Not content with public notices blatantly confirming they will turn a blind eye to gay sex in the bathrooms, Virgin Active are taking the sexual innuendo messages even further. This time they are encouraging members to strip naked and help the “drainage” problem they’re having.

The notice requests members to “bare” with them.

Virgin Active can’t help themselves

Given the fact that your management are capable and literate (right?), is the choice to use the word “bare” rather than “bear” really necessary?

Just because Virgin Active gyms feature on most gay “cruising websites,” doesn’t mean that you should impose this penchant for same-sex casual bathroom shinanigans on the rest of us.

Or does it?

[thanks bartlett]

Remember the “alleged” tale of the Grand Daddy Valet who stole a customer vehicle and rolled it 70 kilometres away in Blue Downs?

The Grand Daddy Hotel left a comment on that story. Let’s enjoy it with our morning coffee:

A response to this post from the Grand Daddy:

It is regrettably true that this incident took place. One of our (now ex)staff illegally (and silently) took a guest’s car home to get a change of clothes. The car in question was a Mini Cooper but it is not the one pictured in the blog post – the damages in that picture are a somewhat exaggerated version of the real damage. The staff member has been arrested and criminally charged and the Grand Daddy’s insurers are currently dealing with the situation in order to settle with the car owner.

Okay so, this happened, and Grand Daddy admit the illegality of their staff’s (and therefore their own) actions. Also, the police happen to agree that the valet committed a crime. So this thing is pretty clear cut. Grand Daddy will sort the owner of the car out, right?

Sadly, not all hotels have service at the heart of their business model.

On Friday I got a somewhat troubling email from Rosanne Turner, the owner of the jacked Mini Cooper S, some of which is posted here.

Rosanne picks up with the tragic narrative the day after her car was wrecked by a Grand Daddy employee. As Black Beard would say, “Woe betide thee not to listen, for tharrr be lessons!”

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A lot of people have been hucking me for “the name of that online shirt company” I use. So I couldn’t think of a better way to show you, than with this announcement I received about their winter special. Those of you who understand what tailored shirts are all about will be quite aware of how good this price is – especially for the quality you’re getting. And they are 100% customised – from lining, to thread detail (I like a red thread for the top button and hole), to collar shape and angle.

Seriously – there is no end to what you can do.

It’s basically just all a big joke.

COLLARANDCUFF.CO.ZA

And those of you who don’t get it – it’s cool – don’t get upset, it’s just not for you..

The FIFA 2010 World Cup™ kicks off this week and it is clear that soccer fever has hit Cape Town. With the sound of vuvuzela’s throughout the city and every second car dressed with flags and mirror socks, it’s easy to see that Cape Town is ready to welcome the world.

Cape Town Tourism has launched a Facebook Fan Page for those who love Cape Town to stay up to date with all the news, what’s on and places to see in Cape Town, click here to become a fan and write on the wall, post a photo or just see what the other 60,000 fans have to say about Cape Town!

Why?

Because Cape Town is awesome – that’s why..

First it was Green Market Square, and now it’s the V&A Waterfront.

Yes, ladies and gents, we’re talking about free Wi-Fi.

We recently ran a story on Skyrove’s offering of free Wi-Fi in Green Market Square, Cape Town. Things have developed ever so slightly.

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While we wait for our winning lottery numbers to come in, it’s nice to know that you can still live the holiday on your own terms. Choose the place, choose the time, and live the holiday whenever it suits you!

I received an update of the new 2oceansvibe Villas properties and I must say, they knocked my socks clean off. We now have properties available in Mauritius for you to rent -as well as some new killer options in Camps Bay!

Check out this one in Mauritius – for as low as R1,916 a night! For a three bed? With daily housekeeping included! That’s ridiculous – so for six people you’ll be paying R320 a night per person. Shame, haven’t they made it easy enough for you? And it’s a peach too – check it out:

Umm.. yes please!

Villa Alira is a beautifully positioned villa located right next to The Paradis and Dinarobin Hotels and within close proximity to Le Morne kitesurfing spot and the white sandy beaches of Le Morne.

The house comprises a large garden with its own private pool, sun-loungers and a large open terrace, perfect for outdoor living.

Inside, the property enjoys a large, open plan lounge and dining room which leads to a fully equipped kitchen and the bedrooms, which are located at the rear of the house.

The master bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom and four poster bed, while the second double bedroom shares a large bathroom with the annexed twin bedroom.

The house is a perfect combination between luxury, position and affordability and is one of the most popular properties on the Easyrent portfolio.

[more here]

And here’s a new one in Camps Bay – looks pretty sweet hey?

