Author Archives: Helga

Swellendam to Home

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we were up early to say goodbye to you. We so enjoyed being at your Preschool graduation last night. You are a star! It was such fun. So much work went into it … Continue reading →

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Day in Swellendam

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we spent in Swellendam with you! I loved to hear you say, ‘I’m happy’. you are sitting at your table playing with your lego. One day when you read this, you may remember … Continue reading →

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Disney in Swellendam

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today we are with you! We were happy to be able to go to your Disney dance performance where you did such a good job. This year is the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company and … Continue reading →

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Mike Painted a Picture

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today’s the day before the day I get to see you! I’m so excited to be spending the weekend with you and see your two concerts. This time tomorrow we will be with you! Today was also … Continue reading →

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Today I Fell But Not Badly

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a little, fortunately non-consequential, fall. It happened after Julian arrived and we were up on the building site looking at progress. As I walked back towards the stairs, I thought I … Continue reading →

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A No-Beach Day

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach. Instead, we went and cleaned the Seaview Apartment as the guests left super early. All sorted. The guest arrived this afternoon and is staying until 23rd December. … Continue reading →

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Summer is Here

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we really felt summer is here. The wind has been very light and the temperature was a perfect 23C. We went to the beach & this time I got in off the … Continue reading →

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Super Restful Day

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did very little. We did not go to the beach. We rested and I snoozed in my rocking chair. The day was really beautiful with the sun warm, the sky blue and … Continue reading →

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The Derelict House

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It is always a treat to speak to you and today we had a video call that was longer than an hour. You are such good company. We spoke about your red skirt, your clay colours and … Continue reading →

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Swimming Along the Cat Walk

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Sometimes I look out my window and wish I could just go down to Simon’s Town road, hop over the railway line, wade into the sea and swim to Fish Hoek. It would probably only be a … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Swim

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today both you and I had wonderful swims! Your Mom sent me a video of you doing so well in the pool. You managed cross the pool using your board. Well done! I also had a lovely … Continue reading →

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The Building of Boundary Walls

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day more of the back plot boundary wall got built. This is going to take a long time, but you have to start somewhere and Courage is relentless. He has built all the walls … Continue reading →

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The Cats & the Bath

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today I got to see what happens when the cats and the bath meet. When we first got them, the previous owner decided they were a bit too smelly and he bathed them. We arrived to collect … Continue reading →

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Stormy November Day

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie I always knew today was going to be windy. Last week I saw that it would not be a day for the beach, but after tomorrow, it looked better. But, what I didn’t see coming was such … Continue reading →

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Young Guinea Fowl Came to Visit

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day two young guinea fowl came to visit. I wish I had my camera with me. They looked like this (Photo from The Martha Blog) Perhaps my early morning visitors were just a tad … Continue reading →

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