Win with Sea Rescue

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Pieter

Win with Sea Rescue

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is inviting citizens to become official shore crew members.

This can be done through small donations which will in turn give participants the opportunity to win large monthly prizes.

“As a regular supporter of the NSRI, you will not only help save many lives, you will also stand five chances of winning R10 000 every month”, said NSRI Chief Executive, Ian Wienburg.

And you can achieve all this with a minimum monthly donation of only R25 per entry – not bad for such a small investment. Continue reading →

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Hitch Safe for Windsurfers and other outdoor

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Pieter
Hitch Safe

Hitch Safe

This is ideal for the many Wind Surfers and other outdoor sportsman who visit the West Coast.

The product is called the “Hitch Safe” . It is a small safe with combination lock which you can easily install in the tow bar of your vehicle if your vehicle has the right type of tow bar.

You can then store your keys or mone in the safe.

It has a lid which look like the standard blank lid for these two bar so that somebody cannot easily see that there is a safe installed.

It is available at http://www.4x4direct.co.za or from Dihanti Sport accross the street from the Post Office in Bree street, Langebaan

Hitch Safe

You can view some videos about this product at http://www.4x4direct.co.za/hitch-safe/

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Oliphantskop Horse Trails

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Pieter

Oliphantskop have been entertaining guests with spectacular horseback rides for 22 years, only to become better at what we do and setting higher standards for our rides every year!

During the good year of 2011, our rides have progressed from not only relaxed 1 hour scenic rides in Langebaan, but we are now also offering 2-3 hour Eco Rides in Saldanha Bay. Where we enjoy a great ride along the beach into the Saldanha Bay Nature Reserve, a magical landscape to experience on horseback!

The Eco rides are especially for the advanced riders who are looking for the ideal way to experience 74000 acres of untouched natural beauty, listening to the waves as they crash on shore, inhaling only pure crystal fresh air while our spirits roam free with the sound of hooves beating in the same excited rhythm of your wild hearts! Just speaking of this experience makes me want get on my horse and do it all over again!!    Every Eco Ride turns into an adventures horse ride where exploring this beautiful scenery is the key to enjoy the experience!  “Do we take the next left or shall we see if we can spot a Springbuck on the right?” – This is one of the very hard decisions to be made during the ride…  For every personality there is without a doubt some part of the ride which will be kept close to the heart as one amazing memory! It is not every day that you can be part of such a truly blessed experience! And to make the opportunity even more memorable, you can do all this with your own horse!! If you are not yet a horse owner, we have eight extraordinary professionally trained horses to guide you into this magical experience, giving you the ultimate outing!

The Langebaan Beginner 1 hour ride shows you a magnificent view of our clear coast line and the mysteries of our local granite quarries. Our horses are trained to show inexperienced riders the joy of a great first experience! We often see the gorgeous Black Eagle souring over us, the Leopard Tortoises often gives us a break as we wait for them to cross the road, even the delicate Steenbokkies show themselves on a regular basis. Not only do we have the privilege to see all these animals, but we are surrounded by blankets of the famous Wild Flowers, known for their superior beauty!

Ok, So before I over-do my creative writing… How about I give you a personal invitation to come try out either one (or both) of our spectacular rides and rather experience it for yourself?  So grab your camera and capture moments of true freedom!
Lizzy Martins – 078 011 5096

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How to Sell Pre-Paid Airtime

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Pieter

I know many people on the West Coast are looking for a way to earn some extra cash.

Here is a way you can make money by simply buying pre-paid airtime at a discount and selling it to your friends, colleagues or clients

There are two systems available to buy airtime at a discount:

1. Airtime4Profit.co.za is for the smaller retailer who sell more than R150.00 worth of airtime per month. Airtime4Profit.co.za is a web based system. You can also use it on your smart phone. You simply buy the airtime on the web site and then sell it to your client. When you buy the airtime you have the option of viewing it on screen, printing it, email it or sms it to your client (sms at your cost). You get a flat rate of 5% discount on all the networks. This includes Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Virgin Mobile, Telkom, Worldchat, Neotel, WorldCall, 8.ta, Bela, Eskom. You can also recharge our special low call cost handsets if you have one. Talk to us about it. (Note: there is no discount on ESKOM, it is for convenience only.)… Continue reading →

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Year End Function at Lelieblom – Darling – 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Pieter

Book your special end-of-the-year function at Lelieblom Farm in Darling. A jolly good end-of-the-year function
with a difference…beautiful ambience… a lovely meal and a performance by one of our top young singing artists!

