[obsnw] Fwd: Operation UnCapture the OCA - final details

-- Forwarded message -- From: Murray Hunter Date: Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 9:24 AM Subject: Operation UnCapture the OCA - final details To: Dear friends and neighbours. Last update from me on Operation UnCapture the Civic: 1. In 24 hours, nearly 200 Obs

[obsnw] Online letter agains OCA capture by developer

Lots has been circulated Heres is a handy online form to fill in and give your support to the OCA under attack https://goo.gl/forms/zPOcH56C7TzJ0A6E2 This will allow you to have your say if you are not a member or are not able to become a member but still have an interest. Obviously if you are

[obsnw] Fwd: Meeting 28 November

he management committee for 2017/2018 period:- Chairman – Theo Kruger; Deputy Chair – Dale Forbes; Treasurer- Trish Sanderson Smith; Secretary - Ebrahim Abader; Large developments – Leslie London; Architecture and Heritage Committee – Tertius van Zyl; Arts/Sports/Culture – Tauriq Jenkins; Transport –

[obsnw] SGM Observatory Civic Association 28 November 2017

SGM 28 November 2017 Dear OCA Members I am writing to invite you to a Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held on 28 November 2018. Carolyn Neville previously notified you of a proposed AGM to take place on 28 November. This was called as a result of discrepancies, which, upon assessment by the

[obsnw] Fwd: Fw: Nullification of OCA elections of 2017/2018 on constitutional grounds

Get involved before its too late - here are messages from OCA Chair Carolyn Neville and Large Developments Sub-committee Leslie London obs.org.za That web site will be updated shortly with a membership form - to avoid a repeat of the AGM we would like to see proof of residence of proof of

Re: [obsnw] Café Ganesh: Armed Robbery

Yes I am amazed that I only just heard despite all the channels of communication and the seriousness of the brazen act. Thanks that no one was injured. Trev On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 7:45 PM, Anique van der Vlugt wrote: > Hello, > > Why have residents of

Re: [obsnw] Re: Fibre solution for Observatory

over City-owned, Octatel and LightSpeed fibre where ever > this is available). Vanilla has a good customer base in Observatory. > > I have not received any payment or incentive from Vumatel to promote or > advertise its services. > > I hope this helps you all to understand what's g

Re: [obsnw] Re: Fibre solution for Observatory

SO I live in Howe and its currently being dug up and fibre laid - apparently by the city - a few years ago the other side of Howe was dug up for Neotel fibre . Dark Fibre Africa were the fibre guys and the work was done by Plessey. Look how shitthe pavements are where they retarred. I see they

[obsnw] Dagga Factory Taken out

Yay - another dagga factory brought to its knees. Another evil dagga fiend locked up for the night. Looking for more information on the Wesley Street bust. Apparently an advocate. He should have know the law a bit better. I'll believe it is an advocate when I see his name published. News sources

Re: [obsnw] Unauthorized photographer Corner Wesley and station road

On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 3:34 PM, Stan wrote: > > Spot on!!! Out damn spot, Out! > > From: obsnw@googlegroups.com [mailto:obsnw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > stephen van der spuy > Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 2:40 PM > To: obsnw@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re:

[obsnw] ADT FEES Survery

Hi All I received a fees hike from adt up to 451 per month from 1 Feb. I was appalled and called them. My current fee is 421 and they have now reduced that to 341 from 1 February I have been a customer since 2003 and I won my own equilment Please help with you fee 1. Fee per month 2. How long

Re: [obsnw] Abandoned broken car

This is car park business - they should have the car towed and stored at the owners expense at a local scrapyard or tow operator - I believe the terms and conditions state that the car can be removed at the owners expense. or if it is stolen then the police should remove it Trev On Tue, Nov 24,

Re: [obsnw] Missing cat

I have no issue with the odd email of lost or found pets and it hardly takes up any resources but could result in a lost pet being reunited with its owner - if you are a re pet owner you woudl know what it is like to lose a pet And the City does have a lost pets section - not sure what the

Re: [obsnw] HOW CAR REMOTE JAMMING WORKS - ARTICLE.

