Re: [obsnw] The homeless guy standing at the traffic lights on Station Road

2011-08-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Mallix mallix.ma...@gmail.com wrote: Does anybody know what his deal is? He's been begging there for what seems like years and every time I try and talk to him he closes up. He's looking worse for wear every day, if that's even possible. Malix see the thread

[obsnw] Obslife Article - Don't give up reporting crime

2011-08-16 Thread Trevor Hughes
loose on the public and victims of crime they should have had a basic minimum level of training as to when to open case. Not good enough Malila - not good enough Woodstock SAPS - not good enough SAPS. Trevor Hughes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [obsnw] Re: DRUG ADDICT BEING SUPPORTED BY PUBLIC

2011-08-14 Thread Trevor Hughes
I had heard through an enthusiastic source that Louis had recently been arrested for drugs - not sure if for buying or selling or just possession. This should be easy enough to ascertain. I believe he sleeps on the stoep of Patricia (patsy) who herself I believe is vulnerable. She thus enables

Re: [obsnw] Re: Copper Pipe Thief Intercepted and Arrested in Observatory Fri 15 Jul 11

2011-07-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 7:43 PM, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Sad that food can only be afforded by way of the theft of copper pipes by some, and worse by others. James On 16 July 2011 19:21, Chris malch...@gmail.com wrote: certainly will prevent further grief for our

[obsnw] Theft of motorcycle mirrors - an SAPS performance appraisal.

2011-07-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
ONW as well. Trevor Hughes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to obsnw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

Re: [obsnw] Theft of motorcycle mirrors - an SAPS performance appraisal.

2011-07-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Helen Swart h...@polka.co.za wrote: ** Bev too had her mirrors stolen, we have just come bk from purchasing new ones. the looking glass gang in action. I am going to try and park my bike behind bars tonight! I have an alleyway that has a locked tall gate!

[obsnw] Re: Theft of motorcycle mirrors - an SAPS performance appraisal.

2011-07-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
Probably the final followup unless I have the happy news that the mirrors have been recovered. At 15:25 I received a call from the fingerprinting guys who were in the area and wanted to come and look for finger prints. I believe I had compromised any possible evidence and took the decision to

Re: [obsnw] Re: ADT Rates

2011-06-23 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Evelyn evelynterblan...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Trevor I pay R 289.57 per month, I live around the corner from you and will happily provide you with a copy of my monthly invoice from ADT. Evelyn Bedford St Thanks Evelyn and thanks all for mostly keeping on

[obsnw] ADT Rates

2011-06-22 Thread Trevor Hughes
I decided I was paying far too much for ADT and know of people paying less than I so I called them up and negotiated a lower fee. I was told that I could have my fee reduced from 403 to 343 which is the new take on rate according to the operator. I then said thanks thats nice but a discounts not

Re: [obsnw] Re: stolen plants

2011-06-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 2:56 PM, wendy faull wendyfa...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Justin. I also live on the edge of Salt River - still within Obs boundaries - and very rarely see Vetus Schola vehicles in our area. (I have the same ongoing problem with the street sweepers who are part of

Re: [obsnw] Proposed letter of OBJECTION to be adapted and sent urgently

2011-06-07 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Marc Lunau (HOUSES4RENT) m...@houses4rent.co.za wrote: Trevor, I could send this to some of my clients in Obs. Most of them are absent landlords. That would be great! But I have no idea where the erf in question is located. *Re Application For Rezoning

[obsnw] Proposed letter of OBJECTION to be adapted and sent urgently

2011-06-06 Thread Trevor Hughes
Dear Residents of Observatory, We are sending you this ATTACHED letter for your *URGENT* attention. It describes the issues that we, the affected residents in Sussex Rd, Park Villa, Wrensch and parts of Nuttall are concerned about and are objecting strongly to. If you live close by you should

