Author Archives: Helga

High, High Tide

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a fine chat and you showed me how you swing on your indoor hammock. It will be interesting when you read this in the future, what your adult self … Continue reading →

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What Grabbed our Attention Today

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did half a day’s work, had an important meeting, visited friends, welcomed guests and watched cricket! And that’s it! I could end the blog here, but I’d better unpack it a little. … Continue reading →

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Fighting is on Hold

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the cats returned to normal except the fighting is on hold. They still have a trace of the icky flea killer on their coats and they don’t want to engage in neck biting, … Continue reading →

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2 Months

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we celebrated 2 months with the cats. They have had a quiet day as neither appreciated the flea and tick drops of yesterday. Claw’d tolerated them better, but Raiku has been a bit … Continue reading →

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Newsy Things

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I heard a whole lot of newsy things.  I got to take Julian to the airport and on the way home dropped the car at the Sun Valley house so it could … Continue reading →

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9-11 Miracles

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Helga

Monday 11th September 2023 Dear Elsie Today was the day that 22 years ago the World Trade Towers fell in an unprecedented attack. I remember the day well. I remember seeing the news and being glued to the TV as … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Sunday

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day winter set in and it rained and rained and rained. There was a break in the weather quite early, so we managed a walk to the shops for a few groceries. We walked … Continue reading →

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Saturday Strolling

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today I managed to get a bit of video of the cats wrestling. They are so funny in that they get stuck into fighting, then suddenly stop to clean themselves before launching again. I put a couple … Continue reading →

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Fridays are my Favourite

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today is Friday and Friday is my favourite day of the week. It’s not that I don’t like my work, but Friday represents a day where everything starts winding down for the weekend. I can work as … Continue reading →

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The False Bay Whales

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day your family was able to move all your desks into your new office! It was an exciting day for you. It’s been a long time coming. Today it happened! There have been a … Continue reading →

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David at the Cardiologist

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day David went to the cardiologist. He has had chest discomfort for almost 7 months so it was time he did due diligence and have himself checked out just in case there was something … Continue reading →

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Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie We missed Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! That was a fail. It was last Friday. So new in our ginger cat ownership, this was a major fail but fortunately the cats neither knew about their day, nor did … Continue reading →

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Mountainside Living

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day your Mom sent your check list. It’s such a sensible one! Sometimes I forget to do my hair and brush my teeth!  No star for me! Today I woke up wayyyy too early, … Continue reading →

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The Peace of the Day

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today dawned very peacefully. The peace of the day was evident in the beauty of the quiet sea and the spectacular cloudy sunrise. Every morning David comes for breakfast and we have a chance to touch sides … Continue reading →

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We Have Today

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today. You got to see the cats wrestling and you really enjoyed that. You also showed me around your house and all the building and renovation work that is being … Continue reading →

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