It’s with great ease that they do, because Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut (lest we forget the Le Grand Pavillon Brut Rosé) has very recently become the sparkling wine of choice for 2oceansvibe. Hardened 2oceansvibers out there will know what it takes to get the nod as a 2oceansvibe brand and, make no mistake, this premium Franschhoek outfit has paid their dues.

It’s won’t be long until you’ll find it at all your favourite 2oceansvibe hangouts, including Caprice, Miss K, 1800 Restaurant, Cape Royale Hotel, HQ Restaurant and Caveau.

Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut
Now being served at The Safe House

Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut – the 2oceansvibe Sparkling Wine of choice.

The Methode Cap Classique of choice, I might add!

I’ll be honest, The Muse and I klapped a bottle each on Sunday and I must say it goes VERY well with the Atlantic Seaboard. In fact, it goes very well with the entire weekend. It went well with the post-Clifton-tanning-session Sunday Times hour , as well as the vinyl player interlude, featuring Barry and Barbs.. Yes, it seems to adapt very well.

But you would have known that anyway, if you were following the 2oceansvibe Twitter feed, as well as the 2oceansvibe Flickr feed..

For the more serious bubbly drinkers out there, you can CLICK HERE to download the Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut cheat sheet (PDF) which will answer all those questions you might be asking. Questions that I cannot answer. All I know is it tastes great and everyone I drink it with thinks the same!

Then, when you’re done there, take a stroll down to their website and see what it takes to become the official 2oceansvibe bubbly – www.boschendalwines.com

It seems the prawns are moving further and further away from District 9, as my Saturday morning was punctuated with prawn activity. I was leaving Pick ‘n Pay in Camps Bay and had to slam on the brakes as a large group of them on bicycles came speeding through a red traffic light. I noticed a man walking out of the Pick ‘n Pay with his son – the little boy pointing at the prawns. The prawns didn’t care as they exercised their usual COMPLETE disregard for the laws we, as humans, have created in order to maintain a functioning society.

Prawns – blatant disregard for human law
As they force co-existence upon us

I have one question : Will this lawlessness only be addressed when children start being knocked over, as they attempt to re-enact what they’ve seen the prawns doing on the roads?

This “fuck you” attitude displayed by some of the prawns (and I stress “some” of them, who ruin it for the rest) continued at Caprice where prawns were spotted climbing all over the furniture with their damaging “clip-shoe” footwear.

The “fuck you” attitude displayed by prawns
in human society continues.

I’m not sure how things work in District 9, but here in the human areas and among our own, we have a very clear understanding about manners and general etiquette. At a very basic level, we obey traffic signals, and we don’t stand on furniture. You need to adhere to these basics – if you wish to coexist. Especially when it comes to bicycles.

A bicycle is the first mode of transport for most human children. They cannot wait to get their first bicycle and probably can’t wait to have the ability to go through red traffic lights, like they see the “adults” (prawns) doing on the road.

Why do you let them do it? Why do you just sit in your car and shake your head? Why don’t you hoot at them? Why don’t you wind down your window and ask them to please stop?

I guess we’ll just have to wait for a child to get hurt before this is addressed.

What are your thoughts?

“Kings of Neon?!” – come on, man – that’s quality!

I’m speechless. Just look at this flyer – it says it all.

(You guys look hysterical!)

God help us all!

I must say that looks like it’s going to be crazy fun. I strongly suggest that everybody goes. Maybe HQ beforehand for Friday drinks – then Cappers for the Kings of Neon?

Hating that!

See you there!

Café Caprice is mixing it up on Friday nights by offering you any tapas of your choice for HALF PRICE! That’s a good special – the kind of thing you’d find at www.nobucks.co.za

I can recall the Caprice menu from memory pretty much verbatim and would like to tell you my usual tapas choices. Very basically – it’s the prawns, it’s the meat balls, it’s the hummus with pita (ask them for a couple extra slices) and the cajun calamari. But, most importantly, for the love of God, do NOT forget the spring rolls – that would be a crying shame.

The blurb : Pull in every Friday between 18:00 and 20:00 to enjoy any of the delicious tapas items: Chicken Nachos, Tzatziki & Pita, Marinated Sirloin strips, Grilled Cajun Calamari at ridiculously low prices… Let’s do a little sum for you here: If you and a mate share a huge Chicken Nachos AND Sticky Buffalo wings, you’re both in for R27 each. It’s ridiculous. And delicious.