A 3 course meal will be served overlooking the fields where horses, cows, sheep, cattle and goats contentedly graze. You can even dance around the pool if you feel like it! We look forward to having you here and to a happy end of the year for you! R250 p/p
Book at http://www.lelieblom.co.za/ContactUs.aspx

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Yacht trip in Saldanha Bay

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Pieter

Marlon Weibel of Tranquility Blue writes that locals and visitors can now get a YACHT ride daily from Wednesday to Sunday from the jetty at the Saldanha Bay Protea Hotel.   The cost to locals is R100 pp and visitors pay R150 pp.

The yacht sails at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00, but earlier and later trips can be arranged on request.   The duration of the trip is about 1½ hours in the sheltered waters of the bay.   Guests will be given some information about the various things happening around the bay – past and present.

Tranquility Blue is a sailing catamaran which will not tilt to the one side, but remains level even when the sails are up.   It is licensed to carry a maximum of 12 guests at a time.

The company also offers a range of other guided activities that will keep your guests coming back time and again!   These include: Canoeing, Cycling, Short hikes, Flying Lessons, Abseiling, Windsurfing Lessons, Paintball target shooting, Go- Carting and Team building (see pics attached).   Please note that all activities are weather permitting.

The demand for cruises is high so Marlon’s venture neatly fills a gap in the market and one which we can all support.

To book your place contact Marlon on 082 542 8708 or 081 270 2844.

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BirdLife South Africa – Photographic competition

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Pieter
Birdlife SA

BirdlifeSA

BirdLife South Africa is calling for photos for the Save Our Seabirds Festival “Oceans of Life” competition.

Photos can be of cetaceans, fish, coastal species and any marine life as well as seabirds.

The grand prize is a Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera and a 100-400mm L IS USM Lens- worth R42 000!

Visit their website for details http://www.birdlife.org.za/

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Fish and Chips in Langebaan

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Pieter

Looking for the best Fish and Chips in Langebaan? Pop in at E’s

They are in the corner at the KFC, next to the video store

They have all sorts of take away foods and reasonable prices. Yesterday they even had Banana Bread for desert

You can get anything from Breakfast, soup and take aways.

Call them on 022-772-2985 or drop in and get some fish and chips

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Fresh Veggies Delivered to your door

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Pieter
Fresh Veggies

Fresh Veggies

We all know how important it is to regularly eat fresh vegetables. Most modern veggies lack the necessary nutrition due to mass production.

You can now get a box of fresh veggies delivered to your door in Langebaan.

Two month ago I decided to try it out and see what is in the box. Now we are fully hooked on Danielle’s weekly delivery.

At first it concerned me that she could not tell me what will be in the box, now it is one of the reasons why I keep on ordering the next one. She puts in your surprise veggie box whatever is ripe at the moment and this includes some fruit as well (if available).

BUT THAT IS NOT ALL…you even get a very nice recipe with your veggie box. The recipe is designed to include the veggies in your box for that week. So far this winter we had soup twice, one of them was Sweet Potato soup which was out of this world.

You can choose between a family or couple’s box. Even though we are three we take the couple’s box and some weeks there are some left overs. (2 Adults and 1x teenager daughter who don’t eat much)

You can also buy free range eggs, fresh yogurt, farm milk, guernsey milk, farm cream, Plaas Botter, farm butter with garlic, honey and cheese. All delivered at your door on Tuesdays.

If you would like to order your veggies contact Danielle on 072-214-2876 or drop her an email at danielle.homegrown@gmail.com

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Lekka By Die See

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Pieter

If you are looking for the best Seafood restaurant in Langebaan, you should pay Lekka By Die See a visit next time you are in the area.

I went there on a cold rainy winter night and I really enjoyed the warm cozy atmosphere.

The restaurant is clean and well decorated. It has a nice fireplace and food the food is great.

I am one of those who do not mind paying for good food as long as it is enough to fill me. At Lekka By Die See you get enough to eat and the food is tasteful and well presented.

Lekka By DIe See is on the back of the Club Mykonos premises, next to Boesmanland Plaaskombuis

Contact Leroux on 082-899-6377 to make a booking.

They are also open for breakfast. What can be better than to start the day off with a breakfast right next to the sea.

They do have food for the non-seafood type as well.

Lekka By Die See

Good Food at Lekka By Die See

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