Of course you could just lock your car the old fashioned way with the key. I under stand larney Cars might not have that functionality any more. But surely the still have the one beep and wink for lock and the two for opening or vice versa? User beware or in this case user be aware. The old

[obsnw] Sadindictment of SAPS leader Phiyega

Herewith a tweet from Barry Bateman Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman 5h5 hours ago It cannot be. Phiyega just said reporting on crimes can increase crime through copycats. SMH No wonder the SAPS is in disarray and crime out of control when the chief can say something like this. Trev --

Re: [obsnw] Taxis in Milton Road and drugs la verte

Maybe a strategic breakdown or three will prove effective. Or just abandon your old sofa in the middle of the road at the appropriate time and enjoy the hilarity that will no doubt follow. Perhaps seething motorists will get more action out of the authorities Trev On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 10:02

Re: [obsnw] refuse day/ recyclers

How long have wheelie bins been in Obs - over ten years I'd say - longer? I do not use refuse bags I have never ever not even once cleaned my bin - NOT EVER. It does not stink at all - even after dead rats and plenty of dog shit and other nice things have fouled it up temporarily. Use it don'l

Re: [obsnw] Lost pets

On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote: As far as I know, the pet registration has all but collapsed. I was one of the first to register my dogs as libraries were both distributing and then collecting the completed forms. Metro Police then collected these

Re: [obsnw] Mezani Lounge closed thanks to Const Mark Berry

On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 2:30 AM, Marc Turok marctu...@telkomsa.net wrote: Is an open door sure that its open for business? As was discussed on the Facebook group does the liquor tribunal have the authority to prevent a licensed establish trading at all - ie the business must no open its doors

[obsnw] Pedestrian Bridge Night Time Closure

This may impact some of you positively I hope. They are talking of locking the pedstrian bridge next to the railway bridge over the N2 from 20h00 to 06h00 Links Selbourne and Dodds You can comment if you like - see attached pdf Trev --

Re: [obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

Hannes or anyone from OBSID Please could you acknowledge this thread and start taking a look at the incidents reported at the top - ie the uninterested attitude of the security team on more than one occasion. Thanks Trev --

Re: [obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 7:08 AM, 'Suzette Swart' via The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch obsnw@googlegroups.com wrote: This is very scary. Something needs to be done about the security etc guys' attitude. They should be fired! That might be a bit extreme and premature. But yes I would expect

Re: [obsnw] Copper Pipe Thieves

On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Frank Schuitemaker fschuitema...@gmail.com wrote: * Lingo: Bravo = Black W = White You mean surely Whiskey - White Frank? Coloured would be Charlie Indian would be India! No surprise their! Here is the complete list of code words for the NATO phonetic

Re: [obsnw] Re: Body in Trill road

You can apparently apply to the city for the burial of an indigent person, one of the entities to apply to it seems is your local councillor or city parks Provision is made for indigent burials. Contact the City’s cemetery booking office for more information. Northern District:021 550 1052/3

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 7:50 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Trevor I think it works both ways. Their stats can only be as good as we want them to be. So if you want accuracy then reporting is essential. It's absurd that you think people would make crime up. For what reason?

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

So do you add incidents reported on this group and on the facebook group? Even if these reports were flagged as such as clearly it takes not effort to make such a report and it is fairly anonymous in some cases so can it be trusted. I would hope that people are also not making it up. I still

Re: [obsnw] Anyone looking for a charming 3 bedroom in Obs to Rent?

Accommodation offers and requests are not appropriate for this group or the FB page, perhaps the Iloveobs group would be a better bet or certainly less inappropriate. trev -- -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Perhaps not report it to the SAPS but it may benefit OBSID in that they include it in their stats and can determine hotspots and trends. Yes for sure - OBSID shoudl get a crime reporting tool - Frank used to keep

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

My wipers were also swiped - last Saturday. Went to Economic as well and it was R40 per wiper. How much money can a stolen wiper possibly be worth. I guess even R1 to a tik addict is R1 close to his next score. But I never would have thought here to be such a market for wiper blades. trev On

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 3:41 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote: Economic is making a fortune... those looks like you have ominous thoughts! It can't possibly be. my dots betray my similar ominous ideas But seriously who

Re: [obsnw] Liesbeek River problems are Observatory problems.

