As Well As Our Car Keys.

A recent Saturday night adventure we had at Panchos in Observatory, followed by Tiger Tiger in Claremont, was certainly an eventful one. Drinks and edibles were consumed, reputations and good names sullied, and car keys and self respect were lost.

Just another Saturday night in Cape Town then.

Eish Joe, I'm Dancing Like A Whiiiiite Guyyyyyyy.

Kim and Some Other Guy get into the spirit of things, as Claus and Paul smile nervously, not knowing what to do with their arms. In the background is a guy with spectacles. Next to him is another guy, who we dubbed Patrick Swayze, an ironic moniker as he could quite honestly have been the worst dancer in the world. The photo clearly shows him doing the infamous “Running Man” dance move, an offense which would have meant instant death if this were Argentina. But this is Cape Town, so he got away with it. Don’t ever go to Argentina, Patrick Swayze – this is Cape Town – so you’ve gotten away with it.

Kim The Heartbreaker.

Sometime during the course of the night, Kim got hit on by a giant bottle of Marzen Gold. She laughed it off at first, but the bottle was a persistent bugger and started being obnoxious, following her around and telling her how great they would be together. Eventually she told him they were too different, thus breaking his heart as well as the rest of his body, as he was in fact a giant bottle of Marzen Gold after all.

Gotcha.

Claus tried kidnapping Belinda and holding her for a King’s Ransom, but was caught in the act, and so had to return her safely.

Beauties And The Beast.

Belinda and The Girlfriend pose seductively for the camera as Some Other Guy goes and wrecks a perfectly good photograph. In the background on the left are two guys making out, a common sight at Tiger Tiger – as well as Claremont for that matter – a suburb which must surely rank as one of the most gay-friendly night spots in Cape Town today.

One For The Record Books.

Some Other Guy eventually calmed down and posed for a decent pic, only to then inadvertently show just how abnormally large his head is, in comparison to that of Belinda and The Girlfriend. In layman’s terms, it’s the size of a small suburb, and may well have it’s own postal code.

Coming Or Going.

After a few stiff Jamesons, Paul got lost and needed directions to the bar. A kind old woman and her cat Snuffles found him and directed him toward the Shooter Bar, where she first knocked back a few Jägermeisters with the thankful lad, then ate Snuffles, because she was so pissed. And that’s why you don’t often find too many old women at Tiger Tiger. Because after a few Jägermeisters, they always end up eating their cats.

Till next time then. Maybe.

The Infamous Saturday Night Adventure

Saturday night arrived on my doorstep like an unwanted ginger-haired stepson. How could it be Saturday night already? One minute I was watching rugby, eating biltong and stressing over my excessive dandruff problem, and the next minute we were at Asoka, as if reeled in by a magnetic force.

My excessive dandruff problem may still be lingering but it was a good night nonetheless. (One word. Not two. Or three.)

Let's Get This Party Started.

With everyone initially struggling to hold a conversation and communicate effectively, it was unanimously decided to get soaked on Jägermeister to liven things up a bit. Is there a social problem which needs addressing here? Note the differing shot glass grappling techniques on display. Whilst Some Other Guy showcases the Four-Fingered-Square Technique, Paul goes for the riskier and flashier Crab-Claw Hold. Kim looks dainty with the Lady Godiva Grab, while Claus highlights the safer Baseball Mit Maneuver. In the background, is a Jameson glass with four fingers attached. It kept floating around, annoying everyone until it was eventually asked to leave by the Asoka management.

Grilled Cheese With Tomato On Top.

Kim and Claus say “Cheeese” as they try and block out the guy in the dodgy red shirt. Behind Claus’ left shoulder, are the beginnings of a shot glass architectural masterpiece. By the end of the night, we had constructed a miniature Leaning Tower of Pisa, which unfortunately came tumbling down when the Jameson glass with four fingers attached, bumped into it. This was obviously before it was asked to leave by the Asoka management.

Playing With Fire

Some Other Guy got drunk and began making moves on The Girlfriend, which he is very fond of doing. A dart of Horse Tranquilizer in the thigh soon had him reasonably well behaved though.

