First a bit about African Bee's. http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/sep/stories/kbees.html
Africanized Honey Bees (AHB) -- also called Africanized bees or killer bees -- are descendants of southern African bees imported in 1956 by Brazilian scientists attempting to breed a honey bee better adapted to the South American tropics.
Where to start? I am gathering a bit of info about the many great people that i have had the privilege of meeting and getting very close to. Case in point 1 Johannes Relleke. A mountain of a man, a man of great presence, a man of fortitude and a man that I hold in the highest regard.
Whilst living in the sleepy town of Margate I came across a fraternity of men, not going to mention names or describe it, but was never the less intrigued by it. My then partner knew of some people that knew of other people that got me acquainted with some of the members of this ancient fraternity.
I was invited to meet up and was met by senior members and got affiliated and then later joined. What followed was a life altering choice and a decision that made me who I am today. Brian Relleke was soon to become an integral part of my life and goings forth. He alone is a great guy who even though moved to Australia is still part of my thoughts and we communicate quite frequently via email. His wife Gaylene and daughter Kirsty are fantastic and form a great family with a lot of history and part of a legacy.
However my post tonight is about Brian’s dad and Kirsty’s dadudz . Johannes Relleke. Johannes Relleke a mountain of a man (literally) is a man with such a long History that it would take days to read and write about him. Heres an excerpt from one of the articles about him.
Johannes Relleke survived 2,443 bee stings on Jan. 28, 1962, at the Gwai River in Rhodesia. Taken from this link . http://www.trivia-library.com/b/kevin-goldstein-jackson-collection-of-fun-and-bizarre-trivia.htm
The story as told by John is that some of his workers at the tin mine he worked and managed on in Rhodesia had gone missing. Along with another worker and his trusty Rhodesian Ridgeback he went searching for them. He basically walked into an ambush of African bee’s. Each man to his own he and his dog ran for the river whilst being chased down by the swarm. Running on a ledge he decided to make a jump for it into the Gwai river. He grabbed his dog and made the leap. The bee’s followed suite and continued their barrage on him and all he could think about was his dog. He proceeded to put the dog under and leave only its nose exposed as to get some air into the dog. This selfless act resulted in John being stung in the face, throat and lips every time he went up for air.
What seemed like an eternity and many miles down the river literally with his life in the balance and bee’s still swarming around him he got a little respite in shallower water. It was at this point that John noticed that his trusty dog had become quite restless. What eventually happened was that a croc had come into the proximity and taken the dog out of his hands. Sad really considering that he had protected it the whole way. Irony maybe that the dog sensing the danger had risked its life in return.
This act of defiance resulted in John being entered and to this day as a Guinness world record holder for the person with the most bee stings sustained and surviving. Quite funny was that he went deaf in I think the left ear, and years after the ordeal he was thrown to the mat in a judo practice session. Low and behold a bee popped out of his ear and he could hear again. This story is a small part of the achievements he has gained after. John’s daughter passed away and I was asked and privileged enough to deliver a eulogy on Brian’s behalf. John for the first time ever was as sad as I had ever seen him. However being the man that I know he once again stood against adversity and forged ahead.
Call this what you may and chose to, but John much respect and love. You are a man that I wish I was half of. Brian you are a mate of mates and I look forward to seeing you one day again. John thanks for driving Brian and I around every Friday when we were pissed or pissing it up. Kirsty , by the pictures your dad has sent me I can see that you have blossomed into a beautiful young lady. Gay, you are a fantastic person and always will be.
Love you guy’s stacks……
Miss you!
See you on the square.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Where to start? Who to mention? What is happening in this crazy roller coaster of a world we live in?
Ill start with Chelsea my team in blue! Injuries, bad selection and general unhappiness has resulted in them playing the worst football imaginable. So much so that I am of the opinion that I will be Dan Van Hemert’s biatch for the rest of the season. Dan and I have a football pact that we have entered into for the duration of the English Premier league.
Besides the pact Dan and I have become quite good friends and play the occasional golf game, and have met up with Angelo Coppello (hope its spelt correctly. This brings me to my next point! Dan and I have a general love of sports and are quite competitive. So Sunday the 12th of December will be the first of a Spurs V.S Chelsea Football golf day. Golf in the afternoon and watching the football with mates later. The latter being the real character tester.
Luckily we have our spouses with to make sure that Dan does not step out of line. Especially him being the Springbok Ice Hockey MMA Xfit junky that he is, he even wears a neck chain to control his IONS. Digressing once again, my main aim in this very short blog today is to mention how powerful social networking is. Twitter has made me good friends with people of all walks of life, I even met a buddy (Dan) on it. It also breaks friendships, however, try it! Ask a question and it gets answered! Ask a favour and most people would try their level best to help.
Twitter is a powerful tool! Use it! I encourage you.
Ill start with Chelsea my team in blue! Injuries, bad selection and general unhappiness has resulted in them playing the worst football imaginable. So much so that I am of the opinion that I will be Dan Van Hemert’s biatch for the rest of the season. Dan and I have a football pact that we have entered into for the duration of the English Premier league.
Besides the pact Dan and I have become quite good friends and play the occasional golf game, and have met up with Angelo Coppello (hope its spelt correctly. This brings me to my next point! Dan and I have a general love of sports and are quite competitive. So Sunday the 12th of December will be the first of a Spurs V.S Chelsea Football golf day. Golf in the afternoon and watching the football with mates later. The latter being the real character tester.
Luckily we have our spouses with to make sure that Dan does not step out of line. Especially him being the Springbok Ice Hockey MMA Xfit junky that he is, he even wears a neck chain to control his IONS. Digressing once again, my main aim in this very short blog today is to mention how powerful social networking is. Twitter has made me good friends with people of all walks of life, I even met a buddy (Dan) on it. It also breaks friendships, however, try it! Ask a question and it gets answered! Ask a favour and most people would try their level best to help.
Twitter is a powerful tool! Use it! I encourage you.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Different Strokes
How great it is to be a South African. A diverse country with so many different cultures , religions and traditions. From south to east, north to west every little place is unique. This becomes very apparent when you travel through ifferent areas at different times of the day.
On Sunday the !7th of October 2010 i did a photo shoot for a couple who are to get married.The idea was to use them for invitaions in puzzle form. This has now changed to using the photo's for their thank you gifts. A wonderfull idea.A beautifully framed pictured engrave and i will most surely treasure it!
However i am galavanting off my main topic. On the way to the shoot at the Walter Sisulu Botanical gardens(amazingly beautiful Garden) i decide not to take a single highway. This previous friday was spent chatting to Dan van Hemert and Angelo Coppola about the effects of the new tolling system, and how the suburbs roads are going to change.
So from Selcourt (Springs) we drove past the normal Ooms en Tannies on their way to the N.G Kerk and your local tribesman on their trip to the local Shebeen for their sunday phuza, through Brakpan where the town was still to rise and into Benoni where Suburbia s genuinely quite serene. Past the fruit snd veg into Kempton Park where we were picking up the couple to photographed.
They live in an estae called Glen Eagles, WOW , is all i can say. A stunning estate. Lets not get off the route again. From Kempton through Benoni and into Boksburg. Sho these people like their Shopping. The roads were packed trying to get into Flea markets, Shopping centre's and even mobile pet stores. Through Boksburg into Bruma and then the suprise. Yeoville, sigh, what was once a beautiful area full of activity is now just full of activity. Yes there is diversity! Its a given when you have 30 different types of countries being represented there.
Ahhh through Houghton , Greenside and all those nice quite and cultured places, good. Now we are at the gardens and let the fun and games begin. for those of you who have not visited the Walter Sisulu Botannical gardens. You are missing out BIG time.
Enjoy the week ladies and gents.
On Sunday the !7th of October 2010 i did a photo shoot for a couple who are to get married.The idea was to use them for invitaions in puzzle form. This has now changed to using the photo's for their thank you gifts. A wonderfull idea.A beautifully framed pictured engrave and i will most surely treasure it!
However i am galavanting off my main topic. On the way to the shoot at the Walter Sisulu Botanical gardens(amazingly beautiful Garden) i decide not to take a single highway. This previous friday was spent chatting to Dan van Hemert and Angelo Coppola about the effects of the new tolling system, and how the suburbs roads are going to change.
So from Selcourt (Springs) we drove past the normal Ooms en Tannies on their way to the N.G Kerk and your local tribesman on their trip to the local Shebeen for their sunday phuza, through Brakpan where the town was still to rise and into Benoni where Suburbia s genuinely quite serene. Past the fruit snd veg into Kempton Park where we were picking up the couple to photographed.
They live in an estae called Glen Eagles, WOW , is all i can say. A stunning estate. Lets not get off the route again. From Kempton through Benoni and into Boksburg. Sho these people like their Shopping. The roads were packed trying to get into Flea markets, Shopping centre's and even mobile pet stores. Through Boksburg into Bruma and then the suprise. Yeoville, sigh, what was once a beautiful area full of activity is now just full of activity. Yes there is diversity! Its a given when you have 30 different types of countries being represented there.
Ahhh through Houghton , Greenside and all those nice quite and cultured places, good. Now we are at the gardens and let the fun and games begin. for those of you who have not visited the Walter Sisulu Botannical gardens. You are missing out BIG time.
Enjoy the week ladies and gents.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Audi The Greatest At Lemans?
For the ninth time Audi has won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and thus equalized Ferrari’s position in the roll of honor in the French endurance classic. Only Porsche’s track record reflects more victories.
At the 78th edition of the race, efficiency and reliability were the decisive factors yet again - both are special fortes of the Audi brand which has a reputation of developing highly efficient automobiles. The three Audi R15 TDI cars of Audi Sport Team Joest ran without the slightest technical problems over the entire distance and occupied the top three places after the fastest Le Mans race of all time. After 2000, 2002 and 2004, Audi thus managed to achieve a one-two-three triumph at Le Mans for the fourth time.
