend. Got in nearly 500 miles of riding, over the two days. SOme of it was pretty chilly (temp without wind chill ~45 degrees (F)), but my thermals kept me warm.

FWIW,here's a ringing endorsement for the"Freeze-Out" brand of thermals from Cycle Gear. Very reasonably priced and VERY . Kept me warm on the bike all weekend and when it got a little warmer, I was still comfortable. They run a little small, but they're a BARGAIN!

 

[CarlS]

Thanks for the tip.

 

[DaveM]

Rocky and Silli I agree, she seems like an amazing lady, I hope she maybe reads and replies to my travel thread about 2013, as I really would like to meet her.
I can't comment on her looks, having no idea what she looks like physically.....but I already know she is very beautiful inside!

Well for 92 she sure looks great