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This is just a little reminder

Please we need articles for the silent auction
Something not too expensive
Something not too big
Something old or new
books and booze
Home made goodies
overseas or local
Come mites we want to make this auction the best ever

Only 16 more sleeps before the cricket and we need a lot more of the smaller articles
So all those talented mites make something
those that cannot make anything send some small article along
I see scouter and caracal have their goodies ready .. thanks you two.

"Hugh my 2 extra gifts for loosing the rugby challenge are

1 fleecy top for a kid 12 - 18 months

1 pair of slacks also for a kid 12 - 18 months "

Thank you carol

(1) carolg bottle of Amarula
(2) Soom ( matthysie) 3 bottles Rooderberg wine
(3) Scouter hand made cards
(4) Mgoddard pashminas x10
(5) Scouter Book African safari
(6) Hugh Childs Long sleeve pull over
(7) Anne Marie Swiss mountain calender
(8)RichardJ wine (Allesverolen,Riebeek cellars Olive boutique)
(9) Scouter Boplaas hanepoort and Boplaas Cape ruby
(10) Caracal jig saw puzzle from bee eater photo
(11) granjan big version of Roberts book of Birds
(12) Meandering Mouse one monkey with yellow ribbon
(13) Elsa Hand knitted (crochet style ) scarves x3
(14) Anne-marie Swiss cowbell
(15)Anne-marie Hot water bottle
(16) Hilda book National and Nature reserves by Chris and Mathilda stuart (new)
(17) Hilda book A complete guide to Snakes of Southern Africa Johan Marais (new)
(18) Die roofvoelgids van suid Afrika by Ulrich Oberprieler and Burger Cillie
(19)Hilda Tracksuit to fit little girl 2-3 years ..New
(20) Anon coasters with an african theme
(21) granjan bottle of Scotch
(22) Anon... a selection of goodies .. Various small items
(23)hippohollow Keyrings made with beads and wire
(24) carolg 1 fleecy top for a kid 12-18 months
(25) carolg 1 pair slacks for kid 12-18 months ..
I do have a lots of things that mites have mentioned they will be bringing but not sure what is there.
this list is growing But we need more

Hi Hugh, We saw a very BIG, THICK version of Roberts' book at the Blue Crane Restaurant. If this is the same book, you can be sure that it will be mine!

It's definitely the big one Hilda and sad to say in pristine condition.

Well Hilda I believe we will see you at the silent Auction then !!!!

Most definitely Hugh!

Granjan! You're a star for donating a book like that!

It was a gift from my SO who can't quite understand my addiction to birding but is happy to pander to me. [He's a sweetie]
But when we're only in RSA for a couple of months every year, the book is really far too erudite for me and I'd rather someone else had more use from it.
[ John's very understanding and agrees to it going ]

More goodies are now coming in .. so the table will look nice and full but remember we have to have enough goodies for two days so come on mites

I will be bringing some produce from my valley.



from the Olive Boutique (more available during the Olive Festival early May 2013)
Olives in Blueberry Dressing.....delicious, even for those who do not normally eat olives.

Make that a special slice of toast with some Tapernade



from Riebeek Cellars

a bottle of Cape Ruby and a bottle of Shiraz

http://www.riebeekcellars.com/riebeek-c ... -ruby-port

http://www.riebeekcellars.com/riebeek-c ... ion/shiraz



from Allesverloren

A magnum of 2006 Vintage Port
of the last local wine that could be called "Port"

technical analysis
Winemaker : Danie Malan
Main Variety : Tinta Barocca
Alcohol : 17.66 %vol
pH : 2.97
RS : 102.8 g/l
Total Acid : 7.9 g/l
Appellation : Coastal

characteristics
Type : Fortified
Style : Sweet
Body : Full
WOODED



tasting notes
Colour: Deep ruby.
Bouquet: Alluring aromas of honey, raisins and blackcurrant with chocolate and mocha undertones.
Taste: Velvety and rich with a soft, smooth lingering fruitcake finish.

blend information
20% Tinta Barocca, 20% Souzao, 20% Pontac, 10% Touriga Naçional, 10% Tinta Röriz, 10% Malvasia Rey, 10% Tinta Francesca

food suggestions
The winemaker recommends this port with cheese, desserts or simply to be enjoyed on its own.

in the vineyard
Background
Allesverloren, situated on the south-eastern slopes of the Kasteelberg near Riebeek West, is the oldest estate in the Swartland Wine of Origin district and is renowned for its red wines and port.

The farm, which dates back to 1704, began producing wine exactly a century later. In 1872 Allesverloren was acquired by Daniel Francois Malan and has remained in the Malan family for five generations.

