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Author Archives: Helga
A Duiker Ate My Petunias!
Thursday Today was the day… We walked out the front door and to my shock, something had eaten my petunias…every single one! There was a stray blossom that had fallen down the side of the wall, but that was it. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Caracal, Duiker, Fish Hoek sunrise
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The Sea Was Brrrrr
Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I woke early – well I woke early and then badgered my poor husband out of bed because I wanted to know what the bright stars were in the east. We discovered they … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Swimming at Fish Hoek Beach
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Builder’s Stairs Are Down
Tuesday Today was the day… The builder’s stairs finally got taken down. This was 30th September 2019 that they were being built… 3rd October 2019… They were well used during the build… Yesterday Courage made great progress in disassembling … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Covid-19, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset
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David Turns 30!
Monday Today was the day… David turned 30. Yup, 30 years ago, I was a very happy Mama! We started the day by going down to the beach and Adrian, Stacey and Elsie joined us. Elsie stood in the sea … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Moon, Telescope
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Mike is 70!
Sunday Today was the day… Mike turned 70! It’s such a milestone and we are so grateful. This day is so significant to me. Firstly, because Mike married when he was 35, we always knew and spoke about the fact … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Mike's Birthday
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Mike’s Last Day in His 60s
Saturday Today is the day… …we woke up to a lovely sunrise….photos don’t do it justice… We celebrated Mike’s last day in his 60s. I’m not sure why we are so very excited about him turning 70. I certainly can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Mike's Birthday
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Birthday Weekend 2021
Friday Today is the day… I did a bit of a shop for the birthday weekend food. I ordered Mike’s cake and got the ingredients for David’s choice. I also got most of what I need for Mike’s birthday lunch. … Continue reading
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Mike in His Happy Place
Thursday Today was the day… We reverted to our usual routine. We went to the beach and I swam in choppy water while Mike jogged. There was no crawl to be done in the sea today. I tried, but got … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, Mike
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I Caught a Bus
Wednesday Today was the day… I caught a bus. It must have been the first time in about 30 years I caught a Golden Arrow bus. It happened like this: We decided to have a break from our usual walk … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged 20 on Echo
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The Stillness of the Day
Tuesday Today was the day… There was no wind. It was so very still that it impacted each minute of the entire day from sunrise… To sunset… And every moment in between… With the wind expected to pick up in … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Sunrise and Sunsets
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Swimming Further
Monday Today was the day… That was really enjoyable. Every day the sea has a different mood. Mike and I went down to the beach. Mike jogged. I swam while he was jogging. The wind was blowing and the waves … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Dolphins, False Bay, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Shark flags
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Busy Social Day
Sunday Today was the day… We did a lot of socialising. We went to the beach as usual, although it was a little later than normal. Mike jogged to the end of the beach and back. I swam for 30 … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Andrew and Alison Cyprianos, Fish Hoek Beach
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Human-Seeking Mallard
Saturday Today was the day… I saw the human seeking Mallard duck again – only this time it wasn’t in the sea. Mike and I went down early this morning. Swimming conditions were perfect. I swam for 30 minutes. Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged 20 on Echo, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Shark Nets
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20 on Echo Guesthouse is Almost Ready
Friday Today was the day… I worked on the cottage and it now has a new name – it’s grown up sufficiently enough for me to now start referring to it as 20 on Echo Guesthouse! From now on, I … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo
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Fearless Swim!
Thursday Today was the day… I swam fearlessly, not worrying about sharks! When we woke up this morning a little rain swept by, so we only ended up heading for the beach at about 7:30am. But we are so glad … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat Walk, Dolphins, Fish Hoek Beach
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