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Don’t Drink and Drive

Posted on December 7, 2010 by The Village Idiot

As we come into the Christmas Season, we are reminded once again to not drink and drive. This is a message that should go out all year round. We have no idea how really bad the consequences can be,

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Politics, the Animal Kingdom and the Shame of Political Insults

Posted on November 9, 2010 by The Village Idiot

Ever since the publication of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, politicians have been depicted as animals. Especially when it comes to insulting politicians, the animal metaphor comes to the fore, particularly when politicians hurl insults at other politicians who are not … Continue reading →

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Flight Over Franschhoek

Posted on November 5, 2010 by The Village Idiot

A while back i went on a flight up the Franschhoek Valley in a gyrocopter flown by Steve Thornton Smith an SAA pilot living in the valley. The flight was absolutely thrilling as we whizzed up the valley with the … Continue reading →

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Whats This I Hear On The Wind

Posted on September 6, 2010 by The Village Idiot

Gone, Gone , Gone are the quite nights in Franschhoek! Now call me an idiot if you will, after all I am the Village Idiot, but what is this I hear blowing in the wind. Ehh its the sound of music. No … Continue reading →

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Bastille Day Fun and Games

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Gary Scott

The bastille Day Festival in Franschhoek is full of fun and games. There’s the minstrels parading down the main street of Franschhoek. 

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