It’s not often the energies of the universe pull together to give us things like this. Scott Macintrye is a contestant on the latest American Idol which is on at the moment. Scott Macintrye is blind. Ryan Seacrest is the host of American Idol and is therefore fully aware that Scott is blind. That’s why […]

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It would be somewhat out of line not to mention some of the angels on display at last Saturday’s 148th running of the Queen’s Plate. Slightly off the mark in black, rather than blue and white, the ever stylish Gina Athens did particularly well with this short knitted dress. Hat and shades combo also gets […]

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For those of you just in from Alaska, latest news is that Australian cricketer, Matthew Hayden, retired from the game yesterday. I got hold of this hilarious eulogy for you from the latest online edition of Crikey. Thought some of you might enjoy.   Alas poor Haydos the flat track bully and Christian sledgerBy Walter […]

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I don’t know what is more alarming – the fact that the manufacturer would give their product a name that can be so easily mistaken for a swear word (Fuchsware), or the fact that the person writing the sign didn’t double check the spelling. Nonetheless, the result is quite stunning. This, spotted in a local […]

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I would prefer it if you played this on full volume.   Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies Saturday night I was downtown Working for the FBI Sitting in a nest of bad men Whiskey bottles piling high Bootlegging boozer on the west side Full of people who are doing wrong […]

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It’s no coincidence that the owners of The Roundhouse Restaurant in Camps Bay also own the company that trains the staff at the 5-star Cape Grace Hotel . It is to this end that Fasie Malherbe and his team seem to stop at nothing to ensure you experience service never seen before in any Cape […]

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As the trend for zero tolerence when it comes to cyclist’s wearing their helmets in public grows, it is interesting to note that some establishments have now made it law. This, found on the menu at Pirates in Hout Bay.   2oceansvibe and Cape Town as a whole, applaud Pirates   I must say, my […]

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No first fortnight of any year would be complete without a stunning pic of Scarlett Johansson. This time on the cover of the latest Harper’s Bazaar. Looking good, my angel. Looking good..   Johansson   Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Here’s a snippet from the article.   On a rainy afternoon in November, Scarlett Johansson […]

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It was a couple months back that the Interior Decorator told me that I “simply HAVE to visit DVD Nouveau” on Bree Street in Cape Town. She told me about their incredible selection of DVD’s for rent, including every series and all the classics. I looked for the shop, but I couldn’t find it and […]

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So we’ve chatted about various car number plates on these pages and, in particular, the pretenders out there, specifically those who include CA at the beginning of their WP plates (here and here). As suggested before, the idea is to get as close as possible to the purest of the pure – the single digit […]

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I like the sound of this. As the “credit crunch” hits and people begin to think out the box, it’s good to see some people are embracing the 2oceansvibe concept of “Work is a sideline, live the holiday.” Some of you might be interested in this little job opportunity:   Island caretaker job offer: get […]

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It’s not a bad time to be on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard and my heart goes out to those of you who recently departed after your holiday on these shores. For those of you who are still here, or those of you who LIVE here, I thought I would remind you of what is going […]

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I throughly enjoyed this little number sent in by Dave L:   Hi Seth, I thought you would enjoy this one. Jerry Barnard (the muso) asked me to look after his car while he was away, so I made a few modifications to it, look carefully and see if you can spot them.   Stunning […]

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This, the second of our two-part Topless Presidents series, focuses on Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin .   Vladimir Putin Stocky, yet firm   Pootz is certainly bigger and stronger than our previous topless subject, Barrack Obama, although his six-pack is not as prominent as the most powerful man in the world’s. Vladimir would definitely […]

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My folks sent me this pic outside the house in Ménerbes. It’s pretty much exactly the opposite of the weather we’re having in Cape Town.   Provence – right now Shopping becomes tricky.. It should be noted that, besides being home to such notables as director Ridley Scott, the mayor of Ménerbes happens to be […]

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YEEEEHA WP gets our nod of approval   Well done, you’re through.   [thanks brian]

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Our little girl… all grown up.   Britney Spears poses with Kevin Federline’s spawn And if you think I’m going to believe that is a real soldier standing behind you, then you’re VERY mistaken. I’m not an idiot. That soldier is a fake. He doesn’t even have proper hands! God, people try anything these days!