"Everyone at Audi can be proud of this historic exploit. Reliability, efficiency and sustainability are particularly important topics for car manufacturers today. And these are exactly the areas in which we have demonstrated our expertise this weekend," commented Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler, who witnessed the captivating race live on location.
"It was one of the most thrilling races in Le Mans history, a do-or-die battle. This one-two-three victory is the fourth 1-2-3 for Audi at Le Mans and no doubt the most valuable victory claimed after the fiercest battle in our company’s history. I express my thanks and great respect to the entire squad. They have performed an incredible and flawless feat of energy. Peugeot was a formidable rival who required us to give everything. We express our respect to the French squad for this."
"After taking third place last year, it was our declared aim to bring the Le Mans trophy back to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, and we managed to do this in an impressive way," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "I’m incredibly proud of this squad and sincerely thank the entire team and everyone who has contributed to this achievement."
The ninth triumph - in total - of the brand at Le Mans was also made possible by a technology which Audi Sport developed for racing during the past three years in strict secrecy: the V10 TDI engine of the Audi R15 TDI with an approximate power output of 440 kW has a turbo-charger with Variable Turbine Geometry.
VTG turbo-chargers are standard with Audi TDI engines in production vehicles. Their use at Le Mans helps the Audi engineers to continue to develop the technology for smaller, highly efficient turbo engines to be used in the future.
"At Le Mans we’re dealing with temperatures above 1,000 degrees centigrade which have not been encountered with production engines so far," explains Ulrich Baretzky, Head of Engine Development at Audi Sport. "As a result of downsizing, production development will enter into similar temperature ranges. This makes VTG another good example of how the technology transfer between Motorsport and the production side of the house works at Audi."
In 2010 the demands made on diesel engines were particularly high due to the restrictions imposed by the regulations. "Squeezing higher output out of the engines without sacrificing reliability posed a great challenge which our team mastered in an outstanding manner," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich after the race.
"We did not use the full potential of the V10 TDI engine this year in order to be absolutely on the safe side. That’s why it was clear to us even before the race that we wouldn’t have the fastest car - but a very reliable and efficient one. The development objective of the R15 plus was 20 percent higher efficiency. We managed to achieve this. We’ve been working very hard for this exploit over the past few months. This makes this success, which was enabled by a perfect team performance as well, even more rewarding."
The victorious Audi R15 TDI with Timo Bernhard (Germany), Romain Dumas (France) and Mike Rockenfeller (Germany) completed a total of 397 laps in the 24 hours. With the covered distance of 5,410 kilometres, the trio broke the 1971 record set by Dr. Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep in the Porsche 917 that was considered unbeatable because the Hunaudières straight at that time had no chicanes - another demonstration of the performance capabilities of Audi TDI technology.
Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Mike Rockenfeller drove an absolutely flawless race on their way to their first Le Mans victory and the new historic record. Except for a slow puncture shortly before the end of the race and a right-hand mirror that had come off, the race went without the slightest problems for the winners. Second place was taken by Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Treluyer on whose R15 TDI the front bodywork had to be changed twice after contact with the track barriers.
The 2008 winners, Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish, who were the best-placed Audi team in the early phase, were struck by major misfortune. Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen had to evade a slow GT2 vehicle on Saturday night and slid backwards against the track barrier of the Porsche corners in the process. With fast lap times, Capello, Kristensen and McNish pushed back into the group of the front runners and in the end were rewarded with a podium result.
At the 78th edition of the race, efficiency and reliability were the decisive factors yet again - both are special fortes of the Audi brand which has a reputation of developing highly efficient automobiles. The three Audi R15 TDI cars of Audi Sport Team Joest ran without the slightest technical problems over the entire distance and occupied the top three places after the fastest Le Mans race of all time. After 2000, 2002 and 2004, Audi thus managed to achieve a one-two-three triumph at Le Mans for the fourth time.
"Everyone at Audi can be proud of this historic exploit. Reliability, efficiency and sustainability are particularly important topics for car manufacturers today. And these are exactly the areas in which we have demonstrated our expertise this weekend," commented Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler, who witnessed the captivating race live on location.
"It was one of the most thrilling races in Le Mans history, a do-or-die battle. This one-two-three victory is the fourth 1-2-3 for Audi at Le Mans and no doubt the most valuable victory claimed after the fiercest battle in our company’s history. I express my thanks and great respect to the entire squad. They have performed an incredible and flawless feat of energy. Peugeot was a formidable rival who required us to give everything. We express our respect to the French squad for this."
"After taking third place last year, it was our declared aim to bring the Le Mans trophy back to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, and we managed to do this in an impressive way," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "I’m incredibly proud of this squad and sincerely thank the entire team and everyone who has contributed to this achievement."
The ninth triumph - in total - of the brand at Le Mans was also made possible by a technology which Audi Sport developed for racing during the past three years in strict secrecy: the V10 TDI engine of the Audi R15 TDI with an approximate power output of 440 kW has a turbo-charger with Variable Turbine Geometry.
VTG turbo-chargers are standard with Audi TDI engines in production vehicles. Their use at Le Mans helps the Audi engineers to continue to develop the technology for smaller, highly efficient turbo engines to be used in the future.
"At Le Mans we’re dealing with temperatures above 1,000 degrees centigrade which have not been encountered with production engines so far," explains Ulrich Baretzky, Head of Engine Development at Audi Sport. "As a result of downsizing, production development will enter into similar temperature ranges. This makes VTG another good example of how the technology transfer between Motorsport and the production side of the house works at Audi."
In 2010 the demands made on diesel engines were particularly high due to the restrictions imposed by the regulations. "Squeezing higher output out of the engines without sacrificing reliability posed a great challenge which our team mastered in an outstanding manner," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich after the race.
"We did not use the full potential of the V10 TDI engine this year in order to be absolutely on the safe side. That’s why it was clear to us even before the race that we wouldn’t have the fastest car - but a very reliable and efficient one. The development objective of the R15 plus was 20 percent higher efficiency. We managed to achieve this. We’ve been working very hard for this exploit over the past few months. This makes this success, which was enabled by a perfect team performance as well, even more rewarding."
The victorious Audi R15 TDI with Timo Bernhard (Germany), Romain Dumas (France) and Mike Rockenfeller (Germany) completed a total of 397 laps in the 24 hours. With the covered distance of 5,410 kilometres, the trio broke the 1971 record set by Dr. Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep in the Porsche 917 that was considered unbeatable because the Hunaudières straight at that time had no chicanes - another demonstration of the performance capabilities of Audi TDI technology.
Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Mike Rockenfeller drove an absolutely flawless race on their way to their first Le Mans victory and the new historic record. Except for a slow puncture shortly before the end of the race and a right-hand mirror that had come off, the race went without the slightest problems for the winners. Second place was taken by Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Treluyer on whose R15 TDI the front bodywork had to be changed twice after contact with the track barriers.
The 2008 winners, Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish, who were the best-placed Audi team in the early phase, were struck by major misfortune. Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen had to evade a slow GT2 vehicle on Saturday night and slid backwards against the track barrier of the Porsche corners in the process. With fast lap times, Capello, Kristensen and McNish pushed back into the group of the front runners and in the end were rewarded with a podium result.
Following in quick succession is my Blog about the Audi Centre Bruma A8 Launch.
Once again because I live so far away I was up at 04h15 to get ready and get to the dealership by 05h30. We then left in convoy to De Hoek in Magaliesburg. Or the cradle of human kind .
What a very special place.The enteranceto the Hotel was over a bridge!
A truly fantastic facility.
The day was planned and coordinated by the D.P of the dealership
Shaun Michael
The guests were treated to a static display , a drive to Morapeng and also Helicopter flips to and from the venue and Morapeng. Unfortunately I don’t have pics of morapeng but I do of the helicopters
First let me introduce the two gentlemen that were tasked with flying the two helicopters.
The First helicopter
The pilot of this one was the one that gave half of our staff near heart attacks.
The guests were also treated to Archery.
The dining area was set up for Royalty, as one would expect when treating people to an A8 experience. Much effort and teamwork went into the day and it was very successful.
The ambience was completed by a lady playing an electric violin.
The dining area
Still pissing myself .
A completely and utterly satisfying day was completed with a fine meal, great company and awesome music.
The car
A pic of the scenery.
Be back soon!!!!!!!
Once again because I live so far away I was up at 04h15 to get ready and get to the dealership by 05h30. We then left in convoy to De Hoek in Magaliesburg. Or the cradle of human kind .
What a very special place.The enteranceto the Hotel was over a bridge!
A truly fantastic facility.
The day was planned and coordinated by the D.P of the dealership
Shaun Michael
The guests were treated to a static display , a drive to Morapeng and also Helicopter flips to and from the venue and Morapeng. Unfortunately I don’t have pics of morapeng but I do of the helicopters
First let me introduce the two gentlemen that were tasked with flying the two helicopters.
The First helicopter
The pilot of this one was the one that gave half of our staff near heart attacks.
The guests were also treated to Archery.
The ambience was completed by a lady playing an electric violin.
The dining area
Just before we got to lunch the staff were treated to a helicopter flip! Below is a pic of one my colleagues Ishmael in the helicopter just short of a change of underpants.
Still pissing myself .
A completely and utterly satisfying day was completed with a fine meal, great company and awesome music.
The car
A pic of the scenery.
Be back soon!!!!!!!
My W.C Exprience
Its been a very long time since my last blog! So let’s get started with a trip to the Germany England game. Yes! That’s how long I have been putting this off! I have been very pre-occupied and have been very busy at work. Basically a 16 hour day has delayed my penchant for writing.
TYRONE
As he’s an avid German fan I decided to go against him and dress up in the best England kit and regalia possible.
