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Monday, 31 December 2012
Pledge challenges
Pledges have been posted on 29 December. See details further down on that day.
Design your own pledge or challenge any of the existing pledges. It's fun for a good purpose.
Any person or organization wishing to take up the challenge can either post his commitment directly on this blog or can e-mail his pledge to Gerhard Odendaal at gfo@iburst.co.za' who'll publish your pledge on the blog. Your pledge can also be based on anything else which you may prefer.
South African Treasure Route
Finally we got some decent internet so that we could post a link to one of our sponsors: The South African Treasure Route.
Please have a look on the right under 'Sponsors' for a link to their website with some interesting facts, places and people of the N12 Treasure Route.
Loving the restday in Victoria West
Here we stopped for some breakfast venison pie & gingerbeer at the famous Mannetjies Roux antique shop. Posing is the all popular Anna who runs the shop (had her article in the Getaway) and the Legend Mannetjies himself!
Treasures indeed!
Sunday, 30 December 2012
We found a Driver for the support vehicle
We have found a driver for the support vehicle from 4 January onwards. thank you to all people who helped looking for one. John Hayes, we thank you a lot for helping again.
Saturday, 29 December 2012
Play on the N12
Thanks guys for stopping on the way to Victoria West and handed me a Play and some donations!
Accepting the pledge challenge
Status Management Services pledges to donate R200 for each R1 upwards move on the Barloworld share price from 30 November 2012 until the day Johann arrives in Cape Town. We pledge a further R1 for each km Johann walks as well as R100 per day he finishes earlier than 30 January 2013.
We invite others to play along. You do not need to match any other pledges, but please participate to contribute to this worthy campaign. Also spread the message to campaign for road safety programmes 'Buckle-Up' and the promoting of the non-use of cell phones while driving.
Have a wonderful and blessed 2013, buckle-up, and drive safely.
Donation Challenge on Steroids!
A friend of my dad's, Ian Nolte, has come forth with a radical donation commitment and challenge to others.
He pledges to donate to QASA R20 for every R1 that Barloworld stock price rises on the JSE from the 30th of Nov '12 to the day that I finish!
To date it has gone from R72.79 to R88.00!
This is an amazing pledge and a challenge to others to make similar pledges. Thanks a million Ian, we are truly grateful! :)
Any person or organization wishing to take up the challenge can either post his commitment directly on this blog or can e-mail his pledge to Gerhard Odendaal at gfo@iburst.co.za' who'll publish your pledge on the blog. Your pledge can also be based on anything else which you may prefer. Enjoy pledging! Have fun!Friday, 28 December 2012
Daggafontein
Yesterday we came accross this beautiful farm tucked away in the mountains called Daggafontein. Pierre Rust let us stay for the night and is was bliss. The treasures on the N12 just keeps coming! Now ready for another epic walk accross God's country!
Thursday, 27 December 2012
Looking for a driver for the support vehicle
We are glad to announce that a driver has come to the fore! Thank you John Hayes, you are a star!
We are urgently looking for a driver with a code 8 drivers license for the support vehicle from 3 January until 18 January. It is expected to be from Beaufort West to Cape town. Food and accommodation will be provided. It will be exciting to be part of the last phase of this epic journey.
If you feel the need to participate, please contact Gerhard Odendaal on 083 555 0061 or at gfo@iburst.co.za to discuss the logistics to get you involved.
Feiends will be friends
Jean & Lara and Coertze & Celeste metus in Britstown yesterday hence the late start this morning! Bula walked a full 10km with me and then we went for some dinner and wine accross the street. Now Im ready for the next leg! Dankie, julle is groot vriende!
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Britstown Gentle Care care centre
We visited the GCC in Britstown upon arrival and what a sight.
The Rotary Club is also affiliated here helping those that can't help themselves.
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all out there!
I hope you have a blessed time with friends & family.
Today I'm taking it laid back in the wonderfully peaceful Karoo with a short 25km walk. The road is absolutely quiet! :) Bliss...
Monday, 24 December 2012
Concentration Camp Visit
Last night we visited tannie Rina Wiid's farm Doornbult where an Anglo-Boer War concentration camp was situated. Very emotional all that happened there.
But Rina &Lemmer were so nice that they let us stay there for free. Another treasure brought to you by www.satreasureroute.com
Half Way to CT!
Today I will be crossing the halfway mark between Pretoria & Cape Town just after Strydenburg. I can't believe that we've come this far already.
The people that I've met, places that we've seen - what a journey thus far!
I do miss my people at home and my loveliness Nicole so far away.
But let's see where the next half will take us...
Sunday, 23 December 2012
Saturday, 22 December 2012
Friday, 21 December 2012
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Magersfontein
Passing the battlefield where Cronje and de la Ray gave the English a run for their money, was pretty cool. History field trip, check!
Resting at Riverside
Lucy from Riverside Country Club was very friendly. They donated and had us take a picture with a friend who is in a wheelchair as well. Was a great night!
Golf Estate bliss
We had a lovely time with Gil & Ken from Rotary Kimberley! Your hospitality is very much appreciated. :)
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Special Forces Training
I just met a guy training for the special forces. Walking 25km in full kit with 40kgs on his back, and he doesn't weigh more than 70kgs. Respect.
More publicity in Kimberley!
This morning the police escorted us to the Mayibuye monument, where the SABC did an interview with us! Please keep your eyes and ears open tonight on the SABC news channels as well as RSG this afternoon or tomorrow morning. :)
Please keep supporting the Project :)
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