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Author Archives: Helga
If It Is To Be…
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it rained, so we didn’t go to the beach, but I did go for a walk. It was on the walk that I remembered how much of my recent life has been dominated … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Benefits of walking, Walking, World Chess Championships 2024
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You Have to be Awake to Enjoy This
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that, at 5.32am, I took this photo.. Since I was young, I was a morning person….a very early morning person. I remember when I was in my teens getting up at around 4am … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged David and Raiku, Fish Hoek sunrise
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From The Outside Looking In
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was another beautiful sunny day in Cape Town. The wind has been significant enough to cool things and gentle enough to have the doors thrown wide open. One of the things we have been saying lately … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Beach days, False Bay sunset, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, Fish Hoek sunset, Summer in Cape Town
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The Day in Pictures
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a nice long chat. Your Mom also sent me the cutest photo of you and Pennie. You having a snack, Pennie at your side….I just love this pic… She … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Chalk and Cheese, Cyril's, Fish Hoek Beach, Neighbours, Pennie, Weekend
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PENNIE Arrived!
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the most wonderful day of the year for you because PENNIE arrived. Your excitement levels have been at an all time high for this special addition to your life! She is so adorable and I … Continue reading
New Houses & Planning
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked up to the shark spotters and looked at the new houses below the road. They are on Cliff Road which is supposed to run below them. They have made a private … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, False Bay, Sea view
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Don’t Argue With a Woman Who…
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up to a still perfect sea. We just had to go to the beach. And it was around the trip to the beach that a couple of sayings of the day … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cold water swimming, Don't argue with a woman, Fish Hoek, sunrise
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With Rain Come Rainbows
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it rained, but I managed to get out early and have a 5km walk. I stayed quite close to home because I kept feeling drops & wanted the option of getting home fast. … Continue reading
A Lot of Prayer Today
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I prayed a lot for my friend Deborah vZ who had a (benign) brain tumour removed. The surgery was long and slow. She went into theatre just after 8am. By 4pm, the surgeon … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Chess, False Bay views, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Gukesh and Ding, World Chess Championships 2024
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Mystery of the Flat Tyre
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful Sunday. A good rest day after yesterday’s hike. I woke with aches here and there, but we still walked down to the beach. The plan was we would both go and loll in … Continue reading
God’s Grace on the Contour Path
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did a very long trail walk. We started off at 6.30am with the plan to walk along the Contour Path from Constantia Nek to Table Mountain Rd & that was what we … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Mountain Hikes in Cape Town
Tagged Constantianek contour path, Contour path from Constantia Nek to Table Mountain Rd, God's Grace, Hiking on Table Mountain, Kings Blockhouse, Kirstenbosch hike, Newlands Forest hike
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David Live Streaming Chess
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I spent a number of hours this afternoon with David’s live stream on my screen. Magnus Carlson was playing Fabiano Caruana. It’s down to the end game. Anyone interested in Chess, can … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Beach days, David, Fish Hoek Beach, Hiking, Table Mountain
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Living Life Authentically
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I didn’t go out the front door at all. I only went onto the balcony a few times. I did no exercise. It was a rest day. I’m gearing myself up for the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Accident, Live life authentically, Rest day
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Figuring Out Fish Hoek
Wednesday Dear Elsie One of the best things about the summer months is that the sun rises so early. By 7am, when we are not having a beach day, I put on my walking shoes and off I go. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, home maintenance, Ranger Rd
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Life Without Lunch is Working
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got evidence life without lunch is working. I went to the doctor to get my cholesterol medication prescription renewed. I am on 10mg Aspavor but because I don’t like chemicals, I diligently … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged British citizenship, Cholesterol results, Healthy living, Living life without lunch
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