[obsnw] Public meeting for meet the candidate ward councilors for ward 57

2011-05-11 Thread Trevor Hughes
There will be a public meeting that will be held on Thurs 12/05/11 at 18:45 at Coleridge Rd Madrassa in Salt River for Ward 57 Councilor candidates. According to my research the madrassa is at 18 Coleridge Road Made up your mind who you are voting for yet? Attend the meeting, ask questions and

Re: [obsnw] RIP Kitty

2011-05-06 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Piet De Wet piet.rheeders.de...@gmail.com wrote: I found the owner. He stays at 44 Arnold street. He said he will go fetch his kitty from the vet. Thanx a bunch. Just to be sure I never took it to the vet - I went back to fetch it and it was gone. Someoneelse

[obsnw] Re: RIP Kitty

2011-05-05 Thread Trevor Hughes
I went to recover the kitty at 12h50. It had already been recovered. If anyone knows that the owner recovered the cat or indeed knows their cat is deceased could you post followup Thanks Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory

Re: [obsnw] Re: Cambridge Road targeted in the last couple of weeks

2011-05-02 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM, Biddy Greene biddygre...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sorry to hear about this but glad that someone else in the vicinity is also complaining about the absence of Vetus Schola. There doesn't seem to have been any reaction to my recentish mutterings, so now I'm saying it

Re: [obsnw] Petrol theft

2011-04-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM, Evelyn evelynterblan...@gmail.com wrote: For the second time in a month, most of a tank of petrol was stolen Have a look here - give them a call maybe they can help http://www.fueltheft.co.za/ Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [obsnw] Abridged summary of obsnw@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 4 Topics

2011-04-12 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM, j...@emep.org.za wrote: Hi, I get a double sending of your news daily, both at my work address (this one) in Trill Rd and my domestic one in Milton Rd. Please delete/unsubscribe me from this work email and rather just send one only to my private address.

[obsnw] Candle Light Vigil on the Village Green

2011-04-11 Thread Trevor Hughes
*PRESS RELEASE: CANDLELIGHT VIGIL* *WHEN:* Wednesday 13th April at 18h30 *WHERE: *Village Green, Station Rd, Observatory *ORGANIZED BY:* Observatory Neighbourhood Watch *CONTACT:* James Cowley (082 926 1220 jamesobs...@gmail.com) A Candlelight Vigil, held in solidarity against crime, was

Re: [obsnw] VETUS SCHOLA contact number

2011-04-08 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Bev P bevp...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ancois, Forgive this backward question, but. DOES THE OBSID HAVE A WEBSITE WHERE IT KEEPS OBS RESIDENTS UP-TO-SPEED ON WHAT OBSID IS UP TO CURRENTLY AROUND THE SUBURB ? http://www.obs.org.za/improvement-district/

Re: [obsnw] Abandoned car? Bowden Road

2011-03-19 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Rowena Fester rfes...@jupiterct.co.za wrote: A car has been parked in the same spot opposite my house in Bowden Road for the past week. Does anyone know whether I can report this to anyone - if it's been abandoned, can we get it towed away? Sure - but try an

Re: [obsnw] FW: Drug Arrest

2011-03-01 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Melanie Hoffman e...@global.co.za wrote: That is perfect! What is UNGA, if I may ask? I had to google this as well - its low grade heroin (possibly) mixed with cannabis. Seems it is used in tandem with tik - to bring a tik user down. t. -- You received

Re: [obsnw] OCA Donations

2011-02-15 Thread Trevor Hughes
Hi Brian Thanks for bringing attention to the money we have donated to date. The annual figures were presented at the recent AGM as are currently monthly figures are presented each month at the meetings which occur on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Community Centre at 6pm. We will try and

Re: [obsnw] lost staffie

2011-01-23 Thread Trevor Hughes
Just back from the Vet in Rosmead - this dog has no chip This dog wants to go home! Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: [obsnw] con artist pretending to collect for st anne's home

2011-01-14 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Bev P bevp...@gmail.com wrote: What I found odd about her was that her jeans revealed were so low she was showing a fair amount of bum, which I thought odd for someone representing a charity.. She was definitely bumming...thats for sure! -- You