The problem was that even though I tried I couldn’t get that English group to join and chant with. Ze Germans were a whole lot friendlier and more accommodating. So with no change of clothes available i put on a brave face and joined a German table and watched them try sip on that piss poor excuse for a beer called Budweiser. According to Fritz or at least that’s what I think he was called there was “nussing wize about it”.
We arrived in time to miss an emergency plane landing on the major road leading into Bloemfontein and parked at that great sporting school Grey College. I literally got goose flesh when I passed this house named after possibly our best ever National cricket captain.
The walk was very close and the stadium was very accessible. What a sight walking down to the stadium.
However ! nothing could prepare me for the sight I was about to see at the waterfront in Bloem. Which co-incidentally is right next to the stadium
To say that I was speechless was an understatement. Wow what an electrifying atmosphere.
I shit you not. There was even a real life Bobby to escourt the B.B.C
There were England flags, banners , people all over the waterfront. We had to queue for a position at the spur at 09h00 in the morning.
The time had come to make our way to the Stadium. Walking down all the signing could be heard from the waterfront.So to sit in the stadium while it was filling for me was the best experience of the day. From empty to full faster than an Ethiopian can run a 10000m race.
And finally full.
The players warming up.
Before we knew it , it was game on. To watch either of these teams in action would have been great, to watch them play each other was a once in a lifetime opportunity. They delivered a great game with 5 goals in it.
Two soccer super powers with one loser.
At the end of the day a great game , awesome atmosphere and even better people!
PPAAAAAAARRRRPPPPPPPPPP!!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Nice
The Holy Grail for any engineering endeavour is to have your cake and eat it - to unify seemingly incompatible goals. For the Fiat Group's engine designers, Fiat Powertain Technologies (FPT), the quest has been clear cut: deliver high performance and driveability while, at the same time, significantly reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
FPT’s solution is the adoption of revolutionary MultiAir technology in conjunction with a raft of technical innovations; all of which have been shoe-horned into the world's sportiest compact car, the Alfa Romeo MiTo. This evolution underlines the company's on-going commitment to reconcile lower emissions and fuel consumption with higher performance and driver satisfaction for an increasingly environmentally-savvy audience.
The new Euro 5-ready 1.4-litre MultiAir engine, developed and patented by FPT, made its European debut in the MiTo late last year, and is initially offered in two turbocharged forms for the South African market. The 100 kW version of the unit powers the 1.4 TBi Progression, while the breathtaking 125 kW 1.4 TBi Quadrofoglio Verde flagship marks an auspicious return for the iconic Cloverleaf badge which is, of course, unashamedly close to every Alfista's heart.
In addition to MultiAir, the new MiTo range showcases a broad spectrum of innovative technologies, including optional Active suspension on the Quadrofoglio Verde (a first for this class of car), the emission-reducing Start&Stop system (standard on both versions), and Alfa Romeo’s highly acclaimed DNA system – another standard item across the MiTo range. Derived from racing, this three-mode electronic system communicates with the engine, brakes, steering, suspension (applies to Quadrofoglio Verde with optional Active suspension) and transmission, allowing the driver to adjust the responses of the car to suit driving style and road conditions.
Alfa's Electronic Q2 limited slip differential (another Alfa Romeo exclusive and standard on every MiTo) heads a number of dynamic driver aids, including a long list of safety systems such as traction control, stability control, ABS/EBD and Hill Holder. Together with the MacPherson strut/torsion beam suspension layout, these all help deliver the handling dynamics and sure-footed road holding capabilities you'd expect from an Alfa, whatever the road. Designed to satisfy the highest Euro NCAP crash safety rating (currently five stars), the MiTo also offers optimum passive safety.
The model's high level of engineering integrity can also be appreciated through the series of improvements that have further increased the quality of the Alfa MiTo. Improvements embrace the interior finish, trim combinations, and gearchange quality (the lever on the MiTo Quadrofoglio Verde has been shortened by 2.5 centimetres) as well as modifications to the steering, suspension and braking systems.
Oscar Rivoli, Alfa Romeo SA’s Managing Director, says: “The Alfa Romeo MiTo is already a global success story. Sold in 34 countries and on five different continents, it has won wide acclaim for its unprecedented fusion of head-turning high-end style, engineering flair, dynamic performance and driving pleasure. South Africa has been no exception – in addition to racking up an average of about 30 sales per month since launch, the MiTo was also a hot favourite in this year’s Car of the Year competition. I am confident that these latest innovations will make it even more desirable.”
So what’s the big deal about MultiAir?
This technology does exactly what it says on the box: it takes precise control of the quantity and characteristics of the air drawn into the cylinders in the combustion cycle. Bear in mind that there are numerous electro-mechanical variable valve timing systems in production today that seek to achieve this, but because they have no more than two operating regimes, they are severely limited by the degree of flexibility they can exercise in the valve opening schedules.
By contrast, MultiAir completely eliminates these compromises by metering the direct air charge at the cylinder inlet ports with an advanced electro-hydraulic actuation and control system that has no fewer than five basic parameters, and the ability to optimally adjust valve timing and lift between them to exactly suit different engine speeds and loads, ensuring strong low- and mid-range torque and vigorous top-end power, combined with good economy and low emissions.
This is a transformational technology comparable to the introduction of FPT’s common rail fueling for diesels (another first for the Fiat Group a few years back), but the principles behind it are as simple as they are ingenious. MultiAir engines have just one camshaft with three lobes allocated to each cylinder. The first two control the two exhaust valves in the conventional way, while the third defines the maximum possible lift and opening duration of the two inlet valves. It also acts on a small piston that sends engine oil, via pressurised hydraulic channels, to additional pistons located just above the inlet valves.
Four solenoid valves - one for each cylinder under individual control from the Magneti Marelli ECU engine management system - can be opened at any point during the inlet valve's movement to bleed off the oil. Varying the oil flow instantly and precisely controls the opening and closing of the valves between the parameter extremes mechanically described by the camshaft lobe for optimum results.
MultiAir can even open the inlet valve twice in one intake stroke, when running at low speeds and loads around town, to create more swirl of the intake mixture, enabling it to burn more completely, thereby lowering fuel consumption.
MultiAir strategies
• When the solenoid valve is closed, the oil in the hydraulic chamber behaves like a solid body and acts on the intake valves in accordance
with the profile of the cam lobe.
• When the solenoid valve is open, the hydraulic chamber and the intake valves are de-coupled; the valves no longer follow the cam profile.
• By controlling the solenoid closing period, various optimal intake valve opening schedules can be realised.
MultiAir in action
FULL LIFT - for maximum power, the Solenoid Valve is always closed and full valve opening is achieved by completely following the mechanical cam, which was specifically designed to maximise power at high engine speed; i.e: motorway driving.
EIVC (Early Intake Valve Closing) - for low-rpm torque, the Solenoid Valve is opened near the end of the cam profile, leading to early intake valve closing. This eliminates unwanted backflow into the manifold and maximises the air mass trapped in the cylinders; i.e: during acceleration.
LIVO (Late Intake Valve Opening) - in engine part-load, the Solenoid Valve is opened earlier causing partial valve openings to control the trapped air mass as a function of the required torque.
PARTIAL LOAD - the intake valves can be partially opened by closing the Solenoid Valve once the mechanical cam action has already started. In this case the air stream into the cylinder is faster and results in higher in-cylinder turbulence; i.e: at engine start up or idling.
MULTI-LIFT -
Multiple opening strategies are used to enhance turbulence and combustion rate at very low loads. The advantage is a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions in the urban cycle; i.e: city driving.
MultiAir makes the difference:
1.4 TBi MultiAir 100 kW compared to the 1.4 TBi 88 kW (not available in South Africa):
• CO2 reduced by over 10%
• Max power increased by 12.5%
• Acceleration (0-100 km/h) reduced by up 0.4 seconds
• Better throttle response, less turbo lag
• Fuel consumption reduced by up to 10%
So, there’s two new engines now right?
Yup, the MiTo's new range of MultiAir engines are based on the Fiat Group’s established 1.4-litre ‘FIRE’ block. Initially available only in one version – the MiTo 1.4 TBi Distinctive – the two new engine and accompanying trim variants top and tail this version to make a MiTo trinity comprising the MultiAir 100 kW trimmed to Progression spec, the current 114 kW Distinctive and the range-topping MultiAir 125 kW specced in the stunning Quadrofoglio Verde outfit.
Striking an unbeatable balance between spirited, sporty performance and fine economy, the MultiAir 100 kW version is outstandingly flexible and responsive and pulls vigorously from low engine speeds, posting a class-leading 0-100 km/h time of 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 207 km/h (just 0.4 seconds off that of the 114 kW version). This excellent performance dovetails perfectly with respect for the environment, reflected in CO2 emissions of just 129 g/km and a combined fuel consumption of 5.6 l/100 km. This model features a five-speed manual box.
The 125 kW MultiAir powerplant fitted exclusively to the range-topping Quadrofoglio Verde model bearing unique Cloverleaf insignia is even more exceptional, with a specific power output of 124bhp/litre which is not only a first for this class of car but also the highest value ever recorded for a production Alfa. Combined with a new fast-shifting, short-travel six-speed gearbox, the QV's powertrain exemplifies the philosophy of downsizing: producing hi-tech turbocharged engines to increase performance while slashing fuel consumption and emissions. The results achieved by this strategy are impressive by any standard. A CO2 figure of 139 g/km and 4.8 l/100 km over the extra-urban cycle are closer to what you might expect from a small city car than a sporty hatchback capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and powering on to 207 km/h.
This MiTo Cloverleaf MultiAir's 125 kW engine gives it a class-leading power/weight ratio of 6.7 kg/hp which is almost 10% better than the already excellent performance of the current 114 kW 1.4 TBi. Peak power of 125 kW is developed at 5,500rpm, and is supported by up to 250 Nm of torque at 2,500rpm, delivering 6 l/100km on the combined cycle.
