Last Day in Africa

13 05 2009

Well guys, this is going to be my final day in Africa for a while. It has been an absolute blast and God has taken Jodi and I on some awesome adventures.  Thank you so much for tuning in and taking part in the Zimbabwebound adventures.   But before you get too sad … this will not be the final post … I still have a few more last minute stories to share and a few surprises up my sleeve  … make sure you stay tuned to zimbabwebound.com for more. 





A lawn worth mowing

12 05 2009

Nearly everyone who has been to Willow Park mentions the serenity of the surrounds as well as the lush green lawns.  I can tell you this … it takes a lot to look after these lawns with two lawn mowers that keep on over heating and breaking down.  One of my other missions on my recent trip to SA was to find a good quality lawn mower that can take a beating … and I you’ll never guess what … I found one.  This little beauty should work a treat.  Thank you to the person who donated the money to purchase this lawn mower … this gift will go a HUGE way in keeping the grass neatly manicured.

The New Lawn Mower





Thank You for Chipping In

6 05 2009





Up … Up and Away!!!

5 05 2009

Well my friends … my time here in Zim is being paused for while (I fly out 11/05) as I will be heading back to Brisbane for the birth of our first child.  It is definitely going to be sad saying “see ya later” to Bulawayo … this place has been our home for the past 2 years and we have grown fond of the place and especially all the close friends we have made along our journey.  God has definitely led us on an awesome journey in which we are praying that He will be sending us back here VERY soon.





Occupational Health and Safety Standards in Zim

4 05 2009

The other morning I was driving into the office and I pulled up to a set major set of lights in the Bulawayo City Centre and saw the following.

 

This council worker was sitting literally in the middle of the inbound lanes filling in a pot hole and was compacting the dirt with a juice bottle filled with sand.  Drivers had to be on their guard as they had to swerve to miss this council worker.





Finalized Chip In

3 05 2009

Thank you once again for all the people who chipped in to help purchase the uniforms for the Willow Park workers. I was able travel over to South Africa last week and purchased the new uniforms and boots … but get this … because I was able to get these items on discount I was able to also purchase them some gardening gloves … this is a chip in that just keeps on giving.

You guys ROCK … Thank you!!!!