Book now: 021 438 8315.

I’ve just realised I can go one step further. The menu is actually right here with me. (I swear I didn’t use it earlier when I was showing off for you).

You want it?

No problem – CLICK HERE for the Caprice menu.

Quietly enjoy the 2oceansvibe cocktail on the cocktail list..

Dave, Mike, MJ, could we look at tweaking it a bit before summer?

I’m staying at my residence at the Cape Royale at the moment (if you didn’t pick that up) and it was actually by chance that I was in Camps Bay on Sunday. For lunch at Caprice (if you must know), with G-Man, The Lawyer, DVD 1&2 and The Muse.

And then suddenly my ex, Mother Nature, unleashed great anger in the form of a flash flood. We realised something was wrong when the tops of the drain covers in the road burst into the sky (one of them hit a car), releasing an alarming gush of water.

Take note the open drain over the road.
The cover shot off and hit a car.

Ja. I know. How hectique?

With a PRZ under our belt, that was more than enough fun for one day. But then we turned and looked down the strip, towards Vida e.

Yu!

It.was.massive!!

Hectique, bru!

Jeepers Hudders!

Oh my GOODNESS!

I swear!

Consider your car guarded

Pretty crazy, hey!!?

By the time we had finished the joint whilst taking these pics, the water had completely surrounded Vida and we had to climb over tables to get further up the road to dry land and Caprice.

Oh? You say you would have just waded through the water?

Hah! Good luck with the Zambezi bull sharks, my boet!

Good times.

Funny, I was just chatting to Dave from Caprice this week and he mentioned a famous picture of a guy riding on a jet-ski along the Camps Bay strip.

Anyone out there got the pic? Send it in to editor@2oceansvibe.com

Sick!

Oh my God! Look at this! We do not have all the info at the mo, but what we do have are these pictures and the report below.

Photo from Life Is Savage
(Courtesy of Grant Hood)

Photo courtesy of @heinkoen

This, from News24:

Cape Town – A container carrying potentially harmful chemicals washed up on Camps Bay beach on Thursday afternoon, according to Disaster Risk Management.

The owner of the container, whose name has not been confirmed, has been tasked with removing it, Disaster Risk Management’s Charlotte Powell said.

A crane was on its way and Hazmat teams, the police, disaster risk management staff and the fire department were also on the scene.

Police spokesperson Inspector Bernadine Steyn said it was not a criminal matter and no case had been opened.

According to Powell and News24 users on the scene, the tank contains a form of Cresol, a chemical used to make disinfectants and household cleaners, amongst other things.

While exposure to the chemical at low levels is not harmful, it can cause irritation and pain when breathed, ingested or touched.

[more here]

Wow! It’s ALL happening!

I enjoyed this from Life Is Savage : A female onlooker describes the object as a massive metal cylinder surrounded by rusty metal beams..and she swears she saw something emerge and run into Caprice and order the 2 for 1 Dreamy burger special..

We are standing by for more info..

Until then, here’s the song “TOXIC” by Britney Spears:

If you have any more info, please add it to the comments section under this article. And, if you have any other pics – send ‘em in at editor@2oceansvibe.com with the subject “Don’t you know that you’re TOXIC!”

[thanks dave, thanks harps]

I remember when my all time favourite Caprice waitress, Justine, first described the Dreamy Burger to me. It was something to do with a slab of cheese on top of the meat, and then she began to describe how the hot mushroom sauce is then poured over that slab of cheese, melting it in the process. As she described this final stage of the preparation she actually lost her breath for a second, her eyes rolled back and her mouth opened and hung agape for a few moments. I swear to God – it was like something out of When Harry Met Sally .

“Jesus,” I said, “get me one of those!”

Some random killer Caprice burgers

And I tell you what, it did NOT disappoint. None of the burgers at Caprice ever do, to be honest. I’d advise you to try them all – but start with the Dreamy Burger. The name says it all.

And what better time to try them all, with the annual Caprice 2-for-1 Winter Burger Special!

