SA bits 37 - Are you serious?!!

SA bits 36 - The day Pritam cooked chicken briyani

No pictures of the briyani though, instead some shots of the gang. We just went through a 4 day training conducted by our vendor. From the discussion we had, there will be A LOT of work come January 2010. I just hope I can assist the rest of the guys as much as I can since I am still waiting for my leave confirmation.
Anyway, some update pics of us after dinner. Thanks Pritam for your invitation and dinner.



Big lawn, perfect for a braai and as seen, for star gazing as well:P

And the following pictures are of the gang, and also what happens when you intentionally set sequential shots without notifying the rest hahahah

SA bits 35 - A weekend without work..

So what do you? You have an ice cold beer....


On a separate note, I think they should make it a criteria in any beauty pageant contests that all participants must be able to converse in English. If you had to choose someone to represent the country, she's got to be able to speak the international language, no? Well at least Miss Gibraltar could and I think she's Gorgeous with a capital G.

SA bits 34 - Year end function 2009

We just had the year end function for 2009. Due to recent cost cutting measures, they no longer organize any function which required an overnight stay. Last year they organized a race in a theme park where the entire team had to participate in a lot of the theme park rides, and obtain clues at the end of the ride. That would've have been so cool.

This year it was held in Midways Mall, for Extreme bowling.

A few of the guys started with pool. Then we had 2 games of bowling, 1 before lunch.

Clinton, the only other chinese in Motorola.



Lunch was not really good, but considering the cost cutting measures it's understandable. Surprisingly, the bar was free flow.


Ciak!

SA bits 33 - Nissan Sentra B12

Behold, our personal ride. Bought this jalopy at a good bargain, serviced it and hopefully it will continue to run this well for many more days. Even the mechanic gave us the thumbs up for our catch.
1990 Nissan Sentra B12 model, 3 gear auto transmission, very nice interior. We had all engine lubrication flushed and changed, replaced all the brakes and topped up brake and transmission fluid. It was thought to be smoking a bit, but problem solved after replacing the brake diaphragm.






Again,can someone help me buy 6638 please? KTM (Kuda, TOTO, Magnum). Why 6638? See number plate.

SA bits 32 - 2 weekends of braai

Don't worry, I didn't have too much meat to eat.
First session was to celebrate Dorai's wedding. Congratulations to you and Mohana. Sorry I couldn't be a part of this auspicious event but here's to good health and happiness always.

Braai master

The apprentice, and dude is that the swing cushion you're using to fan the coal!?

Like I mentioned in one of my older post entry, I need to be a vegetarian soon





Second session was at one of my colleague's (Pritam) mini-bachelor's celebration. He's going back to get married in 2 weeks time. Congrats to the both of you. Hope to meet her when she comes to stay with you.

Braai master is the future groom himself

SA bits 31 - Joburg Lion Park

Going to the lion park is like a teaser to a full-blown game drive. This is actually my third visit, and I can still remember my first about 2 years back. The size of the lions are very intimidating when seen in real life, and like I said this is only a teaser. It was definitely more exciting back then. Now I know what to expect, but what made it even more disappointing was there were fewer lions than before. Not to mention they were all having an afternoon nap! (-_-) anyway .......

Akash & family came to visit from Durban.
We saw a bit of Zebras...


.. a few Kudus...

....and the Springboks. Personally, I think they taste horrible (like deer meat). They are sold in selected restaurants. That was my first and also my last time of chowing down Bambi's cousin.



Spot the Cheetah.

Like I said, most of the cats were napping.


There's a separate section in the park's reception area, where you can pet lion cubs. This particular one was about 4 months old.

I still remember the last time I tried to do it, cheeky bugger wanted to taste my knee :P

She looks lost and confused...


And the softer side of these "wild" animals?