Re: [obsnw] Poor traffic policing

2015-09-13 Thread Iain Watermeyer
e outside of any left-hand wheel thereof more than 450 > millimetres within the roadway. >  which is less than 5,5 metres wide.  on a traffic island or in a > pedestrian mall or pedestrian lane. > > On 13 September 2015 at 15:51, Iain Watermeyer > wrote: > >> Hi all, &g

Re: [obsnw] Re: traffic

2015-09-02 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Great News. As I was reading this on my phone yesterday evening, having just gotten home somewhat earlier than normal I saw no less than 10 in a space of 2 minutes come roaring along Eden Rd, across Trill and along to Bowden Rd having come of the Main Road at Roman road. Another area of concern f

Re: [obsnw] Car Stolen in Salt River

2015-06-24 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi all. Our numberplates were just stolen off our Hyundai i20 in eden rd. CA 981 722. FYI Iain On 24 Jun 2015 8:04 PM, "Bruno Migliorini" wrote: > Hi, > > A Small Hyundai was reported stolen in Salt River today. I have found the > registration plate in Milner Road, Lower Obs, at 17h45. I took th

Re: [obsnw] Littering is a CRIME!

2015-05-28 Thread Iain Watermeyer
I suspect the reference was to Taxi Drivers?? On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Zarina Allie wrote: > What exactly do you mean by certain groups..do I detect racism here.. > On 28 May 2015 16:41, "Annemarie du Bois" wrote: > >> I have total understanding for your frustration and would most lik

Re: [obsnw] I think my mom is going to be allright

2014-10-22 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Excellent news Barrie. On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Rosemary Robins wrote: > Very glad to hear the news Barrie - thanks for the up-date. > > PS: Is Colin the new Obs house sitter?! > > On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 12:27 PM, Barrie Terblanche < > bar...@b2binsight.co.za> wrote: > >> After a week-l

Re: [obsnw] Attack in Trill Road

2014-10-16 Thread Iain Watermeyer
otherwise known as Observatory confetti ...snow is generally regarded as cocaine... On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 8:21 AM, Doug Price wrote: > This is what the ground looks like when a car window has been smashed. > > > > *From:* obsnw@googlegroups.com [mailto:obsnw@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf > Of *

Re: [obsnw] Attack in Trill Road

2014-10-15 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Morning. Very sad to hear the news as a trill road resident. Wishing your mom all the best for a full and speedy recovery. Iain On 16 Oct 2014 07:33, "Anique van der Vlugt" wrote: > Hi Barrie, > > How shocking! Sorry to hear this and we hope she recovers soon. > > With love, *Anique* > > On 16/1

Re: [obsnw] Husky

2014-08-03 Thread Iain Watermeyer
, "Iain Watermeyer" wrote: > Thanks. We are on eden and trill...no tag on the collar. Very friendly and > good nature. Thanks for the effort > On 3 Aug 2014 17:46, "Melanie Hoffman" > wrote: > >> Hi there, it's not the one we thought. That owner has moved.

Re: [obsnw] Husky

2014-08-03 Thread Iain Watermeyer
area. But don't know them. If nobody > comes forward soon, I can go knocking on doors, just let me know. I am in > Strubensroad. > > Melanie > > > On 3 August 2014 17:36, Iain Watermeyer wrote: > >> Thanks >> On 3 Aug 2014 17:33, "Melanie Hoffman" &

Re: [obsnw] Husky

2014-08-03 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Thanks On 3 Aug 2014 17:33, "Melanie Hoffman" wrote: > We know where a husky lives. We are quickly going to pop round there and > ask them, as I don't know the name of the road, just the house. Will let > you know if it's the one. > Melanie > > > On 3

RE: [obsnw] Drivers license found

2014-05-14 Thread Iain Watermeyer
s Mom Jacqueline on 0834549628. > > Benny was robbed yesterday. > > > > [image: cid:image002.png@01CF6900.D1867480] > > Doug > > > > *Tel. Cell: *082 562 4588 > > *E-Mail: *dpjas...@telkomsa.net > > > > > > > > > > *From:* obsnw@googleg

Re: [obsnw] Drivers license found

2014-05-14 Thread Iain Watermeyer
did a quick FB search...a possibility? https://www.facebook.com/benny.zils?fref=browse_search On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Liesl Jordaan wrote: > I found the drivers license for B Zils in Arnold Street today. If this is > yours or you know the person please email me. > > -- > OPS [Obsid Pub

Re: [obsnw] Re: Noise Pollution from the Mill

2013-06-25 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Not to sound like a crazy person about this has anyone actually gone to the effort of isolating the source of the noise? seems like there is a lot of comment, and no empirical information about what is causing the problem. Surely once the source has been identified, then a solution can be broug

Re: [obsnw] Best Cellphone/3G coverage in Obz?

2013-03-15 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Seriously Guys, Vodacom in Obz is a disaster. What does work for data is 8ta. My download speed is 4.26Mbps... The 8ta mast is on the howe street building. We use the R1800 prepaid account. it is valid for a year and costs 3c / meg. works out to 60 gigs from 5am to 11pm and then you get an additio

Re: [obsnw] Re: Best Cellphone/3G coverage in Obz?

