Snapshots

Lyall, Caroline, Raphael, Sharon and I headed for Monks Cowl where we hiked to Zulu Cave for a good nights sleep 

Zulu Cave Hike

Lyall, Caroline, Raphael, Sharon and I headed for Monks Cowl where we hiked to Zulu Cave for a good nights sleep

 

Sharon and I saw in the New Year at Nick and Tarryn's place 

New Years 2011

Sharon and I saw in the New Year at Nick and Tarryn's place

       
Sharon and I spent a couple of days with her family and her dad pointed out this barbet's nest 

Richards Bay 2011

Sharon and I spent a couple of days with her family and her dad pointed out this barbet's nest

 

Sharon and I spent Christmas with my mother at her house 

Christmas 2011

Sharon and I spent Christmas with my mother at her house

       
Sharon and I spent a night at Kamberg after stocking a few waters in the Giant's Castle area. 

Kamberg Bliss

Sharon and I spent a night at Kamberg after stocking a few waters in the Giant's Castle area.

 

Sharon took me to Lake Naverone for my 30th birthday. What a trip! 

Lake Naverone

Sharon took me to Lake Naverone for my 30th birthday. What a trip!

       
Sharon and I spent the Christmas period at Mkhuze Game Reserve. I was really impressed with the state of the park. 

Mkhuze 2011

Sharon and I spent the Christmas period at Mkhuze Game Reserve. I was really impressed with the state of the park.

 

Sharon finally got her wish and we cruised to Bazaruto Island 

Sinfonia Cruise

Sharon finally got her wish and we cruised to Bazaruto Island

       
Work sent me on a course called Horse Whispering For Leaders. Here are a few photos of the practical section. 

Horse Whispering

Work sent me on a course called Horse Whispering For Leaders. Here are a few photos of the practical section.

 

Nick and Tazz joined us for a night of games and cocktails. And what a night it was! 

Games Evening

Nick and Tazz joined us for a night of games and cocktails. And what a night it was!

       
Sharon and I joined her sister plus family at uShaka for a fun filled day. 

uShaka

Sharon and I joined her sister plus family at uShaka for a fun filled day.

 

A whole crowd of us headed for the Shark Tank to watch the Sharks dominate the Lions. 

Currie Cup - Sharks vs Lions

A whole crowd of us headed for the Shark Tank to watch the Sharks dominate the Lions.

       
Sharon and I decided to take on this multi discipline adventure race. Sadly we came off second best. 

The Muddy Buddy 2011

Sharon and I decided to take on this multi discipline adventure race. Sadly we came off second best.

 

Sharon and I took a last minute trip to Lotheni for some fishing, relaxation and National Braai Day! 

Lotheni 2011

Sharon and I took a last minute trip to Lotheni for some fishing, relaxation and National Braai Day!

       
Sharon and I headed for Ithala to celebrate her birthday. What a great trip complete with red wine and fireplaces. 

Ithala

Sharon and I headed for Ithala to celebrate her birthday. What a great trip complete with red wine and fireplaces.

 

Sharon got a wooden model ship for her birthday. Watch as we progress with the building. 

Model Ship Building

Sharon got a wooden model ship for her birthday. Watch as we progress with the building.

       
Nick, Tarryn, Sharon and I headed up Sani Pass for the weekend, just to check out the new cars. Never a dull moment! 

Sani Pass

Nick, Tarryn, Sharon and I headed up Sani Pass for the weekend, just to check out the new cars. Never a dull moment!

 

Nick and I stopped off at the Land Rover Experience on our way back from a fly fishing festival to try out the new Jeep. 

Jeep Testing

Nick and I stopped off at the Land Rover Experience on our way back from a fly fishing festival to try out the new Jeep.

       
Sharon and I drove my new Jeep back from Joburg. This is where we spent the night. 

The Zulu Hut

Sharon and I drove my new Jeep back from Joburg. This is where we spent the night.

 

Sharon and I flew up to Joburg to pick up my new Jeep. Here are a few photos. 

My New Jeep

Sharon and I flew up to Joburg to pick up my new Jeep. Here are a few photos.

       
Nick and I hit the Land Rover training course in a Terios. 

Terios vs Land Rover Course

Nick and I hit the Land Rover training course in a Terios.

 

On the way back from Pilanesberg Sharon and I spent some time with my dad and Cassia at Alpine Heath. 

