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Author Archives: Helga
Big Storm, More Rain
Wednesday Dear Elsie As I write, there is a strong north-westerly wind blowing outside and the promise of another big storm tonight with more rain. The winter weather is also affecting your town as both your school and the ones … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter
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The Surprise of the Day
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that a mammoth cold front passed by and it dumped torrential rain on Cape Town for the entire morning. My morning sunrise photo was not much to admire. The massive amount of rain … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town storm, Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek winter, Flooding in Cape Town
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More Rain, More Wind, Very High Seas
Monday Dear Elsie Today we got a lot more of winter. It certainly has set in. More rain, more wind, very high seas and lower temperatures all added up to a Cape of Storms winter’s day. And you too Elsie. … Continue reading
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Tagged Basil the cat, Cape Town winter, Swellendam, Swellendam mountains
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Every Bit a Winter’s Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day a big storm swept through Cape Town. I think you were also expecting a lot of rain in Swellendam. Last night there were some very strong winds and a massive clap of thunder … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, Scarborough Cape Town
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New Moon Sunrise
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a short chat but I heard about your first tooth coming out and how the “tandmuis” came! I also saw the worm you bought, your new pantoffels & your … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek low tide, New moon, Sunny Cove
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Bed Box is Done!
Friday Dear Elsie, Today was the day Grandpa finished making the bed box for the foot of our bed. He has long wanted to get one of these. In the end he decided to make one. It’s perfect! He just … Continue reading
Weight Loss July
Thursday Dear Elsie I’ve turned this month into weight loss July. For the last year or so my weight has varied a few kg up and down, but I’m trying to get it slightly lower so that the upper number … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cat Walk, Jager's Walk, Raiku, Winter in Cape Town
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The Builder’s Sign
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I saw our builder’s sign on my daily walk. I thought, ‘oh wow, that’s Werner’s sign.’ I walked a little closer and looked a the picture. Then I looked a little closer and … Continue reading
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Tagged Baboons in Fish Hoek, Neighbourhood Watch
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Wintery Weather
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought you this! It was from a second hand store and I couldn’t resist getting you a pair of wings. I’ll bring them next time I come. Today has been colder than … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Twas a Very Gloomy Day
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very gloomy day. The sun stayed firmly behind clouds which hung low in the sky. For part of the day, mist lingered eerily over the water, blending the horizon with the sky. I worked … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, False Bay, Raiku
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Last Day of June Swim
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely Sunday. We went for a walk to Fish Hoek to pick up some groceries. The beach looked so beautiful. Paddlers were busy with time trials. Shopping done, we came home and not long … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Open water swimming
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Half Night of Glamping
Saturday Dear Elsie Last night was a first for me. Once in a few years, a perfect night comes along where there is neither howling wind, nor mosquitos. It was a perfect still June evening that couldn’t even be considered … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Baboons in Fish Hoek, False Bay at night, Sleeping under the stars, T20 cricket, T20 World Cup 2024
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Suddenly the House is so Quiet!
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went home. It was great to spend some time with you before you left. There was an amazing sunrise (thanks to Stacey for the photo)… Then you played chess with David (and … Continue reading
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Tagged Courage, False Bay, Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Home renovations
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The Day in Photos
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you saw the new window be put in. It has changed the view so much from this loft area. Once the scaffold is down and the finishes are done, it is going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Putting panes of glass in a window, Renovations, The loft
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Window Work
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day a lot of window work was done on the cottage. It was a huge day for the little Loft reno as the window man is due to come tomorrow. It was all systems … Continue reading
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Tagged Family time, home maintenance, Renovations
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