Re: [obsnw] Re: An Enormous Thank You for the New Liquor Laws

2011-01-04 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM, Anique anique.vandervl...@gmail.com wrote: This is AWESOME news for residents in Observatory No really from the cape times a few days ago - they will do nothing for the foreseeable future The law is a mess and no-one really knows whats going on And the one

Re: [obsnw] Re: OBS FEST PRESS RELEASE

2010-12-16 Thread Trevor Hughes
Wit all due respect, Teun, you are way out of line. As evidenced by others notes there are people working tirelessly to solve the problems. It is inaction and indifference from SAPS and the other authorities that is the problem. Right down t making up all these silly new laws that will never be

Re: [obsnw] Re: OBS FEST PRESS RELEASE

2010-12-06 Thread Trevor Hughes
I have read various online reports, twitter reports, newspaper reports (Cape Times, Voice, Argus) and with the exception of the typical Voice headline and pictures, found the reporting to be objective and fair. This is based on my own witnessing of the event shortly after the stabbing took place.

Re: [obsnw] Re: The Observatory Festival of Arts - update

2010-12-05 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 10:46 AM, Bev P bevp...@gmail.com wrote: Very probably Anique ! It's what the fest is all about. Bev Please try and remain impartial and factual when discussing things like the festival or back up your wild conspiracy theories with fact. Anique said Was something

Re: [obsnw] Re: maybe i am being paranoid but..

2010-11-24 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Michael Kempen mkem...@global.co.zawrote: Yip! It's the Bandana Man. Legally I don't think there is anything one can do about a scammer but telephone VS next time and they will escort him out of the area. That is what they have asked us to do. Any more

Re: [obsnw] Re: ADT- FYI

2010-11-22 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.comwrote: Just had a phone call from a Polo Road resident - she's paying R450 per month to ADT asked me for advice She should call them up and negotiate a lower fee. Is it her wn equipment or did she get it free from

Re: [obsnw] Harvesting email addresses

2010-11-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Jo-Anne Stolk firstfal...@gmail.comwrote: Wikipedia has a good article on Netiquette for those who don't know what it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette Clickk through and read the RFCs - that was when the internet was young and contains the real

[obsnw] Fwd: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Metro Police arrest 34 suspects during series of high visibility patrols

2010-10-26 Thread Trevor Hughes
Sent to you on behalf of Subcouncil 15 *CITY OF CAPE TOWN* * * *MEDIA RELEASE* * * *25 OCTOBER 2010* * * *Metro Police arrest 34 suspects during series of high visibility patrols * * * City of Cape Town Metro Police officers arrested 34 suspects for various offences, during high

Re: [obsnw] Re: This lifestyle won't always be confined to the Cape Flats.... As in Mexico, it will spread its tentacles.... Symptoms of the battle for turf have already manifested in Obs....

2010-10-25 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM, Justin Ashley justin.ash...@bridge-pt.com wrote: Until reason prevails and prohibition is repealed however we will have to continue to fight to stem the criminal underworld that is sustained by this trade. We are gradually making good progress on this

Re: [obsnw] Re: ADT- FYI

2010-10-15 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 9:11 AM, dale dt...@oldmutual.com wrote: Maybe the prices are different because we are paying for different levels of service? Our R426.88 pays for armed response with a radio link. dale - ADT need to respond on this forum VS have ADT are out of touch with thir

Re: FW: [obsnw] Re: ADT- FYI

2010-10-15 Thread Trevor Hughes
Fantastic that ADT should send a reply via you - but they really should reply for themselves to their subscribers directly by this group! In reality the ICASA fee for a radio license (from my dealing s with the ONW radios) is about R55 rand per annum. (it may have changed but thats a ball parkk

Re: [obsnw] again ADT

2010-10-15 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote: When I first mentioned my experience with ADT being prepared to negotiate fees, it was certainly not my intention to annihilate them.  I was trying to warn all to be prudent/cautious in their dealings with them - and

