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Post an entry Location: Auckland New Zealand - Posted June 30, 2011 8:51 pm Email: zened [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz Edgar Ryan Edgar Ryan - I am trying to get in touch with Rosemary Turner(maiden name)who went to Mabelreign Girls High and was best friend to Lynn Scott (nee Ryan)and very much a sister to me. If you are out there and read this or if anyone else who knows Rose reads this Please contact me. Location: Australia - Posted April 22, 2011 11:00 pm Email: taryn2010 [at] hotmail [dot] com Taryn Griffey Hi, I was born 11 July 1972 at Nkana Mine Hospital, I was adopted out and now I would like to find my biological parents, the surname that I have been told of biological parents is Morris from the UK, as Im nearing 40 it would be nice to have contactand closure as to who I am. A lady by the name of Gloria Jaques was involved in the adoption , it was a state adoption.If anyone has any information please contact me. Thank you Location: Perth Western Australia - Posted March 31, 2011 10:32 pm Website - Email: tbaker [at] bigpond [dot] net [dot] au Tony Baker Hi, Tony Baker here. Early life in Nyasaland (Malawi). Went to school at Guinea Fowl and after a spell flying with RRAF, ended up farming for 9 years in Raffingora and Centenary. Moved to Salisbury 1968 and ended up with my own real estate company. We went to the UK in 1989 and returned in 1993 when together with old friend Nick KnilI bought Feredays, the old outdoor shop on Manica Road. Moved to Perth 1n 1995. Would love to hear from old mates. Location: Durban, South Africa - Posted December 21, 2010 12:27 am Email: bushbaby7 [at] polka [dot] co [dot] za Beryl Park-Pearson Trying to find Estelle that worked for a music shop in FT VIC in 1976 Location: Durban - Posted December 16, 2010 10:40 am Website - Email: caroline_m_parsons [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk Caroline Parsons I'm an ex-Rhodesian who lived in Borrowdale Salisbury, came to South Africa in 1982.Have a son Mark and daughter Debbie.Mark lives in Uk with his wife Mandy and three sons.Debbie lives in New Zealand with husband Steve Thom and 3 children.My husband Dave passed away in 2002. Would love to hear from any of my old friends.Know Coula and Renier Jooste since childhood. Location: Durban - Posted December 8, 2010 12:01 am Email: magic [at] winningform [dot] co [dot] za Matthew Lips Hi! I was at Fort Vic high between 1972 and 1976. I have lost touch with everybody who was there at the time, it would be fantastic to hear from any old classmates who might see this message! Location: France - Posted November 23, 2010 3:17 pm Website - Email: annette [dot] crossley [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk Annette Crossley (nee Cowderoy) My mother was a born Rhodesian...while I was at Chisipite school in Slisbury. My mum left me twp Joan Evans paintings. One a hugh oil the other a watercolour of our home in Sentosa near MAblereign.I am really interested in any othe Joan Evans paintings and to learn what they may be worth...although I have NO intention of ever selling tham ! Location: Brisabne, Qld. Australia - Posted October 25, 2010 8:42 pm Website - Email: antony [dot] carter [at] bigpond [dot] com Tony & Diane Carter Tony attended Godfrey Huggins 554/56. Churchill 57/60. Guinea Fowl 60/63. Left S.Rhodesia 10 Dec 1963 to travel to the UK to become a Navigator in the Royal Air Force. Diane nee Sothon aka Downing, Paterson attended Lord Malvern 59/63; TTC, Bulawayo 64/66. Spent her life in Zim education finishing up as Deputy Principal Hillcrest and Principal Mvurachena, Chipinge. Retired to Australia Dec 2006 Location: Adelaide South Australia - Posted October 13, 2010 9:24 pm Email: jean [dot] rimell [at] three [dot] com [dot] au JEAN RIMELL I was born in the UK but grew up in Salisbury and went to Malbelreign Girls High School. Moved down to Johannesbury in 1973 and then on to Australia in 1986. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I had many friends that were in the forces SAS and RLI and often think where are they now. Location: Niagara on the lake Ontario Canada - Posted September 22, 2010 4:32 pm Email: trevor [at] 376onjohnson [dot] com Trevor Wiggill I grew up in Bulawayo,went to Gifford boys, class of 1978.I immigrated to S.A.in March 1980, lived in Cape Town for the last 21 years I have emigrated to Canada 6 months ago.We were privaliged to grow up in Rhodesia.I look forward to hearing from anyone that new me. Page 1 of 7   Next »    [ Login ] Script by Dagon Design

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Hi
Born in Que Que
Parents farmed from 1943
Schooled CJR & Que Que
Left 1981
Stay in Pietersburg
Addict of anything Rhodesian
Hero John E he is the best.

Name: Pedro Wright
Date: 11 July 2006

Keep up the good work. Regards from Paraguay.

There is quite a growing population of South Africans here - there must be over 500 right now - they keep coming and going all the time. We were some of the first to come over to Paraguay in the late 70's. If anyone wants to come over here to live or for a visit, I'd be glad to give a hand. Beautiful country - almost like old Rhodesia.

Name: Patti Schreuder (nee Wilson)
Date: 22 Mar 2006

So nostalgic, so pleased I came across the site, born and bred Umtali girl, left Rhodesia 1977. Still proudly RHODESIAN.