Alpine Heath

On the way back from Pilanesberg Sharon and I spent some time with my dad and Cassia at Alpine Heath.

       
Sharon and I took a day off from Pilanesberg to spend a day at Sun City and do the world's longest zip line. 

Sun City

Sharon and I took a day off from Pilanesberg to spend a day at Sun City and do the world's longest zip line.

 

Sharon, my mom and I headed to Pilanesberg for a week long Easter break. It was crowded but good. 

Pilanesberg

Sharon, my mom and I headed to Pilanesberg for a week long Easter break. It was crowded but good.

       
Sharon and I did a last minute trip to Cobham for some fishing and hiking. 

Cobham Camping

Sharon and I did a last minute trip to Cobham for some fishing and hiking.

 

Sharon and I headed for Chaka's Rock to celebrate her dad's 60th 

Chaka's Rock

Sharon and I headed for Chaka's Rock to celebrate her dad's 60th

       
Sharon's dad turned 60 so we payed Richards Bay a visit. 

Sharon's Dad's 60th

Sharon's dad turned 60 so we payed Richards Bay a visit.

 

Sharon and I spent new years at Sterkfontein Dam. Check out some of the fun we had! 

Sterkies (New Years 2010)

Sharon and I spent new years at Sterkfontein Dam. Check out some of the fun we had!

       
Sharon and I spent Christmas at Tala with her family 

Christmas At Tala

Sharon and I spent Christmas at Tala with her family

 

Sharon and I joined Wayne and Robyn at MacNicols for a weekend. 

MacNicols

Sharon and I joined Wayne and Robyn at MacNicols for a weekend.

       
My old man cracked the nod into the pensioner's club. Have a look at where it happened... 

Itaga (Dad's 60th)

My old man cracked the nod into the pensioner's club. Have a look at where it happened...

 

Sharon, my mom and I headed out to Tala for a lazy Sunday...the weather was terrible but it was still awesome! 

Tala Game Reserve

Sharon, my mom and I headed out to Tala for a lazy Sunday...the weather was terrible but it was still awesome!

       
After not getting into my preferred Imfolozi Sharon and I decided to give the birder's paradise a try. 

Mkhuze

After not getting into my preferred Imfolozi Sharon and I decided to give the birder's paradise a try.

 

Thanks to the Beaumonts, Sharon and I were lucky enough to spend a couple of days at the most beautiful place on earth. 

Charleston 2010

Thanks to the Beaumonts, Sharon and I were lucky enough to spend a couple of days at the most beautiful place on earth.

       
Sharon, Western, Karen and I payed Afriski our annual visit, and we dominated! 

Skiing 2010

Sharon, Western, Karen and I payed Afriski our annual visit, and we dominated!

 

Sharon got her birthday present early so we headed to Giba Gorge to give it its freedom... 

Giba Gorge

Sharon got her birthday present early so we headed to Giba Gorge to give it its freedom...

       
Sharon's sister, niece and nephew stayed with us for the weekend.<br/>Check out what we got up to... 

Sarah's Visit

Sharon's sister, niece and nephew stayed with us for the weekend.
Check out what we got up to...

 

My mom was lucky enough to score some tickets to the Japan Netherlands game. It was AWESOME! 

World Cup 2010 - Netherlands vs Japan - Live

My mom was lucky enough to score some tickets to the Japan Netherlands game. It was AWESOME!

       
Feel It! It is here! 

World Cup 2010 - Opening Game

Feel It! It is here!

 

Bruce took on the mighty Comrades Marathon.<br/>Check him, and some other Hillcrest Villagers, out... 

Comrades 2010

Bruce took on the mighty Comrades Marathon.
Check him, and some other Hillcrest Villagers, out...

       
Sharon and I took to the streets for the 2010 ECR Big Walk. 

ECR Big Walk

Sharon and I took to the streets for the 2010 ECR Big Walk.

 

Sharon and I spent the long weekend at Monks Cowl. We played gold, watched falconry, and did a few hikes. Check it out! 

Monks Cowl

Sharon and I spent the long weekend at Monks Cowl. We played gold, watched falconry, and did a few hikes. Check it out!

       
Casino headed to Tala Private Game Reserve for a day of fun... 

Derivco Team Building

Casino headed to Tala Private Game Reserve for a day of fun...

 

For Easter Sharon and I headed to the berg with my dad, Cassia, and my sister.<br/>Boy were we active! 

