Author Archives: Helga

6 Months Post Surgery

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I celebrated 6 months after surgery and one week out of braces. 6 months ago today, this was my first post-op photo… 22nd June 2020..nice chipmunk effect… 29th June 2020… This was yesterday… Yay, it’s … Continue reading →

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Two Months in our New House

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… It is a holiday in South Africa – day of Reconciliation. As I work for a UK based company, I worked this morning, but took the afternoon off. It’s been two months since we moved … Continue reading →

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One Step Closer to Solar

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We got one step closer to solar. Remember this from Saturday? It now looks like this… In fact, now it looks even better as all the wires are connected and plates are in place. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Train Service Restarts

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… The train service between Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town restarted. Since we moved in almost 2 months ago it hasn’t been operational. I think the service was suspended at lockdown and it didn’t start up … Continue reading →

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Glorious Sunday Weather

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The sun shone, the sky was blue, the wind was gentle and the sea was calm. It was a beautiful day. There was no load shedding! 🙂 We all bid Stacey, Adrian and Elsie farewell … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Advance

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Helga

Saturday  Today was the day… We had Christmas in advance. It has been so wonderful having the Swellendam family here. We all got to spend time with them and Elsie is a treat. She loves to repeat things and has … Continue reading →

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Family Visiting!

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Helga

Friday! Today was the day… Adrian, Stacey and Elsie came to visit!! They are here for a couple of nights and it’s such a treat to have them.  This afternoon, I got to do a spot of Elsie-sitting. She is … Continue reading →

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My Braces Are OFF!

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Helga

Thursday 10th December 2020 Today was the day… My braces came off! Yes! I suspected it *may* happen today but was not convinced but as the day approached and I got the orthodontist’s final letter, I began to hope that … Continue reading →

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Sharks in the Bay

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day the shark alarm went off. There were sharks in the bay. I saw on my cell phone I had 74 whatsapp messages unread on the neighbourhood watch chat site. On reading them it started with … Continue reading →

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Time To Talk About This…

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day Mike and I walked to town twice. As I have cancelled my gym membership, we are trying to get more exercise fitted in. Every time we go out, of course, there at 83 steps from … Continue reading →

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Mondays Are Always Busy

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was busy. Mondays are always busy, but I had an orthodontist appointment in the middle of it. A number of times, I’ve heard him say, ‘it’s all about symmetry’. They are so particular, so … Continue reading →

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I Swam in the Sea

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I swam in the sea for the first time in a number of years. It was wonderful. It was the first time I swam when the shark nets were out. It afforded me the opportunity … Continue reading →

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House Work Day

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was very satisfying, because I cleaned our little space. While we have built a house, we are living on one floor of it and it is so like apartment living. I love it. I … Continue reading →

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Good News, Bad News

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I had an unexpected call from the cosmetic dentist to come in and have my temporary crown fitted for my implant. It had arrived and he had time. Yay! What good news! I went immediately. … Continue reading →

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One More Appointment Down

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I went through to the orthodontist’s rooms to have casts made for a retainer. I gave myself 45 minutes to get there which was wise because I encountered this: a police car had rolled at … Continue reading →

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