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Apr 21, 20239 min read
Accountability. Casa Nirvana. Albany, Georgia.
Accountability. “From doing what is best, to imposing what you think is best for others is an easy transition if you are not held...
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Apr 14, 20238 min read
Man Flu. Martinets. Trip to Georgia.
“The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.” - John...
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Apr 7, 20239 min read
Oh No! It's Back! Makorokoza and Mashurugwi. What a Year That Was 1986.
Oh No! It's Back! Before I was diagnosed with my stomach cancer my surgeon in South Africa, who was monitoring my PSA count, informed me...
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Mar 31, 20239 min read
Reductionism and Holism. Managers Tales.
“Science is knowledge. Research gaining knowledge generally needs to be reductionist but management using all science (knowledge) has to...
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Mar 24, 20239 min read
Consensus. Sup with the Devil. Importance of Timing in Farming.
Consensus. Sup with the Devil. This week I am only going to set aside a couple of short paragraphs on the bond offer under the GCD...
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Mar 17, 202313 min read
Contradictions, Rule of Law, Timelines and Source of Funds. Trust.
This week, once again writing on the subject of compensation instead of reverting back to my life story, makes me a liar. Apologies to...
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Mar 10, 20238 min read
Title Deed or Bond. That is the Question?
“Title deeds represent ownership of a property and the permanent improvements on it. They have an intrinsic value to the holder. A bond...
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Mar 3, 20239 min read
Immense Sadness and Anger. Desperation.
This week I received two pieces of correspondence both causing upset. One evoking sadness and the other serious anger. Both are maladies...
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Feb 24, 20239 min read
Roast Javelina, Portuguese Style and Vegans. Renewed Friendship Along with Highland Show Visits.
Roast Javelina, Portuguese Style and Vegans. I received a call late last week inviting me to attend a local javelina barbecue being...
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Feb 17, 202310 min read
Technology, Solar and Green Myths. Sibling High Achievers.
Technology, Solar and Green Myths. I am happy to say technology has finally become advanced enough for me to be able to dictate this blog...
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Feb 10, 20238 min read
Another Man Down, Do Or Don’t Do. A Huge Surprise in 1983.
Another Man Down, Do Or Don’t Do. This week we saw the passing of David Hunt, a retired successful businessman and a member of our...
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Feb 3, 20238 min read
Reason, Handizivi, Kariba and the Casino.
Reason, Handizivi I must offer a correction, I talked about the Oilseed Seed Association in a previous blog, in fact, it should have been...
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Jan 27, 20239 min read
Rugby, Competitiveness, 1980s Farming, Farewell Dave and Joan Craft.
After a positive visit to the surgeon last week and on an invitation from Maurice Young in Alvorge, Rozanne and I went to watch our local...
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Jan 20, 202310 min read
The African Conundrum and The Foundation of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Success.
Good news from the surgeon, my markers have improved and CT scans clear. The longer it stays so the better it is my surgeon tells me. He...
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Jan 13, 20239 min read
Scans, Stoicism, ESG and ART Farm
Scans, Stoicism, ESG. This has been a week of preparation for my medical review. Bloods done, scans on Friday and my consultation next...
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