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Tuesday 12th of June...

2007-06-12T20:26:00.000+02:00

It’s funny how you sometimes wish for something so badly, and then, you realize that you might never have that wish granted… As you start getting used to the idea of never having that wish fulfilled, that wish, sometimes, just sometimes finds you…

Enough about me scribbling about stupid thoughts. It looks like there might be a few changes for Nightguide in stall, as well as some developments I was hoping for some time now. Time will tell, but it looks like there are some serious, NIGHTGUIDE parties materializing. Can’t wait to see the faces of these Capetonians as we bring JHB down here. Hehehe….

Nightguide will also start an exclusive Date-guide, which will mean that you can post a profile and who knows, maybe find love. The profiles will be limited and only 10 males and 10 females will be listed at any given time.

For some odd reason I am looking at buying a new car lately. I simply can’t make up my mind what car to buy. I drive around, spot this bargain, like that shape driving there, hear this story about that make or model… eish… hard one.

But I do have time, so ja, maybe a bargain will find me. I still have the Opel, and wish I could find a decent Corsa or some other small car’s body, where I can shove that motor in. Could be fun.

I recently started a profile on Facebook. At first I thought that it was just another MySpace, and yes, I didn’t rant and rave to much about it. I soon realized that it is not Facebook that is so addictive… It’s the “heat-magazine” image it portrays. You can poke someone, gossip, tease, find out secrets and even break up friendships on there. It is also not Facebook itself that builds this success. It’s the people that are joining it. The people, the visitors, are creating this one big global website consuming half of our days, just to change this or that, we always ending up spending way to much time on it. Yes, it is addictive, even more so than MXIT!!

Mmmmm thanks Nokia… Your N95, being just two (well, actually almost two) months old, just had its first screen replacement. The frustrations continue with this horrible phone hanging, not wanting to open applications or simply just switching off. I should have got myself a HTC ADVANTAGE. Windows mobile and all that. None of these crappy operating systems that Nokia try to make work. Probably the worst cellphone I ever owned.

Wellington I still good fun every Wednesday, and Thursdays still see me at Denim & Diamonds. Fridays and Saturdays you might find me in Somerset West. I must admit, I do need a change of scenery every now and then. For now I just use Kleinmond as my secret hide-away. My nights I still devote to mixing music or doing samplings and re-samplings. I just seem to get a lot more done when the sun sets.

I was actually supposed to go see The PicMaster and the Ice Prick tonight, but a few things came up, so we’ll just have to do it a little later in the week. I think the Ice Prick, the PicMaster and myself need another weekend away, hitting some poor town in full force, explaining to them how to pour the perfect JaggerBomb. Not a bad idea if you ask me…

Apparently the Ice Prick has something planned for me for this coming Friday… and yes, I do look forward to it. In the same sentence… Boy o Boy… what is he up to and what am I getting myself into this time… knowing the Ice Prick the way I do. Time will tell…

Just a Shout-out on the 31'st of May

2007-05-31T17:52:00.000+02:00

Wednesday 30th of May was a semi-quiet night out in Wellington. Not sure why, but I recon that the student’s exams has got something to do with it. Tonight, 31st of December will tell, as I'm DJ’n in Stellenbosch. Funky Thursdays took of with storm in Denim & Diamonds, and it’s the one day in the week that I normally look forward to.

Probably because I can play a lot of my own music, and because Stellenbosch is filled with beautiful people.

On the production-side of things, it’s going a bit slower than what I would like. I guess it’s because I stay tired these days and whenever I am up and about, I’m busy working on everything except producing. Maybe I’ll have to call a bit of a time-out and pack a bag. Go away for a day or two. Not a bad idea if you ask me.

Weird things are happening with regards to my past as well… My ex, Marlize contacted me on Sunday. For what reason you may ask? Simple, she just wanted to know how things are going etc etc. There are just a few things that bother me. Why would she tell me not to contact her after 10, because the fiancé then gets off work? Why the sudden interest if I’m involved with someone or not? Why the flood of sms’s and the request from her side not to mention it to other people that works with the fiancé?

Unfortunately I’m the suspicious kind of person, questioning almost everything, and trusting very few people. People that I do trust know that. So ja, this whole episode will soon reveal itself. Maybe one simply doesn’t know what they have lost until they realize it afterwards.

On a completely different note… has anybody ever wondered about a proper Nightguide Party?
H2O is coming up pretty fast up in JHB, and I’m looking forward to having one awesome time yet again. Problem is that Cape Town is way behind when it comes to hosting great parties such as H2O. I mean decent outdoor events, with the likes of SA’s cream DJ’s.

