Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 OK, maybe it is a bit of an obscure place - I'll say more: King Merovaeus was one of the big family kings in the 400's AD. His castle was built in 453 AD in the south of Holland, close to where Dordtrecht is today. His descendants were called Merovingians and later years migrated a bit north in Holland, settling near a river they called Merwede, derived from Merovide. Now you can guess it's a bit Van der Merwe history, as the people then came from the Merovide river, or more Afrikaans, van der Merwede rivier. The farm on the photo is currently owned by a wealthy family with the surname of Roux. The farm still has it's original name, De Hoop. The second generation of Van der Merwe's in South Africa (the first generation was gardener in the parliament's gardens) gained the previledge of being a free citizen (vryburger) and bought the farm 'De Hoop' from the goverment, the title deed was signed by Simon van der stel and Willem Schalkzoon van der Merwe in 1692. The farm was owned for 130 years by this family. A piece of the current mansion is still the original home built by this family.In March 1952 a huge family reunion was held by the Van der Merwe family and a memorial was built for the occasion.The farm is 2,5 km from the Paarl Station and is today a wealthy wine farm. The memorial, sadly, is badly kept and in a state of deterioration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The title deedThe memorial info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks Alida for messing with me Nearly drove everyone crazy at the office... Great one, learnt something today, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I can get addicted to this, soooo easily. I am fanatic about my country and all it's beautiful places. Alida, Polly and Riekie, please tell me if you want a turn as well ..... ghie-ghie-ghie South Africa Naturally!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Is this near Grahamstown, Northern Cape ? It's in a resort, just need to remember the name now - I've been there during a school excursion some 20 years ago !! Biedouw something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Eastern Cape14km outside a very "tequila" rich town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 OK, it's near Spandaukop, if I remember correctly... think, think, think ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) SPANDAU VALLEY OF DESOLATION NEAR GRAAFF-REINETT !!! Stop the clock, stop the clock !!!! Edited February 16, 2009 by Alida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Spadou Kop is close by....and so is the AGAVA factoryI see you just as bad as me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Scott ScottYour to good for me!!Loved Graaff-Reinet just as much!Valley of Desolation took my breath away! And so did the Aqava tequila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 HEHEHE, when I was there on a school outing, I was too young for tequila - seems to me I missed something ... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Without a doubt!!I went on the tour and tasting at 5h00 in the morning Was training during their normal office hours, so they opened their doors, specially for me at 5h00!!! And insisted I taste the Tequila as well!! Small town folks are realy special people Loved the Cactus nurseries, they had the most stunning plants, had to close my mouth manually VERY often Are you ready for the next one? Or do you want to post one, before Riekie gets up and starts playing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I've got a quickie for you ... No, you first. I have first to get a place for my photo's, my forum space is full... you have the stage ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 OK, since you seem to be doing whatever, I have a guess here:and here: http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww231/A...us/DSC00830.jpgMan, I feel giddy with all the stuff I'm learning on a technical level.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Apologies, due to technical errors, I was unable to load the pic.... (Clearly not the technical one in the house, He's sleeping!!, so he is of no use to me currently!!)What about Augrabies??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Gooooood, thought that should be easy - now, your turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Wow, the photo in the Bucket, is that also from the AUgrabies, because I have not seen it that empty!!Now be patient, let the technical disadvantaged one in the house, try this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Yup, it was that empty. We've been there last year June, shortly after the floods. We've seen the debris and watermarks on the banks and rocks, but the water was rather low. Had a great time there, though.Luckily my techically advantaged one (by far !) is sitting right next to me guiding me with much sympathy and patience, may he be blessed !! Edited February 16, 2009 by Alida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 How do I clear Space?? Please help the Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Hey, it's getting late for us technically disadvantaged forumites ! The only way to clear space is to go back on the thread, go into full edit of each and every post of yours and delete all your photo's ! I learned the hard way. Much easier to sign up to photobucket or flickr and link your pics. Wake up your hubby !!! Edited February 16, 2009 by Alida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranded Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 You sooooo funnyHave you ever woken an IT Nerd to assist you in something socially inclined? Number 1 - They have no tactNumber 2 - They have no tactNumber 3 - They have no patients with dumb end users in working hoursNumber 4 - They seriously have no patients with dumb end users at home!!Great, why do I keep him again!!??? Ag, will have to give it up for a bad job, will ask 2morrow, when he has personality again - Hopefully??I will get strangeled for this post still, one day soon.... Thanks for playing with me, loved it, will try again 2morrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Hahaha, I have an IT guy myself, that's why he's up so late, playing games while I'm playing games on the forum - and irritating him every now and then with stupid-user-questions ! Anyway, I'll keep an eye on the screen for when you're back ... !PS: You know why I absolutely LOVE being married to an IT guy ? He's HOME !!! And we've got internet and our PC's is working. I love my life at the side of an IT guy !! Edited February 17, 2009 by Alida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avida Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Alida/StrandedJust for reference - the question of a few pages regarding photos of "SA", and the quote of Bob & Riekie actually referred to South Australia and not South Africa! But no worries, please continue! Stranded, can't wait for your space-problems to be sorted so you can post some more pics. (As woodag mentioned earlier ..... "what rules?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryt Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) I have just found this thread now and I was loving reading through it so I decided to get it going again...Clue: If you have a secret to keep,Its best you keep quiet as we will hear even the slightest peep... Edited April 9, 2009 by Kerryt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Good on you, Kerryt !! I know about that dam wall, but I certainly do not know where it is. You can wisper at the one end and hear clearly at a certain point at the other end, I've heard ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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