Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17
Jan.17, 2010 in
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- Windows 7 successfully installed, I like it. My machine is fast and uncluttered again. I'm happy, and tired. Goodnight. #
- Book of the week: I'm busy reading this book, Bad Science, and loving it. Learn the truth behind alternative medicine http://bit.ly/84c73x #
- When enjoying a special offer @ a restaurant, should you tip on the bill total or the menu prices? See what others think http://bit.ly/cDr86 #
- The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is currently on at the Iziko gallery, well worth a visit http://bit.ly/8V4pBK #
- I thought the repair of my car might be expensive, but I wasn't ready for 3x my most pessimistic estimate. Welcome to 2010. #
- RT @2oceansvibe: Awesome NEW aerial shot of Green Point, showing brand new roads and new short cuts to the Waterfront http://bit.ly/79Xi8P #
- New year diet going well. Instead of having a Steers burger & medium chips for lunch, I had a Steers burger & small chips. I hate Steers. #
- Don't forget to check out my list of things to do in CT this summer http://bit.ly/71FCwR #
- RT @kimsamson @RelaxWithDax thanks so much for making your blog mobile friendly! What a pleasure! – U r welcome, thanks for using it. #
- I'm sneaking in a coffee at Truth Coffee Cult. It's good. #
- Lunching at the new restaurant at Waterkloof estate. Impressive so far. #
- Hmm, should I have the tequila sorbet or the koeksister icecream? #
- RT @mrtuckbox @rambowine do they have Buchu Brandy flavoured biscuits? – no, but maybe Mrs Rambowine can bake some for us? in reply to mrtuckbox #
- Hehe, I cheated. Chocolate and wine tasting at Waterford means I get dessert & wine. #
- Straight from Waterford to Beluga. Can't remember what my flat looks like. #
- What are the best options for breakfast in the Waterfront? (not mugg & Bean or primi) #
- RT @2oceansvibe Disgruntled clients create website to expose fraudulent SA travel agent – http://www.stephaniekohler.co.za/ #
- RT @SamWilson1: 15 of the planet's most evil climate villains http://bit.ly/7sj62J #
- Off to the Grand on the Beach for dinner tonight. Expect my review shortly. #
- RT @simonback I'm feeling generous – giving away 5 double tickets to James Stewart Picnic Concert this Sunday here http://bit.ly/1SutTX #
- I'm attending the Queen's Plate tomorrow. There are still tickets available at computicket, come play! http://bit.ly/5EZPYJ #
- A damn disgrace: Forbes magazine selects Monsanto as company of the year. Note how all the comments are negative http://bit.ly/8n7s5F #Fail #
- First time @ revamped Point gym. Looks more modern but few visible benefits in terms of additional equipment. Don't like the new spin studio #
- At Rick's Cafe, just enjoyed several @JackBLACKBEER on tap. Yay for #REALBEER #
- Caught a taxi home from Rick's Cafe. R60 to the peninsula hotel which wasn't bad but what's the etiquette in SA re tipping? #
- Just tried to do poached eggs the proper way, I failed. Luckily I have a cooking evening at Sense of Taste coming up, will refresh skills. #
- How far into Jan can you still wish people you haven't seen, a good new year? It's starting to sound weird to me. #
- On my way to the Queen's Plate, it's flopping hot in this suit, they better have some serious aircon happening. #
- Um, any betting tips for the Queen's Plate? #
- Ocean Basket continues to be good value and tasty with friendly, efficient service. #
- My first meal at home this year. Going healthy with chicken breasts, steamed veggies & rice. Washed down with Haut Espoir shiraz rose. #
- RT @bangersandnash New 'A-Team' trailer looks pretty good – http://bit.ly/4UDlhY #
- Just heard a radio ad for another 'Big Concerts Experience'. I'm feel sorry for the people who attend that & feel angry again re Killers. #
- Book of the week: A must read – Confessions of an Economic Hit Man http://bit.ly/8WoLYz and here's my review http://bit.ly/4XR55h #
- The Grand on the Beach, it could well the THE place of the season. Read my review here http://bit.ly/5rCpB0 #
- FNB charges R0 to replace a lost credit card & R105 to replace a card damaged by heavy usage. Must I use the card less? Oops, just lost it. #
- RT @GoldFishLive Sony surprised us last night after our show at La Med with a Platinum Sales Disc for Perceptions of Pacha – Congratulations #
