Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-03

Now that Encounters is done, you may want to check out the Winter Classic Film Festival at the Fugard Theatre http://bit.ly/kW9kfA #

Last year I wrote a post on why I think some restaurant specials are a waste of time. It’s still relevant http://bit.ly/aJNl3S #

Terribly weak defense of bottled water by the Bottled Water Assoc. in letters section of Cape Times http://twitpic.com/5hkjge #

8ta’s 10Gigs for R199p/m is a no brainer. The question is, go for it or wait for the other networks to offer a competing product? #

Short & Sweet, the well known London short film evening, has come to CT. The first night is tomorrow https://bitly.com/jdPog3 #

Kloovenburg just dropped off a bottle of their 2011 sauvignon blanc. Now just need an excuse to drink it. I suppose dinner would do… #

Talking about wine, I was really impressed with the Zonnebloem cab sav I had yesterday. 49 years old & still in good shape! Oldest I’ve had. #

Accumulated a bunch of Discovery Miles & don’t know what to do with them? You can use them to buy vouchers for many shops from Vitality Mall #

Also remember that otherwise fairly useless SAA Voyager miles can be converted into spa vouchers on the Voyager website. #

Not much else to do in Bloem RT @MensHealthZA: Bloem took top spot in our sex survey as city where men & women want sex several times a day. #

Today’s Groupon deal looks worthwhile, R200 for a seafood platter for 2 at Opal Lounge (normally R450) http://bit.ly/ir9RJb #

I’m really not excited about people tagging me in photos on FB which are not photos but posters advertising some product or event #Fail #

Off to RICA my cellphone at Autopage in Canal Walk. Hoping this is going to be a hassle free mission. #

RT @exclusivescoza: Calling all Fanatics and book lovers! The annual Exclusive Books Winter Sale starts on Thursday 30 July 2011. #

So I’ve RICA’d, even though the system did not have Seapoint as a suburb!? They would never find me using my RICA address. #Fail or #Win ? #

Just received some Kleine Zalze wine. The 2009 cabernet sauvignon & 2010 Family Reserve sauvignon blanc. Pity it’s not wine ‘o clock yet! #

Knysna Oyster Festival starts on Friday, but the big party is only next weekend so you still have time to plan a trip http://bit.ly/lCQOf3 #

Planeat, a new documentary about how a vegetarian diet is good for us & the planet, is showing at the Labia thrice http://on.fb.me/lch8Fp #

Goodness! What does this mean? Zappon is offering a group buying special at only 17% discount! http://bit.ly/ipGRed #veryinteresting #

And CityMob is offering 60% off lunch at El Burro which already has a half price lunch special, so I suppose that deal is also 17% off. #

RT @carla_021: Electricity goes up from Friday peeps. Buy now. Do it. Another 25% hike. #

I made a commitment to meet a friend for the 7:30am spin class on Thursday. I regretted it as the words left my mouth #winter #

Everyone who eats food should read this. My review of Our Daily Poison, a documentary about the toxins in our food http://bit.ly/jEWFl3 #

An exciting project, Name Your Hood, launches tomorrow night. Head over to the website to check what it’s all about http://bit.ly/m21tpo #

If you find it, let me know! RT @RichardHardiman: At what point did FB allow others to join you to groups?! Is there a setting to stop this? #

The Mount Nelson’s monthly wine & dine evenings are back in the Planet restaurant. 7 courses paired, R395 http://bit.ly/hU3Hjf #

I received my first copy of Stuff Magazine, which I subscribed to through a Zappon group buying deal. Great mag, happy with that deal! #

But I just realised the Exclus1ves.co.za vouchers I bought through a Zappon deal expire tomorrow so I have to find something to buy, quick! #

Don’t panic, there’s a new group buying site. Please welcome DealsToday.co.za to the fray #makeitstop #

I visited the Robertson Valley recently and have updated my reviews of Karoux (http://bit.ly/l23cAF) and Reuben’s (http://bit.ly/lmU4Vw) #

Heading to &Union to taste some unusual wines. #

I’m looking forward to testing it on Sat RT @stevefordie: Bay Harbour Market Keg King craft bar coming together nicely. http://t.co/iOAcMyE #

Splendid & interesting (pic) wine tasting at &Union. Follow @andunionwine to participate #bigplans http://twitpic.com/5iq77p #

Went on to a birthday drinks at La Perla, haven’t been there in ages. Met a guy who stayed in the same block of flats in Durban as I did! #

Well, I made it to my spin class appointment this morning, but the other guy didn’t. I guess that’s a double win for me. #

Looks like DaddysDeals is about to go live, in partnership with Kulula. They’re offering Jetsetter miles to sign up, valid for 30 days only. #

