Club Mykonos Creative writing weekend

CREATIVE WRITING WEEKEND GET-AWAY

We've booked two self-catering chalets at Club Mykonos for weekend 19 - 22 August.

One sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms), the other 4 (2 bedrooms) so we have room for 4 couples or friends sharing. If you have your own accommodation sorted then you need only contribute to the poetry sessions, but the limit will be 10 poets.







WE PLAN:
Friday evening supper together in the large chalet
Saturday poetry writing sessions morning and afternoon
Saturday supper together maybe a trip to the casino if you're game
Sunday morning poetry writing session - includes reading results of Saturday's writing
Sunday afternoon picnic and wild flowers at Postberg
Sunday evening games people play  - poetry reading
Monday morning home to work

COSTS
Accommodation - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - R200 per person per night (min R400 - max R600)
Poetry course - Saturday and Sunday - R600. (If your partner is not a writer and is not participating in the course, the minimum charge of R200 applies.)

FOOD and DRINK
Own account, but co-ordinate with Sonja who will keep an overview to avoid duplication or outages.

WRITERS
Bring writing materials - pencil & paper and other books (poetry books).

BOOKING
First come, first served - preference given to couples who are both writers or at least one participating in sessions.

Contact us at
Tel: 021 783 5303 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            021 783 5303      end_of_the_skype_highlighting e-mail: hahodge@gmail.com

OTHER THINGS TO DO
Fossil Park near Langebaanweg Airbase
Boat trips
Outings to Paternoster and surrounds
Fishing
Golf
Sailing
Gambling
Kite Surfing

Links to our other writing blogs and websites

Creative Writing Blog - see what we do and what we're busy with
Get Published in New Contrast
Off-the-Wall Poetry Gigs in Observatory on Monday Nights

Aloe Vera Products

Aloeride Aloe Vera the Miracle Cure for me

I found a solution to hypoglycemia and food allergies by taking Aloeride Aloe Vera for a while.  I was a vegetarian for a long time and decided to start eating animal protein again.  I had a lot of problems, but found a way for my body to cope with the transition.  I have put together a website with the information here Aloeride Aloe Vera. It is very important to use the best possible type of Aloe Vera, and to make sure that it does not contain the laxative properties, unless the laxative is what you want it for. I found the crystals just aggravated my problems, but the tablets have worked wonders. That and the full-spectrum Pre and Pro biotic together have cured me of bloatedness, cramps, and discomfort.  Drinking more water has also helped combat constipation.

there is a whole section about symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other intestinal related problems, allergies, headaches, and the A-Z of what this helps mend. The reason it works so well is because it works at a cellular level, helping re-create the integrity of the cells.

Cape Clawless Otter spotted

I Spy: Cape Clawless Otter in Kommetjie

The Sacred Ibis are keeping a respectful distance.  Hugh ran back to the cottage to get his camera and take a picture.  The otters have a nest somewhere along the coast here as we see them time and again.  She looks rather rotund.  Could she be pregnant?
The otter is quite difficult to spot.  Just look right in the middle of the picture.

Here is a picture of just his nose sticking out the water.

We watched some movies on Wednesday (voting day) , one of which was called  Ratatouille which reminded me and I made my favourite Ratatouille Recipe this morning.

This afternoon we had a wedding close to the Slangkop Lighthouse and this evening we are having a spectacular sunset of mauves, pinks and other in-between hues as a result of the clouds.  Gorgeous!

My s.h.i.t. life

Last night's sunset in mauves, pinks, purples, magenta, and what not.

This morning I went walking along the Kommetjie promenade to get the blood circulating. We have a catwalk and a boardwalk.  The dogs love both.

The day started out beautifully.  Check out the the clarity of the reflection of the boulder in the water and ong shadow I cast.  It is the shadow of a bench next to me. This was just after 8. 








I went for another stroll at 10 to rest the eyes and stretch the legs. The mist was so heavy I couldn't see more than a few yards ahead of me.