Check it out:

What’s better than one delicious Dreamy, Whale or Old-School burger? TWO delicious Dreamy, Whale or Old-School burgers for the price of one!

Pull in to Cafe Caprice Monday to Thursday, from 1 May until the end of winter, for lunch or dinner.

Book now by contacting Mike on 021 4388315 or at info@cafecaprice.co.za.

It’s THAT easy.

Funnily enough, did you hear about Barack Obama stopping for an impromptu burger in Virginia yesterday? It’s true. The Secret Service weren’t quite sure. Check it out here.

He should try the Dreamy Burger. He’d enjoy it.

A stunning day had by all! Andrew from the Hi-Five Scooter Club organised a scooter rally that took place on voting day (GO DOLPHINS!), yesterday, which kicked off at the Waterfront Vespa Shop, next to the Caltex station. A rally that was put together to highlight the perfect match that is scooters and Cape Town, as well as the earth friendliness nature of scooters as a mode of transport, versus cars (sis!).

Everyone assembled at, say, 12ish and it was quite apparent that the reporters from Die Burger and the Cape Times knew about the leopard print thong scooter streak I had promised. As a reminder to those of you who have just tuned in, I promised (in a video that has been watched now 40,000 times) to my stunning fantastic loyal readers that I would ride my scooter through the Camps Bay Strip with a leopard print thong , should I win the 2009 South African Blog Awards *cough* which I duly did.

Lois Lane from Die Burger
Taking notes. Cute.

I must say it’s a very cool vibe, the whole thing. Sure, it’s a far cry from the hard-core Harley riding fraternity who ride en masse from time to time. “BLAAAH BLAAAAH”, we’re driving past! Versus “beep beep, hiya buddy!” So ja, we were cute. We were cool.

Rob “Big Cheeser Bob” Wilkinson
Explains his dilemma as to how his “A” bike got sidelined
for the Barbie pink “B” option.

“AND THEY’RE OFF!!”

The back of the pack get caught in a red light
Cyclists, of course, should feel free to drive straight through..

The Photographer
Very at home on his “lady”

Seth and “The Entrepreneur“
Something from an old Beach Boys sleeve

Dave from The Dirty Skirts and his missus, Kate
marvel at the wonder of The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy)
and The TBGess (Tall Blonde Girlfriend)

And so, of course, the time came for me to “de-robe.” Which I did outside (what was) Carlucci’s in Bantry Bay. The FULL rally stopped to allow me a completely non-private moment. Thank God I had a drag on a pinner earlier and the full impact of the moment didn’t set in. (And thank God I gave a little trim the evening before).

The Rotherham Diet pays dividends

The events that unfolded thereafter included a a stand-up scooter thong streak past Caprice and the rest of The Camps Bay Strip.

Good day!
Note the strategically places mirror

All was captured on video, which will be featured in Friday’s 2oceansvibe Weather Girls Show, featuring Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and FHM model, Genevieve Morton.

So you’ll just have to wait until then to see the spectacle that was.

We cruised on past parliament (giving the obligatory election day toot-toot) and ended up at Speedway Cafe in Gardens where the van der Spuy brothers supplied generous pints of Jack Black beer! It was all just too wonderful to behold!

And so, for now, quietly enjoy this little sunset on the night of the scooter rally. The day I wore a leopard print thong. The day of the South African General Election, 2009.

Camps Bay – 22 April, 2009

Well done. Well done, all of you.

And of course a massive thank you for Rynier and the rest of the team at Vespa for all there help and support. What a great brand for the Cape Town lifestyle.

What a great fit for the vibe!

Check out the full range of Vespa’s HERE

GO DOLPHINS!

[thanks shawn b and brandon g for pics]

ps. there are mentions in today’s Die Burger and Cape Times on pages 3 and 5 respectively.

I trust you enjoyed the use of the word “respectively” back there.

Whoah, there hasn’t been an auction on the Camps Bay strip since the place next door to Caprice, now occupied by The Grand Cafe, went for around R40 million sometime last year.

And now, the highly sought after building on the other side of The Grand Cafe is going under the hammer. I spotted them putting up the sign this morning as I dried off my glistening torso, following my morning swim in the mighty Atlantic Ocean.

