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Author Archives: Helga
Healing Hand
Sunday Dear Elsie This Sunday was a Rainday. The sun did shine from time to time, but was interspersed with showers. We had a lovely morning with David having a cooked breakfast with us. He went off to teach. I … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Glencairn Beach, Rainbow, Waves
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Dashing Home to Beat the Rain
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up to see a massive cold front bearing down on the Cape. We were supposed to leave your house around 10am, but in order to miss it, we decided that to … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Aunty Sally, Cape Town winter
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Grandparents Day 2024
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we left Cape Town really early and drove through to spend Grandparents Day at your school. We had a fun, fun time. I think you liked the games the best hitting balloons with … Continue reading
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Tagged Grandparents day, Swellendam
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Yachts and Whales
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked the entire day so outside life became very small, but I did get to see yachts and whales. The whales are very difficult to get pics of but the yachts showed … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, False bay yachts, How we got here
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A Very Varied Day
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a very varied day. Some people have these very varied days every day but for me they only come along once in a while. Apart from work, I went to a pre-school, I went and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Glencairn Beach, iThemba school, Simons Town, Walking in Fish Hoek
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A Long Walk Home
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got most of my work done in the morning and then at lunchtime I had a haircut. The hairdresser lives on Boyes Drive so I was dropped there and walked home. It … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Muizenberg to Fish Hoek, Walking on Boyes Drive
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A Very Busy Monday for All
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very busy Monday for everyone. While I got stuck into work, Mike had to go sort out some plumbing problems. The water bill at our previous house has doubled, so there was some underground … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Trains, My Dad, Silvermine River
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“That’s The Safety Watch!”
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we said goodbye to your Mom and you welcomed her back with open arms. It really was a treat having her and getting to spend time with her. We look forward so much … Continue reading
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Tagged Neighbourhood Watch, Safety
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Willis Walk
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did a number of things with your Mom. We went to Wynberg to Fabric World and she bought some fabric, mainly for you! Before coming home we did a bit of shopping. … Continue reading
Special Visitor
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day a very special visitor came – your Mom arrived for a couple of nights. She had an appointment in Cape Town. You and Papa are getting some great time together. This evening when … Continue reading
Carried Away With Work
Thursday Dear Elsie It’s almost the weekend and I’m really excited because tomorrow, my Elsie darling, your Mom comes to visit. You get to spend time with Papa while Mama gets to spend time with us. We are so looking … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Echo Rd fire, Fish Hoek, Highway Rd Garden
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17th July 1979
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I celebrate 45 years of being a Christian. An overwhelming appreciation that it’s not about now and that we are only passing through. I know where I am headed. As much as I may … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Faith in Christ, Fish Hoek, God's salvation, Raiku, Walking in Fish Hoek
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9km Walk
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went on a 9km walk. I wasn’t sure I would because the day began with all the signs of rain. I worked all morning and I have to admit, it was mainly … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Silvermine River, Silvermine wetlands, Walking
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First Sunny Day in a Week
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the first sunny day in a week. There was a shower late this afternoon, but the day all in all was filled with sunshine. I think everyone was very happy to see the sun again. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek sunrise, Glencairn Beach, Simons Town
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Hope of Sunshine
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I thought we may get some sunshine and it did come from time to time. But intermittently there were showers too. In anticipation of the sun coming out, I did a load of … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek sunset, Wimbledon
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