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Beware Of Cattle
Have you heard the joke about a warning sign near the brink of a dangerous cliff? They took the sign down because no one ever fell over the ...
The Last Outpost
When I first started coming to Pearly Beach in the 1970s, access was on a gravel road that went through Baardskeerdersbos and then turned ri...
My Academic Career
Towards the end of 1967, which was my last year at Fish Hoek High School, the headmaster called my parents in for an interview. He told them it was his sad duty to inform them that their son would nev...
Tim Atkin South Africa Report ...
Tim Atkin has just released his 2022 South African report.
Hospital Story: Part Two
In my teens and early twenties, I experienced much mental anguish trying to make sense of the world and discover the meaning of life.
BioBlitz In Baardskeerdersbos
Bioblitz weekend at Baardskeerdersbos. Accommodation, meals, walk on a private farm, slideshow and a wine pairing included.
Heritage Day 24 September 2022
Heritage Day is also known as Braai Day, where we get together and enjoy a lekker braai with our family and friends.
Hospital Story Part One
I was in the hospital twice just recently. On both occasions, it was for a one-night stay following unrelated surgical procedures.
Women's Month
Women's Day celebrated on 9 August 2022.
Beware of Cattle

Have you heard the joke about a warning sign near the brink of a dangerous cliff? They took the sign down because no one ever fell over the ...
The Last Outpost

When I first started coming to Pearly Beach in the 1970s, access was on a gravel road that went through Baardskeerdersbos and then turned ri...
My Academic Career

Towards the end of 1967, which was my last year at Fish Hoek High School, the headmaster called my parents in for an interview. He told them...
Tim Atkin has just released his 2022 South African report.
Hospital Story: Part Two

In my teens and early twenties, I experienced much mental anguish trying to make sense of the world and discover the meaning of life. ...
BioBlitz in Baardskeerdersbos

Bioblitz weekend at Baardskeerdersbos. Accommodation, meals, walk on a private farm, slideshow and a wine pairing included.
Heritage Day 24 September 2022

Heritage Day is also known as Braai Day, where we get together and enjoy a lekker braai with our family and friends.
Hospital Story Part One

I was in the hospital twice just recently. On both occasions, it was for a one-night stay following unrelated surgical procedures.
Women's Month

Women's Day celebrated on 9 August 2022.