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Category Archives: Cape Town
Story of the GeekDinner
I was asked to do a short write up on how the GeekDinners came about for a radio interview on SAfm tonight. The origin of the GeekDinners.. well, this my version. I think Rob first told (me) the story of … Continue reading
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Quick Update
End of the year.. Monday, dropped Mia at school, tea at Will’s house, Lions Head walk. The worst form of citizen.. people that cruise in the fast lane. Tuesday, 5th Suicide Gorge walk with Will, Jess, Rachel, beers at Peregrine … Continue reading
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Leeukloof Drive
One thing I remember after drinking Saketini’s at Kyoto Garden Sushi was our neighbour, Scott’s comment that Leeukloof Drive is Cape Town’s Mulholland Drive..
Posted in Cape Town
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Suicide Gorge Dec 2008
I walked Suicide Gorge for the 5th time yesterday with a group of 12 people.. “Tour-guide Joe”. I only knew 3 of them at the beginning of the day.. so I made a few friends in the process. It was … Continue reading
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Quick Update
Just a week in time.. Monday, WAPA exco meeting, finally got my credit card back, ISPA mancom meeting, Lions Head walk, Daily Deli (Tamboerskloof) for olives and Moussaka, bumped into Gerald and Gabby (neighbours) and had a nice dinner with … Continue reading
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A jacSharp Story
Last night I was lying under the Cape Town ~stars listening to music by jacSharp. Lindi and I attended the press and media launch of their debut album at the planetarium. Very cool idea for a venue, especially if you … Continue reading
Quick Update
Weekly bullet-news.. Monday, gym, uber-juice, ISPA PR working group, Lions Head walk, Glen Beach sunset, “red olives” at the Daily Deli, bumped into Janine, watched Hancock again.. it was better the 2nd time. Tuesday, FICA admin (what a waste of … Continue reading
Posted in Amobia, Cape Town, Extreme Networks, Rants, Teraco
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Jealous Sunset
Cause she can’t stop shaking and I can’t stop touching her and….. This time when kindness falls like rain It washes her away and Anna begins to change her mind “These seconds when I’m shaking leave me shuddering for days” … Continue reading
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Quick Update
Strange week, ups and downs.. Monday, good fun.. bit of a blur actually, Daily Deli with Helen and Tina, a swim at Beta Beach with Andy, sundowners on Clifton 1st, swim and braai at Chris’ with Cath, Parri and Andy.. … Continue reading
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Quick Update
This weeks’ update seems to have been delayed.. I blame the awesome weather. Monday, gym, swim, ISPA mancom meeting, watched Perfume.. good movie. Tuesday, gym, swim, uber-juice, Tamboerskloof steps run, beer and pizza at Carlisles in Vredehoek. Wednesday, Lions Head … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, GeekDinner, ISPA, Rants, Teraco, WAPA
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Vendor Neutrality
Background A while ago I had to keep explaining the ideas behind “Vendor Neutral Data Centres” over and over, mostly when talking about peering. I believe vendor neutral DC’s are a good environment for hosting peering points. To me the … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Rants, Teraco, The Hub Project
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Quick Update
The weekly dose of me, me me… Monday, dropped Mia off at school, tea with her mom, since I always drive by the place and wonder what’s inside I stopped and visited Lady Chatterley’s Chamber on Kloofnek ..most interesting, burger … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Extreme Networks, GeekDinner, Teraco, WAPA
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