Probably one of the funniest thing’s I’ve ever seen in my entire life! After watching How I Met your Mother for the last few seasons (Current Season is 4), references are made to the infamous Bro Code. Here’s something I found on the CBS website about the book (http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/book_excerpt/).
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: “THE BRO CODE”
A Book by Barney Stinson and Matt Kuhn Based on the Hit CBS Series
“The Bro Code” provides men with all the rules they need to know in order to become a “bro” and behave properly among other bros. Based on an episode of the hit show “How I Met Your Mother,” The Code, according to the show, dates back to the American Revolution. It was handed down from generation to generation by the family of popular character and ultimate “bro” Barney Stinson, played by Neil Patrick Harris. Written by “Barney” and show writer Matt Kuhn and published by Fireside, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, “The Bro Code” is on sale now. An audio version of the book, read by Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson, will also be available.
Seriously, if you’re keen for a great laugh, seriously consider buying this book!
Barneys Blog - http://www.barneysblog.com
A few months ago I began watching “How i Met Your Mother“. It’s an AWESOME TV series that’s funny as all hell! Needless to say, my favorite character Barney Stinson, a typical New York business capitalist with a typical player mentality keeps refering to his Blog throughout the series. This blog pretty much fits in with all his crazy endeavours throughout the series. Have a look if you’re keen for an interesting and rediculously funny read! – http://www.barneysblog.com/
I thought this was the coolest experience I’ve ever had so I thought I’d post it to my Blog!
Playing with Tigers!
View of Boven (from Rock & Rope Adventures - www.rocrope.com)
Waterval Boven, about 100Km’s from Nelspruit in Mpumulanga, South Africa, is a haven for sports climbing. It’s world renouwned to be one of the coolest spots to climb, and for a very good reason. There are currently more than 600 sport routes to climb in the area, and there are also a ton of Trad routes as well. Currently, I hear from some climbing buddies, that they’re planning on opening another new crag to the public. Negotiations are currently underway with a farmer who owns the property. Obviously access is needed. Once this process is complete there will be even more routes opening up at Boven. For the future, there are something like 20Km’s of additional crags to add to the equation, so as you can see, it’s rather insane! There is something that makes this place unique, the color of the rock. You can always tell if a picture is taken here because the rock is red. It’s really awesome!
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Red Column, A classic trad route in the Magaliesberg
There have been many time’s I’ve said that a route that I’ve done has been awesome, but nothing can compare to Red Column in the Tonquani Complex. Since I was introduced to Trad Climbing a few weeks ago, i’ve grown to love it more an more each time I go. Needless to say, i still have many more years of Trading to do, this is one of those experiences that will stand out for a long time to come as probably the best climb I have ever done!
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Bakgatla Surrounds
It is the morning of the 6th of November, as we set off to Bakgatla Resort in the Pilanesberg region. From Pretoria to Bakgatla it is around 180 KM to travel, but don’t be mistaken, the actual drive time can be around 2 ½ hours. Try to leave early as you will encounter a lot of trucks and dodgy road conditions when you get off the N4. Not to mention the wave of 4 way stop streets the closer you get to the Resort. Not to worry though, because the trip is worth it. The country side is really beautiful and you will come across many of the local folk in the townships along with their Billy Goats and cattle roaming at the side of the highways and bi-ways. A truly South African picture of what the local scene is when travelling in that direction. In saying that, be careful, stick to the assigned speed limits as you just might come across one or three of these cattle and Billy Goats strolling across the road to get to the other side.
Even though we were heading for the Bakgatla gate where our stay would be for the next 2 days, there are many other ways to go as you get closer. Manyane and the Ivory Tree Lodge, just to mention a few, are also nearby and surely worthy options of accommodation in visiting the Pilanesberg.
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There is something romantic about the traveller. Whether it’s the bleached blond surfer or the retired couple travelling in France, the traveller belongs, and ebbs and flows with the rhythm of a place. They are enriched by a journey of discovery.
Most of us prefer to think of ourselves as travellers rather than tourists. But did the warm smile of the local people we met on our last holiday mask a horror at our mangled Franglais and clumsy attempts to ‘fit in’ by playing boule with the locals? To them are our holidays simply a necessary intrusion?
To travel from travail, a journey or a circle. Tourists stick out like sore thumbs (or a sunburned nose). They are separate from the people and the places that they visit. Over eager for their annual 2-week dose of happiness, determined to record it on film, and ill at ease with local people they hide behind their cameras.
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We have all no doubt seen this often used advertising slogan splashed across the world media, but do we ever stop to think about it. In this opening article I will introduce you to the main theme of my essays, as well as the style in which they will be written.
It is often said that the root of all evil is money, but this is just humanity shifting the blame. I feel that what lies at the root of all social, economic, environmental and spiritual problems facing the world today, is our loss of connection.
We do not feel connected to the natural world which we are a part of and we have most definitely lost our connection to our fellow man. Some might say that this split occurred as Homo sapiens became fully self-aware and thus was part of a natural evolutionary process. This works as an explanation, but it does not suffice as an excuse for what has occurred as a result of our detachment. Our disconnection from the planet has led us to become the perpetrators of environmental catastrophes. Species extinctions, clogging the atmosphere with our pollutants and huge losses of biodiversity as our cities spread across the earths’ surface. The loss of connection with our fellow human is plain to see.
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“Probably the most beautiful kloof in the Magaliesberg Mountains, Tonquani is the picture of what most people would class as the perfect water feature that they would love to adorn their house except that this one goes on for Kilometre after Kilometre. Stunning tree fern lined pools of crystal clear water interspersed with giant rocks go to make this walk an unforgettable experience.” (Quote – Footprint)
The Magaliesberg Mountain Sanctuary
Once again, I’m at a loss for words. as I mentioned in my Kloofing blog, places like these are really special. There’s just something unexplainable about being in Nature and enjoying it to the fullest! Especially when you’re there to do the impossible (at least it seemed impossible at the start of the climb). The rejuvinating affect it has on you really is something else, and this time, the sense of accomplishment was greater than ever! I never thought i’d start trad climbing so soon. Originally I did sport climbing but now there’s more to the climbing. it means more now than what it did, considering that in trad climbing there is a philosophy of ‘Leave No Trace’. Let me explain…
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Grootkloof in the heart of the Magaliesberg!
There is no doubt that Nature has a way of opening ones eyes and helping to completely relax you in every way, almost rejuvenating you, wait, it does! Truth be told, there is a rather spiritual connotation to being in a place of immense beauty, such as this, especially when you’re outdoors. That rejuvenating feeling I mentioned earlier is probably as a result of the immense amount of natural energy in this area of the country.
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