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12 March 2007 - Leaving on a Jet Plane

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE

(John Denver)

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go

I'm standing here outside your door

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye

But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn

The taxi's waiting, he's blowin' his horn

Already I'm so lonesome I could cry.

Chorus:

So kiss me and smile for me

Tell me that you'll wait for me

Hold me like you'll never let me go.

I'm leavin' on a jet plane

I don't know when I'll be back again

Oh, babe, I hate to go.

There's so many times I've let you down

So many times I've played around

I tell you now, they don't mean a thing

Every place I go, I think of you

Every song I sing, I sing for you

When I come back, I'll wear your wedding ring.

(Chorus)

Now the time has come to leave you

One more time let me kiss you

Then close your eyes, I'll be on my way.

Dream about the days to come

When I won't have to leave alone

About the times, I won't have to say,

(Chorus)

The Joy in Giving

Have you ever taken a moment to sit back and count your blessings. I'm not talking about living in a beautiful house, driving your dream car or the ability to go on the holiday of a lifetime. Things like a hug when needed, encouragement from parents and friends and a loving environment in which you grew up, are the TRUE blessings in life so many of us take for granted! On Saturday 3 March my colleagues an I spent the day at a "House of Safety", where sexually and physically abused children spend 6-12 months, awaiting the court's decision to the most scary question any child could face :"Where and to whom will I go?". Helpnet is a Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa, subsidizing and raising funds for three houses in the area where these children await court verdicts, and subsequently their future fate.

We painted their rooms, donated new linen for their beds, new towels for all and enjoyed lunch on the lawn, followed by games in the pool. We believe we have given them a "Home" for the next few months, and all the Hotel STAFF certainly gained valuable experience from this.

Take a moment to visit Helpnet's Website, and send a silent prayer for all the children of this world, that are less fortunate than you and I.

First of Many

Even though it only seems like yesterday when my friends and I were celebrating 21sts, the time has already come to celebrate 30th Birthdays. The first was Celebrated on 17 Feb 2007. Anelle is lucky number one. We had a very enjoyable evening at Pacha's Restaurant and Cherry Room, an upmarket restaurant and bit of a landmark in Pretoria. Friends, Family and In-Laws joined the festivities, and the food was out of this world. HAPPY 30th Anelle, and here's to Many More!!!

Braai Time!

All the Head of Departments from the hotel got together at the GM's house in Edenglen on Saturday 24 Feb for a braai. We played twister with the kids, there was food for Africa and the Blue Bulls won the game (only just). Another successful event to keep the spirits high when the hotel is having its best and busiest year since opening in 1998. Well deserved and well received. Marchel and Valerie - Thanks for the true South African hospitality you and you family showed us!

Brain Battle

On Tuesday 20 Feb e few of us, who seem to think we are smart, went to Dacqs in Menlyn for a quiz night. It was loads of fun, and we all soon realised that as a TEAM you know a lot more than by yourself - so all and all a good lesson to apply in the workplace! Mission: TEAM Building, thus MISSION: Accomplished!

Another one Bites the Dust

On Friday 16 Feb, my very dear friend Frieda had her fairytale wedding with Johan. Frieda was the vision of an angel, and Johan - the very proud groom. Mr. & Mrs. Serfontein is currently enjoying their honeymoon in Mauritius, and on behalf of all the friends, I would like to wish them a lifetime of happiness, peace and joy, and that they will always be grateful for this opportunity to share LIFE with each other. "VAT SO!!"