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Runner’s World – Printing SmartCoach Plans

michael — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:10:22 +0000

Strange first post under the health and fitness category, but I want to record this before I forget.

Runner’s World has a script that generates training plans online, called SmartCoach, but trying to print the results is a problem (for me, at least). Luckily I have a little knowledge of URL construction and am pleased to [...]

Two Mines and a Cement Factory

michael — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:58:36 +0000

Took a Sunday morning ride around the industrial heart of Botswana’s North-East District: a long loop taking in Tati Nickel Mining Company’s Phoenix Mine, Iamgold’s Mupane Mine and the recently resurrected Matsiloje Portland Cement factory.

Ramokgwebana River Horticulture thriving along the Zim border, irrigating with water from the Ramokgwebana River. Ramokgwebana River and the border fence – partly [...]

Game Stores, Botswana – Locations and Specials

michael — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:41:55 +0000

Some time ago I wrote a post about where to find information on the Game weekly specials.

I then deleted the post as I didn’t think it was relevant.

However, the search engines still direct people here, so if you are looking for the Game weekly specials for Botswana (or, in fact, for any of the countries [...]

Take Out Meals – Sports Bar, Maun (April 2009)

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:33:36 +0000

After a night camping and four hours driving home I didn’t feel much like cooking so I went to Sports Bar, Maun. Officially the kitchen opens at 6.30pm on a Sunday and I arrived at 6pm, but since the staff were there it wasn’t a problem to make a couple of pizzas and some chips.

While [...]

Kalahari Kanvas – camping equipment hire

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:52:41 +0000

To hell with backpacking…

At 8am on Monday I was preparing to type a glowing review of the service I received, but by 8.30 my opinion had changed.

After deciding to take the kids on a camping trip I needed to equip myself. Not wanting to spend large amounts of money I decided to go along to [...]

Dining Out – Audi Camp, Maun, Botswana (April 2009)

admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:01:21 +0000

Audi Camp is one of my preferred venues for dining out: the atmosphere is pleasant and the food is reasonable.

This time around we were a group of ten, including three children. When we arrived the power was off, so it was all paraffin lamps and be careful on the staircase. Luckily the power came back [...]

Crispy Roast Potatoes

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:21:39 +0000

We like our potatoes roasted: parboil them with the skins on, then drain, transfer to an oven tray and baste with oil.

The problem was that we couldn’t get them really crispy. Then in a conversation with my brother all became clear.

The best potatoes for roasting are floury ones (floury potatoes tend to turn to mush [...]