Duet Time At Asoka.

Some Other Guy and Paul, doing their rendition of “Endless Love” by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, whilst Claus looks on in utter dismay. In the background is that damned Jameson glass with four fingers attached again.

Some Other Guy The Smoothy.

At Barcelo’s, Some Other Guy tries charming some American chick who apparently sings a bit. He shows how cool he is by giving the Peace Sign which, as everyone knows, is a hallmark of coolness.

Getting Out Of Hand.

Some Other Guy started getting out of hand, so we had to shoot him with the trusty Horse Tranquilizer again to calm him down. In the background “Norma’s Biscuits” is proudly emblazoned. Her biscuits are amazing.

Norma’s.

Till next Saturday then.

Throwng Our Names Away In Camps Bay

Camps Bay: Walking A Little Funny This Morning, After A Visit From Shaun.

It is a rainy and miserable evening in Cape Town, and so naturally I decide to venture out to Camps Bay for another raucous Thursday night adventure.

I am joined in my quest by The Gupster, looking rather buff and beefy after several weeks of gorging protein shakes, whilst working out in the gym. Feeling slightly inadequate by his broad frame, I quickly change into a shirt two sizes too small, in an effort to make myself look rather buff and beefy after several weeks of gorging protein shakes, whilst working out in the gym. Things don’t quite pan out the way I had hoped though.

“Change that shirt. You look ridiculous”, said The Girlfriend. And so I do.

Fifteen minutes later, and The Gupster and I are outside Ignite. The air is electric, and my carefully gelled mane is now actually standing on end. I make this observation to The Gupster, who informs me that this anomaly is in fact because my hair has minced in the rain, and not because of any perceived “electricity”. I make a note to spit in his next drink as we head off to the bar.

There, we meet up with The Brand Ambassador, in the process of trying to persuade a young flossie to start drinking his premium brand of brandy. The Brand Ambassador is obviously thrilled to see us, and so we head to the outside area to commiserate and swap old war stories. Seated at a table, we are joined by a rather shapely – if slightly weathered – lass, who is obviously attracted to our Hollywood looks and witty repartee. The conversation eventually steers toward careers, and she duly informs us that she is a high class escort, able to do anything one’s heart desires. The Gupster is immediately digging in his pockets for his credit card, but just then her phones rings, it’s a business call, and so we bid her farewell.

We find ourselves on the dance floor, where time manages to tick by, in a haze of Jameson, Fish Eagle, Jägermeister, Tequila, Peroni, Absinthe as well as methylated spirits, which I gulped down in the toilet. Oh and glue too.

By this stage of the night I am in a state, The Gupster is in a dark corner somewhere, fondling a 19 year old brunette with heavy eye makeup; The Brand Ambassador is talking shop to clubbers, singing the praises of his premium brand of brandy; and I am trying to dance to the beat of some R&B song (it’s R&B Night)

This is proving difficult though as my legs feel like thick stilts, and I could never use stilts, having dropped out of Stilt Walking School many years earlier. Also, my vision appears to have gone to shit, everything seems blurry, and the club seems to smell of whiskey. Am I going blind? Why am I smelling whiskey? I remember reading in a medical journal somewhere that you get the aroma of Irish malt before your appendix bursts.

Am I dying?

No, no – false alarm. I have been looking at everything through the bottom of a glass of Jameson. Feeling slightly sheepish, I try and stilt-walk my way back to the bar, where a pretty model strikes up a random conversation with me. I know she is a pretty model because she tells me.

“What do you do!”, I demand abrasively.

“I am a pretty model”, she answers.

“Oh”, I retort aggressively.

She seems quite enamored by my boyish charm, giggling furiously when I let out a massive burp whilst simultaneously scratching my testicles. She is also mightily impressed when I tell her of my 9-5 as a masked crime fighter, as well as my ongoing passion of building a yacht using Lion matches, which I will then use to sail in the America’s Cup. By myself. Which I will also win by the way. You read it here first.