Thanks for this report Mark The area is substantially cleaner as The Friends of the Liesbeek are qorking tirelesss to clean and improive it. And thanks to all those or volunteere their time in the 9th of May where 111 bags or refuse were removed during the cleanup. I think that is one of the

Re: [obsnw] Liesbeek River Cleaning A[n Observatory] CommunityProject - TWENTIETH CLEANING DAY, Saturday 9 May 2015 Feedback

On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 1:01 PM, skoo...@intekom.co.za skoo...@intekom.co.za wrote: I believe that one of the reasons that sqatters camps flourish along the banks of the Liesbeeck (in this case) during the dry months and are not stamped out is because not enough people know that they can call a

Re: [obsnw] Fwd: Liesbeek River Cleaning A[n Observatory] Community Project - TWENTIETH CLEANING DAY, Saturday 9 May 2015

On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 2:20 PM, jaims art jaims.a...@gmail.com wrote: Marshall and I will come down to help for a while. Where will a meeting/gathering point be? If you get there at 8:30 at The Wild Fig Parking or else just look for the team and other volunteers introduce yourselves, grab a

[obsnw] Fwd: Article in GroundUp on Obs homeless

Subject: Article in GroundUp on Obs homeless *We’re being targeted, say homeless* 8 April 2015 - Ian Broughton - [image: From left: Nicole MacHattie, Johannes Ougat, Kevin Adams and Mike Slate, who has started a committee for the homeless.Slate recently organised a clean up of the

Re: [obsnw] Maxi missing cat

I am virtually right next door to that complex!! I was completely unaware. Thanks for the story. Trev -- -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room TEL: 021-447-1066 or 072-063-1653

Re: [obsnw] Woodstock SAPS: Housebreaker Arrested in Donne Street - 9.30am Tuesday 31 March 2015

On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 1:52 PM, adub...@telkomsa.net wrote: Hi All. I suggest complainants/the public are advised not to waste police's time in first place. They can rather spend the time dealing with other cases. It really means not making any difference for the better of our suburb for

Re: FW: [obsnw] Woodstock SAPS: Housebreaker Arrested in Donne Street - 9.30am Tuesday 31 March 2015

On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 4:41 PM, Annemarie du Bois adub...@telkomsa.net wrote: Sorry , my mistake for not making sure it was more clear.Yesthat was exactly the point I made . Well that totally clears it up for all of us then?!!! The points I made were the exact opposite of what

Re: FW: [obsnw] Woodstock SAPS: Housebreaker Arrested in Donne Street - 9.30am Tuesday 31 March 2015

On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 5:49 PM, Annemarie du Bois adub...@telkomsa.net wrote: Ok lets try again. : Ok Well done - now I understand - quite right you are too! Trev -- -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room TEL:

Re: [obsnw] Re: Obs parks

take it up with Mariette Griesel and Bryan Watkins whose name appears on the plaque to commemorate the opening. Remember this Village Green cost about R2 millionish I am sure Sub Council 15 will not be please to be reminded of this and perhaps it will sting them into action to srot it out. It is

[obsnw] Missing person

Attached a phot poster of a missing person. This was posted by his mum whom I know personally so its quite legit and urgent. Keep a look out Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies

[obsnw] Fwd: World Wetlands Day - Monday 2 February 2015

Hi Friends To those with whom I have had no contact this year I hope 2015 has got off to a good start and will continue as a happy and healthy year. Kevin Winter with some students and Edward Tilanus have agreed to walk and talk us around some of the wetlands of the Two Rivers Urban

