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27 Dinner at JB’s Corner

It was the first 27 Dinner of the year, and it was held in Melrose Arch this time at JB’s Corner.  What a stunning venue… the food was excellent and the mojitos that we got were sublime:)

The speaker was Fred Baumhardt (Specialist Sales Director and Chief Technology officer for Microsoft South Africa).  His talk was very interesting… I did in fact listen as I was close to the front;)I was especially interested to hear his take on subscription software and outsourcing vs insourcing.

The host of the event… Mike Stopforth

The guest speaker… Fred Baumhardt

I can’t not take some photos of the geeky stuff, it was after all a geek event:)

First, how cool are the stamps?!! “27 Dinner the geek shall inherit the earth”

Then, check out the phones at the table I was sitting at… my poor little pink Blackberry was seriously the odd man out:)  Just after I took the shot, a guy came up to the table and commented about all the Apple geeks there, and when I said I had a BB, his retort was “I guess you work for a real company then… one that uses like email and that” LOL!!

During the evening, the iPad was announced and the guys were going ballistic on Twitter…

Ooh and check out this rad t-shirt! Jessica and I voted it t-shirt of the night.

And other random photos from the evening…

Hey Craig, you’re supposed to be listening not tweeting!

There are a few more photos in my Flickr set too.  It was a good evening again, pity I didn’t get to talk to more people though, but that tends to happen when I hide behind my lens;)

Hayley (15 comments.) - January 30, 2010 - 6:05 pm

Ha-ha…love that t-shirt and the comment about the email and the iphone :-)

Colleen Sevitz (16 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 10:38 pm

HA HA, love the phone pic!!

Sezleigh - January 28, 2010 - 7:28 pm

Such divine pictures, sorry that I missed out.

Heidi (8 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 3:14 pm

Awesome pics!

Fiona - January 28, 2010 - 1:58 pm

That is such a cool t-shirt! The photo of everyone twittering is funny :)

Sally-Jane (2 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 1:44 pm

I love that T-shirt!

Tanya Rudman (6 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 1:42 pm

ooo will see you at the next one ;)

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 12:56 pm

The Geek ‘race’ is multiplying rapidly!! They’re even invading my family !!!

Janet B (48 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 12:30 pm

Fun evening! Heard them talking about the iPad on the radio this morning! Shoot! I really am behind the times – only just got an iPod shuffle!! LOL!

SPiVs - January 28, 2010 - 11:12 am

Awesome photos! Love the one of my shirt. :)

Melody - January 28, 2010 - 10:18 am

Great Pics… :)

Jackie K - January 28, 2010 - 10:01 am

You capture everything so perfectly, you are so talented!
I cant wait for my photo shoot tomorrow :)

Twistygirl (1 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 9:50 am

haha, I also love that T-shirt

cat@juggling act (187 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 9:27 am

Serious geek stuff ! love the phone picture.

Firefly (273 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 9:18 am

We are lucky if they have like two of these a year down here.

Angel (186 comments.) - January 28, 2010 - 7:24 am

I’m sorryI missed it… but I couldn’t cancel dancing again!

uberVU - social comments - January 28, 2010 - 8:47 pm

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A bloggirls Xmas tweetup

A whole bunch of bloggers and tweeters met up this morning for a brunch/lunch at the River Cafe in Sandton this morning.  It was organised by Wenchy and it was great to see great to see everyone again, and to meet a few new faces.
And of course I had my camera, as did most other people so there are umpteen numbers of photos flying around the interwebs with proof of the happenings of the day:)

Gina’s Aaron was quite comfortable with the camera, and the opposite photo is on her blog;)

Meea’s Michael was such a chatterbox and kept Bradley company.  It was great to see him make a new friend today.

Sally‘s Rachel and Sharon‘s Josh kept each other company for 5 minutes on the swings

The moms nattering

I really liked Jessica‘s new t-shirt:)

And then we had to leave, because Connor started getting “attacked” by bees, and he was petrified and yelling the place down. He had a close call when he squished a bee between his arm and his eye, and thankfully didn’t get stung! But that was enough excitement for me for the day, so I called it quits and headed home with 2 tired boys:)

MeeA (5 comments.) - December 22, 2009 - 9:53 am

Such awesome photos! Michael is going to be thrilled to see this picture of himself on the computer :) It really is a stunning picture – thanks!