Anyhoo, I am in the middle of regaling her with heroic tales of my days as a fearsome Texas Ranger, when I feel a firm hand on my shoulder. It is The Gupster, who calmly informs me that the 19 year old brunette with heavy eye makeup has an older Russian boyfriend who would very much like to cut us up into little cubicles, which he will then no doubt feed to Vladimir, his German Shepherd, as well as Terence, his Afghan hound.

Taking all of this into account, we make the informed decision to leave the premises – it’s a hobby of mine not to be eaten by Afghan hounds named Terence, and anyway – we’re hungry and the lure of a “Double Delicious” special at Barcelo’s is reeling me in, like an older Italian woman seducing the young pool hand at the Tuscany villa in the hills.

As we blast off into the sunset with The Brand Ambassador, I am satisfied that another glorious night has been had. So satisfied that I don’even need to end this properly.

I will just stop writing now.

We Pay Them A Visit.

Thursday night was so bizarre. One minute I was lounging on my Dark Bovine leather couch at The HQ, snacking on a Woolworths Tikka chicken meal – whilst picking my nose and flicking it out the window – and the next minute I found myself at Alba Lounge in the Waterfront, throwing back copious amounts of Jameson down my throat.

How did I get there?

Was I drugged?

Who is paying for the drinks?

Why is Some Other Guy wearing that dodgy shirt?

These were the questions racing through my mind. Thankfully we had a camera on hand for dexterity purposes. (As well as for Facebook)

These Cocktails Are Amazing

Some Other Guy and Claus lose their minds explaining how good the cocktails are, as The Girlfriend looks bemused. They were pretty amazing though. They were so good that Some Other Guy vowed to name his first born “Long Beach Ice Tea”, a name which could obviously apply to either a daughter and son.

Earmuff Time

The Girlfriend had a few shots of Jägers, and understandably then began swearing like a sailor. Dashing to protect Kim from the vulgarity, Claus and Paul quickly covered her ears with their heads. Phew, that was a close one!

Let Me Tell You A Story.

Some Other Guy felt compelled to share with everyone the amazing tale of the night he developed his now famous bright red ears. Spoilers: It involved tobasco sauce, a pair of pliers and a high stakes dance-off with legendary Afrikaans singer, Kurt Darren.

So Intriguing.

Paul and Claus found the story very intriguing.

Unbelievable.

The high stakes dance-off with legendary Afrikaans singer, Kurt Darren really had them going.

The night quickly sailed by, in a haze of Jamesons, Long Beach Ice Teas, and Virgin Daiquiris. (we hate whorish drinks, in these here parts)

The evening eventually came to an end once Some Other Guy decided to disco dance with The Girlfriend on the steps outside, and accidently fell over the railing and into the icy ocean below, where he nearly froze. But didn’t.

Sorry Some Other Guy, it was an unfortunate accident. I didn’t mean to back into you like that.

Till next Thursday then.

Blush Lounge, Tiger Tiger… And Whale Hunting

It’s Saturday evening at The HQ, and The Girlfriend is busy painting my toenails whilst braiding my hair at the same time. She is interrupted by the shrill ring of the phone, causing her to panic and yank out a handful of my luxurious mane. While she attempts to stem the bleeding and wipe away my tears, I answer the phone in my trademark husky voice.

“This is Shaun Oakes,” I answer in my trademark husky voice.
“Hey Shaun Oakes. It’s The Brand Ambassador,” said The Brand Ambassador, “Are you crying?”
“…No… What do you want, The Brand Ambassador?”
“I’m throwing a little soiree at Blush Lounge, formerly known as Bossa Nova. Are you up for it?”
“Only if I’m well looked after, The Brand Ambassador. Only if I’m well looked after.”
“I’m The Brand Ambassador. Of course you will be well looked after.”

Two hours later, myself, The Gupster and The Brand Ambassador found ourselves at Blush Lounge, which was once known as Bossa Nova many moons ago. It’s another JAG (Just All Guys) night, and with tables bedecked with booze, and two blonde angels at our beck and call, we quickly settle in. A large transparent clock mysteriously appears out of nowhere, signalling that a good deal of time is quickly going by. I point this out to The Brand Ambassador, who looks at me strangely and advises me to sit a couple of rounds out.