Winemaker Danie Malan and his late father, Fanie, were among the wine pioneers of the Swartland, ably demonstrating the outstanding wine growing potential of what was once considered the breadbasket of the Cape. While wheat remains the major crop in the region, increasing numbers of wine farms are established each year to take advantage of the beneficial terroir.

The seven cultivars from which the port is made came from trellised vineyards, grown in Malmesbury shale at between 270m and 340m above sea level. Planted from 1954, the vines received no irrigation.

about the harvest
The grapes were harvested fully ripened at 26° Balling in mid-March.

in the cellar
After harvesting the wine was blended before ageing in wood for just under two years (20 months) in old oak.

http://www.wine.co.za/directory/wine.aspx?WINEID=22281

Wow RichardJ.. thank you thank you .. I do hope the mites who are coming to the cricket bring lots and lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$s with them as they are in for a treat.
(1) carolg bottle of Amarula
(2) Soom ( matthysie) 3 bottles Rooderberg wine
(3) Scouter hand made cards
(4) Mgoddard pashminas x10
(5) Scouter Book African safari
(6) Hugh Childs Long sleeve pull over
(7) Anne Marie Swiss mountain calender
(8)RichardJ wine (Allesverolen,Riebeek cellars Olive boutique)
(9) Scouter Boplaas hanepoort and Boplaas Cape ruby
(10) Caracal jig saw puzzle from bee eater photo
(11) granjan big version of Roberts book of Birds
(12) Meandering Mouse one monkey with yellow ribbon
(13) Elsa Hand knitted (crochet style ) scarves x3
(14) Anne-marie Swiss cowbell
(15)Anne-marie Hot water bottle
(16) Hilda book National and Nature reserves by Chris and Mathilda stuart (new)
(17) Hilda book A complete guide to Snakes of Southern Africa Johan Marais (new)
(18) Die roofvoelgids van suid Afrika by Ulrich Oberprieler and Burger Cillie
(19)Hilda Tracksuit to fit little girl 2-3 years ..New
(20) Anon coasters with an african theme
(21) granjan bottle of Scotch
(22) Anon... a selection of goodies .. Various small items
(23)hippohollow Keyrings made with beads and wire
(24) carolg 1 fleecy top for a kid 12-18 months
(25) carolg 1 pair slacks for kid 12-18 months ..
(26) Trrrp and Philip1 a selection of bottles including a baileys cream with glasses
(27) Richard J Olives in Blueberry and tapernade
(28) RichardJ a bottle of Shiraz and one of Cape Ruby
(29)RichardJ a MAGNUM of 2006 vintage Port
I do have a lots of things that mites have mentioned they will be bringing but not sure what is there.
this list is growing But we need more

Can't wait for the bidding to start!

Hello Hilda... neither can I have some super duper goodies ..

I am going to add three books.

Jock of the Bushveld.... Percy Fitzpatrick
The Soul of the Ape...Eugene Marais
The Soul of the White Ant.. Eugene Marais

(1) carolg bottle of Amarula
(2) Soom ( matthysie) 3 bottles Rooderberg wine
(3) Scouter hand made cards
(4) Mgoddard pashminas x10
(5) Scouter Book African safari
(6) Hugh Childs Long sleeve pull over
(7) Anne Marie Swiss mountain calender
(8)RichardJ wine (Allesverolen,Riebeek cellars Olive boutique)
(9) Scouter Boplaas hanepoort and Boplaas Cape ruby
(10) Caracal jig saw puzzle from bee eater photo
(11) granjan big version of Roberts book of Birds
(12) Meandering Mouse one monkey with yellow ribbon
(13) Elsa Hand knitted (crochet style ) scarves x3
(14) Anne-marie Swiss cowbell
(15)Anne-marie Hot water bottle
(16) Hilda book National and Nature reserves by Chris and Mathilda stuart (new)
(17) Hilda book A complete guide to Snakes of Southern Africa Johan Marais (new)
(18) Die roofvoelgids van suid Afrika by Ulrich Oberprieler and Burger Cillie
(19)Hilda Tracksuit to fit little girl 2-3 years ..New
(20) Anon coasters with an african theme
(21) granjan bottle of Scotch
(22) Anon... a selection of goodies .. Various small items
(23)hippohollow Keyrings made with beads and wire
(24) carolg 1 fleecy top for a kid 12-18 months
(25) carolg 1 pair slacks for kid 12-18 months ..
(26) Trrrp and Philip1 a selection of bottles including a baileys cream with glasses
(27) Richard J Olives in Blueberry and tapernade
(28) RichardJ a bottle of Shiraz and one of Cape Ruby
(29)RichardJ a MAGNUM of 2006 vintage Port
(30) MMJock of the Bushveld.... Percy Fitzpatrick
(31) MMThe Soul of the Ape...Eugene Marais
(32)MMThe Soul of the White Ant.. Eugene Marais

thanks MM