Silverhill

For Easter Sharon and I headed to the berg with my dad, Cassia, and my sister.
Boy were we active!

       
Graham Briggs somehow made it to 28...<br/>Check out how it happened! 

Briggsy's Birthday

Graham Briggs somehow made it to 28...
Check out how it happened!

 

Western, Karen, Sharon and I hit Lotheni for the long weekend... 

Lotheni 2010

Western, Karen, Sharon and I hit Lotheni for the long weekend...

       
Sharon's brother was out from the UK, so we all headed to St Lucia for a weekend away. 

St Lucia

Sharon's brother was out from the UK, so we all headed to St Lucia for a weekend away.

 

Another raining celebration of New Years 

New Years

Another raining celebration of New Years

       
Sharon and I spent Christmas with my mom and sister over Christmas. Check out some of the photos... 

Hluhluwe/Umfolozi

Sharon and I spent Christmas with my mom and sister over Christmas. Check out some of the photos...

 

82 days after my Achilles operation, and my cast finally came off. YeeHaa! 

Cast Off

82 days after my Achilles operation, and my cast finally came off. YeeHaa!

       
Western and I hit the Midlands for a second week to get in some more fishing and photography 

Mavela Fishing And Photography

Western and I hit the Midlands for a second week to get in some more fishing and photography

 

Western and I hit a NFFC water for his first true fly fishing experience... 

Colmonell

Western and I hit a NFFC water for his first true fly fishing experience...

       
Western finally got his 7D...Have a look at some of the first day fun! 

Western's New Canon 7D

Western finally got his 7D...Have a look at some of the first day fun!

 

Nick Nortje and Tarryn Simpkin tied the knot 10 years after their first date...SUCCESS 

Nick And Tarryn's Wedding

Nick Nortje and Tarryn Simpkin tied the knot 10 years after their first date...SUCCESS

       
Nick Nortje's Bulls...This is how we roll... 

Nick's Bulls

Nick Nortje's Bulls...This is how we roll...

 

PG18...Have a look at my post op scar when they removed the sutures. 

Achilles Stitches

PG18...Have a look at my post op scar when they removed the sutures.

       
Sharon's sister wanted a puppy so I organised one from a friend at work. Have a look at the four days Ben 10 lived with us. 

Four Day Puppy

Sharon's sister wanted a puppy so I organised one from a friend at work. Have a look at the four days Ben 10 lived with us.

 

Brad got married, see how it happened. 

Brad's Wedding

Brad got married, see how it happened.

       
Brad's hitched the knot...take a look at his bulls party! 

Brad Preston's Bulls

Brad's hitched the knot...take a look at his bulls party!

 

Sharon and I dominated Afriski for her birthday... 

Afriski 2009

Sharon and I dominated Afriski for her birthday...

       
Bruce and I headed to Newcastle to run Donkey Pass...it was tough as nails! 

Donkey Pass Mountain Challenge

Bruce and I headed to Newcastle to run Donkey Pass...it was tough as nails!

 

Nick, his boet and I hit Durban harbour for some bait fishing... 

Durban Harbour Fishing

Nick, his boet and I hit Durban harbour for some bait fishing...

       
It was Sharon's first 10km run, and boy was it a toughie... 

Queensburgh 10km

It was Sharon's first 10km run, and boy was it a toughie...

 

It was Adrienne-Leigh's 3rd birthday...check out the screaming kids 

Adrienne-Leigh's Birthday Party

It was Adrienne-Leigh's 3rd birthday...check out the screaming kids

       
Sheri Jenkinson got married to Viv Beck. Check out all the action... 

Sheri's Wedding

Sheri Jenkinson got married to Viv Beck. Check out all the action...

 

Western and I hit Lesotho for some serious 4x4ing, and then some skiing 

Lesotho - Give It Horn!

Western and I hit Lesotho for some serious 4x4ing, and then some skiing

       
It was the last weekend of the river season, so we hit Cobham... 

Cobham

It was the last weekend of the river season, so we hit Cobham...

 

Party time!! With the Beast!! 

Robyns Birthday Bash

Party time!! With the Beast!!

       
Sharon and I recently celebrated our one year at Moyo 

Dinner At Moyo

Sharon and I recently celebrated our one year at Moyo

 

It was off to the cricket for us...and my team won!! 

IPLT20

It was off to the cricket for us...and my team won!!

