The Middle of Town!

Michael Alexander · July 24, 2007, 01:25:56 PM

For all you old timer's , I stopped in the middle of town and took these pics, they are off the Old Cooldrink factory that is being converted into an African Fried Chicken joint, the Old Fruit and veg cafe, The back of the old cafe, there is a takeaway called seagulls on the corner and the bank, FNB, formerly Barclays Banks and the Youth Club..

Michael Alexander · July 24, 2007, 01:26:59 PM

I forgot this one

SandyB · July 24, 2007, 01:34:41 PM

Correct me .. but looking at so many of the photos .. our old town looks a bit run down ?? The furnimart was that the Veggiemarket previously .. ??

Michael Alexander · July 24, 2007, 01:51:49 PM

Sandy, I agree with you. It seems people that have lived here in the last 10 years do not notice it and tend to compare the town with the other dry, bankrupt and dusty dorps in Namibia,If you've lived here for longer than 20 years then you can see the difference. There has been an improvement since a new private company has been appointed to look after the Parks and gardens. The standard of Housekeeping however leaves a lot to be desired, with the majority of people not caring about their surroundings.... Sign of the times I guess!

:-\

Paul Alexander · July 27, 2007, 01:04:27 PM

Coming from a guy that point blank refuses to do any gardening thats pretty rich, if it wasn't for Mich you guys would live in a dust bowl... the jackels and gemsbok would avoid your house on account of it being a little to 'deserty' for their liking :)

Big up to your missus there

Michael Alexander · July 27, 2007, 07:38:10 PM

Ya, but who waters the place and anyhow somebody has to braai the meat on the fire...... , not my fault she's a vegetarian.... >:(

Michele Alexander (Voden) · July 28, 2007, 07:47:59 AM

Thanks Paul, glad at least my neighbour appreciates my attempt at gardening - probably piss yourself laughing watching me from your kitchen window!!!!!
Would you believe our resident gemsbok (pretty sure it was the same one wandering through the famous alleyway a couple weeks ago) actually chomped all my impatients growing outside by the front gate! Should I take that as a compliment or an insult????
Well, I will see you at the fence this afternoon whilst Mike is watching the rugby, drinking beer and braaing the meat - I've got some gardening to do!!!

Michael Alexander · July 28, 2007, 08:30:24 AM

Yahoo, head office has given permission for me to drink a few beers this afternoon, Bobby, I;ll have one on you.....

:D

Michele Alexander (Voden) · July 28, 2007, 10:02:55 AM

Here we go again!!!!!

bobbysmith · July 28, 2007, 11:30:15 AM

only one mike,just think,with technology now days we can have a VIRTUAL session bud,you enjoy,i am with you all the way mate.

Paul Alexander · July 30, 2007, 03:08:55 PM

Michele,

Same here, the gemmie chomped all the plants Melanie planted in the urn at our front gate, much anger and gnashing of teeth, I think we should plant some Marrijuna there, that way we can quickly track down the offending bok (It'll be the one trying to climb on a bicycle) and tag and release elsewhere !!!

Michele Alexander (Voden) · July 30, 2007, 07:25:41 PM

Hey Paul, pretty good idea about the marijuana but what happens when our girls decide to pick the stuff for Flower Day on a Monday - can you imagine the poor girls already have a complex about being Alexanders and now they'll be done for bringing dope to school! Maybe we should get Stephanie involved then at least all of the Grade O Alexander cousins will be in it together!

Paul Alexander · July 31, 2007, 10:43:53 AM

Ha ha, classic :) In reality, if any of our girls brought dope to school, can principle Meyer ever really say: "Couldn't see that one coming!!!"... Now if your girls came to school wearning WP jersey's... now there would be an outcry (I can see Mike now... "Child abuse!!!")

Michele Alexander (Voden) · July 31, 2007, 10:51:32 AM

Hey - speak for yourself!!!!!!! I don't have any "cool uncles" on my side to blame! (Anymore should I say!)

I'm sure I saw you in a Stormers jersey the other day - what happened to you???

Anyway, the girls are forced into wearing their Cheetah t-shirts on a Saturday - I'm sure that counts for child abuse!

Michael Alexander · July 31, 2007, 12:33:38 PM

Hey Paul! You still coming over the fence to braai on Super Saturday, before the rugger, say 12h30 for 13h00.........

I put a works request in to keep the east weather around for saturday!

:D

The Middle of Town!

bobbysmith