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Betty’s Bay Hack Report No 672

THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: REPORT ON HACK NO 672 On a chilly and windy morning, the troops did very well ridding the plot between the R44 and Porter Drive of Rooikrans. We did not finish, and will return next month. The tea was provided by Merran Silberbauer, and the sandwiches by Jane Fearnhead. Thank you both! Penguin Place again donated the bread, so thank you to Odette too! The troops were: Tim Attwell, Mike Begley, David Bossenger, Jan Joubert, David Mourant, Claude Moine, Ed and James Silberbauer, Lewis and Caroline Silberbauer, Sue and John…
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The Wednesday Hack

December 2018 During December, work continued on the slopes of the Klein Hangklip Mountains between Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. Australian Myrtle and Acacia Longifolia were taken out at Die Stroompie and New Zealand Christmas trees on Albertyn Street, Betty’s Bay. An extra day was worked to clear a property of Austalian Myrtle and Rooikrans in Diaspora Avenue, Betty’s Bay. During the month of December, 78 man-hack days were thrown at the enemy. Hackers were: Tom Dreyer, Frik Potgieter, Jan Joubert, Bernard and Natalie van Wulven, Jeannie Harning, Ulli Niemann, Tim Attwell, Carol Wilson, Claude…
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Betty’s Bay Hack Report No 668-671

THE BATTLE OF BETTY’S BAY: REPORT ON HACK NO 668 Many Rooikrans trees were taken out by the troops on a near perfect day. The Agnew family who own the property on the corner of Goucom Road and Beach Boulevard gave permission for the huge forest around their house to be taken out. This has been an eyesore for many years as well as a generator of seed, so it was glad tidings indeed. The tea was made by Merran Silberbauer, and the sandwiches by Di Knott. Thank you, ladies! Penguin Place again donated the…
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The Wednesday Hack

Work continued on the slopes of the Klein Hangklip mountains between Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. Rooikrans were also hacked near the Milkwood forest at the mouth of the Buffels river. During the month, 86 man-hack days were thrown at the enemy. Hackers were: Tom Dreyer, Frik Potgieter, Jan Joubert, Bernard and Natalie van Wulven, Jeannie Harning, Ulli Niemann, Tim Attwell, Carol Wilson, Claude Moine, Selwyn Botha, Mike Beglly, Louw Toerien, Chris Geldenhuys, Jane Fearnhead, Mike Robinson, Bernie Becker, Willem Stiglingh, Chris Cadman, Nils Rottcher, Giel Maree, Barbara Silcock and Gaenor Lees-Rolfe. Frik Potgieter, Convenor
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Betty’s Bay Hack Report No 664

The battle for Betty's Bay: Report on Hack no 664 We were back fighting Acacia Elata and Eucalyptus on the slopes of Voorberg at this month's hack. Still boring, but everybody was really motivated and we actually cleared the area! It is wonderful to see the fynbos without the ugly intrusive aliens. Again a big thank you all! The tea was made by Merran Silberbauer, and the sandwiches by Di Knott. Thank you ladies! Penguin Place again donated the bread, so thank you to them! The troops were: John Benn, David Bossenger, Jan and Betsey…
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Betty’s Bay Hack Report No 662&663

The Battle for Betty’s Bay: Report on Hack 662 (June 2018) The troops tackled Acacia Elata and Eucalyptus in Disa Jeugkamp and on the slopes of Voorberg. Boring, but absolutely essential in order to save the mountain for future generations. So a big thank you to all! The tea was made by Merran Silberbauer, and the sandwiches by Christine Dreyer. Thank you ladies! Penguin Place again donated the bread. The troops were: John Benn, David Bossenger, Chris Cadman, newcomer Pierre Combrink, Tom Dreyer, Jane Fearnhead,  Richard Gould, Jan and Betsey Joubert, Ulli Niemann, Natalie and…
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Betty’s Bay Hack Report No 661

A good crowd attended the hack on an absolutely gorgeous day and, like last month, lots of Rooikrans and Spider gums bit the dust. Thank you all. Just a reminder to all, please cut low and poison every one of the enemy. Jim Russel and Bernard and Natalie van Wulven spent most of their day killing coppiced stumps. The tea was made by Merran Silberbauer, and the sandwiches by Christine Dreyer. Thank you ladies! The troops were: John and Andrea Benn, David Bossenger, Tom Dreyer, Jan and Betsey Joubert, Maarten and Hilary Mauve, Ulli Niemann,…
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The Wednesday Hack

Work continued on the slopes of the Klein Hangklip mountains between Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the month, 53 man-hack days were thrown at the enemy. We also did a follow up at Die  Stroompie. Hackers were: Tom Dreyer, Ed Silberbauer, Frik Potgieter, Jan Joubert, Ulli Niemann, Selwyn Botha, Louw Toerien, Chris Geldenhuys, Mike Begley, Jane Fearnhead, Mike Robinson, Willem Stiglingh, Chris Cadman, Nils Rottcher, Jack Wixley and Greg Mossner. Frik Potgieter – Convenor
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Betty’s Bay Hack Report No 660

What a peculiar hack! We started off with 6 people with an average age of about 80, and ended up with 21, with an average age of about 40! Lots of Rooikrans and Spider gums bit the dust. Thank you all. The tea was made by Merran Silberbauer, and the sandwiches by Jane Fearnhead. We were then spoilt with Melktert from Sandra Horn and scones from Catherine Jaussaud. Thank you all! The troops were: Merrilee Berrisford with sons Stephen and Jeremy and grandchildren Sam, Xavier, Kate and Zara, Tom Dreyer, Ulli Niemann, Jim Russell, Richard…
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The Wednesday Hack

Work continued on the slopes of the Klein Hangklip Mountains between Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the month 54 Man-hack days were thrown at the enemy. We also did a follow up hack on the slopes of Olifant Klip and finished the day at Die Stroompie for hacking and a braai.People attending the hacks were: Tom Dreyer, Ed Silberbauer, Frik Potgieter, Jan Joubert, Ulli Niemann, Selwyn Botha, Louw Toerien, Chris Geldenhuys, Mike Begley, Jane Fearnhead, Mike Robinson, Willem Stiglingh, Sue Fielden,  Chris Cadman, Nils Rottcher, Jack Wixley, Nikolai Renson and Greg Mossner. Frik Potgieter…
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