[obsnw] Fwd: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Metro Police arrest suspects for possession of narcotics, counterfeit goods and stolen property

2010-10-07 Thread Trevor Hughes
-- Forwarded message -- Oh no not the Chronic!!! MEDIA RELEASE 06 OCTOBER 2010 Metro Police arrest suspects for possession of narcotics, counterfeit goods and stolen property Metro Police officers have arrested suspects for a wide range of offences in the last week,

[obsnw] Fwd: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: City's Darts Team shine at National Metro Police Sports Event

2010-10-05 Thread Trevor Hughes
Now we know why we never see any action from the Metro Police - they are too busy playing darts and pool! - sorry could not resist Sent to you on behalf of Subcouncil 15 CITY OF CAPE TOWN MEDIA RELEASE 04 OCTOBER 2010 City’s Darts Team shine at National Metro Police Sports

Re: [obsnw] Re: Fiona's Take Away

2010-10-04 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 10:55 AM, Doug Price dpr...@shoprite.co.za wrote: I do not work in Observatory, and I am away before they open and only return after they close. Also I would only go past the shop on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Am I the only person that has noted the problem? I will

Re: [obsnw] Re: Obz Festival. Another blot on the Observatory report card.

2010-09-29 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 10:55 AM, Bev P bevp...@gmail.com wrote: Damn right ! Only the  BEST of spindoctors could negate (read white-wash/hog-wash) the negative stuff happening in Obs. Only those hard of hearing (read those who stand to *profit* from the F o F ) would want to promote it.

Re: [obsnw] Obz Festival. Another blot on the Observatory report card.

2010-09-25 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 8:07 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: The notorious Obz Festival. In view of the ongoing negative publicity, it should be cancelled. The antagonists are the only beneficiaries. Residents and visitors are the victims. Why reward bad behaviour? Brian. Disagree

[obsnw] Cape Talk Interview with Cedric about liquor and problems

2010-09-21 Thread Trevor Hughes
How do they organise these things - Only Cedric and one person listening send t an SMS about the Obs Square Development at the end (well the only response to the segment they broadcasted) Anyway listne to it for yourself http://sativa.co.za/cape_talk_obs_Tue_sep_21_2010.mp3 It should stream

Re: [obsnw] Re: Murder, drugs threaten bohemia

2010-09-19 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: I quite agree Kris. There is a lot going on that most Obs residents are oblivious of. I don't think drugs are the real problem - prohibition is. The War on Drugs can not be won..no on wins in a

Re: [obsnw] Re: Jail for 'savage' killer

2010-09-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM, meindert hoving meindert.hov...@gmail.com wrote: What is the name of the bar he was working for? The Armchair. Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this

Re: [obsnw] Re: OBS CLUBS SITUATION

2010-09-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 3:09 PM, Rob Gaylard robm...@mweb.co.za wrote: I can't see any reason why residents should not attend as observers. After all, they are directly affected. Rob I don;t think this is a public meeting but I will refer the matter to CPF Chair who is organising the meeting.

[obsnw] OCA AGM 14 September 2010

2010-09-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
Final Reminder OCA AGM OBSERVATORY CIVIC ASSOCIATION DATE: 14 September 2010 TIME: 6.00 pm VENUE: OBSERVATORY COMMUNITY CENTRE COLLINGWOOD ROAD, OBSERVATORY. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to

Re: [obsnw] Forced sale of property in Obs BEWARE!

2010-09-05 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: Well, the chickens have come home to roost, cluck, cluck. There are some problem houses in Obs that are up for auction, as a forced sale. These are 4,6 and 8 Roman Rd. and 2 - 16 Baker Street. Who is forcing who to sell

Re: [obsnw] I STILL want to buy a 2-way radio!

