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Author Archives: Helga
Mike at Work on the Balcony
Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach. It was a little on the cool side and I had a bounty of work to do. I didn’t know it would only take me 6 hours. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Christmas 2023, home maintenance, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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One of the Perfect Days
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was one of the perfect days in Cape Town. The sea was very calm and crystal clear. There was not too much wind, making it a spectacular summer’s day. We got to swim and I went … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, Summer in Cape Town
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All Hands on Deck
Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the day you & I had one of our lovely long chats. You watched while I picked the tiny ripe tomatoes from the tomato plant. And you saw the cats, watched me take the washing … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Airbnbing, Fish Hoek
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Half Day Off
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I had half the day off. I did some work early this morning and then a bit more this afternoon but had most of the day off. That was a treat. This … Continue reading
Mike Pulled a Little Tendon in His Knee
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned beautiful and relatively calm… but we didn’t go to the beach, because yesterday Grandpa pulled a little tendon in his knee. He was moving a bed & didn’t know he had … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cats, Delicious monster
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Christmas Cat
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your Grade RR report and you have done so well! These are some of the highlights. I’m sure you are going to love Grade R next year. The other thing I … Continue reading
Bravecto Day
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I needed to put Bravecto on the cats again. With the mountain behind, they pick up ticks so easily. My strategy today was to put it on first thing in the morning. I … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Bravecto, David, Long Covid
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Fish Hoek Beach at 9am and 4pm
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was at the beach at 9am and at 4pm, although when I went down at 4, it was just passing by. There was a bit of wind in the morning, but we … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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I Got Here First
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a sweet moment with Claw’d. I had been out and when I got home, he was sitting in my rocking chair. Usually when he’s there and I want to sit down, … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats, Claw'd, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Raiku and the Baby Puff Adder
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a busy day that began really early. I heard my cell phone buzzing with messages and eventually dragged myself out of my slumber and looked to see what was going on. It was 4.30am and … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Puff adder
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This Is Not Normal
Friday Dear Elsie Today I was reminded that this is not normal! It’s not normal to have 85 steps to the front door. We are so used to it – it is fully our normal, but for others it’s just … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Benefits of climbing stairs, Stairs
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New Phone – Old Photos
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day my new phone got all its contacts and apps transferred across. It took a chunk of the day but it got done. The camera is fantastic and there is a macro feature that … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fish Hoek Beach, Long Covid, New phone 2023
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CCFm’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day after CCFm’s 30th Birthday Celebration which we went to last night. It was great to connect with old friends and catch up. It was also good to be reminded of God’s faithfulness over … Continue reading
The Lord Knows
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a difficult day for our family as we heard that your Oupa is very, very ill. We are so sorry. He is a fine man with a love for gardening and he has given us … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnbing, Difficulties in Life
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My Last Open Water Swim For Now
Monday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday, so we got to have a chat. I am sure you have a lovely day with her. Such a special day for me. Love you Stace! This morning, I woke up early … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged beach, Cats, False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Beach, Great white sharks, Stacey
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