I’m walking around with the idea of hosting exactly such an event down here in Cape Town, and who knows, it might just happen sooner that anticipated.

Update 29th May 2007

2007-05-29T21:21:00.000+02:00

I know that I promised that this blog will be a reflection of my private life, but for some reason I simply didn’t feel like writing in it the last couple of weeks… I told everyone asking that I simply didn’t have the time, but maybe I was simply lying to myself and to them, for I really didn’t want to reflect any of my personal feelings over the last couple of weeks on this blog.

Needless to say, a promise is a promise, so I will simply have to face it then. Lets start with the simple things, that sort off makes sense to me…

I lost 7kg so far. Don’t know if that’s good or bad, but the doctor said I should lose weight, and fast. Apparently it will help with my health, illnesses and all that. I also decided to cut down on my usual Brandy and Coke when I go out. I now settle for a relaxing Bombay Sapphire Gin and Tonic. After that, a simple cider or spirit cooler for me thanks.

I received my new cellphone, and yes, I plead guilty… it’s a Nokia. Nokia N95… endless problems and probably a mistake I will regret for a long time. This phone is a bit like those commercials you watch in the early mornings on TV, where, if you order now, you will receive this, this and this, bla bla bla… What a load of crap!! If anyone wants a frustration tied to their hip, get yourself a Nokia. Boy o boy, do I miss my Sony Ericsson. It has got nice functions and all the toys, whistles and what-have-you’s, but eish… frustrations like you cant believe!! User-friendly my ass!! Nokia, thank you for a stressful life being more stressful now…

Business-wise it’s been very busy. My CD is due soon, and besides all my normal rentals etc I DJ Wednesday through to Saturday now. It’s a bit of a touch and go situation, but hey, I enjoy being busy. It does get to me every now and then, but its cool… I’ll cope, just like always.

It’s funny how certain things happen in ones life that you didn’t foresee… Suddenly certain ppl come across my path again, and the next moment, I lend them money to start a little business. It’s not that we weren’t close; it’s just that something told me to reach out a little for a change. My history so far was pretty much a one-way deal, and I decided to give someone else a chance to achieve something. I trust that I made the right decision. Besides, money is an expendable commodity. Time will tell…

Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of May I spent in Kleinmond with family, and it was fun seeing them, even going out with my cousin and her boyfriend for a few drinks. Recon I should do it more often. Craig went with, and in a way he makes me think of my old friend Craig that passed away a while back. They are both realistic in life, facing it head-on, not budging one bit.
I for some reason like it like that. People that are straight, to the point, with no hidden pretensions. If I was out in the field, Craig could have been my flank-man, just like my old friend Craig was. I would trust him, no doubt.

Otherwise I’m just enjoying life. Guess I have to. Life is too short to waste any of it that’s given to you. Guess it is a matter of give and take. Works like this, not so, even nature’s the perfect example.

Sometimes I wonder why life can be so harsh, so unforgiving, yet pulling a trigger can be so easy, without any emotions. It seems like certain things are simply taken for granted, programmed into someone, yet other things need some mental adjustment. Guess it’s all for a good cause anyway. Sting or be stung…

The Blue Eyes… aaaaaa…. Now for the other part.

I came across the most amazing set of blue eyes recently. A real true friend emerged from nowhere, and I simply have to share this:

Blue eyes peering thro' leaves of green
Bluer than the sky, bluer than the sea,
Oh, rarest flower! Blue Rose-so beautiful,
Others pale in compare,
Blue as the sapphire-the fairest of gems,
Bright as the bluest Star-in darkest night;
Ah, blue Rose, if Heaven were not made of Love,
Angels would envy thee!
Yet, in early-morn's dew,
tear-drops fall from pools of blue,
Don't cry, little Rose, don't be sad!
With sweetest of fragrance-soft petals open, too
Reveal your lovely blue gown;
blue Rose, you deserve the Crown!

That’s all I will say on that subject… The rest, well, we’ll see who can eat the most pizza. Hehehe.

I am working on a couple of big contracts and are also importing some goods that might just set a new business alight in South Africa. That’s all I’m willing to say right now with regards to that as well. Lets just say that I spend a great deal of time on the Internet, and I hate research at the moment!!

I’m still keeping myself busy with music-production, but at the moment I’m doing a lot of remixes of songs that I feel has got a meaning for me personally. After all, what else is music all about, except a journey?…

This week all is guuuuddd....

2007-04-03T12:21:00.000+02:00

Monday 2nd of April
It's my birthday, and i managed 2 keep it a secret so far...
Asked Kelly to go shopping with me for some new clothes... needless to say, we ended up shopping 4 shoes for Kelly!! Had a quiet night out with a certain lady...

