Thursday 18 July 2011

Happy birthday to Mr Mandela. What an amazing humanbeing. I don't think we'll every have a wonderful stateman like him, ever again, in South Africa. If only our leaders would follow his example and his mantra in life!
The farm was 1 degree this morning. Dordrecht main street measured -3 degrees. We're having the most wonderful warm winter days - they are simply lovely. Just the farmers are complaining, as their windmills haven't turned in a while because of a lack of wind, however, a friendly reminder, August is on it's way wind et all, plus, the windless days are giving us all oppertunity to burn fire breaks.
It's alleged that young men were caught stealing fuel from the Divisional Council fuel pumps over the weekend. It's sad when our young people behave in this manner. Yes, there is a shortage of fuel, but that doesn't mean resort to crime.
35 Sheep were stolen last week from our neighbours. This is frightening as we were totally unaware of this. Theft hasn't taken place in a very long time at our nick of the woods, however, now it has!
Other Dordrecht news is that the stray dog problem is getting totally out of hand again. Many farmers have lost alot of sheep by dogs mauling them, chasing them to their death. It is sad that in our country people do not look after their pets. It's alleged in our township there are no cats left because of the dog situation being out of hand. In Cape Town they have similar problems, however, the dogs are biting children, which is a huge problem. Residents are therefore calling for the legal euthanasing of all stray dogs in Cape Town. Personally I think this will solve the problem in Dordrecht too as there are too many maimed, pregnant and ill dogs roaming our streets and our farms!
Otherwise it's back to school for all scholars. Most Dordrecht folk take holidays over this time, so most have returned and the kids are back at school. Town is fairly quiet today.
Please continue thinking of and supporting Rentia and Emil Pautz, as they go through this difficult time with Emil's illness. They're still unsure when Emil will beable to go down to Groote Schuur for his big operation on his pancreas, the date should be confirmed tomorrow. This family is precious to us, your support for them is much appreciated. Thank you.
Well the metal unions have stopped strikking and have come to an agreement. Much to our relief, as our contracting business relies heavily on the metal industry. The factory was able to deliver our metal today. Thus this being a good start to the week!