[To avoid potential emboerrissment, the incorrect spelling of "journalists" above, is noted!]

whilst potentially emIt’s a concept largely ignored by most of South Africa’s daily and monthly publications – you know, hiring journalists who know what they’re talking about, have communication skills and even know how to spell. I’m certainly not saying that 2oceansvibe is exploding at the seams with Shakespearian eloquence and high grammar, but, you know, our daily and Saturday papers are BIG companies! You just can’t get away with shit like this:

The online version of our regular weekly broadsheets.
There is no such thing as a “rapit”, so even a simple spellcheck
would have spotted that one.. Come now, guys.

And with some minor articles requiring four journalists to report on a local school sports day, I’m a little tired of being experimented on. That was before I was told about The Weekender, Business Day’s far more palatable Saturday “offering.”

The Weekender – get it

I was thoroughly impressed by the level of journalism, intellect and angles taken by most of the articles – successfully covering everything from tech and sports to finance and politics. Some of them even dare to do more than just report and actually give their views! It just comes across so much better and doesn’t feel like you’re reading some kid’s school project.

So next Saturday, have a look out for The Weekender. Sold in most outlets, and most definitely at Carlucci’s.

Sunday, of course, will always belong to The Sunday Times!

[note: this article was written in the days where the Sunday Times actually gave us something]

The ever-territorial Glen Beach Locals (GBL) surfing fraternity have laid down yet another stern reminder to outsiders, that surf intrusions of any kind on “this break” will be more than just frowned upon. And a little suggestion to beginners wasting time with their shit – NO KOOKS!

And don’t forget it

It will be very interesting to watch over the next couple of weeks to see if the likes of the LL’s (Llandudno Locals) or the KSI (Kom Skom International) dare tempt fate and ride one of the most expensive waves in the world.

Glen Beach
Do KSI dare?

With a mini-break set a few meters in front of no-more-than 12 multi-million Dollar villas and a surfer’s view of Table Mountain and the cableway, one can begin to understand the GBL’s (Glen Beach Locals) over-protectiveness.

But that is just the attitude that KSI (Kom Skom International) finds amusing. With world champion Ian “Mettie” Metcalf as their spiritual guide (from long before – I’m talking the days of the “783’s” (Kommetjie dialing code)), I wouldn’t be surprised if KSI simply laughs in the face of danger and starts dropping in on the GBL’s waves, telling them that their pose stinks (with the SPU (South Peninsula Unity) right behind them).

So that’s what everyone in Cape Town is thinking about and talking about at the moment. We’ll keep you in the loop. Until then I think I should also tell you that the new Kom Surf Shop is opening tomorrow (Saturday 19 Jan) in Kommetjie.

A smart person would nip over Chapman’s Peak, quietly stop off at Cafe Roux for lunch and then check out the new Kom Surf Shop around the corner. Or the surf shop first, and then Cafe Roux. Whatever. You get the picture.

It’s very easy.

I wonder if the GBL’s will be there..

Oooh…

ps. It is interesting to note that the various rivalries from Glen Beach to Llandudno were actually referred to in last season’s summer hit “No Matter” by Will & G (incl. download). They go into detail in the very last minute or two of the song with gang-type shout-outs like “Glen Beach Y’all”. They even go on to suggest that Hout Bay locals are “playa haters.”

Hectique!

I can’t cope! Just listen to this CAREFULLY! It’s like God and The TBG are up to something.

Just a couple weeks ago on TBG Day (December 27), one of the 2oceansvibe characters, The UK Showbiz Guy (London’s #1 hit music station, Capital FM’s Johnny Vaughan) was with us in the 2oceansvibe online radio studio and surprised us by organising a LIVE visit from The TBG! (I will publish a download of the show soon, I promise).

And then, TODAY, I get a TBG sighting from ANOTHER one of The 2oceansvibe Characters, “Harders,” who happens to be Richard Hardiman from Cape Town’s #1 hit music station, Kfm! It’s fucking mental! It’s like everyone fell into a bath full of The Secret!

This is what Harders had to say:

The TBG and Richard Hardiman

Dearest Seth,

Although I am still shaking and the adrenaline is still coursing through my veins, I need to get it out to the world that…sheesh…its harder to talk than I thought…that today my life changed as I now it.

I met the TBG.

I know.

I was in my old stomping ground Hout Bay, visiting my mum. We were minding our own business; mum telling me that I was the favourite and the will was all made out to me etc. when I looked up and saw a golden halo above this guy in the corner of the deli.

I looked twice as it is just after Christmas and baby Jesus did say he would come back…however it was perhaps even better. The TBG!

I murmured to mum to take a peak…not being educated and a Hout Bay dweller, naturally I had to explain we were in the presence of greatness…almost to the point where I would sign over the will to him in an instant…she was impressed and got the will out…I made her put it away…money is not the TBG motivation I told her.

It got better though – he recognized me! He bought mum and I a slice of chocolate cake with cream and had the waiter send it over! Obviously like Santa he knows when you have been good…mum was again suitably impressed and brought out the will again. I told her to put it away- not necessary mum.

As we left I casually introduced mum and asked him if he would like a picture (my clever ruse to get one of him)…he declined (he is the famous one after all) so eventually my cool exterior disappeared and I had to admit what HUGE fan of his I was…mum told him how much I adored him and eventually (I think just to get rid of me) he gave in and this is the result!!!!

Santa can screw himself now; I have my picture and he shook my hand!!

Lots of love

Richard.

Three words – UN BE LIEVABLE! Well done Harders! It has finally happened to you and the excitement is tangible (something you can see, smell,touch). It is SUCH a CRAZY turn of events!

I mean, how does this all work?

The one day The TBG is in the 2oceansvibe radio studio which was very easily the greatest day of my life, then the next day he is sending slices of cake over to a Kfm radio DJ, who ALSO happens to be one of The 2oceansvibe Characters! Huh? What the fuck! I just don’t understand. It’s like radio and The TBG and energy and all sorts of shit.

I need a rest. I just need to get my head around this.

Something is going on.

One thing is for sure, The TBG is orchestrating ALL of this. I met him the other day and it is QUITE obvious that he is creating something. Something big. Something important. Probably something like a better world for all mankind.

He’s probably very close to stopping all war…

I wonder if he will go and help Britney.

He’s probably waiting for her to contact him.