Routine, routine, routine … it can be a good thing, adding stability to your life … but be careful you don’t become too boring!
Tag Archives | Garth Johnstone
So you’re going green?
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.
10 things to do in Durban
When the summer sun is shining Durban becomes a playground. Garth Johnstone picks 10 of the coolest things to do in Durban.
Saving Barney
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.
Get lost La Nina!
La Nina, two little words which apparently explain the bucketing rain that has chucked down on KZN in recent weeks . . . and looks set to stay until at least late February. Better start planning ways to make it a fun – and wet – festive season.
Cycling Durban’s beachfront
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?
Body beautiful!
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.
What’s up with Android?
We’re all abuzz with Apple, Google and BlackBerry . . . but Android’s coming on strong. Have we really got to grips with it yet?
D-Day for the Boks
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?
Rick Stein’s Spain
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.
Hells Kettlebells!
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.
I have a brilliant plan!
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.
Q&A with Wendy
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.
BlackBerry v BlackBessie
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.
Thanks, but no thanks
Is it only me, or do you also find these heal-all gibberish flyers handed out at traffic lights insulting?
What’s up with . . . planking?
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.
Pictures: Durban Airshow 2011
The Durban Airshow 2011 at Virginia Airport was a spectacular success. See our picture gallery here.
Latest Issue - April/May 2012
In This Issue:
- Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre
- Interview with Mike Procter
- Inside Nikki Drake's Ballito home
- Kitchen essentials with Terry Scott
Soul of Africa
The Sunflower Fund
ridge.mobi
The Durbanite
Mount Edgecombe Driving Range
The Crest Online