Back in “The Bay”

The imposing three-level Sea and Rock villa reflects its name as it occupies a mountainside site with superb seascape views over Camps Bay. The dimensions of this commodious retreat are most generous, sleeping up to eighteen, especially in respect of expansive decking areas being as large as the adjoining interior floor space. Pergolas, controlled-water fed pot planting and a large ying and yang-shaped Zen garden furnish what are essentially outdoor rooms. The design reflects the environmental textures of its rocky backdrop while maximising exterior living space and incorporating saltwater pools and jacuzzis.

The ingenious versatility of this six-bedroom villa/ one bedroom apartment is its ability to function as either three separate apartments, each sleeping six on self-contained floors, a main home and guest storey, each with its own pool and jacuzzi, or as one triple-level villa interconnected with and accessible from each level via steep stone steps. The design is wrought in indigenous natural materials of signature ‘balau’ timber decking and in the interior travertine tiling and caesar-stone. The villa is environmentally-friendly in minimising water use by means of an electronically controlled watering system, rain-water tank irrigation recycling and rooftop solar panels.On the first level above the garage and storage rooms, the guest suite/master bedroom opens onto a very large deck and unique feature of a swirling pebble and grass-effect Zen-style garden of cacti plants and quartz boulders.

[More here]

“Tick all the boxes,” basically!

I find it hysterical when property descriptions boast by calling the property “imposing!” It’s hilarious! And awesome. All at the same time!

So there you have it, my loves – and that is only the beginning! Go to www.2oceansvibe VILLAS.com and check out the rest – there is something for everyone!

I tell you, “living the holiday” has never been easier.

I’ve just received word from the team at 2oceansvibe Villas, who have agreed to extend a confidential 35% off advertised rates for the dates 30 April to 6 May or 20% discount on advertised rates from 11 to 14 May!

It’s basically the ultimate Camps Bay one-bedroom suite!

The Cams Bay Terrace Suite

Check it out:

The ultimate one bedroom accommodation in Camps Bay, the Suite Apartment offers the perfect retreat for a couple looking for some privacy, be it a honeymoon or just some time together. The apartment has fantastic views of Bakoven Bay, the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic. It has an en-suite bedroom, lounge and open plan dining room and kitchen.

A separate entrance provides access from off-street parking on Camps Bay Drive via a flight of stairs opening up fantastic views over Bakoven Bay. This entrance patio has a full complement of garden furniture and a barbeque, and is the perfect place for alfresco dining and being out of the midday sun. A large sliding door gives direct access from the lounge.

Inside, the lounge is well furnished with a sofa, two casual chairs and a coffee table. Satellite television, a DVD player and a small selection of books will keep you entertained. The dining area and open plan kitchen are adjacent to the lounge, and make the entire apartment perfect for casual entertaining and living.

Shame

Very kak

The kitchen is fully equipped with quality appliances including glass-top hob, under-counter oven, fridge-freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The bedroom is comfortably furnished in modern style with a queen-sized bed. The en-suite bathroom has toilet, basin, bath and overhead shower.

If you do want to get a tan, the bedroom opens up onto a protected sun terrace with a solar-heated splash pool. Two modern sun loungers are the perfect place to lie and soak up the African sunshine.

The apartment is in a fantastic location, within an easy four-minute stroll to the beach and the Camps Bay Promenade with its many restaurants and bars, live music and theatre. It is not suited for guests with walking problems as it is accessed by stairs.

Included:

Daily Servicing: Monday – Saturday except Public Holidays

Laundry Service

Concierge Service

All Linen and Towels

Pool Towels

Toiletries
Satellite TV

[more here + pics]

That’s pretty sweet, I must say!

Or should I say “suite?”

Sorry – worst joke of the year….

So, to recap : 35% off advertised rates for the dates 30 April to 6 May or 20% discount on advertised rates from 11 to 14 May!

CLICK HERE to check out more pics and info about that suite.

CLICK HERE for the whole of 2oceansvibe Villas.

See, we told you it was the era of the instanet. Mweb offers cheap uncapped ADSL, and all of a sudden businesses everywhere are freaking out, losing their heads in acts of reckless generosity as they bring South Africa up to speed with the global village.

Like Skyrove, who’ve gone and hooked Capetonians up with free, that’s right FREE wireless internet in Greenmarket square for the next six months.

“Goodness gracious!”, I hear you say. “But how much are they giving us!?” you exclaim with one of those half-question, half-statement things.

OK, get ready. Promise you won’t freak out. PROMISE.

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As the regulars would have noticed, 2oceansvibe has been plastered with ads for MWEB’s new uncapped broadband service – the first uncapped service in South Africa. They have a number of packages and there is one to suit every pocket and speed. I would like to tell you about my package.

Sis, don’t be rude – I know you’ve come very close to seeing my other package, but that’s not the one I’m talking about!

  
MWEB’s latest offering – uncapped broadband

Ok so as you can imagine, I chow through quite a lot of data – around 25Gb a month. Now that’s a helluva lot, even for small to medium sized companies, but it’s not just for my surfing and email needs. Now pay attention – I promise you need to hear this and will be glad you listened.