Re: [obsnw] Objection to new High rise student residence planned for bowden road

Perhaps someone can prepare a form with the relevant information. I did not see much in the line of a convincing argument in this example - exactly what building regulations are being broken. And there should be a relevant complaint/objection opportunity for residents not affected. Quite frankly

[obsnw] Re: Lost Kitten - Grey tabby

Good News The Kitten did not escape! Found it after trawling through Obs for 2 hours when I got back. Tucked away sleeping in a drawer! Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please

[obsnw] Load Shedding Schedule

Here is a handy schedule I made for myself - Obs - area 15 - is highlighted in yellow Prints landscape on two pages. Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111

Re: [obsnw] Fwd: Google Alert - observatory, cape

Thanks Barrie - that was a good example Here is a link to an article on Portugal's drug decriminalization program http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/evaluating-drug-decriminalization-in-portugal-12-years-later-a-891060.html And of course there is the Marijuana legalization (for

Re: [obsnw] Fwd: Google Alert - observatory, cape

It does kinda boggle the mind how this is allowed to happen. 3 years and counting - they are clearly using the tactic to delay as long as possible and changing counsel often. Now they have killed again and they still got paltry bail - you'd be paying more bail if they caught you with a bag of

Re: [obsnw] Re: Earth Moving Activities at Liesbeeck River

On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Treevor treev...@gmail.com wrote: I raise this issue as this friday/sat morn there was a music event at the river club. The noise from the music and the DJ announcer continued till 3am. I called law enforcement after been woken up by the noise. The problem

Re: [obsnw] Re: Earth Moving Activities at Liesbeeck River

Ok Thanks If you would be prepared to write a small statement and your friend too and any one else and let me have it - send it direct to me off the group. Thanks Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653

Re: [obsnw] Break-in Scott Road / Robins Rd

Hi Rosemary - I imagine of you got 100 people to sign up for the obsid and sign you there proxy to vote you could propose a motion of no confidence in the cameras and get it to carry. Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room --

Re: [obsnw] OBSID

Not at all Rosemary. Join OBSID. Ask difficult questions. DEMAND accountability. Just about everyone I speak to has some or other problem with OBSID. But moaning about it to your neighbour does no good to anyone. Join the OBSID (its free and you have to join to have voting rights) Attend to the

Re: [obsnw] Re: Station Road ATM Robbery: Friday 17th October at 17.50.

I am one of those others James. The police overstep their mark all too often. The constitution protects against arbitrary search. The police know this and if you consent to be searched they can. If you do not consent they cannot. At the very least they need some probable cause. I have had a twenty

Re: [obsnw] Re: Hijacking in Alfred St

It does seem that more and more and effective Neighbourhood Watch is needed. As Jonah said there was a meeting attended by twelve people. A neighbour hood watch needs 100s of people. You need never attend a meeting - all you need to do is sign up and be the eyes and ears. There is a radio system

Re: [obsnw] Report Back : Safety Stakeholders meeting 13/08/14

Thanks Ursula I see some things are past the due by date with no resolution presented - the needles issue for example. In terms of traffic blitzes, perhaps the obsid could drive an information project and put up signs warning of strong action to be taken against offenders. Particularly in the

[obsnw] Fwd: [iloveobs] OCA is having its AGM on Tuesday 28 October at 6pm at Obs Comunity Centre. Please attend!

OCA is having its AGM on Tuesday 28 October at 6pm at Obs Community Centre. Please attend! Focus Topic: Are we satisfied with safety and security in Obs? Annual reports and elect a new committee to represent all residents and businesses in Observatory. The Civic have the power to upgrade our

Re: [obsnw] Car Break-ins in Milner Rd Cul-de-sac

Tags are fine - shows they made certain points at certain times there by completing a route. Why not GPS trackers as well - will show what route and will show speed and idle moments. I thought I had notified you before (but cannot find any emails in this regard) before and I have called the

Re: [obsnw] Anyone looking for a bankie?

