Chaka's Gate, Natal
F L I N C H
I'm trying to find information about Chaka's Gate National Park in Natal,
SA. I'm especially interested in photographs. I would greately appreciate
any help.
Thanks,
Flinch
www.flinch.org.uk
TJ
http://www.wilbursmithbooks.com/books/sparrow.html
There is a paintball field named same in Canada.
;-)
TJ
about this Chaka's Gate.
Moira de Swardt
TJ <in...@artslink.nospam.co.za> wrote in message
> We have a Royal Natal and a Golden Gate National Park, but I'm not
sure
> about this Chaka's Gate.
I've also never heard of it, but there are so many little private
parks springing up now next to national parks that anything is
possible - there are several national parks in Natal. I tend to
avoid Natal as a holiday destination - a personal prejudice.
Moira, the Faerie Godmother
F L I N C H
I'm interested in seeing it for myself. I did try the wilbursmithbooks site
yesterday but it wouldn't open. I'll try againnews:3e1a5c61$0$2...@hades.is.co.za...
F L I N C H
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<flinc...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>No, www.wilbursmithbooks.com won't open :(
>"F L I N C H" <flinc...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Yes TJ, it is because of that very novel (which I've read 4 times now)
>that
>> I'm interested in seeing it for myself. I did try the wilbursmithbooks
Chaka's Gate National Park does not exist.
http://www.rhino.org.za/gameparks_index.htm is a complete list of KZN
Parks. Sorry ;-)
Semper Attentus
>...... I tend to avoid Natal as a holiday destination - a personal prejudice.
>
Ah yes, is not personal prejudice a wondrous thing.
I for example, hold Natal in great affection (in spite of MCharlie &
Co) and yet prejudice demands I rather spend a week in Witpoortjie,
than one hour in execrable Cape Town.
Hmmm, Chaka's rock I've been to, Chaka's gate I've never heard of.
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Laurence B
F L I N C H
legend of King Chaka.
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Moira de Swardt
Semper Attentus <use_Re...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
> "Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote:
> >...... I tend to avoid Natal as a holiday destination - a
personal prejudice.
> Ah yes, is not personal prejudice a wondrous thing.
> I for example, hold Natal in great affection (in spite of MCharlie
&
> Co) and yet prejudice demands I rather spend a week in
Witpoortjie,
> than one hour in execrable Cape Town.
All I can say to that is a hearty South African "Ag shame, hey!"
On reflection there are many places in Natal that I'd rather visit
than Witpoortjie.
Moira, the Faerie Godmother
Peter H.M. Brooks
"Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote in message
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Well, I'd go for Royal National Park or Shelter Falls before Witpoortjie.
--
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nectar of the gods; tomorrow's free beer.
Moira de Swardt
Peter H.M. Brooks <pe...@new.co.za> wrote in message
> "Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote in message
> > On reflection there are many places in Natal that I'd rather
visit
> > than Witpoortjie.
> Newcastle?
No. Nor Dundee.
> Well, I'd go for Royal National Park or Shelter Falls before
Witpoortjie.
St. Lucia, Royal Natal National Park (or any places in the
Drakensburg), maybe even Pietermaritzburg.
Moira, the Faerie Godmother
Semper Attentus
>
>Semper Attentus <use_Re...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
>> "Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote:
>
>> >...... I tend to avoid Natal as a holiday destination - a
>personal prejudice.
>
>> Ah yes, is not personal prejudice a wondrous thing.
>> I for example, hold Natal in great affection (in spite of MCharlie
>&
>> Co) and yet prejudice demands I rather spend a week in
>Witpoortjie,
>> than one hour in execrable Cape Town.
>
>All I can say to that is a hearty South African "Ag shame, hey!"
>
Hear Hear, Cape Town is an utter shame.
In the spirit of the "New South Africa" it must be renamed
"Ichabod by the sea". Forthwith.
>On reflection there are many places in Natal that I'd rather visit
>than Witpoortjie.
>
That is no reflection on the many good people of Witpoortjie:-)
I can think of two places in Natal I would seriously recommend NOT
visiting.
1. The abandoned gaol at Harding (Too many fleas).
2. Claremont township after dark (Like Germiston, but more so)
cheers
Semper Attentus
>
>"Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote in message
>news:3e1c312a$0$2...@hades.is.co.za...
>>
>> Semper Attentus <use_Re...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
>> > "Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote:
>>
>> > >...... I tend to avoid Natal as a holiday destination - a
>> personal prejudice.
>>
>> > Ah yes, is not personal prejudice a wondrous thing.
>> > I for example, hold Natal in great affection (in spite of MCharlie
>> &
>> > Co) and yet prejudice demands I rather spend a week in
>> Witpoortjie,
>> > than one hour in execrable Cape Town.
>>
>> All I can say to that is a hearty South African "Ag shame, hey!"
>>
>> On reflection there are many places in Natal that I'd rather visit
>> than Witpoortjie.
>>
>Newcastle?
>
You have not lived unless you have experienced the many splendid
wonders of Newcastle!!!
Just imagine,
Discovering the subtle, exotic, tantalising flavours found only at
Jamoolidien's butchery.
Exploring the nether reaches of marvelous Hutton heights.
Trailing down sutherland street at midday on a bicycle fit for two.
Experience the ethereal, spine stiffening adventure of raiding the
Freemasons lodge at midnight.