These statistics are particularly significant because they prove the effectiveness of downsizing to produce high-tech engines with better performance allied to sharp reductions in fuel consumption and emissions, giving the MiTo Quadrofoglio Verde an unbeatable performance/consumption ratio.
Driving Dynamics
Key to the sporting handling and ride characteristics of the MiTo is its suspension layout: MacPherson struts at the front and a semi-independent layout with torsion beam at the rear. To emphasise the promptness of response, stability and control, even under extreme conditions, MiTo’s track widths are among the widest in the segment – 1483mm front and 1475mm rear. The wheel rims are also wide in relation to the size of the tyres in order to optimise the latter’s handling performance. The MiTo also has a sporting yet pliant ride, and the torsion beam features high torsional stiffness to enable it to also act as an anti-roll bar, thereby ensuring optimum roll performance and helping maximise the promptness of response.
The most distinctive feature of the MiTo's suspension is that the front and rear dampers feature coilover springs fitted inside the damper that act in parallel with the main spring during extension travel, with the main purpose of reducing roll and increasing chassis response. Special dual-acting telescopic hydraulic dampers are fitted as standard on all versions.
DNA (Standard across the range)
The MiTo's innovative DNA system offers three distinct 'vehicle personalities' tailored to driving style and the prevailing road characteristics and conditions: Dynamic (sporting), Normal (suburban/town driving) and All weather (maximum safety, especially in low-grip conditions). A three-position switch, situated beside the gearlever, alters the throttle response and steering set-up for the different driving environments. In Dynamic mode, the throttle response is quicker, the steering is sharper and the handling is more direct. For icy and loose surface environments the All Weather mode provides a more gentle response.
Dynamic
VDC & ASR Less intrusive VDC and ASR - Electronic Q2 activation
Electric power steering Sportier tuning
DST Standard braking control coordinated with ABS
Greater control of lateral acceleration.
Oversteer correction: slight pressure through the steering wheel encourages driver to steer in the correct direction
Engine Faster response
Suspension Synaptic Damping Control – sport suspension set-up (MiTo Cloverleaf only)
Normal
VDC & ASR Standard setting
Electric power steering Normal tuning
DST Standard braking control coordinated with ABS
Standard control of lateral acceleration
Oversteer correction: slight pressure through the steering wheel encourages driver to steer in the correct direction
Engine Standard response
Suspension Synaptic Damping Control – normal suspension set-up (MiTo Cloverleaf only)
All weather
VDC & ASR More intrusive VDC, less intrusive ASR
Electric power steering Normal tuning
DST Greater braking control coordinated with VDC
Standard control of lateral acceleration
Oversteer correction: slight pressure through the steering wheel encourages driver to steer in the correct direction
Engine Normal throttle response
Suspension Synaptic Damping Control – normal suspension set-up (MiTo Cloverleaf only)
VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) is Alfa Romeo’s version of ESP (Electronic Stability Program), a system that activates under extreme conditions when vehicle stability is at risk, helping the driver to control the car. Permanently engaged, VDC allows the driver the full satisfaction of controlling the car as long as conditions are normal, but cuts in just before a situation becomes critical.
ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) is an integral part of the VDC and optimises traction at any speed with the aid of the brakes and throttle. The system computes the degree of slip on the basis of wheel revolutions calculated by the ABS sensors, and activates two different control systems to restore grip.
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) comes into play when the car takes a corner while under heavy braking. In this case, brake pressure is discharged on each wheel individually to maintain vehicle stability, minimising any understeer or oversteer behaviour.
DST (Dynamic Steering Torque) improves both driving safety and handling performance through continuous interaction between the electric power steering
(which generates torque at the steering wheel) and electronic control of dynamics (VDC). In detail, DST automatically makes corrections, helps to maintain vehicle control and ensures that the VDC activates unobtrusively.
Electronic Q2 improves the transfer of drive torque to the wheels and, in particular, guarantees excellent cornering behaviour, thus making the car safer and more entertaining during a sporty drive or when grip is poor. When accelerating in a bend, the front braking system acts on the inner wheel to increase traction
on the outer wheel (bearing the highest load), and therefore distributes torque between the front driven wheels in a continuous, dynamic manner according to driving and road surface conditions.
Start&Stop (Standard on the 100 kW MultiAir and the 125 kW MultiAir QV)
The MiTo's Start&Stop technology makes its debut combined with MultiAir engines for the first time on an Alfa Romeo. The system turns off the engine whenever the vehicle is stationary and idling in neutral, then restarts it automatically when the clutch is depressed. Start&Stop can be deactivated at will by the driver but, when active, achieves notable reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and noise pollution.
Gear Shift Indicator – GSI (Standard on the MultiAir versions)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) linked to Start&Stop discreetly suggests to the driver when to change gear – leading to more efficient use of the engine in terms of fuel consumption. The indicator is located on the control panel and is active in Normal and All Weather DNA settings. This device promotes improved gear selection resulting in improved driving performance and engine efficiency.
Quadrofoglio Verde - The Cloverleaf returns
The 'Quadrifoglio Verde' (Cloverleaf) is an iconic symbol dear to Alfa aficionados that evokes the history of a brand with a rich racing and motorsport heritage. Appropriately, it finds its new home with the fastest and most powerful MiTo, the 125 kW MultiAir Quadrofoglio Verde.
This is the MiTo MultiAir that most dramatically illustrates the power of innovative solutions to reconcile high performance and driving pleasure with economy and a low impact on the environment – 139g/km of CO2. It’s all the more remarkable when you consider that the MiTo MultiAir QV is powered by an engine with one of the highest specific outputs in the segment and a chassis equipped with features hitherto unthinkable for a car in this class.
A new optional active suspension system controls the dampers to redefine the vehicle's dynamic capabilities under all driving conditions and raises standards of safety, comfort and handling to new levels. The system, developed as a joint venture between Alfa Romeo and Magneti Marelli, draws on the extraordinary experience both companies have accrued in motorsport throughout the world.
New Six-Speed Gearbox (Standard on the 125 kW QV)
The technological qualities of the Alfa MiTo QV's engine are fully exploited by the next-generation C635 six-speed gearbox. Developed by FPT and manufactured at the Verrone factory in Italy, this groundbreaking mechanical unit is the first result of a design philosophy aimed at improving drivability, consumption levels and production flexibility.
The new gearbox ensures clean and swift shifts with a very short action, even weightings, and superb noise and vibration suppression. In addition, modern design
and construction techniques help to significantly reduce consumption levels thanks to less friction and optimum gear ratios. Its debut in the Alfa MiTo 125 kW 1.4 MultiAir marks the debut of a modern family of gearboxes adapted for a broad range of models.
Active Suspension (Optional in the 125 kW QV)
Motor sport has always been a testing ground for new technologies, which have found their way from the world's most famous racetracks to standard road cars. One example of this transfer between two seemingly very different worlds is dynamic adaptive suspension. This system, which actively and continuously controls the electronic dampers, was developed by combining Alfa Romeo development testing at the historic Balocco test track and the Nürburgring, with the latest engineering techniques from Magneti Marelli.
The 125 kW MiTo QV is the first vehicle in this sector to feature active suspension (optional). Using five independent accelerometer sensors located on the front two shock absorbers, rear centre and rear bulkheads, the adaptive damping system continuously monitors and controls the car's dampers, helping to contain both lateral body roll and longitudinal movement.
Each shock absorber works independently of the others, stiffening when required by an electronic signal that moves oil into a chamber of the absorber or removes oil from the chamber for softened suspension (on/off system). The four electronically controlled dampers, five accelerometric sensors and an electronic control unit interface with the MiTo's other on-board electronic systems to continuously monitor the road conditions and adjust the suspensions settings to give optimum performance and ride.
The suspension interacts with the three different control strategies of the Alfa DNA. system, enhancing ride comfort in 'Normal' mode, increasing safety and security in the 'All weather' setting by continuously interacting with the VDC system, steering and suspension, and sharpening responsiveness and agility with it switched to 'Dynamic'.
To sum up, the Dynamic Suspension system effectively optimises comfort and handling by adapting suspension behaviour in accordance with the road surface and driver input. The system achieves this by altering the load distribution of the four dampers to enhance handling and grip. Moreover, the system manages longitudinal dynamic control by adjusting the movement of the chassis during acceleration, braking and gear changes, and by integrating with the VDC, steering and braking systems.
MiTo Range
As mentioned, the original 114 kW 1.4 TBi Distinctive model continues in the MiTo line-up flanked on either side by new MultiAir-engined versions in the guise of the ‘entry-level’ Progression and the ‘Full Monty’ Quadrofoglio Verde.
MultiAir Progression
Although the Progression is the first rung on the MiTo ladder this model certainly isn’t stripped down in terms of kit. Chunky 16-inch alloys, colour-coded mirrors, a rear bumper sans diffuser treatment, a little de-chroming around the side windows and a front bumper sans foglights are the only exterior differentiators from the Distinctive.
Stepping over the kick plates, the interior of the Progression virtually mimics that of the Distinctive that we’re now all quite familiar with. In fact, save for the Sprint fabric upholstery, the Distinctive and the Progression are identical indoors which means an extensive larder of standard kit. Please consult the accompanying documents for a full list of spec but it’s worth mentioning that all MiTos come with seven airbags (including a kneebag), a full passive safety system including Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS with EBD and Hill Holder, Q2 electronic diff and Dynamic Steering Torque system. It goes without saying that electric windows/mirrors, remote central locking, stereo controls on the leather steering wheel and manual climate control are standard on the Progression as they are on the Distinctive.