Camps Bay Auction
Sandbar building on the Camps Bay Strip

Years of investments and successes and failures has proven that this end of the Camps Bay Strip (”Westside”) is in another league of cool, compared to the other end (”Eastside”). There are a number of contributing factors, not least of which being the fact that they (the Westside shop fronts) don’t have a view of the taxi rank and public toilets over the road.

That’s why, a few years ago, someone asked me what I think the three most important things are about buying real estate. I thought about it for a while and it became clear. So I said unto them, “location, location, location” – because, honestly, I think that is the most important thing.

Since then I’ve found a lot of people using this saying that I made up and I urge you to do the same, because I believe it’s true.

The Camps Bay Strip
“WESTSIDE”

This is prime real estate and I wouldn’t be surprised it got a similar price to its neighbour, what with 2010 around the corner blah, blah, etc. etc.

Come on, it’s a no brainer.

I got some information for you on the site.

Check it out:

31 VICTORIA ROAD, – CAMPS BAY

* ERF SIZE 476 SQM
* ZONING: GENERAL BUSINESS B1
* BUILDING EXTENT: 583m²
* BULK: 1.2
* COVERAGE: 100%
* RENTAL INCOME: R1 210 459 P/A
* IMPROVEMENTS CONSIST OF:
* THE SANDBAR RESTAURANT
* 4X 2 BEDROOMED FLATS
* CARETAKERS COTTAGE
* A NEVER TO BE REPEATED OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DISCERNING INVESTOR

I like the idea of those 2 bedroom flats. One of them could be turned into a new 2oceansvibe HQ. That would be pretty cool.

The auction is on 26 May, 2009 – on site. Be there if you want an opportunity at grabbing one of the planet’s most sought after pieces of real estate.

CLICK HERE for more information from the auctioneers.

Contact me on editor@2oceansvibe.com if you need representation at the auction.

I didn’t mind yesterday. Much.

I went for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean at, say, 8am. It was crispy.

I returned to The Safe House and listened to a bit of Bob Dylan (on vinyl – a birthday gift from my G-Man, The Dude and The TBG). After channeling Bob for a while, I was blessed with the arrival of her royal highness, Mavis, at around 09h30 (no rush). She made me some fruit with yoghurt. Nice.

Aaah, Cappers..

I popped down to Caprice at around 11 and chilled there until 13h00. I tucked into a few 2oceansvibe cocktails and thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment, which included this fellow who may or may not be a foreigner.

Taking a leisurely stroll..

That was all a bit much and I returned to The Safe House. But not for long. It seemed the day was not to be wasted and The Photographer pulled round to fetch me, as we descended upon Little Beach, Bakoven.

The Photographer prepares for a swan dive

Whilst we did remember to take a couple Jack Black beers down, I did forget my new Lizzard towel. So we managed to share The Photographers towel in the most non-gay way possible. You know, just burping and swearing every now and then, to bring across the element of man.

The Photographer won that game
1-0

Yes, I think you will notice that the ocean was playing a game of lake-lake yesterday.

Funnily enough, I received an email on my phone at that exact point, from The Barndog, showing his view in Durban and commenting that his ocean can also play “lake-lake.” Good effort.

Speaking of good efforts, the sunset last night was, what we call, “acceptable.”

Last night’s sunset
7/10

Stunning.

But that was yesterday, and today is Friday – which is also nice.

But today is not only Friday, it is also your captain, John Smit’s birthday.

So, Barndog, from all of us at 2oceansvibe – happy birthday, my angel.

x

Wow, this is completely different to what I’m doing.

London city today (G20 summit = protestor mayhem).

This from Steve B:

Outside UBS – London city

Seth,

Thought you may be interested to see what the London city boys are being subjected to. The soap-dodgers then broke windows at one of the bigger banks.

I heard rumour some of the lads were waving £10 and £20 notes out the windows at the protesters outside… Not cool behaviour – I see no point in poking the proverbial dog.

Cheers!

Steve

Great email, Steve!

But, ummm, ja, I agree – not for me.

This is where I was after a little lunch at Caprice today.

Just chilling..

CLICK HERE for more G20 drama.

Today is the last days of voting for the 2009 South African Blog Awards. It’s a great opportunity for those of you out there that haven’t voted, to do your thing. It is the only way to keep 2oceansvibe going. I can almost guarantee you that if you don’t vote, 2oceansvibe will be no more.

