Author Archives: Helga

My Biggest Strength – My Biggest Weakness

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned a beautiful cloudy sunrise. The rain came shortly afterwards – a solid shower that half washed the windows. It soon passed but left us too late for the beach. While my … Continue reading →

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We Heard a Big Bang

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up with a tummy ache and it hung around until eventually I took some Buscopan. That worked like a charm and now I’m better, albeit I feel slightly queasy. Note to … Continue reading →

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Reinforcing the Wall

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun rose casting a very red hue across the sky. Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning. I went down to the beach for a swim and towards the end, it rained. … Continue reading →

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Silky Water

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the water was like silk. It’s strange to think water can be silky but it was so still, warm and clear – it was gentle against my skin. It made it hard to … Continue reading →

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Big Fire in Kalk Bay

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Helga

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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Starlings & Stained Glass

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Birthday Party with a Few Twists

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Helga

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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Best Times on the Day

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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The Itchiest of Days

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Ramble on the Mountain

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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The Secret to Longevity

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Helga

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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A Different Monday

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Life Lessons Through Doing a Puzzle

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Sea Swells

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Helga

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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