While The Gupster is busy swapping numbers with one of the angels, I take a stroll through the club. I see a former classmate from my days at Catholic primary school. I desperately try and duck behind a chubby fellow sucking face with his chubby girlfriend, but I’m not quick enough and the classmate spots me. She prances over, forcing me to swiftly apply my artificial smile. For the next few minutes I’m made to relive the glory days of story sums, playground banter and mid-morning prayers. She is literally boring the pants off me, I can feel it slowly wriggling down my waist. I consider using my tried and tested technique for when dealing with dull and uninteresting people, which involves me pretending to pass out in a state of utter inebriation. This has a 100% success rate, as people tend to stop talking once you collapse in front of them (it’s a natural reaction – try it, you’ll see).

What’s preventing me from carrying this out though, is the fact that the floor seems rather sticky. Earlier, we saw another patron standing on the same spot for about 5 minutes, causing the bouncers to come over and have the unfortunate chap’s feet amputated in order to free him from the confines of the tiled floors. (They gave him a couple of comps as an apology though, which he graciously accepted)

The Gupster walks toward us and, upon seeing our mutual classmate, finishes his drink and does a flying leap behind a velvet couch in one swift motion. Truly amazing stuff. His cat-like movements are not enough to escape her eye though and she prances over, forcing him to swiftly apply his artificial smile. For the next few minutes he is made to relive the glory days of scholar patrol, prefect duties and mid-afternoon prayers. (We prayed regularly at catholic primary school) In the meantime I’m chatting to Thabo From Jozi, who is telling me about a personal mantra he lives his life by – J.U.I.C.E – which equates to “Join Us In Creating Excitement”. It all sounds pretty impressive and I’m determined to remember it, so I make him repeat it about 48 times, after which he doesn’t seem that excited anymore, and doesn’t really speak to me after that.

The first portion of the evening has really flown, like a brick hurled through a glass window by someone with a sturdy arm. It’s Saturday night and we are presented with two options – FTV Cafe, where more free booze and snacks await, or Opium, where a group of young flossies are awaiting The Gupster. We decide to flip a coin – heads for FTV, tails for Opium. Bizarrely the coin lands upright, which as everyone knows, means a visit to Tiger Tiger in Claremont.

Driving like the wind over the Atlantic on a Winter’s day, we arrive at Tiger Tiger. We are greeted at the entrance by a bloodied gentleman being lead out by the always helpful doormen of the club. Despite bleeding profusely, he seems in good spirits, telling us to enjoy our night. Being polite gentlemen, we respond in kind, telling him drive safely as we watch him being dragged away. Upon arriving at the door, we are told that Tiger Tiger is having a “White Party”, which makes me uncomfortable, and I threaten to call in Barry (the Token Black Guy) who I have on speed dial. The stamp girl assures me that there is no racial overtone, the decor is merely white and there is an assortment of white balloons, white sand and white people inside. “But there are blacks and coloureds inside too” she quickly adds, and I put the cellphone away. Having our reservations placated, we arrive and begin with the first of many drinks orders. A large transparent clock mysteriously appears out of thin air again, but no one seems to see it except me. I decide to switch to beer for a bit

With the match played earlier at Newlands stadium (Stormers 10 – Shark 36), the place is crawling with players, closely followed by an assortment of groupies and flossies. At the bar, I bump into Bob Skinstad, who again thanks me for giving him my blessing to sign for the Sharks. I give him a reassuring pat on the back and head toward The Gupster, who is busy loading up his harpoon gun and sailor cap in anticipation of a little whaling. The Brand Ambassador is starting to feel tired, it seems. He’s become very snappy and didn’t laugh at a joke about cats I had made earlier on, which hurt my feelings as I thought it was really funny. We decide to watch The Gupster hooking up with a large whale for a bit – which is amusing at first – but the novelty soon wears off though and we start feeling weird watching the two go at it. I’m feeling gassy and head off to a bathroom cubicle. There, I let off one of the greatest and pleasurable farts of my life. I look down and literally see my stomach deflating, showing my taut and ripped abs. The wind breaker is long, lasting the entire length of a Robbie Williams treffer, and there are tears of joy in my eyes at the end of it. The smell is appalling though – as I leave the stall, I warn the oncoming gentleman to give this one a miss. He is cocky and arrogant though, and thinks he has seen it all. As I head out I turn around to find him flat on his back, possibly dead.