I had to get some chocolate croissants with my coffee in this weather. Hugh says it will go to my 'boude' immediately; good for 'boude bou'.  He is a bum man and likes them substantial, so I suppose he won't mind.

After lunch it started clearing up again and by 6 it was clear.

Art Bookclub at Trudie

Art Bookclub at Trudi's

At first Kitty didn't want to be photographed, was hiding her face all the time. But cats know just where they look best. As you can see, this is a posed shot, draped on the cushions, looking regal and oh so bored with this crazy woman who wants to take her photograph, nonetheless watching me out of the corner of her eye.

The dark mark in the water are the dolphins in their feeding frenzy. We saw some on our way over Chapman's Peak too on the way there. They were a bit closer so we could see them better. These are quitre far out. My dream is to go on a dive with them. When I left school I wanted to study oceanography in Port Elizabeth, but they closed the aquarium at that point, so I landed up at Rand Afrikaans University studying Sociology, Psychology, English and I can't remember what else. Didn't last too long. Dropped out in May. Went on to study through UNISA. Majored in Psychology and Computer Science.

Judy, telling us something.

Thanks a lot. Lovely morning, yummy cakes. 

Music Play South Africa

MusicPlay Music Playshops for Children ages 3-7

Music Play is the brainchild of music therapist, teacher, and musician Chris Wildman. He composes music into Cds and uses innovative techniques in his Music Play manuals designed to help guide parents, teachers, and caregivers to participate in fun and playful activities that help develop the child in many skills they will need later in life. Best of all it boosts their self confidence whether they need it or not. He runs regular play classes and courses in and around Cape Town. You can listen to cuts of his songs, buy tracks of the CDs, or Guidebooks on his website www.musicplaysouthafrica.co.za.

Educo Africa campaign to raise money

Educo Africa HIV campaign

Educo Africa is a click of your mouse away from securing R200,000 in the liquifruit campaign. It appears any individual can vote once every day! I know this is too much to ask but if the 880 people who have voted for us vote three times more we can get in to the lead!     GO TO   www.liquifruit.co.za  and vote for Educo Africa (Eagle Logo)
Campaign ends May 15^th ( so no more ‘click of the mouse’ requests after then, promise!!)

Why vote for Educo Africa?

I went last week to Blue Downs to meet 12 children who had been on an Educo Africa ARV adherence course in the wilderness, the key outcome of their wilderness time was a chance to talk openly about their experiences of being HIV+ and to learn about the ARV medication they have to take at the same time every day, all were chosen for the course because they were at high risk of deviating from their medication. Since their wilderness experience last year all but one have adhered to their strict ARV medication regime. Wolanani’s on going work with them holds the decisions they made in the mountains and keeps them focused on valuing their lives and keeping as healthy as they can.  
Your vote helps us build the self esteem of young people by addressing: problem solving, conflict resolution skills, building trust, sharing of painful stories, listening, appreciating , finding their voice. As a result they return from the mountains with a clearer understanding of themselves, their future dreams and how they can make a positive contribution to family, school, community and society at large.

Educo Africa is journeying with…….

·        Youth infected with HIV, helping them overcome their barriers to adhering to their strict ARV regime so they can live a longer life and dream for their future once again.

·        Youth in community projects helping them overcome their barriers to developing positive self esteem and make positive contribution to family, community and society at large. Two youth from last years courses have started their own environmental club in their community of Hanover Park.

·        Students in TSiBA free higher Education helping them overcome their barriers to learning and commit to, and complete their studies

·        Masakhi’Sizwe Engineering students in overcoming their barriers to being effective leaders in the field and to lead competently and confidently

·        Individuals working with youth at risk, helping overcome barriers to effective play and communication with the youth, resulting in better quality provision and care.

WE NEED YOUR VOTE (S) !!!

Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail.

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WIEBKE NEDEL INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME MANAGER T. +27 21 761 8939   F. +27 21 797 5292   wiebke@educo.org.za   http://www.educo.org.za