Treasures of the Diamond Coast!

Michael Alexander · February 21, 2009, 02:58:07 PM

Here is a book that was due to be published. A very interesting read, however, the main sponsor of the book pulled out at the last moment and now they need to know if they can find enough interest to push the publisher to print.... please note the retail price......

Patricia Lotte · February 22, 2009, 04:01:56 AM

For that price, do we get a diamond with the book?

Bertie Horak · February 22, 2009, 09:16:41 AM

I would be interested to have one, yes. Just one question - Is it a pictorial collage, or a book? With more than 1000 photos, maps and tables, there probably aren't much writing in the 330 page book?

John Creedy · April 04, 2009, 01:20:20 AM

You have to wonder if they took the photos and info from the FORUM... Now theres an ides for you Mike.

Bertie Horak · April 04, 2009, 03:33:33 AM

I got an e-mail after my post in which I was informed that there is a lot of reading in it and a lot of research went into the book.

Gordon Brown · April 04, 2009, 07:32:04 AM

Ordered a copy but Gabi informed me it has yet to be printed.

Clint Ebstein · December 18, 2009, 01:56:05 PM

The book is out and it is great

Gordon Brown · December 19, 2009, 08:45:34 AM

Clint, where did you purchase your copy? Have been trying to source it in Cape Town (Exclusive Books ans Clarkes Bookshop)without success. Gabi informs me I could have a copy flown down from Windhoek if I am unable to source it in the bookshops. Any advice? See your dad regularly at the Sea Point pavillion where he swims in the morning. He is in great shape and enjoying life to the full. I enjoy our chats in the mornings when we mostly reminise about the old days at O/M.
Best wishes and kind regards.
Gordon Brown

Clint Ebstein · December 20, 2009, 05:46:42 PM

Hi Gordon - I got my book from a german book shop in Windhoek, Luderitz also get then in now and then. A lady by the name of Gloudina Brandt from ore reserves Omund is collecting order for Oranjemund. My dad tells me he see you at the pavillon often. If you don`t come right with the book let me know and I will organise you one. It is a must.

Gordon Brown · December 21, 2009, 10:28:58 AM

Thanks very much Clint. Much appreciated. Trying a few more bookshops today. If unsuccessful may well take up your kind offer. Will let you know one way or another on or about Wednesday. Saw your dad again today. He looks fit as a fiddle. A good man. I thoroughly enjoy his company, reminiscing with and chatting about the 'old' days. We both enjoyed our stay at O/M. Think you might have been in Jean's class at school were you not? Seem to remember Jean mentioning it at some point in time. Will be in touch soon.
Kindest regards
Gordon.

Jean · December 22, 2009, 08:47:52 AM

Don't recall Clint being in any of my classes, but somewhere on this site (under Jean Browns OPS photos), I posted a picture of Clint (and others) at one of my parties.

Michael Alexander · December 22, 2009, 10:25:00 AM

I was in Jean's class, not too sure where Clint was, he kinda was the guy that just hung around everyone, more than likely was'nt even at OPS, just liked to wear the uniform.....

Clint Ebstein · December 23, 2009, 06:42:29 AM

Hey Mike you could be right, I can`t really remember anyone from OPS, I should give back the class photos,certificates ETC.

Mike Voden (RIP) · December 23, 2009, 08:10:36 AM

Did you get certificates Clint..........????????????

Clint Ebstein · December 23, 2009, 09:29:39 AM

Better check again those might be fake