I seem to have lost the information posted, however, I attended Codrington from 1955 - 62. What a wonderful surprise to see so many familiar names - My maiden name was Bezuidenhout - would love to hear from former pupils during that era... I am visting SA at the moment but reside in America - I remember you so well, and Estelle Botha and Margie Allison, was actually looking out for you in the 90's at one of the Zambian Reunions! I am in touch with Keith Luden - as a matter of fact we visited last night and he referred me to this website... what a blessing this is - we joked last night as said "isn't it funny how people reach out to their past when we you retire???" haha Hope to hear from you soon...

I just saw your message, Irene, and was thrilled to see that you know and have seen Keith Luden. His father and my parents were best friends and he was also my godfather. Could you please let me have his email address?
I would so love to make contact with him.
Thanks and regards
Jeni Smithies (nee Slabbert)

Still looking for my best friend (at age 10!), John Meadows, who was at Codrington, then Gilbert Rennie. May have gone to Durban via Harare, where (I believe) he worked for the Zim post office. unno what we'll be able to talk about, but am very keen to give it a try! Clive Lawrence ex 2246 Ridgeway, Lusaka.

Irene Hi,

It's great to hear from you. I have been in contact with Keith and he told me you were living in the States. I had been looking for you all for ages - so it is really great to hear from you. I have also been in contact with Estelle who is living in Australia now.

Would love to keep in touch so please email me on
margie.martin53@ntlworld.com.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Take care

Margie
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Hi, I'm actually Mario Lusse's daughter, Trina
My dad went to codrington from 1960-1963
I am writing a book about him, and would anyone have any pictures, or storys i would love you to contact me

sweety_pie58@hotmail.com

Hi, I couldn't believe it when I read the mail from Irene! You won't believe how many times I have wondered where in the world you could be!!!! We used to be great friends. I would love to hear from you. As I have asked Margie as well - it would be great to see photos of what you all look like now. My e-mail is: estell7@bigpond.com Anyone from Codrington/Mazabuka is welcome to e-mail me. My sister Cora is now visiting me from South Africa. Her first visit since we moved to Australia in 1986, I've been back to SA a few times as all my family still live there.

Jeni,received your message... I have not got Keith's new e-mail address, but he promised to e-mail me as soon as I returned from SA.. I am back in the States now, and will gladly forward his address to you as soon as I receive it...

Since discovering this Website, I am surprised at how many names and faces I remember - it's been a long time but here goes: Clive Green, Colin Addis, Orville Horton, Mike Berry, Michael Arnold, John Dabbs, Susan and June Snook, Rob Buchanan, Jeniffer Milner, the Cantley brothers, John Dabbs, Freddie Weber and Sheila Weber, Mickey Slabbert, Japie du Plooy, John Faulkner, Spike Jones, Willie Boshoff, Heila de Smit, Snookey Bean, Alida van Rensburg(killed in car accedent some years back), Jannie Oberholser, Paula and Naomi Fourie, Piet van Wyk, Japie du Plooy, Jannie and Loutjie Mare, and of course the list of teachers as mentioned on the Forum...
Is there anyone who can remember more names of that era??? Interesting!
Estelle, I forwarded a photo of my children and I which has not been acknowledged, did you receive them???

Hello Irene,
I see you remember my brother, Mickey Slabbert. Just thought I'd give you an update. He's married with SIX kids, lives in Secunda, South AFrica and works in Liberia. He comes home every three months for a short break, then goes back. He works with the geologists and builds roads through the bundu for them to prospect the areas. I don't know if you heard, but Derek Cantley died in a motorbike accident many years ago.

Hi there Jeni
Thanks for the update on Mickey - I have a grandson in Secunda whom I visit whenever I'm there - would love to try and look Mickey and his family up next time I go - I think my brother, Stephan does contract work in Libera - he moves around wherever the money is! I do recall hearing about Derek's accident - I also heard that Kenneth Eva also died - that is sad. Our parents were great friends and we used to visit often...
Thanks for the update and Jeni, I still have not heard from Keith, but hopefully he get's onto this website sometime and sees our messages!!! haha
Were you younger and Mickey? I think he was probably a year or so younger than me - that is if my memory serves me correctly!

Hi there,
Yes, I'm 11 years younger than Mickey (he insists we call him Mike now!)
Kenneth Eva's murder was absolute headlines in SA and such a tragedy. One of the many farm murders we have to contend with here. I'm also a farmer, but our area (touch wood, so far) is very stable and safe. Let me know when you are coming to SA and I'll send you Mike's address & phone number. Hopefully it will coincide with his home stint. Mike also moves wherever the money calls - he was in Angola for a number of years and only went to Liberia last year. Regards

Hi there Gervaas Douglas - sorry about Derek's accident - too bad - he was in my class at Codrington - remember him well - as a matter of fact we used to correspond for a while after my family moved to Salisbury. You enquired about John Dabbs' whereabouts - my oldest son and I opened a bed and breakfast lodge in Vic Falls and used to get visitors from up North - one person was actually from Mazabuka, can't seem to remember his name - he has/had a vegetable farm in Maz - anyway, we spoke once about all the remaining people there and he mentioned that John Dabbs was living in Harare. Just after our conversation, I bought an illustrated coffee table book on the great Zambezi and lone and behold, there was John's picture together with the other two authors/photographers on the back cover of this wonderful book...
This book is still at the lodge as it is still going strong amidst the dire political and economical struggles. My son, Russell concentrates on the American hunters and has so far been the only one in Vic Falls making business...

Hi there Ian Gauntlett
Remember you well from our class - I note from your e-mail address that you reside in the States..
My husband, David Logston is/was an anesthesiologist. He retired some years ago due to post-polio syndrome.. we met on a medical missionary trip into Zambia - he stayed at our lodge in Victoria Falls and that particular year, I offered to transport some volunteers since I had a VW Microbus and the team was short of transport - Dave was my passenger in the bus as well - what are the chances of people meeting on a trip like that!

Ian Singer, Hi
Thank you so much for the wonderful website on George Crockett - I remember him extremely well - I cannot remember if this particular day was a one time deal, but he was giving us singing lessons. I don't know what the problem was with us students, but they did not seem to co-operate with him - he got so angry that he stormed out of the classroom! He and Mrs Olga Barrett were great friends...
Olga Barrett and my parents were friends. She died many years ago in Sinoya (spelling?)died in her sleep.. we attended her funeral in Salisbury.

Jenni
I had a thought the other day - since you live in SA - I'm going to give you Keith's phone numbers... then you can phone him at your leisure...
Home no: 012 6603274
Cell no: 0827778209
When you speak to him, remind him that he owes me an e-mail!!!in order to get his address
Sincerely

Careful, guys - your messages are seen by everyone!

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Yeah, I agree, Clive. I guess we should be careful not to impose on people's privacy. Irene thanks a ton, though, I have already left a message for Keith to contact me.
If you want to contact me personally, my email address is opportunityfarm@mweb.co.za