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I am saying goodbye
It took me a very long time to come to this decision. I am leaving Newcastle after 30 years. When Ryk passed away in October 2008 and both our daughters got married soon after and are now living elsewhere – I was left me on my own here. It was fine, since I had the support of my friends and I still was employed at the Play Centre.
Ryk and I always dreamed about our retirement down in Cape Town, all his family and some of mine are staying there. Now that I am retired – I think I will continue with the plan albeit on my own. One of my daughters also now lives in Cape Town, one more reason for choosing that beautiful city as my new hometown.
I am involved with shooting ever since I met Ryk over 30 years ago. Soon after I became an active member of Buffalo River Shooting Club I was elected to serve on the committee as treasurer. That was back in 1999 – it is now 12 years on and I am proud to say that it was only a pleasure to hold the purse strings for so long. I could always depend on the full support of any and all of the Club committee members.
I wish all the members of Buffalo River Shooting Club the best of luck and happy shooting! I am sure there is a shooting club somewhere down in Cape Town who is eagerly awaiting my arrival!
Goodbye from Dorothy Cloete
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