We decide to call time and head on out past (passed? I don’t know anymore) the rushing paramedics. On the way to the car, The Gupster cracks a lame joke with a vague reference to tonight’s adventures. We all laugh simultaneously, then all three of us freeze in still motion mid-laugh, as corny rock music plays and credits begin rolling down from the sky. Till the next JAG night.

We Have A Sunday Session

It’s Sunday, and as usual, I am busy reading scripture, observing the Sabbath and meditating in complete silence amid the backdrop of scented candles. The Girlfriend is bored though and suggests we pass on the scripture and rigorous chanting this week. Never afraid of change, we decide to do something different and instead pay a visit to Caprice in Camps Bay, Cape Town.

We take off our robes, throw on some clothes and head on out to Camps Bay which – to the uninformed – is pronounced “Camps Bay“, a Dutch name which literally translates to “Beautiful warm place where beautiful warm Flossies can be met, and seduced.”

Claus Vanished, And A Crazy Bosnian Gypsy Took His Place At The Table.

Caprice has always carried a stigma of being a pretentious hotspot for rich and beautiful people. This is not the case though, which leaves me slightly disappointed, as there are seemingly many ugly and weird-looking people who frequent the place. The place seems rather placid, the sun is shining, and patrons are chatting away to the background sounds of soft, ambient music.

I am left slightly underwhelmed and disappointed, like the time I found out Britney Spears wasn’t personally emailing me (what the hell is “bulk email”, anyway?) Nevertheless, we settle down at a table in our six-strong Fighting Crew and begin the first of many drink orders.

The First Of Many Drink Orders. The Crazy Gypsy Was Getting On Everyone's Nerves.

The night quickly sails by, like a luxury Yacht on fast forward, when you watch it on DVD and want to skip that part to go to the next more exciting part. I’m suddenly alert to the fact that the sun has set, the place is packed and the music is rather loud right now. Curiously, there is also a bottle of whiskey at our table, purchased by a female patron who obviously liked the look of our six-strong Fighting Crew. How long was I out for? The Girlfriend wipes the drool from my mouth, takes my bib off, and tells me to go and freshen up in the bathroom.

Jameson Decided To Pop In For A While.

Once there, I encounter a rather annoyed gentleman at the urinal, who is arguing with his gentleman friend about the fact that he can’t get the next round as “his dad only paid him two thirds of his allowance this month”. They both look in their mid twenties, and obviously need the money, so I do my little party trick (the ability to urinate newly minted R5 coins) and toss them a few silvers for a couple of Vodka and Red Bulls. They seem slightly disgusted but take the money nonetheless.

On the way back I bump into Cape Town uber celebrity Jeanie D, sending her sprawling into the nearby tables. Remembering our last altercation, I take evasive action, running and leaping behind the bar, as two ninja stars come hurtling toward me (where did she get ninja stars from?) narrowly missing my well kempt hair, and lodging into the nearby wall. I quickly duck out and head back to our table.

I arrive back just in time for drink orders. Jäger bombs hit like a bullet to the brain, and everything seems fuzzy again, like the bad E-tv reception at The HQ, when I’m trying to slyly watch the Saturday night soft porn movie while The Girlfriend is asleep.

The night quickly sails by, like a luxury Yacht on fast forward, when you watch it on DVD and want to skip that part to go to the next more exciting part. I’m suddenly alert to the fact that it’s rather chilly, the place is still packed and the music is even louder right now, making my ears bleed a strange blueish liquid, which totally freaks me out because I’ve never seen anything like it. Curiously, the bottle of whiskey at our table is finished, and I have a very strong whiskey taste on my tongue. How long was I out for? Did I finish the bottle? What’s this strange blue substance coming out of my ears? These are the questions racing through my mind as The Girlfriend wipes the drool from my mouth, takes my bib off, and tells me we are to leave now.