Sunday 1st of April
Went to a Comedy show and asked Kelly to go with. Cocktails and Sushi half-price and a load of fun!! It was her first Comedy Show, and she was crawling with laughter. Did invite that someone else first, but she’s got those awful Nokia phones, and the battery died, so she got my msg late…

Trying to keep my secrets secret, otherwise 2morrow will be a great big drinking orgy!!
Specially from Pierre and Craig…

Saturday 31st March
Pierre did a Set-up in Hout Bay, and had to book some DJ’s. I was setting up and doing sound @ Nameless, Somerset West.

Had a Foam machine booked for Saturday morning for a car show that was held by the Daily Voice newspaper… Drove all the way there just to find out that they cancelled it… Apparently they tried to phone my “Office Number”… but I don’t have one!! What the fuck!!

One big mess-up and pure incompetence from this bunch of people.

Saturday night I finally got enough courage to approach someone I’ve been looking at secretly for some time now… well, lets just say it was an eye-opener…

Friday 30th March
Had a promo at Town Square, and DJ’d in Wellington. Went well, and had a lot of fun.

Thursday 29th March
DJ’d @ Denim & Diamonds, with the weekly Funky Thursdays!! Was Great!! One of the biggest Thursdays they ever had… just once again proof that the Stellenbosch Students are hungry for something different…

Wednesday 28th March
Had a Foam Party and a Wet T-shirt Competition on at Cancun, in Stellenbosch. Was a lot of fun and the women there are all nuts!! Saw Chelize there, but it seems like she’s got other things on her mind…

Tuesday 27th March
Serviced some of my equipment, and repacked all my wires. Didn’t know I had so many!!

Monday 26th of March
Had some electrical work to do, and it ended up being a whole day’s work!!
Bad!!

Sunday 25th of March
Decided I’ll stay home and relax for a change. Went out for dinner… it was Guuuudddd….

I'm posting again!!! Can you believe it!!

2007-03-27T13:29:00.000+02:00

Ok, so I’ve been lagging a bit with the Blog, But Here’s the Update!!

Some of you know that I’m fairly busy with doctors and all the medical stuff accompanying it, so yes, I do apologies for not posting a lot on the blog… Here is a brief update on what’s been happening in my life…

I’m still single as a long-lost winter-housefly, on a diet for reasons known to me alone, and working my butt. That to put it lightly…

Saturday the 24th of March
Had a private party to do for the neighbor, and had to run around looking for a DJ. Also played at Nameless Pub, Somerset West. Had to supply PA and lighting for both events.

Friday the 23rd of March
Had a foam party @ de Hoop Primary School in Somerset West for their fund-raising.

Had a second foam party in Hermanus and had to send Pierre and Jaco. They got stuck in the traffic due to the Off-road Motor-rally being held in Grabouw on the 24th and 25th of March. (more info - http://motoring.iafrica.com/sa_sport/sa_rally/972383.htm ) These guys are having trail-runs, so the N2 traffic got stopped every now and then. Pierre and Jaco got there 20 minutes late, only to hear that the whole thing was cancelled just because they were 20 minutes late!! We did let the people know that we are stuck on the N2… Nothing else to do for them but to turn around and come back…

I also DJ’d at Nameless pub, Somerset West and did the PA

Thursday 22nd of March
Played my Sets at Denim & Diamonds, Stellenbosch. It was a little quiet, but I guess it’s due to the students studying for their tests. We’ll see next week..

Wednesday 21st of March
Played in Wellington and took some MOJO gifts with…

Sunday the 18th of March
Comedy Show in Green Point… this is getting Huge!!

Saturday 17th of March
Had a big wedding for some VIP’s in Tulbagh. Was a great success, and DJ Stevie supplied the music… Awesome!! I supplied PA and lighting

Friday 16th of March
DJ’d at Nameless Pub, Somerset West, and supplied PA.

Thursday 15th of March
Funky Thursdays @ Denim & Diamonds, Stellenbosch!! This party rocks!! I’m giving away CD’s, and MOJO… Luv the vibe Baby!!

Wednesday 14th of March
DJ’d in Wellington

Sunday 11th of March
Comedy Show in Green Point, AGAIN!!

Saturday 10th March
DJ’d at Nameless Pub, Somerset West. Also had two other mobiles to attend to, just set-ups and PA

Friday 9th of March
DJ’d and supplied PA at Nameless Pub, Somerset West, and had a foam party to send off.

