Author Archives: Helga

I Haven’t Done This for Years

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, It was a good day today and speaking to you made it more special. I’m looking forward to getting the picture you have made for me. As for me, I had a very chilled day….a little literally … Continue reading →

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Doing Things Slightly Differently

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today dawned surprisingly overcast. The sea was calm and there was very little wind. So I started the day by doing things slightly differently and having my cappuccino out on the balcony. It was a quiet and … Continue reading →

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Quintessential Fish Hoek

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was quite a busy day. Julian was taken up completing the collection of his consignment of books. Mike had some shopping to do and then had to take plumbing pipes back and order others. I worked. … Continue reading →

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The Main Event of the Day

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a swim. While there wasn’t too much wind, there was a bit of swell. The water clear, clean and warm. There was very little seaweed and kelp … Continue reading →

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The Great Rock Attack

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we set about attacking a massive rock out back. This rock has long been under discussion. It  needs to go, but we are not sure how. Much internet research has been done. The … Continue reading →

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It Was a 1-Lizard Day

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I worked 9 hours and the cats caught only 1 lizard. They get terribly excited over this new-found ability of being able to track down ‘wild’ life around the house. I only … Continue reading →

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We Won! We Won! We Won!

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Last night we went to bed jubilant! We won the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The wind was howling outside. I went out on the balcony and roared a loud cry of relief – it was whisked away … Continue reading →

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Rugby World Cup Final 2023

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke early, went for a lovely walk with you, had flapjacks for breakfast and by 8am, we said goodbye and headed home. We had such a lovely time and will be back. … Continue reading →

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Grandparent’s Day – A Blog by Elsie and Granny

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to your school’s Grandparent’s Day! How fun was that? We had a good time.  There were beautifully laid tables… Lots of grandparents… Plus of course, plenty of  yummy treats… This is … Continue reading →

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Cappuccino, Puff Adder & Road Trip

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that featured a cappuccino, a puff adder and a road trip. Let me start, my darling one, of saying how excited I am to be writing this from your house this evening! Yes, … Continue reading →

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Carrying Sand

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a warm and sunny day. We had a sand delivery and Brian, Courage’s handlanger, was assigned the task of carrying the sand in bucket loads up the 99 stairs to the top. He is so … Continue reading →

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Another Box Ticked

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we finally got another box ticked. The building inspector approved of the plumbing in the plot behind and Courage and Brian can now continue the stairs. Julian and Gerrie flew back to Johannesburg. … Continue reading →

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Swimming Through Murky Water

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. There wasn’t too much wind, but what there was came from the north. Walking down the cat walk, I could already see there were undercurrents and rip tides … Continue reading →

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Summer Vibes

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a very good rest. Most of South Africa woke up still reveling in the fact that, last night, South African Springboks snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. We were losing … Continue reading →

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Cats & Cricket

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today I took loads of photos of the cats throughout the day. You can see how much they park off in the cat corner. This is a corner of the lounge, where they have their cat stand … Continue reading →

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