Corina (18 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 10:16 pm

I always love your work. The way you capture eyes is amazing. Looks like everyone had fun!

Michelle - December 21, 2009 - 8:47 pm

Lovely photo’s to enjoy as always. Gorgeous photo showing off Michael’s eyes.

Sally (24 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 8:45 pm

I had such a nice morning, great to see everyone again. Lovely photos Jeanette

Alet (34 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 9:26 am

Sounds like everyone noticed Michael – absolutely beautiful.
I’m also sorry I missed the blog girls lunch ; )

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 7:41 am

Lovely! Michael is a gorgeous child! Glad Bradley made a new friend. Aah Connor big hug from Grwanny!

Angel (186 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 7:36 am

I am sorry I missed a blogging ladies do…

Sharon (49 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 6:23 am

It was lovely seeing you again. Crikey – looks like I need that botox my sister in law recommended! LOL :-P

Laura (46 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 6:15 am

Gosh Michael is a beautiful child!!!

Lovely pictures!

cmloyd @ Evan Has Landed (3 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 4:48 am

Looks like you guys had a great time!! I LOVE bloggy meet ups! And yes the cameras come out, after all, we are bloggers!

Wenchy (49 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 2:12 am

The pictures are beautiful and I love the treatment

amy2boys (13 comments.) - December 21, 2009 - 12:55 am

Lovely! That second shot is priceless.

Secret Agent Mama (84 comments.) - December 20, 2009 - 11:46 pm

Love the contrast in seasons from most of the other Weekly Winners!
Great, great shots!

xoo Merry Christmas!

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Laughing with mom

I finished Stef’s gallery tonight, finally, and while I was finishing off the editing these photos caught my eye.  I love the moment that I captured here, and the images just make me smile!

Having a laugh

Angel (186 comments.) - December 5, 2009 - 10:37 pm

You can just SEE how much fun they had!

27 Dinner at FTV Village Walk

I attended the 27 Dinner this evening that was held at FTV Village Walk.  It was fabulous seeing all the tweeters again, and meeting new people, and finally putting faces to some of the names that I’ve been chatting to over the last few months on Twitter.

The speakers tonight were Ronnie Apteker (founder of Internet Solutions)

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and Benjamin Marais (CIO of eBucks).

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I got told 2 things this evening that I thought was very funny.  The one guy I met (cannot remember his name) told me that he didn’t think I looked like someone that worked for a bank! LOL! I like that!

Then, later on, I was rocking on my feet a bit while I was standing chatting, and Sheena said that she can see I’m a mother… and the reason… only mothers sway from side to side:)  LOL!

Anyhoo, now for some of the photos that I took…

Sally with the guy who doesn’t think I look like I work in a bank…

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Angel armed…

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Neels trying very hard to hide behind the pillar, with Angel, Cheryl, Shaun, Exmi, and Snowgoose

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Not sure what Sheena was saying to Bergen here:)

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Vincent Hofmann with Justin Spratt and Don Packett

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Jackie Scala with Justin Spratt and Aki Anastasiou

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Phillip posing with Sezleigh

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Walter Pike and EveD

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It was a fun evening:)and I’m definitely going to try and make the next one in 2 months time.

There are also a few more photos on Flickr, and I’ll post a few more tomorrow evening.

JaneW (4 comments.) - September 30, 2009 - 3:31 pm

Looks like great fun, I’d love to go to one of these… BTW Eve D and I were in school together. :)

Gilz (173 comments.) - September 29, 2009 - 6:12 pm

Looks like you had fun.

PHillip - September 29, 2009 - 1:20 pm

Great photos, can’t believe you still went home to photoshop instead of sleep. What diffuser did you have on the flash?

desi (86 comments.) - September 29, 2009 - 8:19 am

looks like you had fun

Cath (3 comments.) - September 29, 2009 - 7:55 am

These photos made me miss my JHB homies so so much. XXX love you peeps.

Cath (3 comments.) - September 29, 2009 - 7:55 am

wahhaha Sheena looks like she’s abusing Bergen, as usual

That’s Vincent Hoffman with Justin Spratt and Don Packett :)

Craig Nicholson (2 comments.) - September 29, 2009 - 7:45 am

Cool pics, so bummed I wasn’t there.

Thats Vincent Hofmann (@vincenthofmann) in photo 27_10. And Sarah (@sezleigh) in 27_9.