If you don't want it Barrie I'll take it ;) On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Barrie Terblanche bar...@b2binsight.co.za wrote: Picked up in Norwich Lane this morning. -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653

[obsnw] Anyone know of any wells in the area, in your garden or anywhere?

I received an email from a masters student at UCT doing some research :- Presently I am looking to see if there is any groundwater data for the area around the wetland. It seems the city does not have a groundwater monitoring well, but I was curious if there were any private wells in the area.

Re: [obsnw] stolen canopy

On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 8:44 AM, Steven Shiraz Scheffler steven.scheff...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, this was communicated at the last CPF meeting regarding switchboard at Woodstock SAPS: 1. Phone line issue: The switchboard operator at Woodstock SAPS took pension in January. She was a

Re: [obsnw] beehives in dog park

I am no expert but I don't think its appropriate - what happens if a dog disturbs the boxes or a child or adult for that matter. Could be a sad accident waiting to happen. Better safe than sorry. Trev On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.comwrote: There has

[obsnw] Car Stolen Tonight - White Opel Corsa Bakkie with white canopy CA 346 653

My white opel corsa diesel bakkie CA 346 653 with white canopy and cracked windscreen has been stolen from my driveway (off street) in Howe street this morning. Had a gear lock. Reported to OPS and SAPS If anyone spots it please report to police and OPS Thanks trev -- OPS [Obsid Public

Re: [obsnw] music

I also have a problem - the church next door rings its bells at an ungodly hour (for me anyway!) on Sunday, and yesterday I was woken in an unholy manner as they were parading around the hood singing and waving palm branches - whatever next! If it was not for AC/DC and Hells Bells (played loudly

[obsnw] Spar Liquor License Extension

FYI Spar/TOPS have applied to have their trading hours extended and to be able to trade on Sunday I support the application as the restrictive hours are ridiculous, unfair on business and do nothing to prevent the problem that they are trying to prevent - which is what exactly - perhaps trying

[obsnw] Armed Robbery at the MTN store in St Peters Square

Just heard reports that there was an armed robbery at the MTN store - I don't think anyone was harmed but the staff were rather shaken up Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please

[obsnw] Radios needed for an event on the mountain next weekend

Dear Obs radio holders. I have not tried the network for a while and my own radio is not by my side so I cannot test it now but I am presuming the repeater is still functioning. Meindart Hoving who was on the ONW committee when he lived in Obs is organising a mountain race and asked if he could

Re: [obsnw] Re: ADT vs Obs Armed Response - any opinions?

On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:07 PM, Marc Lunau (HOUSES4RENT) m...@houses4rent.co.za wrote: My 5 cents It must be clearly disclosed whether the alarm system will be owned or leased by the property owner. I.e. will it stay or be removed once the contract with Chubb comes to an end. Is this

[obsnw] Fwd: [obsid] Friends of the Liesbeek - Come join us for another cleaning day!

-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Observatory Improvement District - Chat group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to obsid-chat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[obsnw] Hijacking in St Michaels Road

Last night at about 22:30 a car was hijacked at gunpoint. The victim was unharmed but very shaken and traumatized after the incident in which a gun was pointed at her. Reliable information from her neighbour who called the police. Be careful out there Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7

Re: [obsnw] Illegal searches by police

Ivan I have experienced the same thing twice. Once I mad an official complaint and it was handled by then Station Commander van der Riel and it even cam down to asking me if I wanted to press charges - which I did not. The second time I approached the CPF Chair who declined to do anything and I

Re: [obsnw] Illegal searches by police

in Obs. If you were harassed then i would suggest you call the Department of Community Complaints line.They deal with complaints against SAPS.The number is 021 483 43332. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 1:35 PM, Trevor Hughes tghug...@gmail.com wrote: Ivan I have experienced the same thing twice. Once

Re: [obsnw] Illegal searches by police

I wanted to add that its all good an well for the police to believe some guy in the back of a van - they probably made the story up themselves anyway. Ever got a policeman to take action like arresting someone who you point out to them for an actual crime - a crime with a victim - they come up

Re: [obsnw] Earth Moving Activities at Liesbeeck River

Thanks for this action Brett I have also alerted Trup and FOL who are also making enquiries. Trev On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM, bnh1...@gmail.com bnh1...@gmail.com wrote: Late this afternoon I was alerted to some earth moving activties on the banks of the Liesbeeck River near the River

Re: [obsnw] Re: Camera caught person dropping off a cat in our street at 3:51pm?

