Hi Everyone!

Our first true Cape winter experience for many a year is nearing an end.  There are still the typical showers, but the sunshine is winning, so in anticipation of rugby (worldcup), sunny skies, braaivleis and er … Land Rovers, roll up the sleeves and perform an inspection of all things outdoors.  Check the vehicle accessories and recovery gear. For those that prefer to hibernate in winter, here's a wake-up call to make sure all the camping bits are in good condition.  The fauna has certainly awoken and there are stunning driving and photography moments to be experienced!

October safety message:  Don't hesitate, if your recovery gear is suspect, replace it!  Have a look at the fire extinguisher service date.  For boat owners the requirement is to have them serviced every year, however there is no such requirement for 4x4's.  Bottomline is that it is a good practice to have them serviced regularly to ensure that they will perform as designed when needed! And that 5 year plus old snatch strap - are you sure it is still a snatch, or has it reverted to being a tow rope only?  Check it!!!

And congratulations to Neels & Heike Vermaak for growing the club with the birth of their baby boy!

Call for contributions:  Please, all reports/submissions are most welcome.  Remember this is our magazine.  Note that the deadline is the 20^th of each month.  If anyone has any relevant photographs, please forward for inclusion in the magazine.

Till next month, enjoy!

Herbie

Email:              herbie.hellstrom@telkomsa.net

Telephone        021 975 1960 (h)

Cellphone        083 270 4339

Fax                   021 550 5119 (w)