New Dimensions

Some of you who have read stories of my past can agree I was a pretty decent guy. I wasn’t a trouble maker. You could trust me with your last dollar and if you needed a dollar I was your guy. I always looked out for my friends and hated to see anybody get hurt. If you had one too many beers I’d get you home. If something made you sad I was there to listen. But of all those proud moments there was one not so proud moment that frustrates me to this day. It was the day the Animal fought my friend. How can you not like sports? It was my senior year. I was knee deep in a study group for a class I had to pass. It was a stressful time. The class was hard, the teacher harder and my nerves were shot. Thankfully a member of that group shared my misery. Ted was smart, kind and patient whenever I was stumped on a question. He was also clueless when it came to high-school sports. Neither of us knew it at the time but his cluelessness would prove to be a downfall for both of us....

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT  New beginners’ karate classes have been available since March 2019. Mondays and Wednesdays from 17:00 to 19:00 Cell: 083 320-4339 Tony de Beer. In the world, we live in it's a good idea to know how to defend yourself. Shorei Martial Arts Academy is run by a very experienced Sensei who is willing to teach beginners how to deal with attackers. I wrote about his karate school before and he can be reached via his cell number or website . Shorei Martial Arts Academy has also now been added to Aw-Sum Community Directory . That's for awesome services and quality standards.

NEW 2019 JLG CHERRY PICKER FOR SALE This JLG Articulating Boom Lift is for sale at SA Platforms, the lifting platforms specialists, in Meyerton, Gauteng. It has cutting edge features such as variable engine control which cuts fuel consumption and operating costs. The JLG has quicker starting and leading elevation times and is thus more productive. A full spec sheet can be downloaded from the SA Platforms website with a whole bunch of other information about what you can expect from a brilliant cherry picker like this. Some people prefer to call it a lifting platform or a motorized elevating platform, but it does a fantastic job of making working at heights so much easier. So head on over to the website and discover all the details about this machine. This JLG comes with full certified training for 2 operators and delivery within the borders of South Africa.

Whenever we hear of people drowning in swimming pools we feel devastated for those affected by it, especially when it’s a child. I recently read a story on Facebook about such a tragic drowning related by a father. They were just distracted for a moment. Then his son asked where his younger brother was and it ended up with the horror of finding him drowned in the swimming pool. I can’t even begin to imagine how that family felt after that tragic accident. Something like that probably fills them with regret for the rest of their lives. If only! Water safety is of utmost importance. This is a profound statement that should never be taken lightly. Global Nets & Covers manufacture and install pool covers that protect kids that can't swim and offer considerable savings to you in terms of running costs and pool maintenance. They install pool covers in many shapes and sizes to clients' satisfaction. There is a video where a child manages to climb on the fence surrounding...

Last year I was commissioned by Maret Pro Lab to take photographs of a school concert. I immediately agreed since they were my client and needed assistance. I must say that I was a bit nervous because their photography is of an exceptionally high standard and I didn't want to disappoint them. Well, the evening came and I pitched up at the venue rather early to reconnoitre the place and take a few test shots to get my camera ready. Once things start happening there's no time to fiddle with camera settings. It was quite a difficult assignment because I had to take as many photographs of the kids as I could during each session but the parents preferred individual shots of their children. The lady in charge had rented a huge backdrop and the kids were outstanding in their performances with the most colourful costumes I've seen in a long time. It was the most professional performance for children so young. Once everything started I had a small window of opportuni...

Last minute Christmas gifts...and running out of ideas?! Contact us and let us make you something small and inexpensive. Yes, these are from Petro of Tiny Dot Studio . I wrote about her beautiful stained glass creations and, surprise! she has come up with some lovely ideas for gifts.

Congratulations SA Platforms on your recent joint venture with the Dickinson Group in Zambia. It was an important milestone in 2018. When assistance was needed in your community you were there to help. You trained many operators of cherry pickers how to work proficiently and safely with lifting platforms. Then, you provided excellent service in the rental and sales of cherry pickers. May your Christmas be blessed and 2019 be a year of great opportunities to spread your services into new markets where you will continue to lift them safer and higher.