The Office - Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner... and Man stuff.

The last two weeks have been tumultuous (I know, big word for a Friday) to say the least and we are just glad we all made it out alive!

Two weekends ago, Mr Couta and The Jew went camping with friends in order to take part in a trail run outside Durban. Now if you have ever been camping and made use of a camp site, that there is always "that" group of people in the camp site. Well, our Officers were part of said group. Not only did they manage to get plastered the night before running 21km, but they also managed to ensure everyone else stayed up to enjoy their festivities. It did, however, turn out to be a successful run for The Jew and Mr Couta as they both ran superbly... real athletes can push themselves into all sorts of situations. 

This past weekend, The Winner struck gold... in two moments of sheer brilliance he was able to win, not only, 2 tickets to the Springbok Test, but then 10 tickets to the Playboy party after the test. Needless to say, fun was had by all and even though the Bokke lost, I am still 100% behind the Bokke for the Rugby World Cup which is in exactly 21 days time!Keen!

The Officers next mission is to win a competition on Supersport whereby you have to say why you love PVR...and we have an ingenious idea (we can't tell you yet ;) ). On that note, besides the many advantages to PVR, one stands out amongst the rest: PAUSE. Every man (and some women) has used this function in order to admire those 'close-ups' and that in itself has made sporting events such as Wimbledon that little bit better... ;) We plan on submitting before the end of the month and will let you all know how we do.

On Wednesday morning, The Weatherman was out having a paddle on the Umgeni River when he noticed a bird splashing in the water, obviously in distress. As he paddled closer he saw that it needed saving. As he wasn't too stable on his boat he accidentely dunked the poor little bird with his paddle while trying to lift it out. Nevertheless he managed to rescue the little swift, who after sleeping it off in our office, eventually flew out. 


It was decided that, after this story, in this episode we should address the lack of "Man" moments occurring on a day-to-day basis. Here we have made suggestions to remedy this:

1. Manners maketh a man - This phrase still applies and most women, still enjoy the door being opened for them. So don't be a knob, be a man.


2. Listen - While none of the Officers profess to be the best at this particular task, it has been found to work in the past. When females talk, between the babble about a new handbag and some special on perfume, they will provide you with information that may make, or break, your chances.


3. DO NOT WEAR CROCS. 


4. Real men don't wear skinny jeans. Period.


5. Speedo's - Every man should own one, whether you were a lifesaver or a swimmer at the primary school gala, keep it. 


6. Castle Lite - A drink for Metro's the world over, and people from Joburg. Either you need to go for a run or be proud of your scoop. 


7. Fire - Real men need to know how to start a fire without Blitz... yes, even Joburg guys. Chances are they'll be out of electricity before we will.


8. Men do NOT wear make-up. EVER. (Except for dress up parties. And that time you were in the school play)


9. Dogs - Unless its a Jack Russell, real men do not own a dog with a shoulder height of less than 50cm.


10. DIY - If you don't know how to do it, pretend you do. (And call another man to come and help. A beer and some brainstorming always gets the job done)


Now, go into the world and take back your Man-ness...


We leave you with that folks and as always, remember, safety first then teamwork. 

Hottie of the Month

After the inaugural Hottie of the Month, Miss Yolandi Malherbe, made such a splash it was only fair to follow on with another stunner. 


This gorgeous woman has not only graced the cover of Cosmopolitan, been the face of Guess, and posed for Maxim, but she has also featured in the Playboy (the US edition). A local girl with loads of 'gees' there can only be one, and some say she is it. Please enter stage left...

Miss Candice Boucher

Firstly Cands, thank you so much for answering a few questions for us and agreeing to be our August-Hottie of the month! We are all huge fans and love the fact that you also enjoy the outdoors ;)


Lets get to those all important questions from our Officers...First up, The Jew.

The Jew asked: Do you own a bicycle? If so, how often do you ride it?

Candice: I don't own a bicycle. LOL!! I only recently learned how to ride one on a shoot. ON THE BEACH of all places. 


We can only imagine the strain those legs must have taken on the beach, but we do encourage physical activity. 

Mr Couta asked: Have you ever been deep-sea fishing? How deep was it?

Candice: No deep sea fishing. But still waiting for an opportunity


Should you ever visit the golden sands of Durban, we would be happy to take you out... and maybe do some fishing to ;)

The Weatherman asked: With our recent inclement weather, have you ever built a snow man? If so, what was used as the nose? 

Candice: I built a snowman years ago in mooiriver once on the side of the road. Mmmm think we used a stick we found. 

Mooiriver, can't say any of us have been but we sure will be glad to bump into you, or a snowman, with a stick... hahaha.. 

The Winner asked: The modelling industry seems competitive, have you ever lost a fight?

Candice: LOL!!! I am slowly building up my strength in the gym, I haven't lost a fight just yet only as I haven't been involved in one.. I am waiting for my day. I do however have a sharp tongue when I choose to.

We love the confidence and agree that baseline strength & fitness are the keys to success... well that and good right hook :)

Miss Boucher, it has been a pleasure! Please stop by any time for fishing, diving or anything really! We wish you the best for the rest of the year and may the force be with you... and your sharp tongue ;) 


There you are guys, hope that made your Monday a little less blue!  From us in the Office, have a smashing week and remember, safety first... then teamwork.

P.S. Don't stare... ;) 

The Office - Rands and sense

It is often said that taking care of the cents will result in the Rands taking care of themselves. This was not the case for our intrepid young officers. 


The Weatherman planned a trip to Mozambique for this long weekend and invited The Jew to come along, as one does. The Jew asked if Weatherman could send him a cost breakdown when he had one ready. Needless to say when Thursday arrived, The Jew found himself abandoned and in fact excluded from the plans to go to Mozambique. There is still tension between the two.

They've taken the clothes off Mr Couta's back

Mr Couta has taken the minimalist approach in eating relatively cheap meals but then considered moving to a house so far away from work that he would have to leave an hour earlier than he does now as well as spend a fortune on petrol. The Jew suggested he get a bicycle.

The Winner hard at "work"

Winner had a quiet week in which he consolidated his effort at work and resumed his rigorous training regime. Needless to say, after taking his Scooter for a service he is back to pasta and baked beans for the month. The Jew suggested he get a bicycle. 

The Jew and his bicycle

During a tea time break, The Jew suggested we all stop spending R5 coins and keep them in a jar... the three officers swiftly stood up and left the Jew to think about what he had done.

                                     

The National Science Week Emblem and an hairy angler fish

The Weatherman, Winner and the Jew all gave presentations during National Science Week which took place this week. As the Weatherman isn't really a scientist he gave a "Life Talk", The Jew made little kids touch prawns, and The Winner handed out shark teeth to promote self-defense at a young age. On a serious note though, so many bright young minds were present and it is promising for the future of Science in our country.


That's all for this week but as an added extra, for all of you in need of some advice for the long weekend we give to you the 7 P's:


Prior
Preparation and
Planning
Prevent
Piss
Poor
Performance.


Have a super weekend and remember folks, safety first... then teamwork.