Thursday 8th of March
Played at Denim & Diamonds. What a lot of good-looking crazy people!! Love it to play music they would normally hear when they go to Cape Town… and they love it too!!

Wednesday 7th of March
Played my sets in Wellington. This new place rocks!!

Sunday 4th of March
Went to a Comedy show in Green Point. The Sushi and cocktails were again half price between 16-00 and 19-00. Great way to relax on a Sunday.

Saturday 3rd of March
Did a foam party in Melkbos Strand… Was ok…

Thursday 1st of March
Funky Thursday at Denim & Diamonds. The party just gets bigger and better. Gave away a whole lot of goodies, and looks like the students are hungry for new, fresh music in Stellenbosch… That’s exactly what I supply!!

Wednesday 28th of February
Grand opening of the new place in Wellington

Sunday 25th of February
Went to a Comedy show in Green Point. Was great to see all my old buddies and we had a great laugh. The Sushi and cocktails are also half price between 16-00 and 19-00. What a bargain!!

Saturday 24th of February
Did a foam party and a Wet T-shirt contest at Blu, Hermanus. It was great fun!!

Friday 23rd February
Did a foam party and a Wet T-shirt contest at Nameless Pub, Somerset West. Also supplied the PA and DJ’d

Thursday 22nd of February
Funky Thursday DJ set at Denim & Diamonds, Stellenbosch

Wednesday 21st of February
DJ’d in Wellington

Tuesday 20th of February
Did a party at Springbok Pub Newlands. It was just a sound set-up and other DJ’s playing. They wanted this sound rig that was way too big for the event in any case, but hey, the customer wants, I deliver!! Also wanted a 2nd set-up outside, and lighting.

They also had these hip-hop guys doing their thing on the mics. We set the sound perfectly and did a trail run before the party. Then the group’s “Sound engineer” pitched up, and everything turned into a disaster, as he didn’t have a clue what he was doing…

Only packed up at 4-30 the next morning.

Friday 16th of February till Sunday 18th of February
Did a concert in the middle of nowhere… lets just leave it with that…

Thursday 15th of February
Did my Funky Thursday gig at Denim & Diamonds, Stellenbosch… Someone needs to educate these students… hehe

Wednesday 14th of February
Yip, Valentines Day… still single, and did a foam party in Green Point of all places. Was fun though… bit different, but fun…

Saturday 10th February
Just the normal rentals that went out, and the morning I did some amazing skydiving… Whooohaaaa…

Friday 9th February
Spend an evening with myself and the Bulldog, then went out or a drink or two. Only had a couple of rentals that went out.

Thursday 8th February
Started my new party in Stellenbosch. It’s Called Funky Thursdays and it’s something completely different to what the other places are doing. It’s the first time in quite some time that I’m playing in Stellenbosch, and it is amazing to see the reaction on people’s faces when they actually hear music that they would only hear in Cape Town.

I’m pulling in a lot of resources, involving some record companies and MOJO…

Looks like this is going to be fun!!

Tuesday 6th February
Tired after the visit to the hospital, worked on the websites and took it easy.

Monday 5th of February
Had some electrical work to do and went down to the hospital.

Saturday3rd February
Foam party and Wet T-Shirt Competition in Hermanus

Friday 2nd February
Did a foam party in Wellington, as well as a Wet T-Shirt competition.

Wednesday 31st January
Had two foam parties, one at a club in Stellenbosch, the other one at a dormitory in Stellenbosch. I did the one at the club, where I met this amazing Girl that just keeps partying!! Her name is C and we had a good time.

She has got a boyfriend, and I don’t think that there will be anything more that just being friends coming from this ordeal. But I must admit, she is a hell-uva lot of fun to party with.

Monday 29th January
Had a few meetings in Stellenbosch, and had a great party in Stellies that evening.

Saturday 27th January

I set up sound @ Delviera for a wedding, and it went off great with Hennie and Stevie playing all the best hits.

TO HATE AND HATE TO LOVE...

2007-03-19T13:07:00.000+02:00

Am I sick cos I hate to hate you,
You made me hate you,
Let myself hate you,

When it's all your fault,
...Cos you made me love you,
Yeah you made me hate to love you,
Now I hate myself. So twist through time,
If you ever look back...
Admit you used me like the other damn Jacks!

So all that time you were lying?
All that time I was a fool?
Now this time I lay dying,
Drowning in this apathy pool,
These salted tears the gullable shed,
Well I've shed mine,

With guilt and dread,
Hear the voices,
Conscience in my head.

Now I can't trust it,
My conscience's dead.
Bittersweet, bitterweet tears run down,
All that time,
I choked,
I drowned,
I bled these thoughts again and again,
In my mind again,
and again...

