I went to Standard Bank in Stellenbosch this morning. Our online transfer limit had been reduced significantly (to zero!). I had three tasks: (a) increase our transfer limit, (b) increase our ATM withdrawal limit, and (c) get the status on our cheque card. I had complete success! The transfer limit was increased to an appropriate (nonzero) number, our ATM limit was changed, so we don't have to go to the ATM machine every other day, and our cheque card was at the bank (they had forgotten to send me an SMS with this particular detail). So, as they say here, everything is "sorted." So, 37 days after our arrival, I think we have all of our banking stuff squared away.
Johan came over today to assist with our driveway gate. Warm weather caused the gate to stick (due to thermal expansion). A bit of drilling and old-fashioned convincing opened up the gap a bit. Hopefully that will avoid the problem on the next hot day.
Mark has an interesting school project: invent and make something for the future. We worked on it a bit this evening.
It is very warm this evening. Tracy and Catherine went for a swim in the pool while I made tacos for dinner and Mark read Robin Hood.
--Matt