2010-09-03 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:30 PM, Michael Muller mmul...@media24.com wrote: WHO'S THE MAN AND WHO'S NOT? I enquired about who to contact re. a 2-way radio in May 2010. 3 months later... Who can i contact? Hi Michael Sorry - I am the right person. I will order you one right now should be

[obsnw] Fwd: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Metro Police clamp down on drunk driving in Delft and Gugulethu

2010-09-01 Thread Trevor Hughes
-- Forwarded message -- From: Lisa Poole lisa.po...@capetown.gov.za Date: Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:07 PM Subject: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Metro Police clamp down on drunk driving in Delft and Gugulethu To: William Mxolose william.mxol...@capetown.gov.za Sent to you on behalf of

[obsnw] Fwd: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Traffic Services intensifies drunken driving and drag racing operations

2010-09-01 Thread Trevor Hughes
-- Forwarded message -- From: Lisa Poole lisa.po...@capetown.gov.za Date: Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM Subject: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Traffic Services intensifies drunken driving and drag racing operations To: William Mxolose william.mxol...@capetown.gov.za Sent to you on

Re: [obsnw] Attorneys - who needs them?

2010-08-26 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: Who are you going to call? Ghostbusters? T. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to

[obsnw] OCA AGM 14 September 2010

2010-08-25 Thread Trevor Hughes
Notice of the Oberservatory Civic Associations AGM OCA AGM OBSERVATORY CIVIC ASSOCIATION *DATE: 14 September 2010* TIME: 6.00 pm *VENUE: OBSERVATORY COMMUNITY CENTRE COLLINGWOOD ROAD, OBSERVATORY.* *Report back on all the work we have done in the past year and a report on the 2010

Re: [obsnw] Car stolen Bedford st

2010-08-06 Thread Trevor Hughes
other residents in the area can use that ref number in follow up calls if the lights are not fixed soon. Trevor Hughes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com

Re: [obsnw] Smashed Up ATM

2010-08-01 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 9:52 AM, David Raphael draph...@iafrica.com wrote: *The Standard Bank ATM has been vandalised again. A window is broken. I don’t know how much the equipment has been damaged.* * * I noticed this this morning when I tried to draw money. The machine in the left will

Re: [obsnw] Smashed Up ATM

2010-08-01 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Bev P bevp...@gmail.com wrote: It would be good if this ATM could be put *inside* the Spar. I wonder if this is an option? Doubt it as the Spar already has its own ATM - then you also restrictive hours and it would be less convenient. -- You received this

Re: [obsnw] Re: Car break in again on Arnold St

2010-07-29 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 7:14 AM, SamB sam2...@webmail.co.za wrote: Yes it was a Corsa, The whole door has to be replaced. @Rosemary: It happened anywhere between 7pm and 11pm I If this was America we could probably launch a class action against opel for seriously poor design. I never

Re: [obsnw] Car break in again on Arnold St

2010-07-28 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:11 AM, SamB sam2...@webmail.co.za wrote: Friends car was parked outside my gate by 38 Arnold, The window wasn't smashed but strangely the thugs seemed to have bent the passenger door frame at the top. I could fit my hand in the gap. Nothing was stolen a Was it

[obsnw] Policing at the World Cup Match Yesterday

2010-07-04 Thread Trevor Hughes
I attended the match yesterday and just wanted to comment about the policing I took the the train in from Obs station and did the whole fan walk. Now I am not saying this is bad thing - its just my observation but I did not see a single solitary (uniformed) policeman in the three hours or so it

[obsnw] Police - victims of crime

2010-06-25 Thread Trevor Hughes
This is quite depressing http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/10414055.stm Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group,

Re: [obsnw] Justice is failing the community

2010-06-18 Thread Trevor Hughes
R100 000 drug bust - BAIL - R2 000 Being a hot white chick in a orange miniskirt - BAIL R10 000 Having FIFA call the shots and have SAPS do their bidding - PRICELESS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To

[obsnw] galvanised wire bundles found

2010-06-16 Thread Trevor Hughes
My neighbour in Howe Street found some bundles of galvanised wire (4) in the plants next to her drive way this morning. They look like those bundles the wire artists have with them when they make their wire stuff on the pavement outside Spar. I suspect that some street wire artist has been

