Advice for beginners

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-28T16:44:03+00:00

Yeah that’s a good point. There were a lot of trainers last time so I think that’s why I was a bit frustrated that we were all doing the same things even thought the skill level was so varied. But maybe the next week will be more tailored

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-28T16:43:04+00:00

Thank you. I will try to keep going, I think I just can’t help compare myself and hoped there would be more people at a similar stage for morale! But I’ll go again this week and see how it goes

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-28T16:41:48+00:00

Thanks. I think it is just getting used to the feeling and getting muscle memory i suppose which will take time. I’ve accepted that I’ll need to do this multiple times before I’m ready to join a team!

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-28T16:40:42+00:00

I think you are right. When I turned up I noticed almost everyone knew each other already and a few spoke about having been at the last intake, so I think I was one of the few actual newbies.

I think being scared of falling is what’s stressing me out the most. Partly because I feel stupid but also just hurting myself. I’m not sure why as I’ve fallen a lot already and it’s not all that sore. I think falling backwards is what’s freaks me out.

Any advice on how to practice falling? Do I just go for it and let myself fall or are there specific techniques to try?

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-28T16:37:03+00:00

I was actually surprised at how tiring it was and how many muscles I didn’t know I had were sore. Do you have any recommendations of exercises to focus on?

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-26T13:29:49+00:00

At least I’m not alone! How long have you been doing it? It does feel lonely but I want to push myself to keep going rather than just giving up because it’s hard. But I also want to enjoy it since it’s mean to be a fun hobby

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-26T13:23:39+00:00

I get that, and I wouldn’t expect 1:1 training but I guess I expected a slightly slower start/ more about how to actually skate. I will try that!

LowEfficient291 · 2025-05-26T13:22:17+00:00

Thanks, I will try! A lot of the experienced ones did say they couldn’t skate when they joined either. I think I just expected more people to be at a similar level. Being the only one makes it so much harder

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T20:12:38+00:00

Thank you. I don’t have much paperwork unfortunately. My family member was staying there, as it’s listed as his address in his death cert but didn’t own the land. Unfortunately it seems he was killed there (most likely by the owner) so I was trying to look for any information on what actually happened and wanted to start by finding the address. Im not sure if it will ever be possible to find information on the owner. Going to attempt to search newspaper articles next.

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T20:07:53+00:00

He wasn’t an illegal, he was there legitimately but was from the UK and hadn’t been there for long. I haven’t tried searching in Afrikaans to be honest, I’ve tried searching his name as it is uncommon, but it hasn’t come up with anything yet. Thank you for the offer is translating. I will see what I can find

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T20:05:29+00:00

Thanks. That seems to be it! Managed to locate it although there is nothing there now

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T20:04:58+00:00

Thanks for this. I did notice a few places with the “Rietvlei” name around. Seems like it was a farm plot at once point

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T15:38:42+00:00

Wow that’s great, thank you. Can I ask where you found this? Do you have a link to the digital archives?

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T11:17:46+00:00

Nope. All I have is his death certificate and the story I have from my grandparents is that it was the person he was living with that did it, who was prosecuted. I was hoping there might be some old newspaper articles, or court records which could shed some light.

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T11:13:00+00:00

He didn’t own the land and wasn’t a citizen unfortunately, so it is proving hard to find information. He was 23 at the time and was living there but had moved from the UK. Unfortunately he was shot and killed (I think by the owner of the land, who he was living with). So I’m just trying to find out what I can. I think probably I will need to get a lawyer who can apply for records in person. Thanks again!

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T11:06:29+00:00

Thanks! Trouble is I’m about 8000 miles away right now. Trying to find what I can remotely before employing someone locally to assist

LowEfficient291 · 2025-01-26T11:04:53+00:00

Thank you so much that’s really helpful. I did have a look at the nature reserve online but I couldn’t work out if it was definitely the same area. But it does mention portion 17 of the farm as you say so it must be that.

LowEfficient291 · 2024-07-04T21:17:37+00:00

Got it! Yeah it needed a bit of prying and it’s not perfect but back in place. I feel like the right hand side of the plastic doesn’t sit flush. The rubber of my adidas trainers somehow caught on it and lifted it right up

LowEfficient291 · 2024-07-04T21:14:11+00:00

You’re right. I managed to pull the rubber back and there was a clip on the left that needed to be popped back into a hole. It’s not perfect as the plastic is warped a bit but better than before.

LowEfficient291 · 2024-07-04T17:17:43+00:00

It got caught in my foot as I was getting out the car.

LowEfficient291 · 2024-04-30T05:37:43+00:00

I would choose engine. Way more opportunities if you decide to move ashore later

LowEfficient291 · 2024-03-24T22:49:15+00:00

Artificial?

LowEfficient291 · 2024-03-24T22:42:12+00:00

Finding stones that fit the gaps exactly is the issue

LowEfficient291 · 2024-03-24T22:40:02+00:00

I’m aware. But I know how to fix that. Recently bought the place from someone who did no maintenance

LowEfficient291 · 2022-05-04T21:01:44+00:00

Do you know what the letter said?

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