Sally (24 comments.) - September 29, 2009 - 7:38 am

well done Jeanette those are great. Lovely to see you again

Angel (186 comments.) - September 28, 2009 - 11:55 pm

Holy crap! You work fast girl!!

:D

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Weekly Winners

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We had a very busy day yesterday, with Laura’s daughter’s birthday party in the morning, a Babynet meeting in the afternoon and then dinner with friends in the evening; and to add the very slow internet to the equation, has meant that I haven’t been able to get online.
I’ll post the photos of Friday night’s 21st tomorrow morning… if our Telkom connection will let me… but in the meantime, here are my favourite photos from yesterday.

Laura’s masterpiece
Laura's masterpiece

Kiara watching the candles
Watching the candles

Cheese on a bike
Cheese on a bike

Say cheese
Say cheese

Playing in the grass hut
playing in the hut

Jackson
Jackson

Fun on the tractor
Fun on the tractor

And then we went to the Babynet meeting to welcome Maria to South Africa (she’s just moved here from the UK), and to say goodbye to Marlise (who is emigrating to New Zealand next weekend)

Maria’s daughter Leila (on the right)
Leila

… and her son Adam
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and Carapax and Magic Crow (aka Bradley and his friend Thomas) on their last day together:(
Carapax and Magic Crow

And I can’t resist also showing you a couple of the local residents of the farm from the maternity photo shoot I did last Sunday too.
Calling the horse

Admiring Celia

Locals

Carole - April 29, 2009 - 1:18 am

beautiful cake and wonderful images too jeanette

angel (136 comments.) - April 28, 2009 - 3:19 pm

Fantastic shots Jeanette! I love the one of the two girls on on the ropes and Connor’s “say cheese”!!

angels last blog post..A Magical Slideshow…

Karin (116 comments.) - April 28, 2009 - 9:11 am

Ooh, awesome cake – did she make that herself? And Leila is such a beautiful little girl, what a great subject! But the last shot is my favourite!

Karins last blog post..Paternoster boats

Ladynred (1 comments.) - April 27, 2009 - 1:45 am

Fantastic photos here. Love the horse and the kids!

Ladynreds last blog post..Weekly Winners (April 19- April 25)

Nik (12 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 11:03 pm

i really like that cake! I have always wanted to attempt to decorate a cake using fondant! I love the horses, also.

Niks last blog post..Weekly Winners #8

Krissy (4 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 10:04 pm

The photos are awesome. I love the horse. And the kids – they are adorable. :) Happy Sunday.

Krissys last blog post..Weekly Winners 4/12-4/25

Mom (Avril) (371 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 8:56 pm

So many lovely photos – all of them!! Love the birthday girl watching in awe at her candles .. and what a super cake!!

Mom (Avril)s last blog post..Weekly Winners : 19 – 25 April

Colleen - Mommy Always Wins (6 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 5:47 pm

Great shots – love the cheese on a bike and the locals. Loveliness…

Colleen – Mommy Always Winss last blog post..Weekly Winners – April 19 – 25, 2009

T&T (1 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 4:57 pm

gorgeous shots this week – love that cake!

Marylin (61 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 1:52 pm

Oh these are gorgeous Jeanette, I don’t know how (as they’re already so amazing), but your photos are better every week! :)

Marylins last blog post..Hair grows… hair grows… hair grows…

hip chick (12 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 12:46 pm

I love them all. My faves are the ones of the two boys on the tractor and the two girls after that one. I love the ones of the locals also.

hip chicks last blog post..Weekly Winners ~ 26 April

Fiona - April 26, 2009 - 12:44 pm

Awesome pics!
The ones of the local residents are my favourite though :)

Secret Mom Thoughts (52 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 12:22 pm

Great set again. My favorite was of the birthday girl.

Secret Mom Thoughtss last blog post..Weekly Winners

upto6only (3 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 11:47 am

oh those pictures are great.

upto6onlys last blog post..2009 Aliwan Festival / WW April 19-25

Tara R. (55 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 10:57 am

That cake looks too good to eat. Beautiful. Your children’s portraits are great. I love the blue faces

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Jientje (20 comments.) - April 26, 2009 - 10:50 am

Those are all great pictures again this week, Jeanette!! I love the cheesy one, and the grass hut, but of course Connor is always adorable!! I love the painted faces, and the last one of the local people. And that cake is truly a masterpiece!!

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