As much as it may feel like this guy is dumping a cat there are other possible explanations. Perhaps that cat is a stray/feral and the guy caught it had it neutred/spayed and now is releasing it back - thats a plausible explanation. t. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:16 AM, AP

[obsnw] an interesting idea

Hi all Check out this petition site http://www.change.org/petitions/grant-permission-for-the-repainting-of-the-free-mandela-slogan-in-cape-town There is an interesting proposal to recreate the FREE MANDELA slogan on the grave yard's vibracrete wall on Anzio Road. Do you remember the slogan? I

[obsnw] Apparent suicide in the field opp the Chinese School near the Liesbeek next to N2

A man, apparently a coloured gent of 77 (his ID was in his pocket), committed suicide by hanging. I know the police have to do their thing but surely leaving the guy suspended for over 4 hours from discovery is a bit much. They have just taken him away less than half an hour ago. Photographer

[obsnw] Beating at Armchair last night

I have received reports from a reliable and first hand witness of a beating that happened at The Armchair - or just outside it in which a patron of the Arm Chair beat an off duty Elite taxi driver unconscious. Apparently the beater and the beaten had both been evicted from Stones. The beater and

[obsnw] Louis who stayed on Patsy's Porch.

Louis has passed on. He was taken to Groote Schuur in the early hours on Wednesday.He passed away on Friday. RIP -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111

[obsnw] Hanif Loonat suspended

http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/axed-police-forum-head-vows-to-fight-1.1544341 -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 --

Re: [obsnw] FW: SA Residential robbery research

interesting article I can certainly confirm that having a dog in the house helps a lot. Since I started keeping my dogs inside during the day I have had no incidences inside my house - but this obviously frees up the crims to steal stuff from the back yard which has happened one or twice -

Re: [obsnw] FW: SA Residential robbery research

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM, David Raphael draph...@iafrica.com wrote: ** *Justin,* * * *I did not notice the mockery – just a sensible, constructive article in line with my experience of crime. What you are getting at as regards agendas is totally beyond me?* * * *Things sound

Re: [obsnw] open streets

On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:22 AM, Colleen Bester (CI) beste...@telkom.co.za wrote: I’m really surprised there have been no postings about openstreetshow does Obs feels it turned out? FANTASTIC I saw loads of people I knew and everyone I have spoken to had a blast. I think this was the most

Re: [obsnw] open streets

Here is a link to some nice pictures https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.bohmer Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 --

Re: [obsnw] open streets

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.337835516342452.1073741828.146769525449053type=1 some more pictures trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111

[obsnw] stolen : howe street - stainless steel filter and copper pipes

This morning when I strolled into my back yard I noticed that a stainless steel filter that I havd been using as a compost bin had been stolen. Its lid was taken from a seperate part of the yard. This evening when I arrived home and turned on tap there was no water. Turns out a considerate

Re: [obsnw] Puppy needs home

On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Ann Turner annvtur...@gmail.com wrote: A student at our school (Let's Learn English in Observatory) was given a cute puppy by a homeless person to hold yesterday, who then simply just walked away and left her with the puppy. She can't keep it, and is looking

[obsnw] lost parrot

Lost Senegalese parrot: small, bright green, grey head, yellow chest... Lost between ash and lower Collingwood roads last night. Cannot fly very well. Please call Miriam 021 447 5682 or 0721969787. -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room --

Re: [obsnw] Peoples Post : Four Storey fears for Obs

There was a meeting of residents directly affected. The OCA was scrutenizing the plans and has found some interesting title deed restrictions. I suggested you send you letters of objection to the OCA. o...@obs.org.za Thanks Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room