And, just in case you wanted some kind of incentive, here is the video I published just last week, telling you exactly what I will do, should 2oceansvibe win the best overall blog.

Oh, you missed that, did you? Don’t panic, here it is again:

Would you like that?

Ja, I bet you would.

Seth in a thong on a scooter, up and down the Camps Bay strip, in front of Caprice..

Only you can make it happen.

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE

** REMEMBER YOUR VOTE IS NOT CAST UNTIL YOU CLICK THE CONFIRMATION LINK IN THE EMAIL THEY SEND YOU ** IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE THAT THEN YOU HAVEN’T VOTED **

Why is everyone moaning about today’s shit weather? It’s not shit at all. It’s awesome. There is a VERY light cloud, and the ocean is playing a game of lake-lake. There is NOTHING wrong with that. Jesus.

Check it out:

It’s a VERY thin cloud. Look at that blue towards the back. This shit will burn through. Even if it doesn’t, it’s dead calm. It’ll be sick on the strip – FACT.

[I wrote that AS Madonna's "Material Girl "kicked in on the iPod on random - weird - freaky!]

A lunch at Caprice wouldn’t hurt..

xxx

It’s your birthday
We gon’ party like it’s yo birthday
We gon’ sip Bacardi like it’s your birthday
And you know we don’t give a fuck
It’s not your birthday!

I was wondering where Alewyn, one of my original Caprice waiters, disappeared to. That was before I received this incredibly amazing email from him. It turns out he followed “The way of the vibe,” quit his job and gave “living the holiday” a try. And he seems to be making some headway. In Monaco, no less!

Alewyn Vorster
..made work a sideline and is living the holiday

Check this out:

Hey Seth,

After doing my studies as was expected, i started my office job. I hated every second. I was trapped in this box they call an office doing something I hated.

During my studies I have worked at Caprice as a waiter and then a barman. yes I have been there for 5 years. I have 3 cupboards full of Finger gear, and went to daves wedding. ive got the t-shirt (or vest).
During my office days, i surfed your blog everyday, just to bring me closer to the beach, i was based in belville (oh the pain).
after reading your blog everyday I thaught, ok , lets do it, lets live the holiday, and put work aside.

I quit my property finance job (no I was not retrenched, I actually gave it up) and set off to the south of france to live the holiday. I parked my new audi A4. and took the money I had.

 

Monaco – that’s where our boy is
Good start!

 

Life as a yachty seems the only thing that would support this life style, so here i am. In Antibes (next to Monaco). I have started my own blog, defying the droans who are scared of the recession and taken on an industry that I have no clue of.

I know you are coming to South of france in June, so if i am still alive (i have only eaten oats so easy for a week now) lets combine blogs or something, i dont know, something. if you think its a crap idea,let me know www.unemploid.blogspot.com

Laters,

Alewyn

Alewyn, you beauty! Well done bud.

Will definitely look you up and, in the meantime I urge the 2oceansvibe community to check out his blog entitled the Wall Street Business Report! It all started with this first post, where he mentions “Work is a sideline, live the holiday.”

Keep living the dream and thanks for showing the gang that it really can be done.

Just don’t stop… make a plan… always.

I get asked a lost of similar questions by a lot of people and was very impressed with Idea Bounty’s various angles in our recent interview, because it gave me the opportunity to lay it all down.

Check it out.

Interview: Seth Rotherham from 2oceansvibe
Katharina Scholtz

2oceansvibe is a ridiculously popular blog (35 000 unique readers a month) authored by a ridiculously funny man called Seth Rotherham. He’s built up his blog’s culture around a simple phrase – “work is a sideline, live the holiday”. This is exactly what he seems to be doing – while taking his friends (often featured on the blog) and favourite brands along for the ride. We tracked him down via email to answer some questions in the way only he can. Enjoy.

 

Image credit: Andrew VC – verstercohen.com

 

Blogs are arguably not the normal home for the suave and almost-naked-woman surrounded – how did u get into it?

I started 7 years ago before blogging was really happening and/or popular. I just made the site to showcase pictures of friends and beautiful angels taken at parties the previous weekend. Mainly just for my close mates. I used to write the odd funny comment next to the pics and strangers started telling me how they found it funny. That felt weird. And nice. Like when you take a leak in a wetsuit. I continued and here we are today (sans wetsuit).