A while back we chatted about iTunes and how you can get a US account for your media needs – allowing you access to all the American music and movies and apps available on iTunes (our local offering features close on f-all). Then what you do is you buy iTunes vouchers with your normal credit card (US iTunes account won’t allow foreign credit cards) and redeem then via iTunes. Morally I don’t have a problem with this – the people who produced the media are being paid, and it’s better than the only other alternative which is stealing it for free online. But I’m not getting into that debate (if there is one?) right now.

All of that said, my incredibly large data usage comes from the fact that each movie on iTunes is about one gig. So I’ve got an Apple TV (you can get them at Digicape) connected to my plasma (and linked to my US iTunes account) which let’s me buy or rent movies (or TV shows) instantly ($3.99 to rent – around R30 – and a little bit more if you want HD). You don’t even need computer with this thing. I choose a movie, watch the trailer, click “ok” to pay and it starts playing the movie after 30 seconds (minimal buffer required with the 4Mb line). Obviously you could do this all with a slower line, you will just have to wait longer.

I don’t have that kind of time.

Over the last two week I paid for and watched The Bounty Hunter, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Food Inc., Precious, Zombieland, Up In The Air, The Informant and Bad Lieutenant – all of which are either on the local circuit, or haven’t got there yet. At a gig a piece, I would have been paying an extra R70 a movie with Telkom – and that’s before you factor in all the surfing and Weather Girls videos and downloads and all the crap you send me!

I listen to Johnny Vaughan on London’s Capital FM online through streaming audio and I speak to my friends and family for hours on Skype. I also receive some emails which are 20Mb in size and I don’t bat an eyelid.

I downloaded an 8Mb file the other day and it took 16 seconds. I was with Dave from Goldfish – ask him about it when you see him. He nearly shat himself.

This is where we are, guys. Seriously, get with it.

Get an uncapped broadband line at your place and start off with a normal (what you’re used to) speed like 512kbps. WITH line rental it costs R599. If you have an EXISTING Telkom line, it’s only R299 a month. Then you keep that line with Telkom and switch your data over to MWEB.

They have cheaper and slower than that available, but I’m afraid I won’t allow it.

I had a 4Mb Telkom account but switched over to MWEB and kept the Telkom line. So all I am paying MWEB is R539 a month (plus theTelkom 4Mb line for R362 a month). I’m saving over a grand a month.

Switching over from the existing Telkom vibe to MWEB took, literally, half an hour. I was on the phone to the MWEB guy and he told me exactly what to do. Then I called Telkom and cancelled my data, but kept the line. Honestly, it was too easy.

If you don’t think you need it, that’s because you’ve never had it. You’re just as restricted in your thinking as you are with your internet access. Which kind of makes sense if you look at where the world is right now. You cannot afford to carry on the way you are. You WILL get left behind. FACT. You simply cannot afford to stay in the dark any longer.

Grow up – get an uncapped MWEB account, and enjoy the revelation.

You may have heard about The Castle in Clifton, but only a handful of you will know exactly what it looks like on the outside, let alone the inside.

But now, through 2oceansvibe Villas, and for the most discerning individuals, The Castle is available alongside other quality properties for exclusive short term Cape Town holiday villa rentals.

The Castle

Have you made work a sideline? Are you living the holiday?

“The Castle” – available for premium holiday rentals at 2oceansvibe Villas

Gracious and commodious living is afforded in this eight-storey residence of imposing splendour. The property is an uncompromising architectural statement occupying three consecutive plots in the most sought-after secluded location on Nettleton Road. Suspended on the edge of the hillside, one enters the residence on the sixth floor as greeted by two Chinese terracotta warrior replicas framing the entrance.

Four metre high ceilings and half-metre deep cornices frame eclectic interiors of self-consciously untraditional taste accommodating collections of both distinguished local contemporary furniture by Pierre Cronje and French antique pieces from the Dordogne. The South African architectural designer Craig Kaplan is responsible for the elegant proportions of the upper three living floors that house distinguished European and such local artwork as by Francois Krige in addition to choice chinoiserie designed around a grand central staircase.

The design was conceived to provide ever-changing framed vistas that open up the property to the exterior from all angles. The opulence is underscored by rich fabric hangings and silk rugs contrasting with deep mahogany and warm walnut wood tones.

CLICK HERE for more

More images..

Welcome home

Chill out..

Sleep tight

“The Castle” – available for premium Cape Town holiday rentals at 2oceansvibe Villas.

For those of you who have followed Seth and 2oceansvibe.com over the last eight years, you will not need to be convinced of the extreme levels of service and standards that would need to be reached before allowing a particular villa to be presented to you and rental agent to engage with you.

