South Africans have a fairly complicated relationship with the word now and even though we can try to explain it, the reality is you still might not get it.
Ronald McCallum
June 20, 2025
South Africans speak English, but that doesnât mean youâll always understand us. Our ârobotsâ are nothing like R2D2, âjust nowâ doesnât…
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Letter to the bank
Ronald McCallum
March 26, 2025
A 96-year-old woman’s note to her bank! Priceless! The following is an actual letter that was sent to a bank…
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Solar installation
Ronald McCallum
December 6, 2021
Although this tropical property is full of trees, there is just enough roof space for our 535W panels đ´ This installation consists…
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Mozambique Trip – July 2017
Ronald McCallum
October 9, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/294103887 WARNING: You’ll need 4.5 minutes to endure my favourite snaps from our trip to Maputo / Pomene / Tofo…
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Laws They Don’t Teach in Physics:
Ronald McCallum
March 28, 2016
Law of Mechanical Repair After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll need…
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Celebrating holiday with old and new technology
Ronald McCallum
July 4, 2015
The spectacular July 4 fireworks display youâre about to see was photographed by videographer Jos Stiglingh a year ago in…
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The Making of a Rocket Stove
Ronald McCallum
June 25, 2015
What is a Rocket Stove? A rocket stove produces a very intense, very hot, smokeless flame using small amounts of…
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Grow a Beautiful Garden With Ecofriendly Greywater
Ronald McCallum
May 10, 2015
There is a very good article on the houzz.com site. Click here to read it.
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Greywater Guidelines
Ronald McCallum
May 10, 2015
Greywater Guidelines by Douglas Barnes The guidelines in this article are based on Art Ludwigâs industry-leading work.For further information on…
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Building Upstairs (part 3)
Status of the building as at 15 March 2015 There’s been no news since November 2014 because our builder, Patrick…
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A hike through Spainâs El Caminito del Rey
A hike through Spainâs El Caminito del Rey (âThe Kingâs Little Pathwayâ) is not for the faint of heart. In…
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Some Christmas traditions…
Ronald McCallum
December 18, 2014
… Just to help us understand the strange things we do at this time of year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeaSlcMpPTQ
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Christmas Blessings!
Ronald McCallum
December 4, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S-IidmcSN8 Afrikaans: Geseende Kerfees! Albanisch: GĂŤzuar Krishlindjet! Apache: Gozhqq Keshmish! Arabisch: I’D Miilad Said! Aragonese: NabidĂ ! Armenisch: Shenoraavor Nor Dari!…
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Everyoneâs here (more or less) for the meeting
Ronald McCallum
October 16, 2014
Meetings are always hazardous â sometimes in a funny way. No matter how mannerly a group of people might be,…
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Building Upstairs (part 2)
Visual changes were gradual for week 9 through 18 [su_table] Week Starting 1 1-Jun-14 Floor beams and shutterboard installed 2…
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You Need A Budget (YNAB)
Ronald McCallum
September 15, 2014
Gwen and I have been using a program to make budgeting easier and even enjoy it. It was prompted by…
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Some amazing new technology!
Ronald McCallum
September 12, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syd1pKOJ__k#t=139
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How to make a flute!
Ronald McCallum
August 14, 2014
Kay is going to attempt this… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlttALMwr7k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4YdchtJxY
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Remembering Robin Williams:
Ronald McCallum
August 14, 2014
Watch the Actor’s Best Performances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frFV6-QqlB8
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Building Upstairs
The Plans… The Sunday before construction started. Week 1 – Floor joists installed Week 2: We have a box on…
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Why Science Does Not Disprove God
Ronald McCallum
May 10, 2014
This article on the ‘Time’ magazine site takes up on the ongoing debate between science and God. For me it…
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Optical Illusion that Causes a Natural Hallucination
Ronald McCallum
December 11, 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVgOLWVYytM
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Predestination
Ronald McCallum
September 12, 2013
Can one drive a car without understanding the mechanics of the combustion engine or the complexities of an automatic gearbox…
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Grace, Faith, Works and Obedience – How Do They All Work Together?
Ronald McCallum
August 15, 2013
Recently there’s been a lot of talk about God’s Grace. I’ve been finding it all somewhat confusing. I have battled…
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Tugela Ferry Trip
Ronald McCallum
August 15, 2013
Aury, Gary, Matt and I (Ronald) spent 6 days at a mission in Tugela Ferry during the July school holidays….
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This is a story about four people :
Ronald McCallum
December 1, 2012
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody…
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July 2012 Trip – Sodwana, Witbank, Cullinan, Johannesburg, Heilbron, Klerksdorp
Ronald McCallum
August 24, 2012
We spent the first week of July 2012 with Ben, Mari and family at the Sodwana Bay Lodge. Great company…
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A Peaceful Free State Farm
Ronald McCallum
August 17, 2012
The peace on this farm was tangible. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be…
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Teagan’s Dedication
Ronald McCallum
August 12, 2012
Dennis, Chantal and family gathered in Ladysmith on Sunday 22 July 2012 to dedicate Teagan. Here are a few pictures…
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Sodwana Holiday Gallery
We spent a wonderful week with Ben, Mari and family at Sodwana Bay Lodge during July 2012
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Mom and Dad – Diamond Anniversary
Ronald McCallum
July 5, 2012
Friends and family have been helping Colin and Marjorie celebrate a very special milestone in their lives…
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St Fort, Clarens
Ronald McCallum
June 4, 2012
I always have intentions of making some notes about our holiday breaks but never get around to it. Let’s hope…
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The Best Way (for me) to Pray
Ronald McCallum
November 13, 2011
Find the prayer method that suits you best. Tyler Charles As a child, my understanding of prayer was shaped largely…
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âI will work for foodâ
Ronald McCallum
November 2, 2011
I received this email from Rob G. It touched me, definitely worth keeping! I sat, with two friends, in the…
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