With a stiff kick in the solar plexus, she sets me rolling down the street toward the car. Did I enjoy myself? I think I may have…sigh…I think I just may have.

Till next Sunday then.

Doing It For The People, Doing It For Facebook

Some Other Guy, Paul, Vicky and Claus Strike A Pose. For Facebook.

Thursday has always been my favourite day of the week – after Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. And Wednesday. It normally involves a fun evening of Scrabble, a glass of fine Scotch, and a roaring fire, which if we’re lucky would occur in the general direction of the fireplace. With this in mind, I entered the HQ, after yet another trailblazing day of kicking ass and taking names. I was greeted by The Girlfriend and Kim, who quickly informed me that Scrabble would be off the menu that evening.

In a whirlwind sequence of string pasta, spicy chicken and the good lad Jameson, we soon found ourselves at Asoka, where we were joined by Some Other Guy, Vicky, Claus and Paul. It also represented the perfect opportunity to earn my “Little Photographer” badge at Boy Scouts, and I justifiably grabbed the chance with both hands, as everyone knows that that particular badge is helluva hard to come by.

That last bit wasn’t a typo by the way. I meant to say “that that”. Read it again. It will make sense.

So anyway…. sigh….Actually, if I’m totally honest with myself, I don’t really feel like writing anything else right now. I’m just going to put some photographs up, with brief descriptions with what has transpired.

Milling at the lounge at The HQ.

I had just found out that Scrabble was no longer on our regular Thursday night itinerary. I’m taking the photo, and I have a very sad face. Everyone else seems pretty chuffed though.

Dancing Queen

‘Cos I don’t feel like dancing, no sir, no dancing today. Some Other Guy and Kim didn’t feel like dancing, but they did anyway.

Thin Ice.

Some Other Guy got drunk and began making moves on The Girlfriend, forcing me to shoot him with my tranquilizer gun.

Cheers.

Getting the ball rolling again at Asoka. As you can see, at that stage of the evening Kim’s face was attached to Vicky’s. It’s a weird little party trick they do. Also notice how drowsy Some Other Guy looks. The horse tranquilizer was just starting to wear off.

Needing A Light.

With lighters and matches in short supply, Claus needed to make a plan. Some Other Guy would also later try, and succeeded only in having his nose hairs singed.

Night Night.

Kim and Claus decide to have a little lie down, so we decided to go through their pockets. Milling through Kim’s handbag, we found a tortoise as well as a little Malaysian kid, who ironically was busy making miniature handbags. Which we then took from him and sold so we could buy floor cleaner, which we were running low on.

Chaos Ensues In Claremont

The Saturday evening began like any other – myself and The Girlfriend, lounging at The HQ, sipping red wine while listening to “Livin La Vida Loca“. Then the phone rings. I pick up the receiver hesitantly and listen. It’s someone from First National Bank (FNB), trying to sell me life insurance. I hang up. Then the phone rings again. It is The Gupster. Plans have been set in motion, a JAG (Just All Guys) night had been arranged. I had to be there. Cue an 80′s rock music montage of making myself pretty, handing out a world class foot massage to The Girlfriend and then driving like a demon – I find myself at the doors of Tiger Tiger in Claremont. I immediately fall victim to the club’s no weapon/metal policy, eventually having to produce a doctor’s certificate stating the unnaturally high level of iron in my blood, a rare condition which causes me to pass South African R5 coins through my urine, a tax-free source of income which supplements my wages working on the old plantation.

I step inside and push my way through a throng of obnoxious white boys and scantily clad women. It’s Saturday and Tiger Tiger is literally spilling over, on the way upstairs I had already stepped over a dozen or so clubbers who had spilled over the railing – that’s how full it was. I eventually see The Brand Ambassador and saunter over, giving him a manly smack on the bottom. I soon realise that this in fact is not The Brand Ambassador and several awkward minutes are spent explaining myself to a rather offended gentleman. I eventually see The Brand Ambassador, The Gupster and Lyle Timeshare at the outside bar, first making doubly sure of their identification before handing out manly smacks on the bottom for everyone. Alas, Bazza The Barry is missing from this party, no doubt off on another wild and almost-impossible-to-believe adventure.