2oceansvibe Villas is the premier vacation rental provider on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. All of our properties are exclusively managed and controlled, and we handle every aspect of our guest’s stay, from the first email through to the final check-out. Your personal hospitality consultant will take care of your reservation, and will be on hand to personally welcome you to your property in Cape Town, and will be at your service for the duration of your stay, to help ensure that you get the most out of your vacation.

Check out 2oceansvibe Villas and find your Cape Town Villa to rent!

Virgin Active seems to be having a problem with blowjobs “lewd conduct” in their men’s changing room toilets. Given that the changing rooms are single-sex, they are clearly referring to gay physical one-on-one activity. Something which has become such a problem that there are now signs up in an attempt to control the growing trend.

The nice thing is they are giving you the opportunity to learn from your mistakes and might even refuse entry to the club if you become a repeat offender.

  
Rabid Ramblings From Virgin Active Management
Repeat offenders will be punished

Excellent vibe they’re going for there.

It’s interesting to note that 2oceansvibe is not available on the Virgin Active computers, due to our use of the word “fuck” from time to time (not unlike News24, whom we praise for such progressiveness).   

Oh the hypocrisy! As the word “fuck” is being carried out as a verb (a “doing” word), in real life, right inside the hallowed holes halls of Virgin Active! If only there was some kind of firehol firewall to block that kind of lewd activity!

It’s interesting to note that Virgin’s current ad campaign, “What Moves Me,” is targeting the whole family. I very much doubt that gay sex in the loos is something mother would want little Johnny exposed to?

I think the most mind-blowing thing about this, is the fact that they have posted up a sign in the gym. So people that didn’t know it was going on, are now fully aware.

Very clever.

[thanks matt]

Really? Well suck me sideways!

I gotta be honest, it doesn’t get much easier to find deals around Cape Town. My boys at www.nobucks.co.za have absolutely NAILED IT with their website which documents where and when various booze and food specials are going on around Cape Town. I simply clicked today’s date and it gave me a list of various promotions running at different establishments around the Mother City.

These are tough times, my friends – don’t be shy to box smart..

www.nobucks.co.za

Go to www.nobucks.co.za and click the calendar and scroll through the list. It really is disgusting how easy they’ve made it! Something inside me tells me that it shouldn’t be this easy.

But we’ll just ignore that vibe.

You’ll see the 2oceansvibe logo while you’re there. That’s because the service they are providing encourages the art of “Living The Holiday.”

Get in there.

Enjoy it.

Aaah yeah, that’s right… it’s all happening on MARCH 19!

You know the party is going to be big when the venue was chosen specifically for its size – so as to accommodate the sheer number of people!

What am I talking, you ask? Oh nothing, just “THE VIBE” – a party in Camps Bay brought to you by 2oceansvibe and Marina’s Little Black Book. Everybody will be there, trust me. All the rock stars. All the schlebs. All the jocks. All the schmodels. All the geeks. All the TV stars. All the film stars. All the party people.

The whole vibe and nothing but the vibe, so help me God!

And that includes South Africa’s HOTTEST party DJ’s on the scene at the moment – THE WEDDING DJ’s will be taking this party into the stratosphere!

CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKET
Get there soon – tickets are limited!

For those of you who have never heard of the Wedding DJ’s (pffft!) do yourself a favour and ask your friends about them. You have NEVER had more fun than at a party with these guys playing. Seriously, just ask someone. Do it – they’ll back me up 100% And it’s not weird doof-doof trance/whatever music – it’s the stuff you LOVE. Get-up-and-party music!

It’s gonna be off the chain! Be there and I promise you will never forget it.

CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKET

Get there soon – tickets are limited!

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I’ve been getting a LOT of people asking me about the new 2oceansvibe Jobs and 2oceansvibe Villas banner ads currently displayed on the site.

Including these two:

2oceansvibe Jobs

2oceansvibe Villas

As much as I would love to claim it, I did not make the banner ads. I just used the same peeps I have always used for my banner design work. So grab a pen and write this down, so I won’t have to tell you again.

They’re called 100 Volts and they specialise in web banner advertising. I’ve been using them for ages and recommend you do the same. Seriously, stop wasting your money on web exposure with ads that don’t get the message across properly. You spend all that money on the ad space, and then you cock it up with the wrong ad?? Weird. Just because your “in-house” designers can add a tan to a model’s pic in photoshop, doesn’t mean they know how to sell a product in a 468×60 space. It’s like flushing money down the toilet..

And don’t even get me started on how easy it would be for foreign clients in the UK and US to get their banner ads done by 100 Volts. Why would you not? It’s the digital age, baby..

These guys are EXPERTS at getting the message across online and they’re the ONLY guys I use. 100 Volts are very reasonably priced as well and, even so, I’m sure you’ll get a further discount if you mention 2oceansvibe

Check out their website here and stop dicking around.

Are you looking for staff to fill temp, part-time or freelance positions? Ja, I bet you are!

Well check this out:

2oceansvibe Jobs

For a limited time only, 2oceansvibe Jobs is offering job advertisers and recruitment companies three FREE ads when registering for the first time.