[obsnw] Well Done FIFA Well done SAP for keeping us safe from nasty criminals like these

2010-06-15 Thread Trevor Hughes
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=6click_id=2871art_id=vn2010061504433C406692 Way to go FIFA Way to go SAP This is one of the reasons I am glad I have not enriched the greedy FIFA by buying a ticket or any promotional item. SAP really did some of their finest work here - playing FIFAs

Re: [obsnw] PARTY AT 41 LYTTON ROAD

2010-06-09 Thread Trevor Hughes
I can understand your frustration and sympathise an can only offer the following. 1. You rshoudl have objected to the party taken place (you never mentioned that you did) - Most people have parties that run till 12pm when the music is (hopefully) expected to be turned down. 2. Did you call the

Re: [obsnw] Re: Google Street View

2010-06-09 Thread Trevor Hughes
Hi Guys I'm honest. Too honest for my good sometimes!!! I was just joking and tried to imply that via the smiley ion my original post but it seems to have escaped some. There is nothing that you can gain from Google Street View that you could not from driving down the street - in fact you get a

[obsnw] Google Street View

2010-06-08 Thread Trevor Hughes
Yay The criminals have another method to meticulously plan the dastardly deeds ;). Google Street View available today! For those of you who do not know its street level photography of YOUR street - see your house - see your neighbours house. See the Village Green - see the whole of Obs Enjoy

[obsnw] Fwd: P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Metro Police arrest 33 and issue over 1 000 traffic fines over weekend

2010-05-26 Thread Trevor Hughes
Sent to you on behalf of Subcouncil 15 CITY OF CAPE TOWN MEDIA RELEASE 24 MAY 2010 Metro Police arrest 33 and issue over 1 000 traffic fines over weekend On Sunday the Metro Police fined a tavern owner in Scottsdene for selling alcohol without a permit and also issued over 900 fines

Re: [obsnw] Mark your Wheelie Bins - New spate of thefts

2010-05-22 Thread Trevor Hughes
Thanks Frank The obvious thing to do would be to photograph the serial number on the bin with your camera or even your cell phone will be good enough. Obviously clearly marking the outside with your mark would be quite effective too! Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[obsnw] P/P: W57: MEDIA RELEASE: Metro Police offer motorists advice to prevent hijackings

2010-05-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
CITY OF CAPE TOWN MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2010 Metro Police offer motorists advice to prevent hijackings On Saturday evening, 15 May, two alert Metro Police officers came to the rescue of a motorist who narrowly escaped a hijacking attempt in Lansdowne Road, Nyanga. The driver of a red

[obsnw] OCA meetings

2010-05-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
at the community centre are complete Thats the blue house on the corner that says Liesbeek Estates - opposite the kiddies park. Meetings are open to the public. Thank you Trevor Hughes Chair OCA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory

Re: [obsnw] DOES LAW ENFORCEMENT AT ALL KNOW WHAT THEY DO...

2010-04-19 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Michá Riedel - The Scrumpy Jack michar...@telkomsa.net wrote: On Friday I was visited by the Law enforcement, to check up for licensing and all other regulations, which is great to see them come by and check up on businesses that they all run legitimate,

Re: [obsnw] Re: DOES LAW ENFORCEMENT AT ALL KNOW WHAT THEY DO...

2010-04-19 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 2:55 PM, Michá Riedel - The Scrumpy Jack michar...@telkomsa.net wrote: Hi Trevor it looks like Metro Police / Law enforcement officers... who knows nowadays... the ticket looks like a spot fine, and got options for Vehicle registration fining too... they checked for

[obsnw] The Candle Light Vigil

2010-04-14 Thread Trevor Hughes
The Candle Light Vigil was great success. Thanks to all of you who took the time to attend. Thanks to all those who participated in the organisation thereof. Special thanks to James Cowley who planned the whole thing and got his timing right down to the last minute. I can't wait to see the