2013-02-27 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi All, Vodacom in Trill / Eden road is super bad. We use 8ta for data at home and are getting superb speeds :) Iain -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room -- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111

Re: [obsnw] roof guy

2012-12-21 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi Colleen, You can call Stuart Hill on 079 167 6586.. he is a fixer On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM, Colleen Bester (CI) wrote: > Hi > > ** ** > > Does anyone know of someone who could fix a leak in my roof?Also , I need > a reliable garden service…?? > > ** ** > > Thank you kindl

[obsnw] Attempted theft this evening...

2012-12-12 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Evening everyone, There was an attempted car theft this evening at 20h40 in Eden road. Two black males. One in a horizontally striped (brown.) polo shirt and with a shaved head. sadly i did not get a good view of the other fellow. They were after a conquest tazz. The car had been marked with so

[obsnw] power outrages

2012-10-29 Thread Iain Watermeyer
hi all, does anyone know how long we can expect the power to be off for today? also, was there any notification? thanks Iain On Oct 26, 2012 6:45 AM, "Sybrand Strauss" wrote: > Keep your eyes open Pooks. > > On 24 October 2012 22:03, James Cowley wrote: > >> It was reported that, a black adul

Re: [obsnw] Re: Driver behavior

2012-10-02 Thread Iain Watermeyer
could explain the side swipe i received on my car that was parked in trill on monday night. damage shows the vehicle was going up trill... sigh On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 2:55 PM, Vernon Wolf wrote: > The same happens in Rochester Rd, with SAPS being the main culprit more > often than not... > > --

Re: [obsnw] ARMED ROBBERY IN OBSID

2012-09-26 Thread iain . watermeyer
I love the phrase "neutralised with his baton" ! Love your work Orbis Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! -Original Message- From: "David Raphael" Sender: obsnw@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:13:40 To: 'Ursula Van Stavel Coo'; Reply-To: obsnw@goo

Re: [obsnw] Driver behavior

2012-09-17 Thread iain . watermeyer
ubject: Re: [obsnw] Driver behavior The upper half of Sussex Road, a one-way street, is regularly being used in the "wrong direction". - Original Message - From: Iain Watermeyer To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:10 AM Subject: [ob

[obsnw] Driver behavior

2012-09-17 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Morning all, Yesterday I was involved in a bit of a fender bender when turning into Station Rd. My annoyance is not so much the damage to my car, but rather the manner in which it occurred. Imagine my surprise when seeing a space in the traffic coming up the road that upon pulling off I immediatel

[obsnw] Nearly Dead cat in Ska in Eden road

2012-08-25 Thread iain . watermeyer
Morning all. My neighbour and I were alerted to a nearly dead cat in the Ska driveway in Eden Rd. Does anyone have the contact details of the SPCA or other applicable organization? Thanks Iain Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/

Re: [obsnw] Roofing

2012-07-20 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi All, I work for Skysite in Obz. We do waterproofing, painting, building repairs, structural repairs etc... you can call me on 084 877 4435 or 021 448 3960 www.skysite.co.za Cheers, Iain On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:28 PM, Jeannine Louw wrote: > Leith roofing... > > Sent from my iPhone > > On

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

2012-02-27 Thread iain . watermeyer
If it has a 14 on it it could be mine. Had it stolen a few months ago:( Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! -Original Message- From: "Pereira, Dot D" Sender: obsnw@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:26:38 To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Reply-To: obsnw@goog

Re: [obsnw] Re: FW: "Lions Corner" Application for Liquor license

2012-02-24 Thread iain . watermeyer
This is great!! We are looking forward to adding value to the community. See you at Lion Corner :-) On Feb 23, 10:14 am, Rosemary Robins wrote: > Casper - don't upset yourself over a very small minority - and look at > all the free publicity you have received.[?] > > On

Re: [obsnw] Re: FW: "Lions Corner" Application for Liquor license

2012-02-23 Thread Iain Watermeyer
I have been watching the e-mail exchanges and it saddens me that there are people who still have knee jerk prejudicial response to a new enterprise. I for one am thrilled that there is a new spot opening up for the more responsible minded people living in obz. looking forward to visiting :) Iain

Re: [obsnw] Re: another stolen battery

2011-10-10 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi Frank did reprt it to the cops this weekend after having seen all the effort you guys have been putting in on the forum and the patrols. The captain at the police station was fairly aggressive and irate that i did not report it at the time. He asked why i did not, and the simple fact is that i

Re: [obsnw] Re: another stolen battery

2011-10-10 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi Frank, Should have done this as it happened, but here is some additional info. We had out battery stolen outside 14 Eden road, i think on the 2nd or so August. Between 8pm and 7am. Essentially the Weds morning. Happily the new one is still in the car ;) Iain On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 4:38 PM,

Re: [obsnw] Bin collections

2011-08-22 Thread Iain Watermeyer
Hi all, I appears that the service / bin collection took place this weekend in Eden Road area. we normally have a Tuesday collection. Patience seems to be the best route at the minute. Iain On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Brian Amery wrote: > The Department advises that they are getting back