Pretty cool!

And to the job candidates out there – don’t forget that you can store multiple CV’s on 2oceansvibe Jobs and even include a YouTube video of yourself when you apply to jobs!

More about that here.

Go get ‘em, crazy people!

CLICK HERE for 2oceansvibe Jobs

Let’s chat about the current “vibe” I’m going for..

I’ve been getting a lot of attention about two things lately. My new shades, and the shirts I’ve been throwing around. People say that I have been “killing it” and they want to know where the goods are from. Look, that’s fair enough..

So instead of having to tell each and every one if you individually, I thought I’d throw this article together, giving you the required information.

I thought I’d go for the “ooooh-mouth” model look for this shot. With my hands up, showing that I’m ready for action. Cautious, but happy to give it a go. Like when Kevin Bacon said “jump back!” in Footloose.

Those of you with weak hearts are urged to cover one eye when looking at the following image.

Ooooooh!

Indeed, the little switch from Ray Ban is significant, although not altogether surprising. As one of 2oceansvibe’s premium sponsors, Sunglass Hut offer virtually every sunglass brand, not just Ray Ban. That’s why I thought I’d give the Ferragamo’s a bash. Or, if you really want to push it, say the whole brand name – Salvatore Ferragamo. Say that out aloud. You’ll immediately feel sexy.

The second item on the agenda is the shirt. I honestly don’t know where to start. these guys are our most recent premium sponsor and, as with all our sponsors that get accepted, I’m proud to have them on board. They’re called “Collar and Cuff” and here’s the scoop:

Collar and Cuff Shirts delivers an age old tradition of excellent service and craftsmanship, and presents it on a modern interactive platform. Allowing men and women the ability to create their own individual appearance and style. Collar and Cuff clients will enjoy the personal shopping experience we offer, resulting in a perfectly fitted and designed tailored shirt.

Combining the finest 100% cotton, including premium range and 2 ply Italian shirting fabrics, along with the best components from buttons to threads, we not only maintain the very best in shirt making methods but also pride ourselves on our impeccable quality control. We proudly stand by the fact that our bespoke shirts will fit perfectly and are a pleasure to wear.

The website is INCREDIBLE. They let you tailor make your shirt and choose everything from the style of collar and cuffs, to the fabric of the shirt, as well as the lining. You can even add detail (like I did) including your initials or a different thread for the top button. My first three shirts arrived and they are RIDICULOUSLY awesome. I am yet to not receive a comment when wearing them publicly.

And the packaging…my God, it even comes with a proper red wax seal!

Naughty!

Come now..

You see, that’s what I’m talking about. Why would they not be an approved 2oceansvibe brand?

So I hope that helps. Check out the Collar & Cuff website and tailor make your own shirt.

I’m currently working with the owner on the ultimate white shirt. It will be called the “2oceansvibe Shirt” and will have all those little extra’s that you wish you had. Like a slightly shorter back length to the shirt – so you can wear the shirt tucked in, or out.

Will let you know when it’s ready.

You’re welcome.

I didn’t think it would work, when I was first told about @yourlunchrun, the new Twitter account guy whose Twitter page tells us, “Don’t have time for a run? I’ll do it for your lazy Ass. Just enjoy the ‘time out’ and even send requests to make it YourRun – GO!”

Apparently he heads off on a daily run during lunch time and, using his camera phone and Twitter vibe, let’s YOU guide him where to run and Tweets the pics of whatever landmark you gave him, to prove he went there! I know, it’s GENIUS!

So he kicked off this morning with this pitcure and tweet to get us going:

@YourLunchRun tweets: “DeWaal drive forest strewn with dossing Bergies.
See the Bridge in background?
Links white Suburbs to District 6″

My childhood passion for radio-controlled toys came alive, as I thought about various landmarks in the vicinity.

“Aah!” I thought to myself, “there’s a KFC a couple km’s down the road.”

So I tweeted him, “Hey @yourlunchrun, there’s a KFC down the road. Try get a pic of that.”

No shit, a few minutes later I got this:

@YourLunchRun tweets: “Geeez had to hustle but here you go @2oceansvibe“

Oh my God! This guy is amazing! This is like the best game I’ve ever played.

I was addicted. What else could I make him do? Where else could I make him go?

Then it hit me… WEMBLEY SQUARE! I’ll send him King James ad agency which is upstairs in Wembley Square. I sent him a tweet, copying in @mybrandedlifetm, who is the “Group Head” at King James.

“Hey @yourlunchrun, how about getting a pic of the King James receptionist upstairs at Wembley Square? @mybrandedlife“

To which he responded:

“Half naked and heading to KJames. @mybrandlifetm 1x glass water please.

It was just too good to be true!

Suddenly there was another update.. our boy was clearly en route as he took in the sights and sounds of Roeland Street, including Viglietti Motors, Cape Town’s Ferrari dealership.