Work is a Sideline, Live the Holiday – is 2oceansvibe your day job?

Absolutely. Fortunately I’ve developed a system whereby I don’t really have to work. This allows me to focus on 2oceansvibe and, as a result, I can produce this online reality show type vibe and write about what I’m doing which happens to be chilling out doing nice things with nice people. It appeals to the reader as it’s stuff that we all want to do.

Was there a moment of shining light when you thought ‘I’m a lifestyle blogger!’ and if so when did it happen?

Jeez. Probably the day when a 2oceansvibe cocktail appeared on the Caprice Cocktail menu. But seriously, nothing has changed. I started before blogging was a word – I’m just writing about what everyone is talking about.

We like the way you manage to keep advertising entertaining on your blog. Do you find it a tough balance to strike?

Not in the slightest. I only advertise brands I like or want to try. If they let me down, or repeatedly let down/offend my readers (my most adored treasure), they won’t be there any longer. Part of the reason people come to 2oceansvibe is to get recommendations on stuff. I’ve always written about products and brands; what I eat, wear, have and do anyway, whether they’re paid for or not – it’s all real.

You’ve evolved a whole culture around your writing, with characters and ‘angels’ (the number of times you mention the word ‘vibe’ is quite something) – how much conscious planning goes into it?

Not much at all. That is exactly how we/I talk. Nothing on the site is contrived. My friends have always referred to each other as the characters shown on the 2oceansvibe characters list. The Chief, for example, would call me and say, “Have you heard the latest spice about our boy?” I’d go, “Which one.” He’d go, “The Insurance Broker.” “Oooh, no I did not… tell me more!!” and so it goes on.

“The Safe House” has always been called that (2oceansvibe or not) and it’s because it is high up in Camps Bay and lets me look down over everything – feeling safe. We always call chicks angels and I think it’s good that we do – because they are!

Vibe is just the most versatile word. “What’s the vibe” – “Check that guy’s vibe!” – “Howz your vibe?” – “A boring vibe” – “Quite a vibe” – “That angel is giving me a vibe” – it goes one. Which vibe are you referring to, exactly?

Do you promote your blog, or did you when you started? (I can’t imagine you reading posts like 10 tips for growing your readership or Problogger).

Nah, there was never any promotion – purely word of mouth. There are little scandals along the way which allowed the site to gain new readers and continue forward. The most recent was the high profile public spat I had with the Idols Judges. Which resulted in me responding to Randy Abrahams with a video which has been watched over 80,000 times now.

I just grab the bull by the horns when the moment presents itself. I think the secret behind 2oceansvibe is a variation of dare-I-say-it “The Secret” (which is a variation of the same thing covered in every good business book of all time). I look after brands and people I trust. I talk about it. The readers trust me, and they follow my lead. In return the vibe grows. Because it’s a good vibe built on trust. We don’t interact with dicks. Ever.

[read more here]

You should definitely continue reading that interview as there is loads more (including some more ridiculous pics) – some of it pretty amusing I am told.

Thanks again, Kat – thoroughly enjoyed that!

CLICK HERE for more.

Camps Bay
Cape Town
15h45
20 March, 2009

Fine!

WARNING
**DO NOT WATCH THIS IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE FIRST PART – THAT WOULDN’T MAKE ANY SENSE AT ALL** First part is the article UNDER this article. See you shortly..

Welcome to part 2 (of 2) of the 2oceansvibe TV Show EPISODE 1. Featuring none other than Titanic, Dead Calm and Back to the Future star, Billy Zane .

This episode has Seth Rotherham chatting to Bill about the My Life project, followed by the weather by local pure sex bombs and a true Cape Town institution, The Cowley Sisters!

I CANNOT describe to you how CRAZY things are around here!

This is PART 2 of Episode 1 (part 2 of 2). Don’t watch it before watching PART 1 (the article under this article – DUH!):

**VERY IMPORTANT **
Give it a second or two for the box to show up, then pause the video and let it load a bit, before you play..

Pretty sick!

Catch you later – I’m going for a lie down.

(feedback encouraged)