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Author Archives: Helga
Big Fire in Kalk Bay
Monday Dear Elsie This afternoon, suddenly, a huge fire flared up in Kalk Bay – it was on Trappieskop which is the path that leads from Kalk Bay over a little saddle to Clovelly. As the wind was blowing form … Continue reading
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Tagged Fire, Kalk Bay fire
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Starlings & Stained Glass
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with a message from the guests – there were starlings getting inside the roof. Starlings are all over our area and I regularly see them looking for places to nest. They … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Airbnbing, puzzles, Starlings
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Birthday Party with a Few Twists
Saturday Dear Elsie I am so glad we got to chat today and you got to see the cats. You would have loved what I did today. I went a birthday party arranged by an almost 10 year old. Melody … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday party, puzzles
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Best Times on the Day
Friday Dear Elsie I have some absolute best times of the day. This is one of them.. Sunrise – I need to be up early for them, & every time I am, it is so worth it. It’s the time … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats playfighting, Fish Hoek sunrise, Living life well
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The Itchiest of Days
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the itchiest of days. The hundred tiny bites from yesterday’s swim roared into life a couple of hours after my morning swim. Today’s swim itself was great. The water was cold and very soothing. But … Continue reading
Ramble on the Mountain
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got quite a lot packed in. I had an appointment in the morning followed by a quick shop. I got home in time for an 11am work meeting. I worked until just … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Antihistamine, Fish Hoek mountain, Gabion baskets
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The Secret to Longevity
Tuesday Dear Elsie, I’ve been thinking about the secret to longevity. Sometimes you see stories in the press about old people who are 103 and they have an inkling into the secret to their longevity. They speak about how they … Continue reading
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Tagged Longevity, Schengen visa
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A Different Monday
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a different Monday. Mondays are always very busy for me because I’ve got all the email from the weekend to catch up on. Monday, I get stuck in and it’s often an 8-hour working day. … Continue reading
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New Guests Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was new guests day. The lovely Swedish couple who have been with us for a while, packed up all their belongings and filled their car to the brim. By 9am, they were on their way. Ruth … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Airbnbing, Birth Certificate, False Bay, Summer in Cape Town
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Life Lessons Through Doing a Puzzle
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a good chat. You have become so verbal and articulate since you started Grade R. You have always had a good vocabulary but now you are really using it. … Continue reading
Posted in Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Glencairn Beach, puzzles
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Sea Swells
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach at lunchtime. That was something different. I didn’t take my phone with me because I went alone, but these are the photos Fish Hoek Beach Facebook page posted. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Open water swimming, Sea Swells
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Smoky Sunrise
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of a very smoky sunrise. There has been a massive fire burning over in Pringle Bay. This was it two days ago… Pringle Bay residents had to evacuate their homes. This was soon … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged David, LDN, Long Covid, Pringle Bay, Pringle Bay Fire, windy day
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Italy Begins
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today started with a magnificent sunrise. The last day of January … We went to the beach early because Mike had to go into Cape Town. It was a perfect day for sea swimming. The net was … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Italy
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11.9C – Alpine Water in Fish Hoek
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and the water temperature was a chilly 11.9C. I adjusted and spent a wonderful half hour swimming. The water was so clear – it reminded me of alpine … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Fish Hoek Beach, Long Covid
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An Hour Long Holiday Everyday!
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. There were not many people there because it’s Monday and everyone has gone back to work. The water looked lovely but it was cold! The water temperature had … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Rainbow
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