@YourLunchRun tweets: “Spotted en route. Bollisimo.”

Not long now… as 2oceansvibe held it’s collective breath..

And the it arrived, more pure and beautiful than you could ever imagine! The Lunch Runner had gone and done it!

This was his tweet..

@YourLunchRun tweets: “Found the King James lovelies.
AND that glass of water – result.
Surprised to see a roof.”

I enjoyed his chirp about the King James / Wembley Square roof which blew off recently in that radical storm we had. CLICK HERE for a reminder of that.

So there you have it. And, judging by his recent tweets, he is running again TODAY! And he is starting at Gallows Hill – AKA the Green Point Traffic Department! this is what he said:

“Friday run will start at Gallows Hill Traffic Department. Heading past ‘The Stadium’ area. LunchTime of course!”

Be sure to follow him at @yourlunchrun and get involved! Let HIM do YOUR run for you!

12h30 today!

With the signature 2oceansvibe slogan telling us, “Work is a sideline, Live the holiday,” there were two very obvious things that needed to be addessed. First was the launch of 2oceansvibe Jobs – a website which showcases all temporary, freelance and part-time jobs available in Cape Town and beyond. No permanent 9-5 jobs will be advertised on the site, because “Work is a sideline” remember?

And the second is this, the launch of 2oceansvibe Villas – Cape Town’s finest selection of holiday accommodation and villa and apartment rentals throughout the year. This, naturally, allows the second part of the slogan to come true – “Live the holiday!”

With over 200 listings online, whether you’re looking for something small to be used as a base, or something grand and extravagant to share with family and friends, we have it all.

CLICK HERE for 2oceansvibe Villas

2oceansvibe takes pride as one of Cape Town’s most well-loved and trusted brands – a brand which has been built over the the last eight years. A brand synonymous with Cape Town and a brand which represents the good life, good times and above all, trust and integrity.

2oceansvibe Villas is the premier vacation rental provider on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. All of our properties are exclusively managed and controlled, and we handle every aspect of our guest’s stay, from the first email through to the final check-out. Your personal hospitality consultant will take care of your reservation, and will be on hand to personally welcome you to your property in Cape Town, and will be at your service for the duration of your stay, to help ensure that you get the most out of your Cape Town vacation.

Because that’s how you roll..

For those of you who have followed Seth and 2oceansvibe.com over the last eight years, you will not need to be convinced of the extreme levels of service and standards that would need to be reached before allowing a particular villa to be presented to you and rental agent to engage with you.

I’ll tell you something else. Because we only do things when they can be done properly, you should know that the backend system behind the 2oceansvibe Villas website is one of the most sophisticated in the world. The system even allows for real-time availability checks (previously unheard of!) and pin-point locators on Google Maps and Google Earth!

Book your stay in Cape Town with 2oceansvibe Villas, and experience a private, relaxing and pampered holiday in South Africa. The kind of holiday that Seth Rotherham would expect.

Our team can’t wait to welcome you to your dream holiday.

See you at Caprice!

In the meantime, check out www.2oceansvibevillas.com and get lost in the selection of awesome Cape Town Holiday villas!

*Please note that 2oceansvibe Villas is run as a completely separate division to the original 2oceansvibe.com. Any contact that needs to be made with regards to accommodation rentals in Cape Town and anything to do with 2oceansvibe Villas, should be made via the contact information on the 2oceansvibe Villas website www.2oceansvibevillas.com.

A new website, by the name of www.stephaniekohler.co.za has gone viral in South Africa’s Twitter universe. From what initially like someone’s own personal webpage, the person to which the domain name refers, “Stephanie Kohler,” has nothing to do with the website whatsoever, other than being the target of an online attack. Retribution for alleged fraudulent activity would seem to be the reason for the smear campaign.

The front page packs a punch and is written, sarcastically, in the first person. Kicking off with a friendly “Hi There!” under what is understood to be a picture of this person, Stephanie Kohler.

Please note image has been distorted for use on 2oceansvibe
CLICK HERE to see website and full clear picture

The website goes on to detail previous dealings with the website’s subject, Stephanie Kohler, mentioning a number of incidents where clients were misled and allegedly had their money stolen. Apparently the clients (presumably the creators of the website) paid her (Stephanie Kohler) for a trip, but she neglected to pay the money to the hotel they were going to be staying at. This resulted in the clients arriving at their destination with no-one having heard of them.

Research into the website’s WHOIS information reveals the owner (supposed creator of the website) is a gentleman by the name of Saul Kropman.

The website first rose to prominence on Tuesday the 5th of Jan when the web address was tweeted by SA Twitter user @saulkza (that must be Saul).

This was the tweet:

With over 1,000 “followers” on his Twitter account, it wasn’t long before the tweet was “re-tweeted” over and over again, eventually going viral.