The exultant thrill of watching an aspirant member being blackballed
at the Iscor club.
No, no, you are missing out on some of life's major magic:)
Semper Attentus
>
>Peter H.M. Brooks <pe...@new.co.za> wrote in message
>> "Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote in message
>
>> > On reflection there are many places in Natal that I'd rather
>visit
>> > than Witpoortjie.
>
>> Newcastle?
>
>No. Nor Dundee.
>
What is wrong with you people:-)
Dundee is a very good base to explore northern natal.
(Particularly the now defunct, dark satanic mills of Danhauser)
It has numerous historical places of interest including the museum at
Talana.
The countryside is beautifull, esp in spring. A visit to the Catholic
convent is like being placed in a time machine.
Besides, the roads are still in excellent condition, having been laid
down by my grandfather:-)
cheers
Charles R Spinner
On Wed, 08 Jan 2003 22:03:27 +0200, Semper Attentus
<use_Re...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
> You have not lived unless you have experienced the many splendid
> wonders of Newcastle!!!
Even the name is foreign.
>
> No, no, you are missing out on some of life's major magic:)
Enjoy .. For now.
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Steve Hayes
wrote:
>
>"Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote in message
>news:3e1c312a$0$2...@hades.is.co.za...
>>
>> Semper Attentus <use_Re...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
>> > "Moira de Swardt" <moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote:
>>
>> > >...... I tend to avoid Natal as a holiday destination - a
>> personal prejudice.
>>
>> > Ah yes, is not personal prejudice a wondrous thing.
>> > I for example, hold Natal in great affection (in spite of MCharlie
>> &
>> > Co) and yet prejudice demands I rather spend a week in
>> Witpoortjie,
>> > than one hour in execrable Cape Town.
>>
>> All I can say to that is a hearty South African "Ag shame, hey!"
>>
>> On reflection there are many places in Natal that I'd rather visit
>> than Witpoortjie.
>>
>Newcastle?
Ballangeich.
Steve Hayes
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
Moira de Swardt
Steve Hayes <haye...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> Ballangeich.
Where?
On the other hand, the most appropriate response to that might be
"Bless you". :-)
Moira, the Faerie Godmother
Semper Attentus
Semper Attentus
>
>Steve Hayes <haye...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
>> Ballangeich.
>
>Where?
The residential outpost of Durnacol coal mines, near Danhauser.
>
>
How about "Twin lake city" aka Hattingspruit?
sorites
Made by Cadbury's??
sorites
> I have a feeling that Mr Smith may have made the place up using the
existing
> legend of King Chaka.
Indeed! Another figment of Mr. Smith's fertile, and very readable,
imagination!!
Steve Hayes
<moira.d...@wol.co.za> wrote:
>
>Steve Hayes <haye...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
>> Ballangeich.
>
>Where?
Between Newcastle and Ladysmith/Dundee.
>On the other hand, the most appropriate response to that might be
>"Bless you". :-)
True. Its most prominent feature is a mine dump (coal) with a smell to match.
Consulation: if you get bored you can always go to Newcastle for the night
life.
Steve
(who used to live in Utrecht)
Semper Attentus
Nyet, but another corner of a foreign field that is forever Scotland;)
(Now that I think about it, a one-time financial director of Cadbury's
SA probably shot a fowl or two there in his younger days.)
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lwo...@westnet.com.au
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to find information about Chaka's Gate National Park in Natal,
> SA. I'm especially interested in photographs. I would greately appreciate
> any help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Flinch
> www.flinch.org.uk
In my opinion, it is one of the worst books that he has ever written.
The story line is thin and drawn out, more lineage is used to describe his sexual fantasies.
Not the usual breathless pace where one can't wait to turn the page and fgind out what happens next.
It is constantly about bout women's boobs, waists and buttocks and what they do in bed and how many times.
Also, who needs to know that the lion covered the lioness 32 times in a day, it has nothing to do with the story.
I am also in dismay, that in one fell swoop of the pen, he killed off the whole Courtney family, Poor Garrett only gets a casual mention and nothing about Michael's French wife.
Yet, in the next book, they are all alive and well again.
It feels like this book does not belong to the other Courtney books.
All in all, a very disappointing book, the first one that I have been able to lay down at night to continue when I have time.
Usually I read the books in one endless session and forget all about sleeping.
lwo...@westnet.com.au
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to find information about Chaka's Gate National Park in Natal,
> SA. I'm especially interested in photographs. I would greately appreciate
> any help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Flinch
> www.flinch.org.uk
Steve Hayes
>On Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 4:59:49 AM UTC+10, F L I N C H wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm trying to find information about Chaka's Gate National Park in Natal,
>> SA. I'm especially interested in photographs. I would greately appreciate
>> any help.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Flinch
>> www.flinch.org.uk
>
>I have just finished that book.
I don't see any book mentioned in the post you are quoting.
Having said that, I don't know of any National Park named Chaka's Gate
either, and if there were one, it would surely use the more correct
spelling of Shaka.
--
Steve Hayes
http://www.khanya.org.za/stevesig.htm
http://khanya.wordpress.com
abduj...@gmail.com
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to find information about Chaka's Gate National Park in Natal,
> SA. I'm especially interested in photographs. I would greately appreciate
> any help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Flinch
> www.flinch.org.uk