+the pooks Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Simon van der Stel arrived on the 12th of October 1679 to be the new Commander of the Cape. He was married to Johanna Jacoba Six, a gentlewoman by birth who came from an influential family who were the patrons of Rembrandt. Something was very odd about this marriage. What would that be ? Johanna was a man? Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 She never came to this country - he did have his children here though I think Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Looks like a bit of a Ping Pong match between myself and Tomtwogates... Ball is in your court again Tom... Simon and Johanna got married in 1663. She indeed did not join him when he left on the Vrye Zee, in 1679. They never saw each other again. He was Commander at the Cape Colony until he retired in 1699. He then spend his retirement years at Groot Constantia. She died in the year 1700. 21 out of 37 years of married living worlds apart... Amazing... I guess some would say he was a very lucky man.. He did stay devoted to her, and frequently sent her money. She in turn would sent him works of art from time to time. All four of their sons did join him at some stage here in the Cape, and one of them, Adriaan become Governor after his fathers retirement. Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Okay - who was Zacharias Wagenaer (Wagenaar) and what was he responsible for which is still around today? Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Okay - who was Zacharias Wagenaer (Wagenaar) and what was he responsible for which is still around today? He was the 2nd Commander of the Cape Colony. He took over from Jan van Riebeeck. He built a reservoir in the area of the Vars-rivier to provide fresh water to visiting ships. This reservoir is preserved behind glass in a shopping centre near the Castle, in it's original place. Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Okay - who was Zacharias Wagenaer (Wagenaar) and what was he responsible for which is still around today? He was the 2nd Commander of the Cape Colony. He took over from Jan van Riebeeck. He built a reservoir in the area of the Vars-rivier to provide fresh water to visiting ships. This reservoir is preserved behind glass in a shopping centre near the Castle, in it's original place. Ping-Pong - okay Henzz - I promise not to answer your next question! <_< Quote Link to comment
+VryBurgers Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Sjoe, I am learning quite a bit from you two! Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 All of us spend some time on the roads every day. To avoid absolute chaos there is something called "The rules of the road" This is basically a set of rules, regulations and laws that govern us all, while being on public roads.. During what year (I'll accept your answer as correct if you are closer than 10 years) did the first "Rules of the road" come into effect in South Africa. Given it was not nearly as complex as what it is today, but the government of the time felt the need to set some rules down for the safety of all, pedestrians and those in vehicles alike.. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I'm taking a flyer with this - guessing around 1915. Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I would guess closer to the turn of the century - 1901 Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 1915 / 1907 / 1901... Not even close.. Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 1915 / 1907 / 1901... Not even close.. 1890 Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 1700-1800? Want to narrow it down a bit Bouts77 ? At least you are ...... Sjjjjt Henzz... Say no more. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 24th April 1775 (I mean really - to the nearest decade - that's far too vague!) Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 O.K. Mr Pooks, maybe this was a silly question. DamhuisClan was the closest, so I'll hand it over to him then.. Here is the story... During the first British Occupation the streets and roads of Cape Town was in a deplorable state, and the Governor lodged many complaints with the Burgher Senate, which was responsible for the construction and maintenance of the thoroughfares of Cape Town, who in turn blamed an insufficient treasury. Light horse drawn wagons were used for transporting such loads as wine barrels. People traveled by private coach, chaise, wagonette and light carts. Regulations was put in place for the protection of pedestrians in the town, whose rights and duties was clearly defined, as were those of horse or ox driven traffic. As soon as a wagon or heavy cart, drawn by eight or more horses or oxen, came to within two miles of Cape Town, a leader had to walk in front of the team, and lead it through the streets. A comprehensive road-code was drawn up in 1798, which is a foreshadow of present day traffic regulations. Use had to be made of the left hand side of the road, in order to leave the right hand lane free for approaching traffic. Provisions was also made for one way traffic leaving and entering town. All yours DamhuisClan. Quote Link to comment
+DamhuisClan Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Oh wow a wild guess helped. You may use a calculator or Excel type program for this one: Given: A "special" piece of paper is 0.1 mm thick, It is possible to fold this "special" piece of paper double an infinite number of times. The distance to the moon is roughly 384,403 km. Question: How many times must this special piece of paper be folded double to reach the moon? Quote Link to comment
+Bouts777 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 3,844,030,000,000 times? Roughly. Quote Link to comment
+7Gryph7 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) hmmm exponential growth . about 42 times? Edited July 8, 2011 by 7Gryph7 Quote Link to comment
+DamhuisClan Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'd prefer to have the exact amount as the answer, if no one gets it my the morning, I'll give it to the closest guess. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I also get 42. Interestingly, in practice no matter how big or how thin the paper you start with, you cannot fold it more than 7 times (if I remember correctly) Quote Link to comment
+DamhuisClan Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Ok, Ill give it over to 7Gryph7. My calculations came out to 45 times. I find that amazing... just over 40 times. And getting to the sun is not that much more. Oh darn ... I see I counted the cells in Excel, and started the on the 3rd cell. So yes 42 is the (ultimate) answer (to life, the universe and everything) Over to you 7Gryph7 Quote Link to comment
+7Gryph7 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 sorry guys, im away from home for the weekend , Hunting my 100 finds :-D milestone, and wont be able to check the thread. As "the pooks" had the same answer ill hand the turn over to them. Will check in again on monday to see whats going on here. Quote Link to comment
+7Gryph7 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 ok, im back at home. Seeing as no-one took the turn while I was gone, I will put down a easy one just to get the ball rolling again. so here goes. "The great star of Africa" - what is it and where can it be seen? Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Easy one. It is the largest cut diamond in the world. Known as the Cullinan 1 and set into the Royal Scepter. Cullinan 2 is also cut from the same stone and set into the Royal Crown. Both are kept in the Tower of London. Quote Link to comment
+7Gryph7 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 yup, easy one indeed. take it wazat Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Who was Maurice Garin? Not South African but his name is synonymous this time of year. Quote Link to comment
+VryBurgers Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 A multiple time Tour de France champion? (How on earth can I do the quote thing???) Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 On the right track but I need a bit more specific than that... Quote Link to comment
+VryBurgers Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 He was a Frenchman that had the most TdF wins until Lance Armstrong came along? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 How about the first winner of the TdF? Quote Link to comment
+edkin Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) First one bust for drugs? Edited July 13, 2011 by edkin Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Carbon Hunter you are right.... Maurice Garin was the first winner of the the first TDF held in 1903 Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 John Kani made his international film debut with what 1978 film? Quote Link to comment
+Black James Cash Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 John Kani made his international film debut with what 1978 film? How am I supposed to know that without Google? I wasn't even born then!!! My Parents weren't even married then... Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Nope - filmed in SA - but mainstream appeal. Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 James Bond and Simon Templar also starred in this movie? Quote Link to comment
+7Gryph7 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 this movie came into the world 4 years before me, so theres no way I would know this without Google. Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 this movie came into the world 4 years before me, so theres no way I would know this without Google. Not true? I have watched plenty of movies that came around before I was born? Think Mike Hoare (or perhaps he was also around before your time ) Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Wild Geese? Yep - this wild goose chase is at an end - I thought it may be you that got this one. Roger Moore co-starred in this war movie filmed in SA. You're it. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cindy Alter was the lead singer in which band? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Not Alter Ego Clout. Quote Link to comment
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