MultiAir Quadrofoglio Verde
The ‘big daddy’ of the MiTo range, the Cloverleaf-adorned Quadrofoglio Verde is kitted with 17” exclusive titanium-finish alloy wheels – similar to those that appear on the stunning Alfa 8C Competizione – along with brushed titanium-effect headlight surrounds and wing mirror covers. The performance focus is further resolved with a rear spoiler and diffuser-style rear bumper. The QV also sports red painted brake callipers. Inside the cabin, the QV features the same dashboard options as the Progression and Distinctive versions, but with an upgraded Sports cloth, front armrest with storage compartment and sports dials with white illumination. It also comes with the Blue&Me™ hands-free system with voice recognition, and media player with USB port.
Options & Personalisation
A comprehensive list of options, including roof and side graphics, is available; (see technical and specification table). And with 10 body colours and a variety of surrounds for the headlights & wing-mirror covers, every MiTo can be tailored to the driver’s individual tastes. The MiTo's customisable headlight frames, for example, are available in Titanium Grey, Lucid Chrome, Satin Effect, Opaque Black or body colour.
Pricing, warranty and servicing
Alfa Romeo 1.4 MultiAir 100 kW Progression – R227 900 (incl. VAT)
Alfa Romeo 1.4 114 kW Distinctive – R245 200 (incl VAT)
Alfa Romeo 1.4 MultiAir 125 kW Quadrofoglio Verde – R264 000 (incl VAT)
Enhancing the ownership prospect, the MiTo, as with other premium products in the Alfa Romeo stable, has 30 000 km service intervals and enjoys full after-sales support in South Africa thanks to a comprehensive parts inventory (housed and distributed in an all-new, state-of-the-art facility) and the back-up of trained technicians at Fiat/Alfa Romeo dealerships countrywide.
Fiat Auto South Africa offers a three-year 100 000 km Warranty (three years on paintwork and five years on rust anti-perforation) as well as a five-year / 90 000 km service plan.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thank You
So here I gooo again! Its been a long time since I have blogged. Truth be told, I don’t always have something to say and my continuity sucks! I however find myself in the fortunate position to blog about something again!
With times changing as they are , and the economy not stable I had found myself in a position of not making money and also bored with my current job! This coincided with my G.M being a total asshole! I was happy working with a friend that I had made whilst working there! A fellow tweeter! @tristemmet! A great colleague and an even better friend! My problem though was…. No! see last blog for that.
that I have had the opportunity to work with him and will continue to do so in the future. For those of you who know me I work for Audi. I love the brand. I will continue to do so.
I now work for Audi Centre Bruma! A remarkable organization that falls within the Barloworld group. Corporate is definitely the way to go. See the attached link for more details. Cheers for now…
So I was contemplating moving from there in any case. Then I got a phone call, the phone call was a job offer! It could not have come at a more suitable time! The only problem that I really faced was getting rid of my “comfort zone “that I had become used to. So it really wasn’t a problem, just getting rid of a hell of a lot of laziness that had crept in.
I am truly glad that I took the job even though I am traveling a hell of a long way to work (hence the comfort zone problem). The company I now work for is so professional that it is quite a daunting task that lies ahead! I will however prosper.
@tristemmet has truly been a pillar of strength and I am eternally grateful
…..
http://www.audicentrebruma.co.za/
With times changing as they are , and the economy not stable I had found myself in a position of not making money and also bored with my current job! This coincided with my G.M being a total asshole! I was happy working with a friend that I had made whilst working there! A fellow tweeter! @tristemmet! A great colleague and an even better friend! My problem though was…. No! see last blog for that.
that I have had the opportunity to work with him and will continue to do so in the future. For those of you who know me I work for Audi. I love the brand. I will continue to do so.
I now work for Audi Centre Bruma! A remarkable organization that falls within the Barloworld group. Corporate is definitely the way to go. See the attached link for more details. Cheers for now…
So I was contemplating moving from there in any case. Then I got a phone call, the phone call was a job offer! It could not have come at a more suitable time! The only problem that I really faced was getting rid of my “comfort zone “that I had become used to. So it really wasn’t a problem, just getting rid of a hell of a lot of laziness that had crept in.
I am truly glad that I took the job even though I am traveling a hell of a long way to work (hence the comfort zone problem). The company I now work for is so professional that it is quite a daunting task that lies ahead! I will however prosper.
@tristemmet has truly been a pillar of strength and I am eternally grateful
…..
http://www.audicentrebruma.co.za/
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Get Out while you can!
So. Here we go! Have not done this in a while. Got called in to a meeting this morning. Let me stress that this meeting only happens once in a blue moon. Actually it only happens every time my boss goes on leave. His superior and my superior which falls under my boss sort of coerce each other to bring about change and shit out the people that they dislike! This mornings meeting was unlike the rest because of the swearing used by the G.M of the company in his Hitler like demeanor!
Like I previously stated, this only happens when the person who really knows what they are doing goes on leave. Never the less, it happens. How you deal with it is another issue. I have learnt over the years that sometimes you have to take it with a pinch of salt! However, and I pose this as a question. What are the implications of being sworn at by a superior? And advice would be appreciated. My take on a team be it sales, marketing, panel beating, hell even plumbing! That one bad worker can be sniffed out and replaced! However when the whole team is doing badly? Surely the team is only as good as its manager?
When a manager or managers start blaming performance on staff! Then my friends that is a sign of weakness! Especially if the so called manager can do nothing but complain and be negative! Some advice if you will, never get yourself immersed into an autocratic place of work and then try get out of it almost four years later! Cut your losses in the beginning and RUN like Forrest Gump!
I enjoy what I do, I have a very close bond with the people I work with and I am totally in love with the brand! Never will I get sold again. I do the selling , not you!
Like I previously stated, this only happens when the person who really knows what they are doing goes on leave. Never the less, it happens. How you deal with it is another issue. I have learnt over the years that sometimes you have to take it with a pinch of salt! However, and I pose this as a question. What are the implications of being sworn at by a superior? And advice would be appreciated. My take on a team be it sales, marketing, panel beating, hell even plumbing! That one bad worker can be sniffed out and replaced! However when the whole team is doing badly? Surely the team is only as good as its manager?
When a manager or managers start blaming performance on staff! Then my friends that is a sign of weakness! Especially if the so called manager can do nothing but complain and be negative! Some advice if you will, never get yourself immersed into an autocratic place of work and then try get out of it almost four years later! Cut your losses in the beginning and RUN like Forrest Gump!
I enjoy what I do, I have a very close bond with the people I work with and I am totally in love with the brand! Never will I get sold again. I do the selling , not you!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Eiiinnnna.....
Lately i have not been feeling so kosher! For some or other reason i keep on feeling ill and my immune system is up to bollocks! I don't know if it's the fact that my belloved Chelsea have not lost to Man United the whole season(SHOCK), or that maybe i am really , like as in REALLY ill.
Well i went to the Doc last week, my normal G.P as he has been rather busy the last couple of weeks. Being ill i needed allternative treatment and chose to go see another Doctor. This time however i waited for him and finally got to see him.
As it turns out after a rather quick and yet rather thorough examination (not one of those look no hands exams) he planely and simply told me that my tonsils are farked and seeing that this is the 5th time in a month that i am ill he suggests i get rid of the farkers!
No prob , then leats get rid of them! BUT it is not that easy! Here's why!
At my age! The complications are quite high! Bleeding, infection, Eina and more Eina! But according to the ENT i see tomorrow again, all my other aillments should also become a thing of the past with these two babies gone. Out of every 10 people i have spoken to 9 have said don't get it done.
For onces i am going to follow my heart and go ahead if necessary.
Enclosed please find a pic of Eina tonsils.
NOT MINE
Usually swelling occurs when the tonsils begin to fight the bacteria or virus entering your system through the mouth. The tonsils are filters and begin to fight the organisms resulting in swelling and pain.
Tonsillitis is a major cause for swollen tonsils. Usually caused by bacteria, tonsillitis causes chronic pain in the tonsils as well as swelling. If this is left untreated, it could lead to further complications such as rheumatic fever as well as heart and kidney problem. The swelling in the throat may even become so bad, that it blocks the air passage and can cause suffocation. This infection from the swollen tonsils may spread to the chest and lungs and may turn fatal.
Antibiotics are usually given for curing tonsillitis and swelling. If the swelling becomes immense and it interferes with the swallowing, hospitalization and need for intravenous fluid may become necessary. Chronic problem of the tonsils, however, can only be cured by tonsillectomy or the surgical removal of the tonsils
Well i went to the Doc last week, my normal G.P as he has been rather busy the last couple of weeks. Being ill i needed allternative treatment and chose to go see another Doctor. This time however i waited for him and finally got to see him.
As it turns out after a rather quick and yet rather thorough examination (not one of those look no hands exams) he planely and simply told me that my tonsils are farked and seeing that this is the 5th time in a month that i am ill he suggests i get rid of the farkers!
No prob , then leats get rid of them! BUT it is not that easy! Here's why!
At my age! The complications are quite high! Bleeding, infection, Eina and more Eina! But according to the ENT i see tomorrow again, all my other aillments should also become a thing of the past with these two babies gone. Out of every 10 people i have spoken to 9 have said don't get it done.
For onces i am going to follow my heart and go ahead if necessary.
Enclosed please find a pic of Eina tonsils.
NOT MINE
Swollen tonsils can be the symptom of any of the several infections and diseases that affect the tonsils, which are present in the throat. Tonsil and throat infections can be caused by either virus or by bacteria, and it is usually spread through water droplets via air.
Usually swelling occurs when the tonsils begin to fight the bacteria or virus entering your system through the mouth. The tonsils are filters and begin to fight the organisms resulting in swelling and pain.
