– Frik Potgieter, Convenor

We had ideal weather for hacking and the troops responded by clearing a long stretch of Porter Drive verges. Barry Manicom summed it up beautifully when he remarked that this hacking is like creating a garden! This surely is what it is all about.

Betsey Joubert provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Also thank you to Penguin Place for donating the bread for aforesaid sandwiches.

Those gathered for tea were: Ulli Niemann, John Whitehead, Frik Potgieter, Carole Roberts, Jan and Betsey Joubert, Shen Liknaitsky who always hacks when visiting from London, Sue and John Weaver – John, welcome as a hacker, Barry Manicom joined by Galia at tea time, Lewis, Caroline, James and Ed Silberbauer.

The annual “Office Party”, open to all hackers and spouses, will be held immediately after the December hack (weather permitting) in the garden at 2596 Kloof Road. A braai fire will be lit if the wind allows, so bring a braai or a picnic and enjoy good friendship with other hackers. I will send out a weather forecast a few days before the event to help you plan your meal.

Our next hack will be held on Sunday 4 December 2016 in Porter Drive in the vicinity of Agapanthus Road. Frik Potgieter, hack convenor, may be contacted at frikjanp@gmail.com or on 084 600 9891.