Journey to Middelburg126

Middelburg, South Africa - Round Table Middelburg 126 has been a long-standing institution of brotherhood, fellowship, and community work. Their commitment to giving back to the community is admirable, and their camaraderie is infectious. This is the story of how I became a part of this amazing organization.

As I embarked on my journey to become a Round Table Middelburg 126 Pipeliner, I never knew what kind of adventures lay ahead. I mean, sure, I had heard about their community work, camaraderie, and brotherhood, but I had no idea that I was about to enter a world of fun, hard work, and endless laughter.It all started with my girlfriend taking me to the Sabie Tube Race hosted by Round Table Whiteriver 64. I'll never forget that day because it was the first time I ever saw grown men in superhero costumes trying to navigate an inflatable tube down a river. It was hilarious, to say the least, and I knew I had stumbled upon something special.

But it wasn't until I met Wesley Warrick, a Tabler, and family member of my girlfriend, that I truly understood what it meant to be a part of the Round Table. Wesley was like a walking encyclopaedia of Round Table knowledge. He talked about the community work they did, the friendships they built, and the impact they made in their local communities. I was sold.

Fast forward to 2023, and I finally got my chance to meet the Round Table Middelburg 126 Tablers. Cuan Maizey and Wesley Warrick went on a two-man mission to find the Middelburg 126 Tablers in a crowd of party-going tubers. And so off I went with Cuan to meet the people who would change my life and inspire me to do more for my community. We met at the Sabie Tube Race, and I have to say, it was like meeting a group of longlost friends. Foxie Lieuwes and Nj van Wyngaardt, (Chairman, and Secretary) of Middelburg 126, welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like I belonged from the start. It was clear that these guys were more than just a group of friends - they were family.

My first meeting was an eyeopener. I learned about the core values of the Round Table, including fellowship, service, and leadership. They talked about their upcoming events and how they planned to make a difference in their local community. I knew then that I wanted to be a part of this amazing group of people.The first event I attended was an airshow, and let me tell you, it was no easy feat. We had to wake up at the crack of dawn, set up tables and stalls, and make sure everything was in order for the crowds that would soon arrive. But it was all worth it. Seeing the joy on people's faces as they watched the planes fly overhead was truly fulfilling. And the best part? I got to do it all with my new brothers and give back to the community at the same time.

But it's not just the events that make being a Tabler so special. It's the friendships that you build along the way. I have met some of the most amazing people through the Round Table, and I know that these friendships will last a lifetime.And now, as a I continue my Journey to Round Table Middelburg 126, I'm excited to see what the future holds. There's no doubt that there will be more adventures, more laughter, and more memories to be made. But one thing is for sure - I'll always have my Round Table brothers by my side.

So here's to the Round Table Middelburg 126 - the brotherhood that has changed my life for the better. And as we say at Middelburg 126, "Daar k@k 'n Haas!"

JR Smith