Further research into Saul’s other online concerns included the discovery of his blog The Outlet, as well as the massively popular weekly online podcast, The Digital Edge. It is not known if Saul will be using the power of his podcast to further broadcast his reservations about the woman in question.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out, I think you would agree. So head on through to www.stephaniekohler.co.za and decide for yourself. You’ll notice the website goes even further and displays her phone numbers and email addresses, as well as scanned images of all of her company documents, with ID number etc. Combined with accusations including the “issuing of fake airline tickets,” it really is something to behold.

We tried to contact the subject of the attack for comment and she has not returned our emails.

Perhaps you’ve had any similar experiences that you would like to discuss?

They say that there are two sides to every story, so you should feel free to use the comments section below to express yourself. With the World Cup coming to SA in only a few months, any allegations of travel fraud and the like are a concern to all South Africans and should be urgently and fairly discussed, in an open online forum.

God bless.

[thanks frans]

The 2oceansvibe slogan, “Work is a sideline, Live the holiday” is widely accepted as the ultimate ideal. In order for work to be a sideline, one needs to avoid full-time 9 to 5 employment at all costs. Unless you’re working for yourself. But in order to get your own thing going, you need spare time. Spare time to focus on that big idea, or spare time to lounge on the beach (preferred). That’s why freelance, part-time and temporary work is the order of the day.

“Find a job, Live the holiday” is where it’s at, as 2oceansvibe Jobs offers something for everyone. From Chartered Accountants and Film Industry Camera Men, to restaurant Waiters and part-time Personal Assistants, this is the place to be. The site is designed for people/recruiters to place ads for vacant job positions. Potential candidates can then apply for those jobs!

www.2oceansvibejobs.com
or jobs.2oceansvibe.com

The site is very clean and simple to use, with a powerful behind-the-scenes system which has been developed by the country’s best.

Only jobs can be searched on the site, not people.

Job advertisers and recruiters are able to place jobs online for a small fee (pay smoothly and immediately online) and get their vibe exposed to the intrepid, cool, intelligent 2oceansvibe community.

Job seekers, on the other hand, can register for free and apply to whatever jobs they want. With that login and profile, you can store multiple CV’s, as well as your photograph and vital statistics. But wait for it – that’s not all.

When applying for a job, you can select which CV you want to send and, when the job advertiser receives the email, it has your CV attached as a document, your photo in the email and the job reference number automatically in the subject line. But enjoy this: if you have a short introductory YouTube video of yourself (with the video embed code stored in your profile), a link will appear in the job application email – sending the recruiter to your video – giving you the edge on everyone else!

To reiterate, you can make a short 10-20 second introductory video of yourself (like this) and then you can copy the “embed code” (you’ll see this underneath the aforementioned example) into your 2oceansvibe Jobs profile and then, every time you apply for a job, it will be included in the email that is sent to the job advertiser!

I know – very progressive!

So either you apply with just your CV and a photo OR you give yourself a head start over the others with a quick video showing them how presentable and nice and cool you are. Depending on the job you’re going for, pouting may well be encouraged.

So, whether you’re looking for someone to hire, or you’re looking for a job, head on down to www.2oceansvibejobs.com or jobs.2oceansvibe.com and see what’s going down! There are already tons of jobs on offer, from Online Sales Consultants, Architects, Travel Consultants, Lecturers and Ushers, to Personal Assistants, Brand Promoters, Proof Readers and Barista’s!

Because 9-to-5 is not our vibe!

*Respected recruitment companies are invited to make use of our free introductory offer to place suitable jobs on the site. Email jobs@2oceansvibe.com

*Telkom broadband Users may experience some bugs and images not laoding. If so, change your Proxy setting from “auto” to manual “dsl-cache.saix.net” and port “8080″

* Another thing to try if you get any errors, is https://jobs.2oceansvibe.com

Is it just sitting there on the table? Annoying you? It’s such a small amount of money, but we all know that the cost is not what we are fearing – it’s the queues at the Traffic Department – oh, the pain! When is the best time to get there? And, when I get there, where exactly do I queue? Will I be sent to another queue when I reach the front? Will they even understand me?

So many questions, but they’re not questions that you have to answer. Because you’re better than that. You’re a 2oceansviber and I will take care of you. Come here, hold daddy’s hand..

A queue
..very similar to those found at the Traffic Department

The Photographer is famous for coming up with the most outlandish ideas and suggestions, very often without actual reasoning or the support of logic. That was all wiped clean, as I followed through on a suggestion he gave me, to do with the renewal of my bike licence.

“Andy,” I asked, “do you know what time the Traffic Department opens?”

“Umm, It’s either nine or nine thirty,” he replied.

“Hmm, not ideal – that half an hour could be the difference between me taking my life or not”

“Why do you want to know? Do you have to pay your fines?” he asked.

“Nought. For my effing scooter licence renewal. For a new licence disc.”