       
Sharon And I Hit Lotheni During Our Week Off 

Lotheni

Sharon And I Hit Lotheni During Our Week Off

 

All mayhem broke loose when a waterfight started... 

Grahams Braai

All mayhem broke loose when a waterfight started...

       
Over Easter Sharon and I hit Giants Castle with dad and Cassia 

Giants Castle

Over Easter Sharon and I hit Giants Castle with dad and Cassia

 

Of all the loosers, I came first... 

Club Champs

Of all the loosers, I came first...

       
A Few Happy Snappies From The Weekend 

Weekend Randoms

A Few Happy Snappies From The Weekend

 

Time to celebrate!! So we held it down at the hockey club. 

Graham's Birthday

Time to celebrate!! So we held it down at the hockey club.

       
After some tough physical labour, and a good breakfast, we hit the pool to cool off... 

G's Pool

After some tough physical labour, and a good breakfast, we hit the pool to cool off...

 

CarOn Louch Celebrated Her 25th At Blue Square With A White Party 

CarOns White Party

CarOn Louch Celebrated Her 25th At Blue Square With A White Party

       
Trip number 2 to England for business. Once again it was great fun. Have a look see... 

London #2

Trip number 2 to England for business. Once again it was great fun. Have a look see...

 

I took Sharon for her first ever paddle at Inanda 

Inanda Dam Day Trip

I took Sharon for her first ever paddle at Inanda

       
My First Weekend Away For 2009 

Kamberg

My First Weekend Away For 2009

 

Sharon And I Spent New Years In Mozambique 

Mozambique

Sharon And I Spent New Years In Mozambique

       
Opening presents with family 

Christmas Morning

Opening presents with family

 

Christmas Dinner With Family And Friends 

Christmas Party #2

Christmas Dinner With Family And Friends

       
My Birthday Trip To The Sycamore Tree Houses 

Sycamore Avenue Tree Houses

My Birthday Trip To The Sycamore Tree Houses

 

Congratulations To Doug and Ruth 

Doug Marvin's Wedding

Congratulations To Doug and Ruth

       
Sharon And I Sight-Seeing In The Cape 

Cape Town

Sharon And I Sight-Seeing In The Cape

 

Celebrating Christmas In MOvember With Friends 

Christmas Party #1

Celebrating Christmas In MOvember With Friends

       
A Quick Trip To Visit Sharon's Family 

Richardsbay

A Quick Trip To Visit Sharon's Family

 

The Seasons And A Christmas Theme 

Josh's School Play

The Seasons And A Christmas Theme

       
Check Out The Carnage From Hurricane WTF! 

Hillcrest Storm

Check Out The Carnage From Hurricane WTF!

 

Another Race Down This Stretch 

Ngwenya Upper Umgeni

Another Race Down This Stretch

       
The 'Kids' Having Fun In The Park 

Plantation's Park

The 'Kids' Having Fun In The Park

 

Or Was It Daddy Daycare? 

Halloween

Or Was It Daddy Daycare?

       
My Sister Hit Croatia 

Kerry In Croatia

My Sister Hit Croatia

 

Lunch At The Beaumonts 

Mom's Birthday

Lunch At The Beaumonts

       
Bloot, Guts And Tears 

Donkey Pass

Bloot, Guts And Tears

 

Our Annual Trip To Afriski And Oxbow Lodge 

Skiing BABY!!

Our Annual Trip To Afriski And Oxbow Lodge

       
A 'Quiet' Dinner With Friends 

Dinner Party

A 'Quiet' Dinner With Friends

 

Champagne Breakfast At Tala Game Reserve 

Mother's Day

Champagne Breakfast At Tala Game Reserve

       
A Rushed Trip Through Lesotho 

Lesotho Highlands

A Rushed Trip Through Lesotho

 

Our London Office 

Milton Hall

Our London Office

       
Catching Up With The UCT Boys 

Boy's Night Out - London

Catching Up With The UCT Boys

 

Mixing Business With Pleasure 

London Baby!

Mixing Business With Pleasure

       
Visiting The Family Near Oxford 

Standlake

Visiting The Family Near Oxford

 

Easter At Chareleston - Thank You The Beaumonts 

Charleston

Easter At Chareleston - Thank You The Beaumonts

       
Easter With the Family at Kruger 

Kruger

Easter With the Family at Kruger

 

  

 

       

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