Bob Reinecke and his wife Chrissie.
90 is a milestone that many may never know. And from the stories you have told me of your life you have lived a full and interesting one. Let’s celebrate your life and times, and all the things you love. May you have a wonderful day and year ahead. Happy Birthday! Sue Grant
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Dear Uncle Bob, it is such a privilege to wish you the happiest of birthdays as we celebrate your 90th birthday. You are such an inspiration to us and we are in awe of all the accomplishments you have achieved. May there still be many opportunities for us to hear the wonderful stories of your life. Ruan & Linda
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Ons is so bevoorreg om so ’n wonderlike man te ken. Ons sal hom altyd bewonder vir sy kennis en sy goedheid teenoor mense. Hy behandel almal met respek, vanaf die petroljoggie tot die president. Daar is maar net een Bob. Baie geluk! Daleen, Andries & Lali
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Mr Reinecke, it is an absolute privilege to know you and you have taught me many lessons for life. One true story about you happened the first time we consulted in my office in Durbanville in 2012. I was aware of your age then and thought nothing of it that you “started sleeping” during our discussions. After about half an hour, you opened your eyes and questioned me on something that was said about twenty minutes earlier. Then and there I learned that you are the most wide awake and acute businessman that I have ever met. Igmar
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What a milestone for Bob who has done so much for the MCSA and climbers like myself over so many years. Always cheerful, friendly, positive, and with good advice and help for all around him. Whoever met him even only once, will always remember him. Mike Scott
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Bob, baie geluk met hierdie mylpaal in jou lewe. Mag dit vir jou ’n vreugdevolle dag wees en seënwense vir die toekoms. Wees verseker, jy gee betekenis aan baie mense se lewens. Groete, Rouen
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Kan nie glo oom Bob is al 90 nie! Hy is in beter “shape” as wat ek is! Groete, Georg Stals
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Bob, you and I hit it off. It was love at first site. Many happy returns of the day and I hope to see you around for many, many more. Fondest Regards, Tony and Elise
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I am deeply honoured to have met you during my political career. You are a man of wisdom. May God bless you on the celebration of your 90th birthday. You are truly a man for Africa, warm, compassionate and wise. We love you. Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture; Federal Chairperson of the DA
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There was this man from the mountains /Ever young in spirit like a fountain / He was always quite right /Never mean and uptight / That fabulous man of the mountains / As you celebrate this milestone / We want to thank you for allowing us to be a part of your story / Your tales of adventure have captured our imagination & also much admiration / Your sense of humour has brought much laughter / We hope your day is filled with much love & happiness Lots of love, Jim & Angelique
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A truly remarkable man who touches people’s lives wherever he wanders. His stories are legendary and he can keep you occupied with his mind blowing reflections of his life journey. His zest for life is what I admire most about him. Bob, you’re a legend, an officer and a gentleman. Mark Lyons
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Ek het Bob Reinecke leer ken,/ hy het my Sus se hart gewen! / Hy is ’n gemeenskapleier / En hou van kuier. / ’n Politieke saak, met geregtigheid / Sal hy sterk bepleit! / ’n Interessante man / Met ’n skatkis vol stories / Ekspidisies, toere en resies, / Kan hy sy lewe deel / Wat die wereld nooit sal verveel! / Baie het hy ervaar / In sy lewe van 90 jaar / Geluk Bob, sterkte en eer / Aan ’n ware heer! Jou skoonsus, Hester
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Uncle Bob is my mother Colette’s twin brother. He taught me to climb mountains. He has the ability to tell fun and interesting stories like none other. Family social events were more entertaining when Bob was there. Sadly my mother has had Alzheimer’s for many years and I know it would be a great 90th for both of them if she was able to celebrate with him. I wish Bob the best for his 90th. Gustav Scholtz & Family, Nieu Zealand
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Bob I wish you the best day ever even in lockdown. And I wish you the brightest new year. Although we have only known each other a short time you have landed smack bang in the middle of my heart. Susan, Pam Golding Properties, Oudtshoorn
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Ek het Bob die eerste keer op Dwarsrivier in Ladismith ontmoet. Ek het die dag by sy huis aangery gekom op soek na die baas van die plaas. Sy werkers het gesê hy sal binnekort daar wees. Nie lank nie kom Bob om die huis gestap, natgesweet. Hy het pas die berg uitgehardloop, nie omdat hy moes nie, maar omdat hy wou! Hy was 75 jaar oud, maar het gelyk soos iemand van 60. Ek het hom beter leer ken en agtergekom dis ’n man met ’n wye veld van blootstelling en kennis. Hy is ’n man van daad en sy woord is sy eer. Baie geluk met jou negentigste, Bob. Wimpie & Christa v d Merwe – Strand
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Bob Reinecke matrikuleer in 1946, 74 jaar gelede by Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck. In al die jare het hy nooit sy Alma Mater vergeet nie. Op 25 Mei 2016 vier hy sy 85ste verjaarsdag as gasspreker by die jaarlikse seniorstee van sy Alma Mater. Ek het hom voor die tyd mooi gevra om net 15 minute te praat,. ’n Halfuur later was hy steeds aan die woord. Die leerders het aan die dinamiese, energieke jong 85-jarige se lippe gehang. Baie geluk! Helena le Roux, JvR-alumnikantoor