Tonsillitis is a major cause for swollen tonsils. Usually caused by bacteria, tonsillitis causes chronic pain in the tonsils as well as swelling. If this is left untreated, it could lead to further complications such as rheumatic fever as well as heart and kidney problem. The swelling in the throat may even become so bad, that it blocks the air passage and can cause suffocation. This infection from the swollen tonsils may spread to the chest and lungs and may turn fatal.
Antibiotics are usually given for curing tonsillitis and swelling. If the swelling becomes immense and it interferes with the swallowing, hospitalization and need for intravenous fluid may become necessary. Chronic problem of the tonsils, however, can only be cured by tonsillectomy or the surgical removal of the tonsils
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
S.A WEATHER 1 ME 0
Well another sunny day in South Africa! Question to self” why are you wearing a jacket?” Umm that’s because its going to rain later! Or so the South African Weather Services say so!
When do you actually believe them though? If it came to statistics , these guys would be running at about a 20 % accuracy rate! I seem to have mistaken the buggers.
Last night Wifey and I went to the spur for a bit of sustenance. Wifey had her regular Spur schnitzel and I changed mine a bit and had the cheddamelt burger. Big kudos to Spur in East Rand Mall. To my American followers that’s in the East of Johannesburg!
The food was great, except could not help overhearing a couple (who were 18 years old at the most) having the most stupid argument that ended up in her bawling. Shame. Okay so we finish our dinner , lick each others fingers and head off to the cinema to watch Alice In Wonderland in 3D. Wooot Wooot!
What a crock of shit! Makes me wonder if there is going to be a better 3d movie than Avatar. Will have to wait till Shrek comes out.
So into the automobile we climb and start the arduous journey home! Nice drive, no traffic and general chat results in us getting to our humble abode in no time. As stated in my previous blog, Zorba our beloved dog left for doggy Heaven.(The Devil aint getting in there with him around). So we got Zeus his replacement. Zeus is a puppy and being a puppy I am trying to house train him! Zita the other Basset is already there, but pining for Zorba has resulted in her sleeping inside with Zeus and us.
So the slightest of movement will alert her which in turn alerts me! Zeus the little Basset woke me up to take him out to do his business. I did not mention the weather was purrrrfect on the way home. So I take him out. The food has not digested properly and he wants to play. Shit already I tell him! Either he’s super obedient or he saw it coming!!!
That crap propelled out his body like a jet engine and he bolted back inside. Then there was one big almighty bang and the rain fell. I’m standing outside and he is inside looking at me with these droopy eyes that seem to light up at the sight of me getting wet!
So Weather service that’s 1 to you and 0 to me!!!!
When do you actually believe them though? If it came to statistics , these guys would be running at about a 20 % accuracy rate! I seem to have mistaken the buggers.
Last night Wifey and I went to the spur for a bit of sustenance. Wifey had her regular Spur schnitzel and I changed mine a bit and had the cheddamelt burger. Big kudos to Spur in East Rand Mall. To my American followers that’s in the East of Johannesburg!
The food was great, except could not help overhearing a couple (who were 18 years old at the most) having the most stupid argument that ended up in her bawling. Shame. Okay so we finish our dinner , lick each others fingers and head off to the cinema to watch Alice In Wonderland in 3D. Wooot Wooot!
What a crock of shit! Makes me wonder if there is going to be a better 3d movie than Avatar. Will have to wait till Shrek comes out.
So into the automobile we climb and start the arduous journey home! Nice drive, no traffic and general chat results in us getting to our humble abode in no time. As stated in my previous blog, Zorba our beloved dog left for doggy Heaven.(The Devil aint getting in there with him around). So we got Zeus his replacement. Zeus is a puppy and being a puppy I am trying to house train him! Zita the other Basset is already there, but pining for Zorba has resulted in her sleeping inside with Zeus and us.
So the slightest of movement will alert her which in turn alerts me! Zeus the little Basset woke me up to take him out to do his business. I did not mention the weather was purrrrfect on the way home. So I take him out. The food has not digested properly and he wants to play. Shit already I tell him! Either he’s super obedient or he saw it coming!!!
So Weather service that’s 1 to you and 0 to me!!!!
For the Greek's
ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΠΟΙΜΑΝΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΠΙΣΚΕΨΕΩΣ ΤΗΣ Α.Θ.Μ. ΤΟΥ ΠΑΠΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΤΡΙΑΡΧΟΥ ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΣΗΣ ΑΦΡΙΚΗΣ κ.κ. ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΥ Β’ ΣΤΗΝ ΙΕΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΗ ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥΠΟΛΕΩΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΕΤΟΡΙΑΣ
(20 Μαρτίου – 5 Απριλίου 2010)
Σάββατο, 20 Μαρτίου
8.10 π.μ. Άφιξη της Α.Θ.Μ. στο Διεθνές Αεροδρόμιο Oliver Τάμπο με πτήση των Αιγυπτιακών Αερογραμμών.
9.15 π.μ. Επίσημη Υποδοχή της Α.Θ.Μ. με Δοξολογία στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως της Αγίας Τριάδος και του Αγίου Μάρκου, (14, sixth street, Houghton)
11.00 π.μ. – 15.μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
15.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο γεύμα εργασίας προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. με το Μητροπολίτη και τους συνεράτες του
16.15 μ.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην εορτή των Ελληνικών Σχολείων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάνεσπουργκ
18.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην οικία του Προέδρου της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάνεσπουργ κ. Ιωάννη Μπαλαδάκη
Κυριακή, 21 Μαρτίου
8.30 π.μ. Αναχώρηση από τη Μητρόπολη για τον Καθεδρικό Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου και Αγίας Ελένης διά την Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία και την Δοξολογία για την Εθνική Επέτειο (στο κοινωνικό ο οικείος Μητροπολίτης θα καλοσωρίσει τον Μακαριώτατον και θα ομιλήσει η Α.Θ.Μ., στο τέλος της Δοξολογίας θα ομιλήσει ο Πρέσβυς της Ελλάδος)
12.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδήλωσεων της Κοινότητας
13.00 μ.μ. Αναχώρηση της Α.Θ.Μ. για Σχολή ΣΑΧΕΤΙ
13.30 μ.μ. Έναρξη εορτασμών για την Εθνική Επέτειο με χαιρετισμό της Α.Θ.Μ. και το άναμμα της φλόγας.
14.30 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στους χώρους του ΣΑΧΕΤΙ
16.00 -19.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Κατανυκτικός Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
20.00 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ.
Δευτέρα, 22 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες και Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας στη Μητρόπολη προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. με το Μητροπολίτη και συνεργάτες του
9.30 π.μ. Ιερατική Σύναξη στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.35 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάννεσπουργκ
11.55 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Springs.
12.15 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Ιστ Ραντ – Μπράκπαν
13.00 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην οικία του κ. Ρένου και κ. Σιμώνης Στεφάνου
15.00 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.30 μ.μ. Απόδειπνον στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
19.00 – 20.00 μ.μ. Συμμετοχή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην ζωντανή Ραδιοφωνική εκπομπή της Μητροπόλεως «Εκκλησιαστικός Φάρος» στην Νέα Πανελλήνια Φωνή, όπου ο Μακαριώτατος θα απευθύνει χαιρετισμό στην Παροικία, θα ομιλήσει διά το Πατριαρχείο, για τους εορτασμούς της Εθνικής Επετείου, για την Σαρακοστή και την είσοδον μας στην Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα.
20.00 μ.μ. Συνάντηση της Α.Θ.Μ. με το Συμβούλιο της Νέας Πανελλήνιας Φωνής
20.30μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ από τον Πρόεδρο και τα Μέλη του Συμβουλίου της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Μπενόνι
Τρίτη, 23 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες και Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας μετά της Συντονίστριας Εκπαιδεύσεως κ. Πλακίδου και του συζύγου της κ. Βασιλείου για θέματα Ελληνικής Παιδείας στην Αφρική
9.30 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με τα Συμβούλια των Ορθόδοξων Κοινοτήτων των Ρώσων, των Σέρβων, των Ρουμάνων και των Βουλγάρων
10.15 π.μ. Αναχώρηση από Μητρόπολη για επίσκεψη στο Ορθόδοξο Ιεραποστολικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίου Αθανασίου στην Τεμπίζα, παράδοση γραφικής ύλης και διανομή τροφίμων σε 270 άπορα και ορφανά παιδιά στην Τεμπίζα.
12.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από την οικογένιεα Θεολόγου Νεοκλέους
14.30 μ.μ. Ποιμαντική επίσκεψη Α.Θ.Μ. σε νέα Εκκλησία και παρανομή εκεί μέχρι την επομένη το απόγευμα.