This is no joke, prepare yourself for GarethCliffDeals.com – how embarrassing! Operated by eishcoupon.co.za which is defunct (via @jessello) #

Interesting how deodorants went from ‘all day protection’ to ’24h protection’ to ’48h protection’. I look forward to applying it once a week #

While we’re on the topic of group buying, don’t even bother visiting the new (4th) deal aggregator dealzela.com – it’s kak. #

Jorgensen’s Distillery has released their hand crafted gin after making us wait ages for it http://bit.ly/cB24C5 #

Have you seen =3 on YouTube? I’ve been watching it for about a year and it just became the most subscribed channel http://bit.ly/lxH0zn #

I found a fabulous little restaurant just outside McGregor, called De Kaap. You should definitely visit it. My review http://bit.ly/iYKnpQ #

Oona’s which was doing brunches at Crush in Wembley Sq over weekends, has taken over Crush completely. New menu & rebranding in August. #

Just took delivery of some Oak Valley wine. The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (not 2011 which are everywhere now) and the 2006 red blend #goodweekend #

Just had an interesting meeting with the owner of a group buying site. Learned some interesting things and some industry skinner #dodgydeals #

I popped into the Blogger meet at Daddy Cool tonight. It was well attended, if i mentioned everyone I met, Twitter would explode. #

And here it is… The artisanal gin from Jorgensens Distillery. How beautiful is this bottle! http://twitpic.com/5jeyup #

RT @guardianeco: Revealed: British government’s plan to play down Fukushima so they could force nuclear plan on country http://bit.ly/j4lINy #

A quick breakfast at &Union, a great start to the day. Town is beautiful this morning, crisp but not cold. #

Vegetarian market happening in Constantia on Sunday http://on.fb.me/mlUrmw #

Today’s Business Times reports that SAB is moving into the craft beer space #troublebrewing http://twitpic.com/5jflzf #

Worried about your teeth? Here’s an interesting group buying deal: 60% off a dental examination http://bit.ly/mKwBeW #

Ceramics fans, there is a ceramics sale at Art in the Forest this weekend. 50% off Ardmore, Imiso & more http://twitpic.com/5j898r #

Tomorrow I’m off to check out the new Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay http://bit.ly/lQwgGp #

Tonight I’m watching Planeat at the Labia (http://on.fb.me/lch8Fp) then dinner at Woodlands Eatery. Been wanting to try it for a while. #

Check out this pic of the volcano in Chile erupting. Impressivo! http://twitpic.com/5jhxhj #

And I’m off to Sidewalk Cafe for a chef’s table. Should be interesting. I hope they have beer. #

Is there another name for a persimmon? #

Wow, Twitter is way better than Google! Thanks for all the responses, a persimmon is also a sharon fruit. #

PlanEat was very interesting. Some really tasty looking vegetarian food. Think I must try the vegan tasting menu at the Mount Nelson. #

Wow, fabulous dinner at Woodlands Eatery. Prawn starter is super tasty and more than enough for a main. Anchovy, olive & caper pizza after. #

Engen still doesn’t allow you to pay for fuel with a credit card. How embarrassing for them. #

I need to get out of this warm, comfortable bed & go to gym. I fear it may require more self motivation than I possess. #

I love that stuff RT @drizzleanddip: Rosey’s Choppy Choppy is damn fine stuff. @earthfairmarket http://yfrog.com/h0q0oytj #

I’m at the gym! Woohoo! Well done to me. Now where’s the exit… #

Right, I’m off to the Bay Harbour Market. A bit later than expected, but at least I’ve earned my lunch. #

I see Sunbird Bistro is on the verge of opening where Sandbar used to be. #

Here’s a pic of my breakfast being made #BayHarbourMkt http://twitpic.com/5k07as #

I’m still at the #BayHarbourMkt enjoying the live music, the fresh beer & tasty food. The toilet has a snakeskin door & zebra skin ceiling! #

I’m like a walking Axe advert, arrived at this party with 8 hot chicks on my arm! #

There was some sort of transmorgification and I’ve been teleported to the Fez. Hed Kandi party = substantial. #

There’s a traffic officer taking photos of over eager cars on the Greenpoint side of Western Boulevarde this morning. #

I just had an awesome steak & cheese baguette from Caviar Deli in the V&A. At R27, it’s way better value than any Woolworths sandwich. #

The Kalahari.net mobi site is useful for checking prices of books at the Exclusive Books sale. One marked down to R195 is R135 on Kalahari. #

Cost per child for disposable nappies R12500. Cloth nappies 1/2 that & less for 2nd child. Environmental cost lower too http://bit.ly/mGWCuy #