Today felt like the kind of Friday that everyone would be playing along with the aforementioned and agreed upon Cape Town Friday Rule. I was so confident of the feeling I had, that I woke up and went for the CLASSIC “secret cloud technique.” You know the one: when you have a joint BEFORE you shower and change for the day. So you don’t smell of weed and, with a small dose of eyedrops, no-one can tell the difference. Leaving YOU with an awesome day ahead of you! And I tell you what, that’s EXACTLY what I’ve been having!

First port of call was Vida e in Camps Bay, where Losh put together one of nature’s finest Cappucino’s for me. I basked in the sun on the pavement as I skimmed over today’s Cape Times school project. It was cutely written and most notable was the article mentioning the fact that the Pope does not wear Prada, as previously reported. The Vatican responded to these claims and summerised with the quote, “The Pope, in summary, does not wear Prada, but Christ.” Interesting. Knowing how much money The Vatican has, one would assume this brand is something of a bespoked, high-end exclusive tailor. I’ve never seen any of Christ’s range, but will admit that The Pope certainly does have a dapper vibe going.

I hit the road and continued The Cape Town Super Circuit. It seems other people had not embraced this day in the same way as me, and the road was saturated with bad energy. Most notable was the unprecendented sighting of not one, but TWO pretty fierce road accidents. One outside Caprice and one outside the Sea Point pool. I think I know some people who haven’t been managing their karma very well.

Cop bike stuck under car
Not ideal

It’s just too Hectique! for me. These nasty Friday moments further enhanced my need for a car and driver. Of course, the notion would need to be followed through properly. I remembered today’s R750 million lottery jackpot and drove my car, possibly for the last time, directly to Future Exotics!

Whilst Cape Town’s number one coffee outlet, Vida e, has some outstanding views at the Camps Bay branch, I thoroughly enjoyed this view as I sipped a cappucino at the Future Exotics store at the Waterfront. I can confirm that I have found the first toy I will be buying once I’ve won the R750 million. I took a little pic for you. Please enjoy the Rolls Royce Phantom with me.

The 2008 Rolls Royce Phamtom
V12 7.6L
0-100km/h in 5.9sec

Mmm, I like that, and so will YOU when I pick you up in it. At only R4.4 million it would be foolish not to snap this up. I had a good look at this baby and noted the blinds inside the back windows. ACTUAL blinds. Old school. My style. The staff at Future Exotics were also VERY MUCH my style and I can confirm they have the hottest staff out of any shop in Cape Town. FACT. I’d definitely recommend stopping by for a coffee and a perve *ahem* of the cars.

That was more than enough. I finished my cappucino, skipped the rest of the Cape Town Super Circuit, came back to the Safe House and bought 5 more tickets to the lottery.

It’s been a good Friday..

I was once again amused the other night when we went to Chris Rock. The Lawyer and G-Man went with me to the event in my car and attended the VIP after party held at the same venue (Grand West) afterwards. As with most of these VIP after parties, booze was on tap and it wasn’t long before people were grinding on the dance floor and I was ordering more champagne for the beautiful angels who were jostling for position. My phone rang and I excused myself, giving the newly-popped bottle to “Bambi.” I headed towards an exit sign and opened the door, revealing a fire escape. I closed the door to muffle the mayhem of the party.

“Mr Rotherham?” a woman’s voice enquired.

“Yes, this is he!” I barked.

“Hi, this is Natalie from Good Fellas. I just wanted to let you know your driver will be meeting you at the entrance in 30 minutes” she said, very professionally.

“Natalie, you sweet, sweet angel. I’m having a wonderful time here, could the driver please rather come at 01h30?” I asked.

“No problem, Freddy will be there at 01h30!”

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Seconds later I received an sms detailing the new pickup time and place. Beautiful! I returned to our “booth” where people were, funnily enough, discussing how they were getting home – given the now very boozy theme of the evening. They asked me; and this is the part that amuses me.

“How are you getting home, Seth? Surely you’re not driving after all that champagne?” they asked.

“Nought, I’m not driving. My driver is driving us home,” I replied.

“Ooooh! your DRIVER! God, you are so POSH! I wish I had a driver!” they whined and gaaned aan.

It’s quite funny, really. It’s like they’ve never heard of Good Fellas – the service that comes to where YOU are and then drives YOUR CAR home, with you in it! It’s not like I have a 24 hour driver. Christ, what do you think this is, Dynasty?

“Have you seen my driver?”

But the beauty is this whole vibe that gets created when you see the same people at the same parties and functions and they keep hearing you referring to “your driver” (only when they ask – we don’t want to come across as crass, darling) and they keep seeing you leaving in the back seat of your car with “your driver” driving the car.

Good Fellas is a very slick professional service and they offer various packages, starting at as little as R60 a month. You need to check out their website and you need to get involved. You can’t drink and drive. It’s not cool and you will get caught. I’ve been using these guys for years and, because I’m a member, I don’t even have to pre-book them – as long as I call them 30 minutes before I need them, it’s fine. Nothing wrong with that – VERY convenient for when that lunch starts getting a little carried away…

It’s also pretty cool dropping off drunk angels at their places on the way home. They like you more because of it.

Check out the Good Fellas packages and details, FAQ’s etc. They’re available in Cape Town, Schweeburg, Durbs, East London, P.E., as well as Pre..Pre..PreTORIA (sung to the tune of Duran Duran’s Notorious).

Get signed up to Good Fellas ASAP.

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