While I enjoy a “Jäger Bomb”, The Gupster is busy chatting up a pretty blonde. The blonde informs him that they have hooked up before, and enquires as to why he has never called her, as promised. The Gupster raises his eyebrows, points over her shoulder – as if someone has grabbed his attention – and makes a hasty retreat.

The music agrees with me and I find myself drawn to the dancefloor. Whilst dancing my tits off, I see an old acquaintance who comes on over, and we exchange formal pleasantries, as acquaintances do. (Hey, how’re you doing? Well and you? Good, good) Bizarrely, he then lingers on after this, even though we have nothing more to say to one another. The awkwardness reaches a new level as I then realise that we are now actually dancing together. Putting an end to the gayness, I raise my eyebrows, point over his shoulder – as if someone has grabbed my attention – and make a hasty retreat.

Cue club music montage of myself dancing, The Brand Ambassador smoking, Lyle Timeshare showing pics of his baby, and The Gupster questioning his moral ethics. (I want to take this opportunity to point out that the montage is to illustrate that plenty of time has gone by. I obviously can’t remember everything that occurred, just little bits that I managed to scribble down in my “Junior Journal” book when I eventually got home.)

I seem to have lost my money tonight, probably when doing backward somersaults at the front bar (I was engaged in a debate with someone, and did it to flummox her train of thought) and so quickly head to the toilet to raise some funds. There I bump into someone from my alma mater who understandably seems quite excited to see me. So excited in fact, that he forgets to wash his hands, extending one of those filthy things in a greeting gesture. I reluctantly accept his greeting and then watch in amazement as warts suddenly start appearing on my hand. I curse the bastard and quickly whip out my trusty bottle of muti which I keep for precisely these types of situations, quickly soaking my hand in goat phlegm, cow eyedirt and the sweat of a male springbok, causing the warts to disappear almost instantaneously in a puff of blue/grey smoke. A crowd has gathered and watches in amazement at this little magic show, and I decide to further impress them by throwing the rest of the muti over an obnoxious guy who was busy preening his (immaculate) hair. He vanishes in a puff of blue/grey smoke to a loud cheer from everyone.

On the way back, I bump into “Blondie”, a bit of a “flossie” (floozie) who always reeks of wine. She pulls me closer, seemingly to tell me a funny tale, but I am onto her conniving ways. Her tongue quickly darts out, like a cobra attacking a mongoose, but I am too quick for her and with precision like timing I sidestep out of the firing line. She catches the guy standing behind me, and the two of them begin a session of making out and intense heavy petting. I have dodged a bullet.

While I enjoy a “Jäger Bomb”, The Gupster is busy chatting up a pretty red head. The red head informs him that they have hooked up before, and enquires as to why he has never called her, as promised. The Gupster raises his eyebrows, points over her shoulder – as if someone has grabbed his attention – and makes a hasty retreat.

The night has quickly flown by in a blur of Jägermeister, Windhoek Lager, Roxette and Cigarette smoke. I’m busy chatting to The Gupster about the progress of the cardigan I’m knitting for him, when I decide to blink. I open my eyes to find him huddled in a dark corner, furiously making out with a pretty brunette. Lyle Timeshare has meanwhile said his goodbyes, while The Brand Ambassador is milling on one of the seats, smoking. I decide to strike up conversations with random strangers, as it’s one of my favourite past times, after knitting cardigans and making sketches of the Oros man. I find myself among a group of three young ladies, who seem rather impressed when I tell them I’m a masked crime fighter on holiday.

My tales of heroism are interrupted though as The Brand Ambassador pulls me aside. It’s time to leave. Already? The night has flown by, like a giant albatross, high from sniffing paint and thinners, before coming down slightly and smoking a Rothmans. What a great metaphor. Or is it a simile? This is the end of the story, and I don’t know how to wrap it up properly. Really, I don’t.

We all said our goodbyes, and strode off into the sunset, knowing our paths would eventually cross again soon, as the credits slowly rolled down the screen, and a slow acoustic rock song began playing, showing us in happier times. In slow motion.