A week in postings... Sorry, know I'm late you all, but hey!!

2007-01-24T10:58:00.000+02:00

Sunday 21st January
Another quiet Sunday. Had a braai, watched a DVD and went to bed early…
Nothing more to say!!

Saturday 20th January
Packed my DJ gear and headed to Cape Town where I did a product launch for a major company. Then it was off to Vacca Matta for a fun-filled night, blessed by the sweet tunes one DJ Theo and his wife and fellow DJ can deliver. Was absolutely great!! The reason for all this??

It was Pierre’s Birthday Party!!! Since his first drink was a dbl Stroh with a shot of Zappa all mixed in a tumbler, we knew that this man needs to keep standing… and we made shure he did…. Really looked after him, like only friends can, by keeping his glass filled all the time. Hehehe… not just alcohol, but also plain Coke and lots of water. Pierre and myself were the last to leave, and frankly, I’m not going to mention the bar-tab…

Friday 19th January
Again had to rush to Stellenbosch to fix some sound. It is amazing that a lot of these DJ’s in Stellenbosch think that they know everything about sound, only to discover that they turned the wrong knob or pushed the wrong button.

I see it all the time… settings being changed by DJ’s on Compression Limiters and Crossovers, just because the DJ thinks that the sound system needs more bass. If something blows, I must rush out and fix. Thank you to all the DJ’s out there that has itchy fingers. You pay my bills!!

Thursday 18th January
Aaa… Another VIP party at Vacca Matta. http://www.nightguide.co.za/ did the second VIP party at Vacca Matta with MOJO, our new brand backing us. All had a great evening and the Jesse Jordan Band entertained us throughout the evening.

When the band finished, we were treated to the sweet sounds of DJ Theo. The party soon speeded up into a frenzy of shooters, MOJO, tequila and anything else nice and naughty. It was great to be amongst some of the old crowd from the club Town in Claremont, with which we were so closely involved with. It was great to exchange old stories and to find out what happened to each-other while we were going our separate ways.

Needless to say, after my R880-00 bar-tab, it was time for me to head home…

Wednesday 17th January

Got up early to fix washing machine for a client, and then I was off to see another client in Somerset West. Then I rushed to Stellenbosch and supplied a club with some globes that they urgently needed. I serviced some lights and thereafter went to favorite water-hole in Stellenbosch, where I had a great evening.

Also picked up two monitor speakers that I need to fix as well… o boy, my house is getting to full for all these repairs…

Tuesday 16th January

Worked on some of the broken equipment and repairs that is starting to slowly invade my home… Space is getting to be a problem, and so is finding parts. Looks like this is the scenario at the beginning of every year.

Left the house at 14-00 for Cape Town. Got a booking for a Foam party at a private house. It was apparently some surprise birthday party or something. Got there and set up. It was for some youngster that had a party, age group from I guess 17 to around 19/20. Kewl party, and I don’t think their swimming pool will ever be the same. Party did however stop early because of a cellphone that got stolen. The dad wasn’t very impressed.

Monday 15th January

Aaaaa… Monday blues… Went to Cape Town early morning to fetch some speakers and an amplifier that I ordered. I have to fit these items today in a restaurant that is opening on Friday. So it is a rush rush situation. Got back at around 14-00 and went straight to the restaurant to fit them. Job done, I went home and took a shower, had some dinner, and relaxed for half an hour.

Then it was off to Stellenbosch to fetch some more equipment that decided to fail on their users. It’s amazing. Clients phone you and ask me for prices on equipment. I quote them, and then they go buy cheap stuff, and a couple of months, they phone me to repair it. In the end it is costing them more!! Why bother to phone me for a quote in the first place??

Sunday 14th January

Simply had a quiet day at home, spending it with fami9ly and had a braai in the evening. Did however had a bottle of the most horrific, yucky wine I had in a long time. Drank 1 glass and poured the rest on the lawn.

Don’t think I need to cut the grass in that section again…
I fetched some speakers last night that needs repairing from Stellenbosch. Thing is so big I left it on the bakkie last night. Think I will offload it today

Just a quiet weekend

2007-01-15T07:21:00.001+02:00

Saturday 13th of January
Well, I decided to take things slow on Saturday the 13th, as I only had some globes to deliver and a speaker to swap for one of my clients. I did however had to wait for the same client to close business before I could dismantle the rest of the sound equipment. This turned out to be like only at 02-00 in the morning. So evidently I decided that I would simply party there for the night. It was fun and I met up with some friends that I haven’t seen in quite some time.