[obsnw] Paint for the banner

2010-04-09 Thread Trevor Hughes
Hi Folks Just a quick reminder I have not received any offers of old pva paint of any colour!!! Check your garage and check you hardware cupboard. The banner painting for the vigil takes place today from 4pm at Spencer Street Studios If you can donate some old paint and brushes please

[obsnw] Candle Light Vigil - Tuesday 13 April 18:30 Village Green

2010-04-08 Thread Trevor Hughes
The Obs Neighbourhood Watch is joining with BKM Watch and other Neighbourhodd Watches in holding a candle light vigil on Tuesday 13 April from 18:30 to 19:00 on the Village Green Please attend and bring a candle/torch/lantern. Show your concern and abhorrence for the current high level of crimes

[obsnw] Missing Rotweiler

2010-03-31 Thread Trevor Hughes
The builder at the house next door to me has lost his rotweiler. They noticed the gate had been left open. the time was about 8am. The guy is frantically looking for his animal and people have said they had seen it running loose in the Howe Street area. If anyone has seen this dog they can email

Re: [obsnw] Good News

2010-03-30 Thread Trevor Hughes
Dear All Isla has had her gmail hacked - she did not send this message This is the second email I have had from an Obs persons gmail that has been hacked. Google gmail hacks to find out more Change your password and beware of using unsecured public computers - eg internet cafes - could even be

Re: [obsnw] Re: Trevor Hughes. Accusation of police harassment.

2010-03-30 Thread Trevor Hughes
has been brought to a very satisfactory conclusion. Thanks to all concerned. Trevor Hughes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from

Re: [obsnw] Re: Rowdy idiots.

2010-03-27 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: It is called freedom of expression, as enshrined in our Constitution. B Fail! Try again Brian! Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group.

Re: [obsnw] Trevor Hughes. Accusation of police harassment.

2010-03-25 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 7:17 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: Dear Trevor, Please advise us of the outcome with your meeting with Senior Superintendent Pierre van der Riel, at approximately 15H30, this afternoon. Gee Brian - You are well informed! I will report back after Snr Supt Van

Re: [obsnw] Police Harrassment or not? The snap of latex gloves.

2010-03-21 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 6:01 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: # Powers of the police to question: Reference please Brian Trev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [obsnw] Re: harrassment at Autobank

2010-03-20 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Rob Gaylard robm...@mweb.co.za wrote: What happened to the ONW warning sign at this ATM? It has been removed unfortunately - not sure by whom. I think Andrew Fife had some extras made - Andrew any left:? Trev -- You received this message because you are

[obsnw] Re: Police harassment

2010-03-19 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Teun Baartman teun.baart...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Trevor I am sure the police will come with an explanation. As far as I know (but I am not an expert) the police is entitled to do random searches. If you had nothing to hide, it would have been over in two

[obsnw] Re: Police harassment

2010-03-19 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Trevor Hughes t...@thewildfig.co.za wrote: Quoted from the constitution:- 14. Privacy Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have ­   1. their person or home searched;   2. their property searched;   3. their possessions seized

[obsnw] Police harassment

2010-03-18 Thread Trevor Hughes
before I could even ask. You can rest assured that I will be taking this matter up to the highest authority - starting with Superintendent Van der Riel who I will call personally tomorrow, Protecting you and I from the impending Police State. (in same cases de facto) Trevor Hughes -- You received

Re: [obsnw] Iron theft

2010-03-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Robert Jeffery robbie.jeff...@gmail.com wrote: my neighbours on either side saw them and their dogs went berserk. If anybody could keep an eye out then perhaps I can retrieve the missing chunk of my gate at least. Highly unlikely you will recovered anything.

