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PRINGLE BAY HACK REPORT NO 115

- Chris Geldenhuys, Convenor On a wonderful winter’s morning that you can only find in Pringle Bay, the Hack Group began work on 31 July 2016, again in Peter Road. The primary challenge again was the ever present Rooikrantz, some of them real monsters. After the previous hack, a local resident commented (due to the size of the Rooikrantz bush and the efforts of the hack) that it will take about two years to clear that servitude. Well I’ve got news for him – that servitude has been cleared after just two hacks! During the…
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PRINGLE BAY HACK REPORT NO 114

Chris Geldenhuys, Convenor With a serious winter storm brewing, the Pringle Bay Hack Group started the hack on 26 June 2016 in Peter Road of Pringle Bay. The primary challenge was the ever-present Rooikrantz, some of them real monsters. During the month of June the Pringle Bay Hack have performed two other impromptu hacks as well, namely Rooikrantz in Upper Level Road and also in the bird sanctuary next to Marine Road. In that light June was a very successful hack month! The following hackers performed the hack on 26 June: We were joined for…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: REPORT ON HACK NO 636

The troops came out on a cold day to catch the early morning sun like so many Meerkats! The enemy was Rooikrans, hidden in thick bush that necessitated cutting in to get at them. But progress was made. There is however quite a lot left so it is back to the same spot next month. Jane Fearnhead provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Those wading through the undergrowth were: Tom Dreyer, John and Andrea Benn, Rosemary Fowkes, Jan Joubert, Carole Roberts, Barry Manicom, Jim Russell, John Whitehead, Ed, and Lewis…
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PRINGLE BAY HACK REPORT NO 113

Chris Geldenhuys, Convenor In the morning mist the Pringle Bay Hack Group started the hack on 29 May 2016 in Flat, High Level and Surf roads of Pringle Bay. The primary challenge was the Australian Myrtle with a number of the ever present Rooikrantz. Although most of the Myrtle were small plants, they posed a sure long-term threat. The weather later changed for the better and the hack was finalised in wonderful autumn weather. We were joined for the first time by Jenny Parsons. Welcome Jenny! The rest of the hackers were: John Whitehead, Edward…
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PRINGLE BAY HACK REPORT NO 112

Chris Geldenhuys, Convenor Pringle Bay Hack Group finalised a successful hack on 24 April 2016 in Peak and Pass roads of Pringle Bay. The primary challenge was the ever-present Australian Myrtle. After the serious storm on Friday the hack was carried out in wonderful, perfect autumn weather. The following hackers performed the hack: John Whitehead, Edward Silberbauer, Frik Potgieter, Sue Folb, Neil and Penny Berens, Tom Dreyer, Charles Hector, Karen and Louw Toerien, Anthony and Hillary Harris, Ilse and Mike Meyer, Andree Henning, Carol Wilson, together with Chris Geldenhuys. A special word of thanks for…
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THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: REPORT ON HACK NO 635

Frik Potgieter, Convenor The enthusiasm of last month’s hackers must have inspired a lot of people since a large contingent pitched up and tackled the enemy with gusto on a glorious day. Thank you all! However, as we worked it became apparent that there are still many more Rooikrans on the verges so it is back to the same site next month. Di Knott provided the sandwiches and Merran Silberbauer the tea. Thank you ladies! Present were John and Andrea Benn, Merrilee Berrisford with daughter Alison and son Stephen and grandchildren Xavier, Zara, Scott and…
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