A few years back while we were on our way to friends between Sabie and Hazyview - the sound of the 420kw engine* droned through the mountain pass between Lydenburg and Sabie. The missus sat reading a book and I listened to Rod Stewart singing “Sailing”, one of my favourite songs, but I waited for “I was only joking” that was made up from pure genius lyrics. When it started playing on the CD I sang with it - sort of nostal...

THE STORE LADDER We were on our way back from the Cape - and decided to drive on secondary roads where we could. Potholes did not matter too much as I was driving slowly (120k/ph) for a change so we could look at the scenery and towns along the route, instead of sitting eyes fixed watching for speed traps. The roof was down and we enjoyed the fresh air and easy ride with almost no cars on the road. The missus was dressed...