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Bob on your 90th birthday may you only know the joy peace and health that comes with a life well lived. Moenie jou bekommerd omdat jy ouer word nie, almal kry nie die voorreg nie. Geniet jou ouderdom elke dag. Liefde uit die Vrystaat. Ousus en Piet
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Beste oom Bob, baie geluk met die groot dag. ’n Verjaarsdag is ’n tyd om fees te vier en saam met geliefdes te spandeer. Jou lewenslus en avontuurlus is ’n inspirasie vir ons almal. Remember, don’t think of it as turning 90… think of it as turning 18 with 72 years of experience. Liefde, die Jordaan-gesin
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Dear Bob, thank you for leading the group of South African climbers in 1963 on an expedition to Climb Tiquimani in Bolivia which led me to meeting my wonderful husband. I’m glad I became the souvenir of that adventure. Many thanks for being a good close friend to Malcolm and me. Love on your birthday, Jean Griffin
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“Well done Bob – on a wonderful achievement. All our best wishes, Martin H-Sq & the ’69 / ‘70 UCT Mt & Ski Club crew.” Martin Hutton-Squire
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Dear Uncle Bobbie, wishing you a wonderful 90th birthday celebration. It would have been so lovely for you to be with all your sisters, but I am sure they are all thinking about you dearly. With love, Mandi, Federico, Gabriella & Claudio Aliverti (Johnson)
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Congratulations Uncle Bob with your 90th birthday. As a caring community leader you’ve done a lot to build your town. For a lot of us as young politicians you’ve been a political father and I can only thank you for your guidance and example. May you be blessed with good health and happiness. Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government
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My memories of Uncle Bob span my entire life. Uncle Bob has always been an integral part of our family’s inner circle and my father`s closest friend, both men holding the unquestionable label of mountaineering le-gends. He enriched our family life in so many ways. Many Happy Returns on your birthday Uncle Bob! Looking forward to celebrating your 100th with you in style. Peter Barton-Hill and Susan (Godchild) and families
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Happy birthday, Pop! It’s your big 9-0 / A nonagenarian and you’ve got a lot to show / Scaling mountains, in particular Tiquimani / Small town politics and reality TV / Cycling 80 ks in your 80th year / And without much training yet you did it; no fear! / From maritime law to growing nuts / All with boundless energy no ifs ands or buts / Now you have official permission to rest on your special day: / There’s Corona; we’re in lockdown; and indoors we must stay! / So hang up the mask, relax and pour some pineapple beer / May your day be filled with merriment, laughter and cheer! Much love, Nicky
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Dear uncle Bob, a lot has changed from the time we got to know you in Ladismith, to the time you asked us to marry our mother, and till now. We were glad to welcome you to our family, to share your love and kindness with our mother, to look after and take care of her as we go out into the world. I know you have accomplished a lot in your lifetime, but to me your greatest accomplishment is your relationship with my mother and what it means to her having you as part of her life. I thank you for that, and I wish you an extraordinary 90th birthday, filled with blessings, laughter, tears and tons of Sudukos. Ryno Meyer
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Hi Uncle Bob, turning 90 is an awesome milestone! To reach this age is a true blessing and to be healthy is an even more amazing privilege. Your life has been a true showcase and you lived it well. Baie geluk met jou verjaardag en dankie vir wie jy is. Dankie dat jy so mooi na ons suster kyk en vir die baie geduld waarmee jy ryklik geseën is. Mag vrede, vreugde en goeie gesondheid jou vriende bly wees. Japie Snyman en gesin
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Oom Bob, baie geluk met hierdie groot mylpaal. Dis ’n voorreg om jou te ken en dankie vir al die lewenswysheid wat ek oor die jare by jou gekry het. Groete, Jan Viljoen (Ladismith)
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Ek wil oom Bob van harte gelukwens met dié mylpaal. Dankie vir die entoesiasme en lewensgees waarmee Oom elkeen aanraak. Wat ’n voorbeeld! Mag die Here Oom ryklik seën. Deon van der Walt
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Dad, my first memory of you was when you took me ‘surfing’ in the middle of a big southeaster off Kalk Bay reef on a lilo. Any normal 2-year old child would probably have been terrified of the rough sea and massive waves, but I wasn’t, because I had faith that my dad knew what he was doing. You, however, clearly had zero experience surfing with a 2-year old, on a lilo, in the middle of a storm, because within minutes of hitting the water I was flung high into the air, spun around and dunked in the ocean. Our adventure stopped pretty much immediately and we went home. I’m not sure who was more shaken; me or you!!
My most peaceful childhood memory was running along Boyes Drive with you, well you ran, I sat in my pram and was pushed! I’ve also had some ‘big’ mountain experienced with you and hiking up Towerkop is a stand-out memory of mine. The scenery was stunning, but the thing I enjoyed most was just being able to spend time with you one-on-one. You’re such a busy man, who always has people around and being able to connect with you like that was pretty special.