Re: [obsnw] Re: Found Puppy

On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 10:12 AM, ma...@interoutreach.org.za wrote: I have someone who is willing to take the puppy please let me know who to contact.. We are still trying to track the owners Trev -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room

Re: [obsnw] Woolworths Financial Services (Old Match Factory)

On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 6:52 AM, Doug Price dpjas...@telkomsa.net wrote: What is the OBSID doing about this problem. And its only going to get worse as when that new apartment block in Howe Street is completed I am not sure what the solution is but there is a problem for sure Trev -- OPS

Re: [obsnw] Found Puppy

On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 1:53 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote: I am prepared to collect and take to vet in Rosmead to see if microchipped. Thanks Rosemary - the lady that picked him up tried the mowbray vet and blue cross in Newlands but bothe were closed. I told her about the

Re: [obsnw] Re: Found Puppy

On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 6:26 PM, ma...@interoutreach.org.za wrote: If you do post a picture with the details I can post it obn facebook and also to a facebook page for lost and foung dogs. Marge Ballin Thats great Marge - I did post a picture just check for it! The more eyes we have on this

Re: [obsnw] Digest for obsnw@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 1 Topic

On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM, debra west africand...@gmail.com wrote: can't we just get the messages instead of metres and metres of byte- and space-wasting stuff? it's hard to even find a fresh msg through all the repetitive gumpf. below is a good example. People are ignorant and lazy

Re: [obsnw] for sale?

On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Colleen Bester (CI) beste...@telkom.co.za wrote: Hi Is there a site for Obs residents (in particular) where one can advertise items for sale/services rendered? Use the iloveobs group - the title it has mentions the heart of obs the community centre but this

Re: [obsnw] Colin

On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Justin Ashley justin.ash...@bridge-pt.comwrote: So tell me, what else exactly should the 'authorities' do? Thanks Justin - I am aware of the measures that have been taken to help Colin buit after 14 years of living in Obs and seeing Colin plus the 5 years I

Re: [obsnw] Colin

This might sound a tad facetious but have you tried soap and water? I am pretty sure Colin's allergic to those agents and will move on if they are liberally applied. Make you area less hospitable - fence it off, lock the gates, whatever it takes to prevent his access or comfortable lodgings.

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Apologies to anyone who may be upset by this email or you perception of its appropriateness to the list - smile and move on! (obs people I am thinking of some of you!) Dear friends last minute appeal for donations to Afrika Tikkun - http://afrikatikkun.org/ - I am part of the Argus Race Team

Re: [obsnw] dog kennel

On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.comwrote: Troubles was out last week - he was re-arrested on Saturday... Something does not seem right. Either he likes being in jail and commits crimes to go back or he is just plain stupid or the police are

Re: [obsnw] dog kennel

On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.comwrote: His arrest in January was for theft - this was confirmed by the SPCA inspector who collected Donna at Mowbray SAPS. My most reliable source of information is (BELIEVE IT OR NOT!) - Yvonne - she has been accurate each

Re: [obsnw] Re: SAPS Woodstock - Drug Awareness Postal Drop

On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 12:16 PM, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Should you not have received a Drug Awareness pamphlet, a copy is attached for your perusal. James The Pamphlet attached has nothing to do with drugs as far as I can see, James. Its all about robberies and hijackings.

Re: [obsnw] Gospel music coming from Main Road, top of Scott Street

On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM, Alida alida.kanneme...@gmail.com wrote: Does anybody know why there is gospel music being played on a Monday morning since about 8am for the neighbourhood to hear? Our walls are vibrating and it is rather difficult to concentrate. I took a walk up Scott street

Re: [obsnw] Re: Gospel music coming from Main Road, top of Scott Street

On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM, Frank Schuitemaker fschuitema...@gmail.com wrote: Just talked to OPS who are investigating. Can't imagine the complying with any noise exemption if indeed they got one. In the main time lodge a noise complaints with:- Its Groote Schuur Celebrating 75 Years

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