Houw Hoek Farm Stall

Elgin Valley Fire - 28 January 2019

On the N2 from Houw Hoek Hotel, towards Grabouw, a firestorm breaks out at 02:00AM on the morning of 28 January 2019. With dry, gusting, high velocity winds to drive it along and plenty of dead vegetation to feed on, the plantations and plains didn't stand a chance.

Overberg ride

Shaz and I went for a ride to the Grabouw area. We started at the Peregrine Farm Stall, and took Highlands road, and then the R43 up to Botrivier. Had some lunch at the pub there, and then took the old Houw Hoek pass back to Grabouw. I had a fantastic time, thanks my Love!

Loot Groenewald - The Legend of Grabouw

10/11/1939 - 24/10/2011 - A tribute to a great man - a legend!
However, firstly, a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a father in-law (to the both the in and outlaw's - smile), and a committed and faithfull colleague. Perhaps the man can be best summed up as: The Friend of All ...and his beloved bulldog, Harry!

In memory of the man Loot, each year now a huge cricket match takes place in Grabouw, courtesy of and at the Oak Valley Estate - The event is known as 'The Loot Groenewald Cup'. The next event will take place on the 15th December 2012, where the cricketing talent of Grabouw and surrounds will be on 'display'.
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