Τετάρτη, 24 Μαρτίου
9.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες, Εσπερινός και Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων
18.00 μ.μ. Μέγας Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός εις τον Ιερό Ναό Ευαγγελισμού στην Πρετόρια
19.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Πρετορίας
20.30 μ.μ. Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από τον εξοχώτατον Πρέσβυ της Ελλάδος κ. Θεοχαρόπουλο με την παρουσία των Πρέσβεων Ορθοδόξων Χωρών
Πέμπτη, 25 Μαρτίο
8.30μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας μετά του Συντονιστή ΣΑΕ Αφρικής- Μέσης Ανατολής κ. Γκουβέλη και του προηγούμενου Συντονιστή κ. Μαγδαληνού
11.00 π.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στο ΣΑΧΕΤΙ για τους εορτασμούς των μαθητών για την Εθνική Επέτειο
12.30 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από τον εξοχώτατον Πρέσβυ της Κύπρου κ. Αντωνίου και την Ελληνική Κυπριακή Αδελφότητα Νοτίου Αφρικής
14.30 – 17.30μ.μ. Ανάπασυση
18.00μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Αποδείπνου στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
20.00 μ.μ. Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από την εξοχωτάτη Γενική Πρόξενο της Ελλάδος κ. Γούναρη και το σύζυγο της κ. Τσαούση
Παρασκευή, 26 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες, Εσπερινός και Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας μετά του ζεύγους Τσίχλα
10.15 π.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στο Ελληνικό Αρχείο στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Τζοχάνεσπουργκ και συνάντηση με το Συμβούλιο του Λυκείου Ελληνίδων
12.00 Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Σερβική ενορία
12.30 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Σερβική ενορία
14.30 – 17.30 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.00 μ.μ. Απόδειπνον στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
19.00 μ.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τζέρμιστον για την παρακολούθηση της Καλιτεχνικής εκδήλωσης «Από το Πάθος στην Ανάσταση»
20.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζέρμιστον
Σάββατο του Λαζάρου, 27 Μαρτίου
8.30 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία
10.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
11.00 π.μ Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. σε νέα Εκκλησία στο Φοργούεϊς
13.00 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. από Πρόεδρο Παναθηναϊκής κ. Συνοδινού
15.00 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.15 μ.μ. Πατριαρχικός Εσπερινός στην ενορία Αγίου Νικολάου Μπρίξτον
20.00 μ.μ.Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από το Πρόεδρο της ενορίας κ. Αζάρ
Κυριακή των Βαϊων, 28 Μαρτίου
8.30 π.μ. Αναχώρηση από Μητρόπολη για Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία στην ετήσια Πανήγυρη της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Πρετορίας
9.00 – 12.00 Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία και Δοξολογία για την Εθνική Επέτειο της 25ης Μαρτίου στον Ιερό Ναό του Ευαγγελισμού στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Πρετορίας.
12.30 – 15.30μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στους Χώρους της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Πρετορίας και παρακολούθηση εορταστικού προγράμματος διά την εθνική επέτειο της 25ης Μαρτίου
17.00 -18.30μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία του Νυμφίου στον Πατριαρχικό Ιερό Ναό των Αγίων Αναργύρων
20.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων από την Εκκλησιαστική Επιτροπή των Αγίων Αναργύρων και σύντομη επίσκεψη στην διπλανή Στέγη Αγάπης της Μητροπόλεως μας στο Αθανάσειον Ίδρυμα
Μεγάλη Δευτέρα, 29 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως
9.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
10.00 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Βερίνιχεν
10.20 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Κλάξτορπ
10.40 π.μ Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ενορίας Αγίου Νικολάου Μπρίχτον
11.15 π.μ. Επίσκεψη Α.Θ.Μ. στην Ρωσική Ενορία της Μητροπόλεως μας
13.15 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από τον εξοχώτατον Πρέσβυ της Αιγύπτου
15.00 -18.00 μ.μ.Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Νυμφίου στον Ιεό Ναό Αγίου Βασιλείου στο Springs
20.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Springs
Μεγάλη Τρίτη, 30 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
10.00 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Ράστερμπεργκ
10.20 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Γουέστ Ραντ – Κρούκεστορπ
12.00 Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Ομοσπονδία
13.00 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από Ομοσπονδία
15.00 -18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Νυμφίου στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Γεωργίου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μπράκπαν
20.40 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδήλωσεω της Κοινότητας
Μεγάλη Τετάρτη, 31 Μαρτίου,
7.30 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
10.00 π.μ. Ακολουθεία Αγίου Ευχελαίου στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Νεκταρίου στο Γηροκομείο
12.15 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στο Γηροκομείον του Αγίου Νεκταρίου
14.00 -18.00μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Αγίου Ευχελαίου στον Ιερό Ναό Αποστόλου Ανδρέου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Γουέστ Ράντ στο Κρούκεστορπ(σύντομος χαιρετισμός Α.Θ.Μ.
21.00 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Γουέστ Ραντ – Κρούκεστορπ
Μεγάλη Πέμπτη, 1η Απριλίου,
8.30 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
11.00 π.μ. Ποιμαντική επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στις Ιερές Μονές Αγίου Νικολάου και Αγίου Νεκταρίου, Αγίας Τριάδος και στο Ορφανοτροφείο της Μητροπόλεως μας στην ενορία του Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ
13.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα εργασίας
15.30 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.45 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Μυστικού Δείπνου στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Αθανασίου του Μεγάλου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μπενόνι
22.00 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Μπενόνι
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, 2 Απριλίου,
9.30 π.μ. Ακολουθία Μεγάλων Ωρών και Αποκαθήλωσης στον Καθεδρικό Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου και Αγίας Ελένης
12.15 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάννεσπουργκ
13.30 μ.μ. Ποιμαντική επίσκεψη Α.Θ.Μ. στο Κέντρο για τα παιδιά του Δρόμου της Μητροπόλεως μας(διανομή τροφίμων σε άπορες οικογένειες)
14.15 μ.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Εκκλησιαστική μας Σχολή «Πατριάρχης Πέτρος Ζ»
15.30 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.30 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Επιταφίου στον Ιερό Ναό Κοιμήσεως της Παναγίας στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Άλμπερτον
21.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Άλμπερτον
Μέγα Σάββατο, 3 Απριλίου,
9.00 π.μ. Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ιερό Ναό Υπαπαντής στο ΣΑΧΕΤΙ
12.00 Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ.
14.00 – 22.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
11.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Αναστάσεως στον Ιερό Ναό Εισοδείων της Παναγίας στην Παντάνασσα
2.00 π.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Παντάνασσας
Κυριακή του Πάσχα, 4 Απριλίου
3.30 π.μ. – 12.15 μ.μ Ανάπαυση
13.00 μ.μ. Πατριαρχικός Εσπερινός της Αγάπης στον Ιερό Ναό του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Προδρόμου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τζέρμιστον
14.30 μ.μ. Πασχαλινό Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζέρμιστον
16.30 – 19.30 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
20.00 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ.
Δευτέρα του Πάσχα, 5 Απριλίου
9.00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
13.00 μ.μ. Αποχαιρετιστήριο Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. από τον Πρόεδρο της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Άλμπερτον κ. Βασίλειο Μαγδαληνό
15.00 – 19.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
19.30 μ.μ. Αναχώρηση Α.Θ.Μ. από Μητρόπολη για Διεθνές Αεροδρόμιο Τζοχάννεσπουργκ Τάμπο Μπέκι
21.45 μ.μ. Αναχώρηση Αεροπορικής πτήσης Α.Θ.Μ. με Αιγυπτιακές Αερογραμμές για Αίγυπτον
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Σάββατο, 20 Μαρτίου
8.10 π.μ. Άφιξη της Α.Θ.Μ. στο Διεθνές Αεροδρόμιο Oliver Τάμπο με πτήση των Αιγυπτιακών Αερογραμμών.
9.15 π.μ. Επίσημη Υποδοχή της Α.Θ.Μ. με Δοξολογία στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως της Αγίας Τριάδος και του Αγίου Μάρκου, (14, sixth street, Houghton)
11.00 π.μ. – 15.μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
15.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο γεύμα εργασίας προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. με το Μητροπολίτη και τους συνεράτες του
16.15 μ.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην εορτή των Ελληνικών Σχολείων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάνεσπουργκ
18.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην οικία του Προέδρου της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάνεσπουργ κ. Ιωάννη Μπαλαδάκη
Κυριακή, 21 Μαρτίου
8.30 π.μ. Αναχώρηση από τη Μητρόπολη για τον Καθεδρικό Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου και Αγίας Ελένης διά την Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία και την Δοξολογία για την Εθνική Επέτειο (στο κοινωνικό ο οικείος Μητροπολίτης θα καλοσωρίσει τον Μακαριώτατον και θα ομιλήσει η Α.Θ.Μ., στο τέλος της Δοξολογίας θα ομιλήσει ο Πρέσβυς της Ελλάδος)
12.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδήλωσεων της Κοινότητας
13.00 μ.μ. Αναχώρηση της Α.Θ.Μ. για Σχολή ΣΑΧΕΤΙ
13.30 μ.μ. Έναρξη εορτασμών για την Εθνική Επέτειο με χαιρετισμό της Α.Θ.Μ. και το άναμμα της φλόγας.
14.30 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στους χώρους του ΣΑΧΕΤΙ
16.00 -19.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Κατανυκτικός Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
20.00 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ.
Δευτέρα, 22 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες και Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας στη Μητρόπολη προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. με το Μητροπολίτη και συνεργάτες του
9.30 π.μ. Ιερατική Σύναξη στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.35 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάννεσπουργκ
11.55 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Springs.
12.15 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Ιστ Ραντ – Μπράκπαν
13.00 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην οικία του κ. Ρένου και κ. Σιμώνης Στεφάνου
15.00 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.30 μ.μ. Απόδειπνον στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
19.00 – 20.00 μ.μ. Συμμετοχή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην ζωντανή Ραδιοφωνική εκπομπή της Μητροπόλεως «Εκκλησιαστικός Φάρος» στην Νέα Πανελλήνια Φωνή, όπου ο Μακαριώτατος θα απευθύνει χαιρετισμό στην Παροικία, θα ομιλήσει διά το Πατριαρχείο, για τους εορτασμούς της Εθνικής Επετείου, για την Σαρακοστή και την είσοδον μας στην Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα.
20.00 μ.μ. Συνάντηση της Α.Θ.Μ. με το Συμβούλιο της Νέας Πανελλήνιας Φωνής
20.30μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ από τον Πρόεδρο και τα Μέλη του Συμβουλίου της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Μπενόνι
Τρίτη, 23 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες και Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας μετά της Συντονίστριας Εκπαιδεύσεως κ. Πλακίδου και του συζύγου της κ. Βασιλείου για θέματα Ελληνικής Παιδείας στην Αφρική
9.30 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με τα Συμβούλια των Ορθόδοξων Κοινοτήτων των Ρώσων, των Σέρβων, των Ρουμάνων και των Βουλγάρων
10.15 π.μ. Αναχώρηση από Μητρόπολη για επίσκεψη στο Ορθόδοξο Ιεραποστολικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίου Αθανασίου στην Τεμπίζα, παράδοση γραφικής ύλης και διανομή τροφίμων σε 270 άπορα και ορφανά παιδιά στην Τεμπίζα.