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That’s right! Matthew Broderick has been cheating on Sarah Jessica Parker‘s mole and she is now apparently leaving him.   Sarah was always slightly taller than Matthew.   The globally recognised, high-quality publication, Star reports that SJP is moving out, with her mole, and has begun house hunting in New York City. He (Ferris Bueller, […]

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Manchester United winger, Cristiano Ronaldo managed to escape without a scratch yesterday, as he lost control of his R2.5 million Ferrari in a Manchester airport tunnel.   Not ideal   This, from The Sun:   CRISTIANO Ronaldo obliterated his Ferrari after losing control of his £200,000 supercar. The lucky Manchester Utd winger escaped without a […]

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Four words – Fuck The Credit Crunch. Those of you who entered the Kika-Sack competition (competition is now closed, btw) earlier this week will know that there was a consolation prize for those who entered but didn’t win; of a free voucher to this week’s Euromillions Lottery. You see, here at 2oceansvibe, everyone is a […]

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Well this is just great! I received an email from Warren L, telling me about some statue on a rock and this accompanying iol article.   Large statue keeps beachgoers guessing January 08 2009 at 11:05AM By Michelle Jones Alien. Tribute. Mime artist. Religious statement. Mummy. A gift from God. These are just some of […]

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I’ve had this for a few days but just wanted the dust to settle before blowing your minds again, with this, the first TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) sighting of 2009. Andreas’s life changed forever that night, as destiny and the universe joined for one purpose and one purpose alone – to give him the one […]

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It is clearly that time of year when those of you who are back at your desks don’t have THAT much to do, particularly when we all know about the Cape Town January Rule . You’ve probably set up a bin in the corner of the office and have had paper throwing competitions. Time seems […]

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I’ll be honest, it’s actually 10 at night and I’ve timed this article to come out in the morning, to grace you with more pearls of glory. Good morning! It all started at 1pm, you see. At La Perla. A boys lunch. It was me, “The Big H” and “The Dude” (fresh from his Kika-Sack […]

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I was very impressed when the box of 2oceansvibe Kika-Sack balls arrived at my door. With the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup hitting town in the not-too-distant future, I couldn’t think of a better branding exercise. I mean, check how cool are these little guys?   2oceansvibe branded KIKA-SACK balls I know! How stunning? So […]

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Judging by the 2oceansvibe stats, most of you seem to be getting back into the office this week. Welcome back. 2009 is going to be the greatest year of your life. FACT. I trust your fellow office workers, colleagues and clients understand the Cape Town January Rule? You know, the (no longer) unwritten rule that […]

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Just when we thought 2009 was going smoothly, this happens! The bizarre helmet religious war continues, as we take in images from this, an unprecedented attack at a Groot Constantia wine tasting. Readers are warned that the following image may cause vomiting.   An incredibly thick-skinned cyclist parades indoors with his helmet on   Now […]

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It’s getting closer and closer (four more sleeps to be exact) to Cape Town’s most glamorous and exclusive social event – the 148th running of the Queen’s Plate! And what a brilliant date they have set! Not too close to New Year, but enough time to gather our senses, get some R&R, top up our […]

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With the festive season reaching roughly the half way mark, I am sure we have all taken a moment to consider our waist lines. Personally, I’ve pretty much nailed it with regards to diet. So much so that I am dangerously close to publishing The Rotherham Diet. It’s pretty cool and includes minimum exercise and […]

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By now you would have picked up on the sad death of John Travolta’s son, Jett. January 2, 2009 – NASSAU (Reuters) – The teenage son of actor John Travolta died suddenly on Friday during a family vacation in the Bahamas, according to police and the family’s lawyer. Jett Travolta, 16, suffered a seizure at […]

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