Author Archives: Helga

A Very Relaxing Sunday

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today we had a very relaxing Sunday. We slept a lot and didn’t too much until the afternoon when we walked to the shop to buy cream. We set off with cloud cover, but as the walk progressed … Continue reading →

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The New TV Arrived

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Helga

  Dear Elsie Today a couple of things happened. The guest in the cottage left. He has been with us for 3 months! We’ll see him again next month when he returns for 10 days to stay in the loft. … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Good To Have a Friday

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I got to work a few hours less than the rest of the week. It’s always good to have a Friday. I have got fully on top of all I need to … Continue reading →

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Chopping Up Our Road

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did a good day’s work. Afterwards, we walked to the end of the street and enjoyed the view. There’s been a brisk south-easter which had been black in the morning, with sweeping … Continue reading →

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New TV is Coming Soon

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is the day Grandpa went and bought a new TV. It was not immediately available, so it will be delivered. Courage is happy to take the old one off our hands. It had me thinking about … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday Elsie!

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday 21st May 2024 Dearest Elsie! Today is your 6th birthday and you have had a fabulous day. 36 cupcakes at school, singing & celebrating, braaiing tonight and wonderful gifts all made for a lovely day. I remember this day … Continue reading →

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Mike & the TV

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie It’s the day before your 6th birthday! I am thinking so much about you. When you wake up tomorrow, you will be 6! What a happy day! As for me, I worked more than 9 hours today … Continue reading →

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Driving Home From Swellendam

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got up early, I had a bite to eat and a chat with you. We prayed and then I set off on the drive home at first light. My new half-car is amazing. It’s so … Continue reading →

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6th Birthday

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had a wonderful 6th birthday party. It’s your birthday on Tuesday so today we had your party. It was a lot of fun. We went to the shops quite early…for some essentials… … Continue reading →

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In Swellendam for a Party

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I drove through to Swellendam to celebrate your 6th birthday party tomorrow! It’s so fun being here with you and getting to be part of all the preparations. The birthday cake was made … Continue reading →

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Mike in the Sick Bay

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Grandpa spent the day in the ‘sick bay’! In fact last night he moved upstairs to Julian’s floor because it’s free at the moment and Julian only arrives next week, so today … Continue reading →

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Mike Has Covid

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa had a positive Covid test! If you are reading this when you are much older, look up Covid to find out what it’s all about because in a few decades, it will … Continue reading →

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Missing Photos

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie One week to go before you turn 6! So exciting. Today was the day I worked more than 9 hours and still have a truck load of work to go, so my capacity for a long blog … Continue reading →

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Safely Home

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived safely home!  These things are not guaranteed, so we are grateful. Everything went off as planned, although our flight did get in early. Yesterday I left off when I was sitting … Continue reading →

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End of our Holiday and an Unexpected Twist

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie I hope you have had a good day today spoiling your wonderful Mom on Mother’s Day! I spent the day firstly leaving the ship this morning and then we went into Copenhagen where we enjoyed sitting around … Continue reading →

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