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Beyond this shake, beyond this contortion of the human jacket is a soul with purpose, seeking truth, finding strength, accepting courage, having the sweet ability to keep on…. What do these celebrities have in common – Michael J Fox, Mohammed Ali, Linda Ronstadt and Neil Diamond? They all suffer from Parkinson’s disease. It was in […]

HI All I’m currently “Down Under” for a short stint of those rare Grampa privileges that are preferred on me from time to time. This is my 31st trip to Australia over a period of 20 years. Being a divorced father with kids growing up in the other side of the world has been quite […]

Driving safely in an unfamiliar vehicle or location requires preparation, caution, and a mindful approach. By familiarizing yourself with the vehicle’s controls, planning your route, and adjusting the seat and mirrors for optimal comfort, you can enhance your driving experience. Additionally, knowing the local traffic laws, giving yourself time to acclimate, and planning opportunities to […]

Driving safely is an attitude – not a platitude! One of the more important aspects of driving safety is adopting the mindset that YOU WILL DRIVE SAFELY. As people often say, “It’s all in your mind!” or at least a good portion of “it” is in the way you approach driving. Embracing, improving and maintaining […]

Hi All,   I was brought up as a city slicker and, thus, me and horses have never been one! Back in the day when we guys were out on Patrol we came across, what seemed like, a few old Nags grazing idly in someone’s fields. There was nothing much happening that day so, being […]

Bad Overtakers will soon be with the Undertakers. The rules for overtaking safely. When overtaking on a single-lane road it’s important to follow these steps: Remember to stay focused on the road at all times. A momentary lapse of concentration can have dire consequences. Don’t end up on the wrong side of the story. If […]

HI All, If you were to be honest about it, we, in Zimbabwe, have a “Cushy life” – all we really have to worry about these days are the pot holes, bad driving and the rapidly falling dollar rate. Most of our kids attend quality schools and we are able to whisk them away for […]

Written and compiled by Tracey Conway-Burns April 2023 “We cannot with safety swerve from principle, we cannot violate justice, we cannot neglect mercy.” By Ellen G. White With the continual theft of ZESA cables, now the intermittent internet, my updates are back to being done every quarter. SOLAR POWER As per my previous update, I […]

Hi All, I love dancing and, if I’m accompanied by the right partner, am always the first on the dance floor – I particularly like my own version of Rock & Roll and tend to take up more space on the dance floor than others. Some might call me an exhibitionist but I jive according […]

Driving stirs up different emotions for everyone, and unfortunately for many would-be motorists – they can be ones of dread. Whether it’s fear of failing a test, apprehension about highway driving, anxiety over returning to the roads after years out, or a genuine phobia – there are plenty of reasons people are scared of getting […]

HI All,   There is always something special about donning one’s glad rags and heading out for an evening meal in a fancy restaurant. For those of us that have lived most of our lives here, one of the most sought-after dishes at such an establishment is a premium quality fillet steak served Medium Rare […]

Vannesa drove the streets of Harare with her pet, Taku sitting on her lap. Although an inexperienced driver, Jaxson ignored his parents’ rules about blasting the radio while he was driving. And Sophia felt comfortable enough with her cell phone to attempt texting as she operated her parent’s car to school and back. Each of […]

With sunny skies predicted across many parts of Zimbabwe for at least some of the weekend, and this weekend set to be one of the busiest on the roads all year, do you want to explain to the family why you didn’t sign up for Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance breakdown cover when planning your trip? […]

Hi All, When I was in my 30s, and early 40s, life was all about running the Ultra Comrades Marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. We had a large, fun loving club with the whole spectrum of running abilities. Training for such an event requires plenty of self-discipline with lots of time allocated for training (and […]

HI All, The Morton Jaffray waterworks were built many years ago to cleanse water from Lake Chivero and pump it to Greater Harare for distribution to both housing and industrial stands. Over the past few years, however, this delivery has had all sorts off issues. The net result is the drilling of thousands of boreholes […]

Hi All,   To live a full life one should, I believe, incorporate some sort of appreciation for culture – for instance, listening to the classical music of famous composers like Bach, Beethoven or Chopin. With my diary being noticeably short of such outings, I drove across to Arundel School Chapel on Saturday afternoon to […]

HI All,   Being a busy, but wily, old bachelor it is moi that has to go out and do the weekly shopping. I have a tendency to find a bright and breezy, local supermarket where I can find what I’m looking for without too much effort. I don’t have time to compare prices with […]

Hi All,   When I was in my 30s, and early 40s, life was all about running the Ultra Comrades Marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. We had a large, fun loving club with the whole spectrum of running abilities. Training for such an event requires plenty of self-discipline with lots of time allocated for training […]