- RT @andUnion &Union serves 100% organic coffee daily from 7AM http://twitpic.com/xroq3 Retweet to win #FreeCoffeeForAMonth #
- Retweet competitions should have a generally agreed upon modus operandi otherwise there is no way of auditing them. My ideas to follow: #
- 1) announced on website with 2) prize description 3) date start & end 4) winner announced on web & twitter. Other suggestions? #
- RT @andUnion @RelaxWithDax u just qualified for #FreeCoffeeForAMonth – yeah! I got a feeling it's going to be a good good month. Thanks guys #
- Eddie Izzard is coming to CT. 4th of Feb at the ICC. Tickets are R350 to R750 http://bit.ly/51rW6U (Deathstar canteen http://bit.ly/538AC0) #
- Comida in Hout Bay has closed. It will be replaced by Wild Woods by Peter Goffe Wood, opening soon. http://bit.ly/812SJQ #
- I stumbled across Mattafix's second album recently and it is awesome. I can't stop listening to it http://bit.ly/5zWFWM #
- RT @TRUTHcoffee: our food offering is starting to take shape at last – I'll have to come check it out #
- Social media creates news: Cape times today quotes Twitter in front page article and on page 3 quotes Facebook & blogs #
- La Botega in Buchanan Square, Woodstock launches on Friday night. It will be a good party http://bit.ly/8O5obj #
- RT @SamWilson1 @AmandaSevasti seriously nice food and being able to sit with my friends. :) – what about drinks? in reply to SamWilson1 #
- Replacement FNB (Discovery) card apparently being delivered tomorrow. They managed my expectations well, thought I'd only get it next week. #
- Talking about top parties, I'm looking forward to the launch party of the new TV series MAN. It's happening this friday http://bit.ly/9208Xa #
- Sorry, MAN TV launch is Thurs not Friday. #
- RT @Andreas_Spath: Monsanto's GMO corn linked to organ failure http://bit.ly/5R8yfk – SA is the only country to have a GM staple – Corn! #
- Vaudeville once off special 2nite, pay R200 instead of R350. 3 Course dinner, show & entrance to The Fez. Call 0861 787737 quote 'Andrew' #
- A friend just told me that he had the worst burger of his life at La Med tonight. I did tell him to go for a pizza before he ordered. #
- I'm up early to take my car for repairs, finally! Not having a car in CT is a nightmare. #
- Just had an English breakfast at La Botega. Very reasonable @ R25. Nice bathrooms, secure parking & huge deck. Launch party fri will rock! #
- Rumour has it the R200 Vaudeville special is on again tonight due to date confusion. 0861 787737 quote 'Andrew' #
- RT @SamWilson1: RT: @JamieWhoSA: RT @ALsparkles: Eddie Izzard is going to be so awesome. I even laughed at the price of the tickets – ha ha! #
- My assistant was having problems registering a vehicle, so he emailed Helen Zille. Received a response 2 days later. Problem sorted. #Win #
- RT @granddaddyhotel: Lonesome Dave Ferguson on the roof tomorrow evening – for FREE :) Beer, chilli poppers, good vibe. #
- Nokia & Sony Ericsson lead the pack in Greenpeace's latest Guide to Greener Electronics http://bit.ly/78qig7 #
- The launch of the TV series MAN was well supported last night. Catch the show on SABC 3, Fridays @ 9:30pm from the 22nd http://bit.ly/9208Xa #
- The boys from Caveau and HQ have taken over Gourmet Burger (Long St & Cavendish), so expect some developments. #
- Word of the day: Semigrate – like emigrate but instead of leaving SA, you just move to Cape Town. #
- The Queen's Plate is very different from the Met, read my review (with pictures) here http://bit.ly/55FqaY #
- I'm about to head to Hermanus for a stag weekend. I shall return. I hope. #
- A night out in Hermanus. Cubana then shimmi, interesting. #
- I would have bet my life that Caledon has a KFC, if not 2. I would have lost. Can u still call this a town? #
- RT @balalaicas: Do you know any Raw Food Restaurant in CT? Thanks! – Kwalapa in the Montebello centre in Newlands does raw food wednesday. #
- Survived the Stag weekend. Retesting the burgers at Hudson's with some @JackBlackBeer – burgers cheaper but sides now extra. #
- Zebra & Giraffe are playing at Kirstenbosch today. Stunner of a day for concert and picnic at the gardens. #
- Hudson's burger rather dry. Service attentive but food takes ages. One of the few burger options open on a Sunday. #








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