12.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από την οικογένιεα Θεολόγου Νεοκλέους
14.30 μ.μ. Ποιμαντική επίσκεψη Α.Θ.Μ. σε νέα Εκκλησία και παρανομή εκεί μέχρι την επομένη το απόγευμα.
Τετάρτη, 24 Μαρτίου
9.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες, Εσπερινός και Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων
18.00 μ.μ. Μέγας Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός εις τον Ιερό Ναό Ευαγγελισμού στην Πρετόρια
19.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Πρετορίας
20.30 μ.μ. Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από τον εξοχώτατον Πρέσβυ της Ελλάδος κ. Θεοχαρόπουλο με την παρουσία των Πρέσβεων Ορθοδόξων Χωρών
Πέμπτη, 25 Μαρτίο
8.30μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας μετά του Συντονιστή ΣΑΕ Αφρικής- Μέσης Ανατολής κ. Γκουβέλη και του προηγούμενου Συντονιστή κ. Μαγδαληνού
11.00 π.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στο ΣΑΧΕΤΙ για τους εορτασμούς των μαθητών για την Εθνική Επέτειο
12.30 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από τον εξοχώτατον Πρέσβυ της Κύπρου κ. Αντωνίου και την Ελληνική Κυπριακή Αδελφότητα Νοτίου Αφρικής
14.30 – 17.30μ.μ. Ανάπασυση
18.00μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Αποδείπνου στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
20.00 μ.μ. Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από την εξοχωτάτη Γενική Πρόξενο της Ελλάδος κ. Γούναρη και το σύζυγο της κ. Τσαούση
Παρασκευή, 26 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Ώρες, Εσπερινός και Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας μετά του ζεύγους Τσίχλα
10.15 π.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στο Ελληνικό Αρχείο στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Τζοχάνεσπουργκ και συνάντηση με το Συμβούλιο του Λυκείου Ελληνίδων
12.00 Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Σερβική ενορία
12.30 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Σερβική ενορία
14.30 – 17.30 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.00 μ.μ. Απόδειπνον στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
19.00 μ.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τζέρμιστον για την παρακολούθηση της Καλιτεχνικής εκδήλωσης «Από το Πάθος στην Ανάσταση»
20.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζέρμιστον
Σάββατο του Λαζάρου, 27 Μαρτίου
8.30 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία
10.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
11.00 π.μ Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. σε νέα Εκκλησία στο Φοργούεϊς
13.00 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. από Πρόεδρο Παναθηναϊκής κ. Συνοδινού
15.00 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.15 μ.μ. Πατριαρχικός Εσπερινός στην ενορία Αγίου Νικολάου Μπρίξτον
20.00 μ.μ.Δείπνο προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από το Πρόεδρο της ενορίας κ. Αζάρ
Κυριακή των Βαϊων, 28 Μαρτίου
8.30 π.μ. Αναχώρηση από Μητρόπολη για Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία στην ετήσια Πανήγυρη της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Πρετορίας
9.00 – 12.00 Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία και Δοξολογία για την Εθνική Επέτειο της 25ης Μαρτίου στον Ιερό Ναό του Ευαγγελισμού στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Πρετορίας.
12.30 – 15.30μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στους Χώρους της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Πρετορίας και παρακολούθηση εορταστικού προγράμματος διά την εθνική επέτειο της 25ης Μαρτίου
17.00 -18.30μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία του Νυμφίου στον Πατριαρχικό Ιερό Ναό των Αγίων Αναργύρων
20.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων από την Εκκλησιαστική Επιτροπή των Αγίων Αναργύρων και σύντομη επίσκεψη στην διπλανή Στέγη Αγάπης της Μητροπόλεως μας στο Αθανάσειον Ίδρυμα
Μεγάλη Δευτέρα, 29 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως
9.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
10.00 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Βερίνιχεν
10.20 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Κλάξτορπ
10.40 π.μ Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ενορίας Αγίου Νικολάου Μπρίχτον
11.15 π.μ. Επίσκεψη Α.Θ.Μ. στην Ρωσική Ενορία της Μητροπόλεως μας
13.15 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από τον εξοχώτατον Πρέσβυ της Αιγύπτου
15.00 -18.00 μ.μ.Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Νυμφίου στον Ιεό Ναό Αγίου Βασιλείου στο Springs
20.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Springs
Μεγάλη Τρίτη, 30 Μαρτίου
8.00 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
10.00 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Ράστερμπεργκ
10.20 π.μ. Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Συμβούλιο Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Γουέστ Ραντ – Κρούκεστορπ
12.00 Συνάντηση Α.Θ.Μ. με Ομοσπονδία
13.00 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. από Ομοσπονδία
15.00 -18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Νυμφίου στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Γεωργίου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μπράκπαν
20.40 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδήλωσεω της Κοινότητας
Μεγάλη Τετάρτη, 31 Μαρτίου,
7.30 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
9.00 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
10.00 π.μ. Ακολουθεία Αγίου Ευχελαίου στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Νεκταρίου στο Γηροκομείο
12.15 μ.μ. Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στο Γηροκομείον του Αγίου Νεκταρίου
14.00 -18.00μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Αγίου Ευχελαίου στον Ιερό Ναό Αποστόλου Ανδρέου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Γουέστ Ράντ στο Κρούκεστορπ(σύντομος χαιρετισμός Α.Θ.Μ.
21.00 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Γουέστ Ραντ – Κρούκεστορπ
Μεγάλη Πέμπτη, 1η Απριλίου,
8.30 π.μ. Ιερές Ακολουθείες στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
11.00 π.μ. Ποιμαντική επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στις Ιερές Μονές Αγίου Νικολάου και Αγίου Νεκταρίου, Αγίας Τριάδος και στο Ορφανοτροφείο της Μητροπόλεως μας στην ενορία του Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ
13.30 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα εργασίας
15.30 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.45 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Μυστικού Δείπνου στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Αθανασίου του Μεγάλου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μπενόνι
22.00 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Μπενόνι
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, 2 Απριλίου,
9.30 π.μ. Ακολουθία Μεγάλων Ωρών και Αποκαθήλωσης στον Καθεδρικό Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου και Αγίας Ελένης
12.15 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζοχάννεσπουργκ
13.30 μ.μ. Ποιμαντική επίσκεψη Α.Θ.Μ. στο Κέντρο για τα παιδιά του Δρόμου της Μητροπόλεως μας(διανομή τροφίμων σε άπορες οικογένειες)
14.15 μ.μ. Επίσκεψη της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Εκκλησιαστική μας Σχολή «Πατριάρχης Πέτρος Ζ»
15.30 – 18.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
18.30 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Επιταφίου στον Ιερό Ναό Κοιμήσεως της Παναγίας στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Άλμπερτον
21.30 μ.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Άλμπερτον
Μέγα Σάββατο, 3 Απριλίου,
9.00 π.μ. Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ιερό Ναό Υπαπαντής στο ΣΑΧΕΤΙ
12.00 Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ.
14.00 – 22.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
11.00 μ.μ. Ακολουθεία Αναστάσεως στον Ιερό Ναό Εισοδείων της Παναγίας στην Παντάνασσα
2.00 π.μ. Δεξίωση προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Παντάνασσας
Κυριακή του Πάσχα, 4 Απριλίου
3.30 π.μ. – 12.15 μ.μ Ανάπαυση
13.00 μ.μ. Πατριαρχικός Εσπερινός της Αγάπης στον Ιερό Ναό του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Προδρόμου στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τζέρμιστον
14.30 μ.μ. Πασχαλινό Γεύμα προς τιμή της Α.Θ.Μ. στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τζέρμιστον
16.30 – 19.30 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
20.00 μ.μ. Ιδιαίτερο Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ.
Δευτέρα του Πάσχα, 5 Απριλίου
9.00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
10.30 π.μ. Πρόγευμα εργασίας
13.00 μ.μ. Αποχαιρετιστήριο Γεύμα προς τιμή Α.Θ.Μ. από τον Πρόεδρο της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Άλμπερτον κ. Βασίλειο Μαγδαληνό
15.00 – 19.00 μ.μ. Ανάπαυση
19.00 μ.μ. Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο της Μητροπόλεως
19.30 μ.μ. Αναχώρηση Α.Θ.Μ. από Μητρόπολη για Διεθνές Αεροδρόμιο Τζοχάννεσπουργκ Τάμπο Μπέκι
21.45 μ.μ. Αναχώρηση Αεροπορικής πτήσης Α.Θ.Μ. με Αιγυπτιακές Αερογραμμές για Αίγυπτον
Enjoy Guys!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ZORBA
My big boy.
From the day we received you to last night we loved you with all our heart. You were more than a Guard dog. You were a friend, a swimming buddie and the smartest dog i have known!
Yes you were naughty! You opened taps and chewed plastic. You were our first baby and will be sorely missed. Tears fill my eyes as i am writing this, because those children that teased you are partly to blame for your shortcomings.
Your mother defended you all the way, till the last! you would sit on the couch with her every night and thats the Zorba that we loved. The Zorba last night was something out of a horror story. I am sorry that i could not be there with you to hold you and console you and to say goodbye to you. Mommy needed me more.
Your sister allready misses you
She cried and cried for you last night.So did we!
Always in our hearts and always in our minds.
Here's a kiss from Mommy and I to you.
Love you big boy!
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