Author Archives: Helga

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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Wind and Work

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The wind blew and I worked. I’ve got a lot of work at the moment & it means sitting at my desk for a prolonged period of time. While, it may be a bit of … Continue reading →

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A Toothy Kind of Day

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I got my dental implant opened. This entailed going through to the cosmetic dentist at 11:10am. He took the wire off and removed the little false tooth, leaving me looking like this… I then went … Continue reading →

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David’s Moving Day

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… David moved into his unit at the new house. This ground floor, where David now is, started like this… Ground floor lounge area before… After… Kitchen before… After… And of course his guitar is close … Continue reading →

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Beach Day

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The sun shone and the sky was blue. There was a little wind but a lot less than last night.  We had breakfast and then walked to the end of the beach and back. Fish … Continue reading →

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Valerie Moves In

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike and I cleaned up the garage at our old house and Valerie moved in. I stopped by this afternoon to take her some thyme, wishing her a good time in our house! It was … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to the Builder

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We said goodbye to Werner. This afternoon he flew to Spain for a couple of months. He came round to say goodbye. The final few things were done and our last payment has been made. … Continue reading →

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Pulling Strings

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The dentist who is taking care of the crown for my  implant pulled some strings! I got an email from him early this morning after I’d written to say my impressions at the orthodontist would … Continue reading →

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The Birds

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We seemed to get the routine right. We were up really early and walked to the beach between 5.30am and 6.30am. Cappuccino was next. Shower, Bible reading, Breakfast, Work. One of the joys of living … Continue reading →

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The Mince Pie Metal

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I got a response regarding the piece of metal in the mince pie. My email finally got to the right person and the latest news is a courier will arrive tomorrow morning and collect the … Continue reading →

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Countdown Begins

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today is the day… I learned the date my braces will come off! Nothing is as easy as it looks and it always takes longer. The orthodontist’s receptionist called me and said that it has to be two appointments. … Continue reading →

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The Mountain Plot

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We got up early and walked to the beach. On getting home we had coffee and rested. I shopped, cooked and David came for lunch. In the late afternoon we went up the mountain behind … Continue reading →

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Day Trip!

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Swellendam for the day! It’s such a good idea to get out of town. We left early (4:40am) and took a leisurely drive. On the way there were a couple of sights … Continue reading →

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Noises in the Night

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We had an unexpected visitor! Last night, Mike had fallen asleep and I was still awake when I started hearing strange sounds. Our new house is very quiet. If a door or window is open, … Continue reading →

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Home Alone

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We were home alone. There were no workers on site! It was very quiet. Even Courage wasn’t here, because he went straight to the old house to continue the work that needs to be done … Continue reading →

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