Author Archives: Helga

Figuring Out Fish Hoek

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie One of the best things about the summer months is that the sun rises so early. By 7am, when we are not having a beach day, I put on my walking shoes and off I go. Some … Continue reading →

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Life Without Lunch is Working

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got evidence life without lunch is working. I went to the doctor to get my cholesterol medication prescription renewed. I am on 10mg Aspavor but because I don’t like chemicals, I diligently … Continue reading →

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Beach Morning & Evening

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was at the beach twice. In the morning, we went down to swim. As usual, we crossed the bridge at Sunny Cove station, where a train was passing through… It was a … Continue reading →

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Early (Perfect) Summer Day

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day summer & Fish Hoek showed their best side with hardly any wind and beautiful, clear water….not very warm, but not bad. There’s always a debate about when summer starts in Cape Town. September … Continue reading →

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A Huge Catch of Huge Fish

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind finally dropped and we were able to go to the beach. One significant thing that happened yesterday and today were the fish were biting. Yesterday evening Julian walked down to the … Continue reading →

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And Then This Happened

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got a new dining room table. Ha! Yesterday, I wrote it was too big and too round & then this happened… For months and months, Mike has visited Nused in Fish Hoek … Continue reading →

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We Changed The Lounge Around

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie You know it’s a slow day when the ‘big’ news is we changed the lounge around! My walk this morning was to Fish Hoek to buy a few essentials. We walked past Nused to see if the … Continue reading →

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From the Roof

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Yesterday, I finished the blog with a mention of plumbing issues. Grandpa and Courage went off and got the parts needed for the repair and came straight home & up the ladder. I decided to go up … Continue reading →

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Birthday Blooms

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie I’ve been loving my birthday flowers. I got a few bunches and because I work from home, I get to enjoy them all day every day while they last. As I don’t have many vases, I put … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Flocks

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I found the perfect 5km route. It’s from our house down to the Sunny Cove traffic lights, across the road, along Simon’s Town Rd to the Glencairn lookout. Turn around, all the way … Continue reading →

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Tafelberg Rd to the Blockhouse

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was another very windy day in Cape Town. David came up for coffee and we had leftover cake for breakfast.  Later in the morning, we decided to head for Cape Town to go and walk to … Continue reading →

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Special Friends Day

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had special friends visit, making it a very special day. I am so sorry I didn’t get more photos. Most of these friends go back decades. I have been in their homes, … Continue reading →

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The Best Things About My 50s

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie I’ve been thinking about the best thing about my 50s and of course you make the top of the list! Born on the 21 May 2018, you immediately became the very best thing that happened in my … Continue reading →

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The Trees Got Cut

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the trees (finally) got cut. They were obstructing the main electricity line into our house. More than a year ago I reported it. Nothing was done. This year I reported it again, especially … Continue reading →

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I’m 60 Now – Here Are My 6 Tips For Happiness

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Now that I’m 60, here are my 6 Tips for Happiness. Have faith. See the bigger picture – it’s not about now – we are only passing through. Everything we have is temporary. That’s an unsettling thought … Continue reading →

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