Just discovered that the great grand daughter of Denys Reitz, writer (Commando and others) , freedom fighter and contemporary of Jan Smuts, lives in town. The Reitz family apparently has a long history in the area. Totally fascinating. Gonna meet this woman.
Must also do a piece about Percy Fitzpatrick, writer (Jock of the Bushveld), farmer, politician, businessman, whose farm, Buckland Downs with it’s once-beautiful sandstone Herbert Baker house lies not far from where I sit typing this. Interesting interesting interesting. Must re-read Commando.
Must also do a piece about Percy Fitzpatrick, writer (Jock of the Bushveld), farmer, politician, businessman, whose farm, Buckland Downs with it’s once-beautiful sandstone Herbert Baker house lies not far from where I sit typing this. Interesting interesting interesting. Must re-read Commando.
In back of mind, think about having to drive thru the pre-dawn for three hours to Big Smoke for nasty meetings tomorrow. Sick dread and twisting insides alleviated only by thought of seeing friends and having a browse in Exclusive Books and Seattle which I miss hugely. Back is damn bloody aching like hell. Dammit. What is wrong with you, back?? Don't you know I need you strong and true right now?