Amelia also came over with some of her friends. I do wonder if she’s always as hardheaded as what she was on Saturday. Sure I wasn’t in the best of moods, and not too talkative, but hey, I think that after Friday’s episode she should understand.

Anyway, I left just after 02-00, after trying to find Amelia to say goodbye too. Couldn’t find her, and decided it’s time to load up and leave.

Sunday 14th of January
For some odd reason I woke up hungry for meat. Just there and then I decided that I’m going to braai (BBQ) today. Went and did a whole lot of shopping at the mall, got back home and made some potato-salad and just relaxed for a bit. This week is madness, to say the least. The afternoon I stripped some speakers and serviced two CD players. The mixer I brought back last night also needs some attention. I will have to look at that on Monday.

Sunday evening I watched some TV, worked on some more equipment and decided to take a walk on the beach. Pity some people don’t get the hints… hehe. Got back then jumped straight into bed. Another funny thing happened today… the Internet slowed down to a snail’s pace, and after phoning a few people, I got some answers…. Seems like Telkom had problems with their ADSL lines… Too bad.

Stories, lost love and more

2007-01-13T17:51:00.000+02:00

Sjoe!! What a week so far!! It’s been touch-and-go all the time!!

Wednesday 10th of January
Wednesday went by pretty smooth in the end, and I went to Town Square to meet some friends for a drink or two. I simply love the new Van Gogh Espresso Voddka they are selling. Everybody should try this!! Have a Dbl on ice in a tumbler…. Superb to say the least!!
I went home at around 00-30 (I guess!!) and stripped some speakers that I had to take in for repairs on Thursday.

Thursday 11th of January
Thursday morning I was up and early, and had this tune stuck in my head. I decided to work on my music a bit, and then had a breakfast while mastering some songs. As mentioned Nightguide and the http://www.nightguide.co.za/ website acquired the VIP lounge at Vacca Matta in Edward Street for some VIP parties every Thursday, starting on the 11th.

I invited a whole lot of people, but because it was our first one and I knew that we will have to sort out some details on the first night and some of the guests that I really wanted there would only be there next Thursday (18th) I decided not to invite certain people, like Adel and Zafier. These are true friends (from which I don’t have a lot) that I could sit and talk/socialize all night long. I simply think it is unfair that one should invite people to a party only not to give them the attention they truly deserve.

I left at around 14-00 and picked up a great friend. Kelly is the type that you can take to a party and she will simply create one around herself. We first handed in the speakers in Cape Town, and then went to one of my suppliers to pick up a whole load of globes for two of my clients, that I need to deliver today, Saturday the 13th. We then went to Primi to introduce her to the infamous Jam-Jars. We each had a Jam-Jar and just sat and relaxed, after having a stroll through the Waterfront. My plan was that we should head back to Vacca Matta in Edward Street just after the rush hour subsided. I had the munchies after the Jam-Jar, and Kelly, not being a great eater, didn’t feel like anything. So I evidently had to line my stomach for the night ahead.

Had some great calamari and chips from one of the food-stands at the Waterfront, and sat outside on the deck while watching some Jazz festival being performed by some great South African artists. Kelly and me then headed back to Vacca Matta (VM).

Arriving at VM we moved to the new VIP section they are opening up, and had a drink or two while waiting for Pierre and the rest to arrive. First on the scene were Mark and Juanique, and boy, did they change!! I still think Juanique changed something about her hair, but anyway…

Got an SMS from the ex, "R", asking me out for drinks? I simply replied to her that I was out at a party already. I then asked her in another SMS why she suddenly had this interest in me after I was told never to contact her again. That was her decision, not mine – please note.

As usual, she only replies when she feels like it, and that wasn’t one of those SMS’s she felt like replying to…

We soon started to fill up the venue, and moved to the upstairs VIP section, where we partied all night long and really had a great time!!! Make sure to check out the pics at http://www.nightguide.co.za/PICS.htm

Friday 11th of January
Friday arrived with a slight headache… maybe from the MOJO at Vacca Matta or was that the Jam-Jars?? Anyway, had a few e-mails to sort out and then went to install a sound system into a new restaurant of a friend of mine. Got back home around noon, dirty and full of glue. After I’ve taken a shower I made a few phone calls, and the decided that we here at Nightguide need a bit or R&R. We decided to meet up at Nameless Pub, where Kelly and Willem, Amelia and Warren joined us. After having a great time chatting away, we moved over to Town Square where we soon got stuck into some awesome Cherry Bombs and some tall drinks.