In addition to Towerkop, we’ve also completed a number of other great walks. One of the highlights was being able to heli-hike on the Tasman Glacier in New Zealand. Then there was walking with you to Maclare’s Beacon on my last trip; that was super-cool, because we went to the top of Platterklip Gorge, a favourite run of yours.
You’re also pretty good on a mountain bike and completing the Seweweekspoort 80 km mountain bike race for your 80th birthday was an incredible experience. I consider myself blessed to have been able to do a number of wonderful rides with you in South Africa and New Zealand. I know you like a good mention in the newspaper and here is a link to the coverage of the Contact Epic we did in Wanaka: http://www.sportzhub.com/ article/unicyclist-rides-nzs-most-remote-mtb-challenge.html
Dad, thanks for the great longevity genes! It would have been wonderful to be there for you 90th, but things conspired to make it impossible. So… I expect you to put theses genes into action and get ready to do something crazy for your 100th birthday, because NOTHING is going to make me miss that one! Love, Dani
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Dear Bob, We first met 13 years ago on your farm Die Meul at the base of the Swartberg. You soon became one of the memorable characters in my journey through life. Your 90th birthday is a good opportunity to take stock of your life in order to prepare your speech in anticipation your 100th birthday by which time I trust the current lockdown will have ended. Our best wishes for the big day. David and Tracy
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You and I share the same great grandfather, Nathan Hirsh Goldschmidt. My grandfather, David, stayed with you in your Mom’s house in Hof Street in the 70’s and told me how you climbed Platteklip Gorge before breakfast on many days. You yourself pulled me up Postern D, or was it Spring Stepover, as a young MCSA club member in the 80’s, telling a joke to calm our nerves between each pitch. Great memories! Wishing you a very happy 90th birthday. Richard Goldschmidt & family
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Net vir jou Bob op jou verjaarsdag. John sê jy is een van sy gunsteling mense in die hele wêreld en onthou hoe julle twee so ver gestap het op Tafelberg toe hy as student by julle in Kalkbaai gebly het en hoeveel jy hom geleer het oor die berge en die Kaap en hoe hy dit geniet het. Hy sê dankie vir daardie gelukkige tye en wens vir jou net die beste in die toekoms toe.
Rob dink so baie van jou as ’n mens as sy oom en “godfather” en wens vir jou liefde in die toekoms en nog baie jare van plesier. Graeme stuur beste groete van Stellenbosh en wens saam met sy familie jou ’n wonderlike verjaarsdag en ’n toekoms vol liefde en pret. Pete sê jammer dat julle nie by Black Rhino kon uitkom nie weens die virus en stuur so baie liefde.
Babette verlang vreeslik om jou te sien en stuur liefde en geluk vir die toekoms. Colette soos jy weet is net vol liefde vir jou en verlang om jou te sien. Julle twee is wonderlike vriende en die liefde vir mekaar is pragtig om te sien. Jou jongste sussie soos jy wel weet dink die wêreld van jou en eintlik was jy altyd soos ’n pa haar hele lewe. Gelukkige verjaarsdag, Bob, van al die familie – ons almal het jou baie lief.
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Dear Bob, happy 90th birthday! May you be blessed with continued good health and happiness. Thank you for your invaluable friendship. Andrew & Una
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Sjoe, wat ’n mylpaal! 90 jaar! Voorbeeld en inspirasie vir baie! In hart en siel is oom Bob die lewe van die Klein Karoo! Dankie oom Bob! Roland en gesin
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Ek en Bob het saam op die uitvoerende komitee op die Oudtshoorn-distrikraad gedien, ek as voorsitter en Bob as ondervoorsitter. Ek kan net met lof praat van die insette wat hy gelewer het. Ons het wonderlik saamgewerk. Ek het baie respek vir Bob se vermoëns en sy integriteit. Hy het vaste beginsels, ’n wye kennis en ’n puik redenaarsvermoë. Hy is ’n ware vriend en ek bid vir hom nog vele jare van goeie gesondheid en ’n gelukkige lewe toe. Jac Bekker, oud-LP
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Happy birthday to the most incredible, most inspirational 90-year-old who can teach a 20-year-old how to be young. May your days be filled with the warmth of God’s love. Talishia Lombard
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Aan my 90-jarige skoonseun: Baie geluk met hierdie groot prestasie. Mag jy vrede, vreugde en vele goeie jare geniet. Chrissie Snyman, jou 82-jarige skoonma
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Liefste Uncle Bob! Baie geluk net jou groot 90. Mag jy nog lank gespaar bly vir ons. Jy is my leermeester van dag een af. Jou leierseienskappe is mild gesaai. Vir my is jy ’n gentlemen van formaat en ’n gentle man. Ek saluut jou ons LEGEND van Kannaland. Al my liefde, Aletta Theron, speaker, Kannaland Munisipaliteit