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Author Archives: Helga
Lovely Sunshine After the Rain
Tuesday Dear Elsie It was such a blessing today to have an abundance of sunshine after the rain. The run rose with splendour and is setting with equal aplomb. It was easy to get the washing done and dry. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Choose Life, Texas floods, Trusting God in all things
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The Rain Has Gone for Now
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had piles of laundry that needed to be done. We did most of it, but have the final load tomorrow. While there were clouds today, we got enough sunshine to get the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town dam levels, Clouds, Egyptian Geese, Little Llama, Winter in Cape Town
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I Love to Walk
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was reminded how much I love to walk. When the rain looked as if it had passed, I took off, walking the mountain roads as far as Harrington Rd. I always find … Continue reading
A Very Chilled Day
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a very chilled day. It was cold and squalls of rain blew across the Peninsula. We had a late start. It was sometime around 11am that we began doing something useful. I did some cleaning. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aunty Wyn, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, God listens
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Travelling Date
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went back home. Ahhh, it was so wonderful to see you. You were fascinated by our snake! We will see you again soon. Not long after you left, the heavens opened and … Continue reading
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Tagged Date Nights, Longbeach Spur, Monkey Valley, Thorfynns
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Scratch Patch
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the Scratch Patch. We had a great time choosing mainly pink, purple and blue stones. We haven’t been there for years and it was fun to find stones. I want … Continue reading
Look Who’s Come to Stay
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day YOU arrived! Yay! You built a hug stick castle and you also watched Grandpa make bread. Watching it in the breadmaker. When you have a lot of energy and you need to burn … Continue reading
Winter Sunrise
Tuesday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that came with a beautiful winter sunrise. I watched the colours change and took a few photos as different shades of pink and orange were splashed across the sky. This was moody 7.13am. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek winter, Winter sunrise
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Fish Hoek Beach Solar Lights
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked the entire day from sun up to almost sun down. June was a very full and productive month. July, I can imagine will be a little less demanding, but we will … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Paddlers at Fish Hoek, Solar lights at Fish Hoek
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First Days in Cape Town
Sunday Dear Elsie Today I am going to tell you about my first days I spent in Cape Town. My friend R met me at Cape Town airport and took me to the Nurse’s home. Somerset Hospital Nurses Home had … Continue reading
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Tagged First days in Cape Town, How I arrived in Cape Town, My Life History
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How I Came To Be In Cape Town
Saturday Dear Elsie Today is the day I tell the story of how I came to be in Cape Town. Given that I was born in Zimbabwe – Lady Chancellor Maternity Home to be precise – 5th November 1964. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Moving to Cape Town, My Life Story
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I Beat the Rain
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your school report for Term 2 and you did so well. We are so proud of you. For me, work was relatively quiet, so as soon as it was light I … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Raiku, ShuShu Sauna
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Fat Cat
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we weighed Raiku again and found he had gained 300g in a month. He’s now 6kg! He’s becoming a fat cat. This is him a year ago. April 2024. Sleek and fit. Here … Continue reading
Cape of Storms Day
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you tasted ice cream for the very first time and you loved it! Your blood results came back to say you have outgrown your allergies for wheat, gluten and dairy, so many fun … Continue reading
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Tagged Arnold, Fish Hoek winter, Raiku
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June Swim # 4
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had our 4th swim this month. I think it may be our last given the massive cold fronts that are heading our way. This is what FlowX shows us will be happening … Continue reading
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Tagged Ella, Fish Hoek swimming, Landscaping, Open water swimming, Stairs
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