Routine, routine, routine … it can be a good thing, adding stability to your life … but be careful you don’t become too boring!
Browsing: Garth Johnstone
It’s all the rage, a world of recycling, reduced emissions, of environmental social responsibility … but, Garth Johnstone points out, it’s always important to understand exactly why we’re doing something.
When the summer sun is shining Durban becomes a playground. Garth Johnstone picks 10 of the coolest things to do in Durban.
There was great excitement at the Johnstone household this week when Barney the Savannah Monitor Lizard appeared on the scene … was lost … and then found again.
Looking for something different to do at the weekend? Why not hire some bicycles from the Green Hub at the Umgeni estuary and cycle Durban’s beautiful beachfront promenade?
Determined, focused, ready to make sacrifices . . . Jenna Limerick, who trains here in Umhlanga, has her eyes set on glory at the Miss Bikini World Championships to be held in Austria early in November.
I looooove getting in my car and heading out for a Sunday drive. The cool thing about living in the Crest area is that you’re spoilt for choice, writes Garth Johnstone
We’re all abuzz with Apple, Google and BlackBerry . . . but Android’s coming on strong. Have we really got to grips with it yet?
The time for talk is over as the Boks face mighty Samoa tomorrow morning at 9.30 SA time. Vote in our opinion poll, can the Boks do the business and go on to win the 2011 Rugby World Cup?
Boasting 140 new recipes and inspired by authentic combinations and ingredients experienced in Spain, Rick’s Stein’s Spain is one of the must-have purchases for your kitchen this summer.
It’s a workout that’s all the rage at the moment. Ridge editor Garth Johnstone headed off to Flux Motion at Lincoln on the Lake to give kettlebells a go.
As authorities ponder what to do about the tanker The Phoenix, which lies stricken at Sheffield Beach, I have the perfect solution. Why not turn the vessel into the world’s greatest marine park.
You know her better as East Coast Radio’s consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler, but this wife, mom and motoring boffin also loves her cars. She chatted to Garth Johnstone.
When you need some good life advice, who do you turn to? To your trusted “auntie”, of course. Garth Johnstone chatted to Evita Bezuidenhout about her new project, Evita’s BlackBessie.
Is it only me, or do you also find these heal-all gibberish flyers handed out at traffic lights insulting?
Is it an indication of the state of our society . . . this attention grabbing oddity? Garth Johnstone investigates the headspace of planking . . .and other bizarre pastimes.
The Durban Airshow 2011 at Virginia Airport was a spectacular success. See our picture gallery here.
An organisational wonder, the annual Durban Airshow is a magnificent aviation spectacle. Garth Johnstone looks forward to the 2011 edition.
Oscar the famous globe-trotting pooch is a star attraction at the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show. Garth Johnstone met Oscar and his pal and owner Joanne Lefson.
Drumkit is a local beat boxer who’s making quite an impression. Sihle Mthembu lent the man his ears.
South Africa’s Mr Surfing, Shaun Tomson, still has a burning love for the sport and was itching to see South Africa’s next generation in action at the Mr Price Pro Ballito 2011.
With less than a month to go until Durban’s event of the year, the focus is again turning towards the Vodacom Durban July.
Garth Johnstone spent an evening at Madame Zingara’s and was carried away to a wacky world of delicious fantasy and fun.
Garth Johnstone camps out in the majestic Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
It reminds me a bit of the movie “Groundhog Day” . . . every year exactly the same routine, the blasted Nurgalieva twins grinding their way to another Comrades victory. I can’t take it anymore.
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet can really shake a family. Garth Johnstone holds on tight.