Feeling uncomfortable I decided to leave just after two, not because of the crowd or the venue, but because I once again became public property. Someone told someone that they saw me on Thursday at another pub with a married woman!! WTF!! OMG!! I was like in Cape Town the whole afternoon!! Got slips to proof it… Pictures I’m in!!! The works…

Some “friend” told a certain girl this, which accused me of it… So, to those that think they can make up stories about me, and to those so-called “friends” of the person that told me the story… here’s a nice piece of advise…

Next time you want to make up a story about me, get a decent alibi. And don’t forget to check my blog… that’s what it’s here fore… so you can get your facts straight before you make up a story and tell it to people that may still matter in my life. And if these so-called friends would want to make up a story, I would like to advise them of the following…

- - GO AND HAVE A SEXUAL DEPARTURE… IN OTHER WORDS… FUCK OFF!!--

That’s if you are so stupid to run to the ex "R", to tell her that you saw me with a married woman somewhere, while I was in the Waterfront!! I'm not swearing at the ex... I simply have too much respect for that... I am swearing at all those assholes that always run to her with some shit story... Get your facts straight... ever better... tell it too me in my face... I dare you all!!

I find it so pathetic that people think that my life is public property, just so that they can make up stories… They have absolutely no idea on what’s happening in my life… That’s why I started the blog, as a personal diary/journal… just to clear the air…

So tonight I’m off again to a birthday party, need to sort out a speaker and deliver some globes. Don’t really know what I’ll do after that… stay tuned… maybe I’ll find out something new about what I did somewhere…

2007-01-10T20:36:00.000+02:00

Well, today was one of those days that one doesn’t want to talk about but I guess you will have to in the end. See, about 5 months ago I dated this girl, "M L". We’ve been dating for so long that as a matter of fact I can’t remember when we started dating actually.

I do know that "M" and me broke up because of stupid reasons, totally unnecessary. I also know that I got told that she would never lie to me again. Funny thing is, some 2 months after we broke up I find out that she’s engaged to this other bloke she hardly knows…

Well today I ran into her… I parked at the local Spar, and right across from where I parked, she and her mom was getting out of the car. I just sat there, couldn’t move, watching her getting out of the car and going into the shop. When they came out, she spotted me, and needless to say, came over and asked me how things were without blinking. Like nothing happened!!

She then went off telling me all these things I already knew, like her not working at the coffee shop, she doing temp work at the Action Café in Gordon’s Bay, etc etc. Well, I know all of that. I also know that she is now engaged, only some two months later after we broke up!! Just then, while we were talking, her phone rang, and she just killed the call… I told her: “That must be the fiancée calling”, and she replied, “o, and how do you know about that?”

Now let’s be honest, people cant really hide stuff from me, and I know what’s going on, although I rarely interfere. This I do know… Getting engaged just after, well 2 months, after you broke up with someone, is not right. Something’s fishy… It makes me wonder if all those “staff braais” she had with her fellow waitresses really were “staff braais” while we were still together. Bottom line is, it still fucking hurts, and knowing her, she will get hurt pretty soon in her newfound love as well… I just know her.

When she got back into her mom’s car, I simply got out of mine, did my shopping at the Spar and drove home. On the way home, being a DJ and all that, the weirdest song came into my head… I was so weird that I had to look up the words… It’s a song by Elvis, Called Lonesome Tonight… and these are the words…

Are you lonesome tonightdo you miss me tonight
Are you sorry we drifted apart
Does your memory stray to a bright sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight

Spoken:I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the world's a stage
And each must play a part
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart
Act one was when we met,
I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
And why I'll never know
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you
Now the stage is bare and I'm standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you won't come back to me
Then they can bring the curtain down
Is your heart filled with pain,
shall I come back again
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight

Well, my stage is still standing, but it still hurs looking into the light, although it’s in a distance…
And then came "R"...

Rub it in some more... I love it!! Bang said the man, and then we fell...

2007-01-07T17:35:00.000+02:00

Friday went well with the road-trip, but started off bad. Went to the mall the Friday morning, as Pierre’s Phones were disconnected for some odd reason. After being screwed around for a while they realized that his account was indeed paid, and that it was their fault.

On the trip we visited Swellendam, Bredasdorp, Struisbaai, Hermanus and Kleinmond. Ended up in Kleinmond at Gringos, where we had a great time. We had to cut our trip short though due to the amount of work that came in. We returned home on Friday eve.

Saturday I went to the mall, did some shopping and worked on some music. Then packed my gear and headed off to Hermanus again to do a MOJO promotion and to deliver some stock. Had an awesome time at a place called BLU, and partied till closing time. Took my cousin with, and she of course took the boyfriend with as well.