“Why don’t you pay online?”

“Don’t be silly, Andrew, you can’t pay online.”

“Yes you can.”

“No you can’t.”

“Yes you can. I did.”

“Andrew, do you promise that you paid yours online?”

“Yes, I promise!”

And so he want on to tell me how it works. I kind of listened to him but didn’t want to get excited until I did it and it actually worked.

It did.

Quite simply, my fine feathered friends, all you have to do is call the number on the licence renewal form (mine was 0860 103089) and give them your vehicle registration number (licence plate). Then you tell them that you want to pay online. The person on the other end will give you their bank details and a unique reference number. Then you go to your online banking website and pay them, using the reference number they gave you to indicate on their statement that you have paid.

I swear to God, it’s true.

I did it.

It works.

Work is a sideline, Live the holiday..

And by a “joke” I mean it’s “off the charts.” So much so that it’s silly.

I tell you what, between Apple products and these guys, life couldn’t be easier.

David, the owner of Caprice gave me no option but to attend a party at Caprice on Saturday night last week. And off I went. Or rather, the crew and I were fetched in one of those ridiculously over-the-top limos with neon lights inside and lazers and DVD screens. In a word?…ludicrous.

Very kak sunset that night..

Keep on rolling baby, you know what time it is..

But that didn’t mean it wasn’t fun. Make no mistake, it’s in another league to the ones they use for matriek balls – with dried body fluids knotting the deep pile carpets. No, no – this one was good clean fun! So we got out of the thing at Caprice and there were camera’s and microphones and all sorts of shit. I think there was also a red carpet. What exactly was going on, I don’t know. Something to do with Jamesons. Either way, we got a stunning table in the 20’s (know your Caprice table numbers, people) and the booze arrived.

The booze was consumed and more came. I stretched out my arm to show Hanneli a photograph on my iPhone and….whoops, the motherfucker fell into an ice bucket. An ice bucket with melted ice in it..

i.e. water. (sometimes you have to spell it out)

Photo taken just before the incident
We were marveling at that angel’s short jean pant.
We approved..

Now you know when there is an emergency and someone is about to die and everyone in the room freezes? Ja, it was like that. I whipped it out and started shaking it.

WATER was coming out of it.

“MY CHIIIIILD!!!!” I screamed, looking up to the heavens, arms outstretched.

“Oh, Jesus, God noooooo,” I pleaded, as The Muse rubbed my back, explaining to those around that whathadjusthappened was very much equal to the loss of a loved one. To me.

I drank the pain away and the next day I called Digicape, who told me what I knew already – about the guys that operate in secret, somewhere near to Mabu Vinyl . They have to be near to Mabu Vinyl, because Mabu Vinyl is where you deliver the thing AND where you pick it up – virtually ALWAYS fixed. I remember using them once before for an iPod which had a dead battery.

No-one SEES these people that fix the things. All you get is an invoice at the end from “iFix iPod Repairs.” Their logo is an oldschool iPod (chunky) with “iFix” on the screen.

I lOVE that vibe. They’re holed up inside some kind of Safe House nearby, where all they do is fix iPods and iPonies and anything that starts with an “i.” There are rumours that they use a team of abused Cambodian children who have no other option but to fix iPods. Apparently they live on memory chips, so it all kind of works out fine. But no-one has photographic evidence, so it can’t be true.

Either way, it’s very cool.

So anyway, let’s get back to the story. Let’s look at this in order of events..

I dropped the iPhone into the ice bucket on Saturday night.

On Sunday the screen was blank and it had dried a bit. I plugged it into my very sexual Macbook Pro, looking for a miracle and SOMEHOW the Macbook managed to talk to the iPhone and it synchronised…

I don’t know exactly what it did, but I took the iPhone to these guys on Monday.

I hacked my way through the week with your classic “piece of shit” phone and then, on Thursday, I got an email telling me it was FIXED. It had to be completely wiped as well but, you know, collateral damage is a reality.

Very naughty.

I picked it up on my way to the Invictus premiere which I attended with The Adventurer (Ryan Scott) who stars in the movie as ex-Springbok Brendon Venter. Whatever, you know – standard stuff. Big Tommy Boyd was there. What a beautiful man.

I left home with my laptop and, on my way to the movie premiere, the phone and the laptop made love.

They had a little baby and the baby was IDENTICAL to the one I thought I had lost. EVERYTHING was there. The contacts, the calendar, the photos, the music. Absolutely everything. Even the front screen wallpaper was there.

And here’s proof that everything is back to normal. Taken tonight. Morgan Freeman, throwing a very cool vibe at the premiere..

Morgs – going for it.

And that was that!

Oh, the movie?

Very good. Watch it. Trust me. I got quite into and even, dare I say, emotional.

And for anything to do with fixing you iPod, check out their website www.ifixipods.co.za for contact details etc.