Name: Lauren Wortmann( nee Brighton)
Date: 21 Mar 2006

We were united and it is amazing how we have remained so through thick and thin. As the song goes "and we will fight through thick and thin"

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An excellent and very informative site. Well done. My wife and I will join as life members and make a R750 payment.

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This is a very informative site. Born in Bulawayo, left in 1985. What a shame that such a beautiful country has been destroyed.

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I was head courier for UTC at Vic Falls, and my wife Chris has written a book "Goodbye Rhodesia" it has many Flme Lilly stories. easily found on Amazon or ebay.

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Dorothy Stainthorpe

Date:

10/29/2005

Having been widowed during the Rhodesian war and seeing the state of my beloved country today, I have often felt that it was all in vain. Hearing about your wonderful association has actually made me quite excited.

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Claire Young

Date:

8/12/2005

Great site. Was born & bred in Salisbury - best place on the earth. Went to Marlborough Primary then onto Marlborough High. Left in 1979. Miss it lots. I am very proud to be a Rhodesian (now living in Canada) and wouldn't change anything. My biggest regret is that Bob has sunk the country to such a low, that my children will never have the same treasured memories as I did and living in such a wonderful country, Rhodesia as a child is a whole lot better than living in Canada, anyday. I used your site as a bit of reference when I was doing some marketing projects in college last year and have adopted the "flame lily" as my logo. I frequently get asked questions about the flame lily and am very proud to tell people that it is the national flower of my country of birth. My late dad was very active in RASA, he also was a bred Rhodesian and died a Rhodesian - Great site, Great Country, Great People, Wonderful memories

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Louis Watson

Date:

8/5/2005

Great site, brings back many memories. Left in 1989 after having spent my childhood in Mashaba, attended Mashaba Primary 1968 - 1974, Guinea Fowl High (Wellington House)1975 - 1977 and then later moved to Fort Victoria High(Tower House)1977 - 1979. Attended Bulawayo Tech 1980 - 1982. Married school sweetheart Anriette Nel in 1984 (daughter of TOM & Ann Nel of Gutu). My parents Lou & Mona Watson have retired in Kriel Mphumalanga. We regularly visit family in Zimbabwe who despite all odds are still managing to farm in Gutu/Chatsworth. Just when you think things have reached rock bottom, Bob manages to sink Zims lower.

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Sally McMahon

Date:

7/2/2005

Great site, and brings back many memories. Left in 72 having spent my childhood in Rhodesia, it has always been a special place for me and to this day I still slip back into using some of the 'lingo' I grew up on! I only hope things will get better out there now, it is truely a tragic situation.

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Babette Ellis

Date:

6/24/2005

I have just found this site and it is wonderful! Lived in Salisbury - went to Borrowdale Junior School, Arundle High School. Lived in game reserves Wankie, Mana Pools, Matusiadonna, Chirisa Safari area. Moved to RSA 1983 - lived in game reserves - Umfolozi, Hluhluwe and Ndumu. Left in May 2003 as I did not want to live in Africa as grow old as I am alone. Gorwing up in Rhodesia were the most special part of my life and so are the Rhodesian people - always proud of being Rhodesian.

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ELAINE MELTON

Date:

6/21/2005

Became a member this month and have already contacted two 'lost' friends. Thank you

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ALAN BUTCHER

Date:

6/12/2005

The web-site is very well prepared and presented. I am sure that it will be used extensively by those that are interested in anything RHODESIAN. Well done to those responsible.

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Daniel Salata

Date:

6/9/2005

June 9th 2005 Warm Greetings to all Rhodesians Worldwide, especially in Canada.

The dream of a free Rhodesia/Zimbabwe is on the way and let the rebuilding of a country begin.

White Zimbabweans have a future in Africa and must continue the fight.

Best Regards,
Daniel Salata
2116 Lincoln DR SW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T3E5G2

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Rosalind Venter (nee Goosen)

Date:

6/2/2005

I left Zimbabwe in 1984 to come to South Africa. Been living here since and only yesterday 02.06.05 got to hear of the Rhodesian site on internet. What a GREAT SITE - only a pity that it is not advertized more widely in other ways. I only got to hear of the site after replying to the advertisment in the YOU magazine for the reunion in November. Once I got onto the site I was impressed to see a few names that I recognised from School and in particular "FILABUSI". Is there anyone out there from FILABUSI that remembers me. I would love to hear from you... this is where I grew up and definitly remember this as the BEST years of my life. We had such a GOOD / EXCITING childhood in Filabusi. I also went to Eveline and stayed in Bulawayo and don't see enough names of friends from my era (born 1963..)

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Jimmy Ley

Date:

5/20/2005

You are still the Best as all Rhodesians are. God Bless.

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Mary-Ann Vernon (de Beer)

Date:

2/27/2005

After having left Zim in 1983 have only now heard of this internet sight. We have obviously been fast asleep. Would love to hear from old friends whom we have lost contact with. Have not searched the sight extensively, so not sure if you have a section on contacts Just to mention that here in Cape Town, you know when a Rhodie has lived in a particular house, cause there are always Flame Lilies in the gardens. Also I had a wonderful day yesterday with a group of ex-rhodie females who went to Nettleton Junior School, boy did we go down memory lane. No one can take that away from us! Anyone out there from this era, contact would be great. 1963 to 1969 (ops giving away my age?)

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RENIER & COULA JOOSTE

Date:

2/7/2005

LOOK FORWARD TO NEWS AND VERY INFORMATIVE. JOB WELL DONE