Stayed over in Kleinmond and returned home today, Sunday. Don’t feel like doing too much today, not even cooking, so I think I will simply order a pizza. On the music-front nothing serious is happening, except for myself spending ours in the studio.

My website, http://www.nightguide.co.za/ managed to secure the VIP section for Thursdays at Vacca Matta, and it looks like this will be an ongoing thing. Nightguide secured the complete VIP section, and we will be hosting some amazing parties there in future. Access to the VIP section will be via INVITE ONLY. Looks like we will be up for some fun in Edward Street.

On the relationship side of things, well, still single and think I will be for some time…

Time to order that pizza now…

Thursday 4th 2007, the day before Pierre and I go on a Short Tour...

2007-01-04T20:00:00.000+02:00

Well, just got off the phone with Pierre and need to get my things packed. Had another argument with the Ex "R" last night... Pitty when one turns nasty… Maybe I should have listened to her when she said that she’s “not a nice chick”. I can’t help but wonder though if she is playing the Boyfriend up in Gauteng just like she played me? Should be interesting to hear his comments… But then again I have better things to do than to involve myself in other people’s lives.

On the home front I sorted out some wiring today in Stellenbosch, and serviced some equipment. Looks like this weekend is going to be a busy one. Bookings are steadily coming in and we might cut our tour short and be back on Saturday. If you keep in touch with my website http://www.nightguide.co.za/ you will know that Sara has left our shores, and FHM sure missed a awesome photo shoot with her… Sorry Guys!!

Baby-B is going to a 21’st Birthday party and forgot about our dinner arrangements for tonight, but hey, I simply cant be mad at her for too long. I did however get some advise from Amelia that I think I’ll stick to with regards to the X though…

Time for me to pack. Didn’t change much on the site today, and don’t think I will tomorrow as well, as we will be on the road most of the time. I do hope we are taking enough MOJO with us, and as Pierre is coming over to my house tonight already, I think we should have a good one tonight…

Be gud ya all, and be safe!!

Welcome 2007!!

2007-01-03T15:54:00.000+02:00

Well, I know it’s been few days since New Year, but what can I say…. It’s the busiest time of the year for us.

This year I will be doing a lot more on the Blog. I decided that since everybody wants to know what’s happening in my personal life all the time, and everybody tries their hand at gossiping about me, I would go Global… as in Public…

Yip, that’s right… from now on, this blog will be my own personal diary. Therefore, I don’t need to sit and listen to crap I hear from people about myself. Stories grow and people exaggerate, but now for the first time people will be able to read up about my personal life the way I write it.

No more gossip, no more screwed people keeping themselves busy with “Small-town Mentality” and bugging other people.

These posts will be done on a regular basis, and will cover all aspects of the Webmaster’s personal life as well as that of his Co-workers and the http://www.nightguide.co.za/ website in general.

Should be interesting… seeing if my blog entries will clash with the stories I so often hear…

The Death of Riaan Loots... Blame it on Apartheid!!

2006-07-27T14:24:00.000+02:00

The Death of Riaan Loots... Blame it on Apartheid!!

It has come under the attention of the Nightguide team that the death of Riaan Loots on the rugby-field is now turning into a political debate. This is probably the only excuse these cowards can think off, since they cold-bloodedly murdered a fellow rugby-player for no reason.

It is so easy these days to get away with murder in South Africa… simply blame it on “Apartheid”.

Those that knew Riaan would know that he worked his butt off in an Entertainment related environment, always serving other people. Nightguide is dedicated to entertainment… therefore we gladly post this as a tribute to him.

With this post we invite you to have your say about this dreadful incident, so that the whole world can log onto this blog and see for themselves exactly how the South African Justice System Really works.

Welcome to Nightguide's Blog!! Let's go Topic-hunting...

2006-07-26T18:39:00.000+02:00

Welcome to Nightguide's Blog...

In this Blog we will discuss anything related to the South African entertainment industry, and any other topic causing heated debates on the South African scenes.

This is your playground where you have the say and we choose the topics. Hip-hop vs. House, drugs sex and rock ‘n roll. Discuss your favorite club or nominate one. Post pictures of you, your girlfriend, your bud drunk as a skunk or even your ugly mutt.

We are not afraid to tackle issues such as “Huisgenoot” or “You” Magazine’s pathetic idea about protecting yourself with a black ribbon on your chest, the reinstatement of the death penalty, the change names for no reason, the idea about Mr. Zuma believing that he can protect himself from AIDS by taking a simple shower, the stone-throwing on our national highways, etc.

So… we welcome you… and because this is a new one to us, we invite you, to be the first to nominate a topic.