Re: FW: [obsnw] FW: Power Failures

2010-03-16 Thread Trevor Hughes
Councilor Thomas to requestrtechnical details on these two outages - will report back once I have an answer Trevor Hughes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com

Re: [obsnw] Major drug bust in Woodstock

2010-03-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: The Woodstock police made an excellent arrest a few days ago. R 100k worth of heroin and tik. The suspect got bail of R 2k. What was the magistrate thinking? Perhaps the magistrate, to get a clear and full understanding of

Re: [obsnw] IMPORTANT CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL

2010-02-24 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 6:50 AM, David Raphael draph...@iafrica.com wrote: *Dear Obs residents,* * * *I believe that it is only by working with other districts and organisations, such as UCT, as well as SAPS that we will make a major dent in crime – see below: * * * *CANDLE LIGHT

Re: [obsnw] Re: Abridged summary of obsnw@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

2010-02-17 Thread Trevor Hughes
Kotze Road and the open land fall out side the boundaries of Obs and the Obsid However I think we should push to get the landowner to maintain the land. But if you look at the Old Dairy site it is virtually impossible to get an errant landowner to comply. Another query through the website

Re: [obsnw] Radio license fees.

2010-02-16 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Big Brian gra...@iafrica.com wrote: Dear Observatory, It has come to my attention that radio license fees are due to be paid to ICASA. I suggest that these fees are covered by the OCA, and not by individual members of the community, who hold two-way radios.

Re: [obsnw] Renovation of police stations-not Woodstock, unfortunately.

2010-02-11 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Bev P bevp...@gmail.com wrote: Umm.I can't find the banner you mention Brian. ? I also had difficulty in finding it but it is there in any case to help you and no doubt others here is the link to the right page

Re: [obsnw] Abridged summary of obsnw@googlegroups.com - 5 Messages in 2 Topics

2010-02-10 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Pereira, Dot D dot.pere...@standardbank.co.za wrote: Is there a reason why the ADT mobile house was removed from corner Trill and James? Yes The residents have canceled the Oxford Street Bicycle Patrol. Trev -- You received this message because you are

[obsnw] friday night

2010-01-29 Thread Trevor Hughes
Busy night. Murder by gunshot to the head in Woodstock, stabbing at Milton and Arnold, bag snatching from 1812 Sushi. I called SAP and Vetas Schola who both arrived very quickly to take statements from the bag snatching victim. Then went to see the stabbing scene-3 police vans with flashing lights

[obsnw] Time Keeping and Time Servers

2010-01-28 Thread Trevor Hughes
I have just had direct feedback from ADT about there time sync'ing. They sync their onw internal time server to a server at 196.25.1.1 Please use google to find out how to set up your pc to automatically sync to that server or any other time server. As long as you are syncing to a time server

Re: [obsnw] Re: House Break In in Cambridge Road

2010-01-25 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Brian Amery br...@obsid.org.za wrote: According to the Vetus Schola event book, they received the call at 12.35. Brian I had a similar problem once with Chubb. They said they certain times and I had other times. What you need to establish is the difference

Re: [obsnw] Outdated graffiti/signage

2010-01-18 Thread Trevor Hughes
The graffiti thing will get interesting when this fine piece of legislation is finally passed. I think the council will have a hard time implementing these fines and invasions of property to remove graffiti when a huge amount of this graffiti is on their own properties - lets see if they cast the

Re: [obsnw] Re: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not?

2009-12-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
A reserved YES from me. I am not in favour of an irreversible closure but a secure gate on either end should suffice. I would also be opposed to using any OCA funds for this. Intersite should be made to maintain a safe clean facility (which we no they have no interest in doing) or they should bear

Re: [obsnw] Re: Missing Cat- Urgent!

2009-12-11 Thread Trevor Hughes
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Absolutely Fabulous Artists ad...@mweb.co.za wrote: Strange request. We are concerned about our animals -Original Message- From: obsnw@googlegroups.com [mailto:ob...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Ohlson Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 10:39 AM

[obsnw] Stolen Wheeline Bin Bedford/Howe

2009-12-04 Thread Trevor Hughes
St Michaels Church in Beford/Howe/St Michaels Roads as had a brand new wheelie bin liberareted by some person or persons with light fingers. The Wheelie Bin has been spray painted with St Michaels so should be easy to spot. The liberators could have couse scraped it off but it would hopefully

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