Author Archives: Helga

Dam Levels Almost 92%

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today it got very cold. The morning wasn’t so bad, but this afternoon the temperature seems to have dropped. I know Swellendam has been cold as well. We have just got in from a walk. When we … Continue reading →

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Silvermine Waterfall in Full Flow

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Helga

Sunday  Dear Elsie Today is Father’s Day and it was your Oupa’s birthday so you had a happy day celebrating both events. Back in Fish Hoek, I did another two walks today. The first was to Harbour Bay. I walked … Continue reading →

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Admiral’s Waterfall

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was good to speak to you today and to find out you are feeling a little better. Today was the day I had a couple of walks. The first was this morning when I braved the … Continue reading →

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A Good Day for David

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for David but not such a good day for you! You have tonsillitis! This seems to be a right of passage for 5-year olds. It’s very uncomfortable, but you will get better … Continue reading →

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We Woke Up To Dripping

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Last night it poured with rain again. I’ve mentioned this before but never in my time in Cape Town can I remember such consistently wet weather for so many weeks late May and into June.  There are … Continue reading →

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A Lot To Be Grateful For

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we woke up in the very early morning to hear lashing rain and high winds. Chairs were being blown over on the balconies and it turned out to be a storm of … Continue reading →

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David Had His 2nd Round of Bloodwork

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day David had his 2nd round of blood work. My expectation with him and his treatment would be what the Doctor predicted. Two to three weeks on the medication would lead to a few … Continue reading →

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David’s Smashed Camera Lens

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a big day for you! Your finally found your voice at school! My darling shy little one, you spoke! We are so proud of you. Small steps. The other thing that happened today is the … Continue reading →

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Traffic Drone & We Beat the Cold Front

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, It was a treat to see you yesterday and today! You are growing up so fast. You are so very entertaining and say all sorts of fun things, like when eating jelly you asked, “Does jelly come … Continue reading →

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Early Blog on a Sunny Day

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today’s the day that I get to see you! Hence the early blog on a sunny day. It’s been wonderful to have some sunshine today. I think Cape Town has heaved a collective sigh to enjoy some blue … Continue reading →

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Our Courtyard Gate is Finished

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a day with many things that happened and one of the big things was the gate to our courtyard got finished and hung. Mike, Courage and Brian all needed to get it in place. Well … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Praying and Hoping and Trusting

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day there was more rain. I cannot remember a year where we have had so many cold fronts come crashing into the Cape as early in the winter as this. For the last few … Continue reading →

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A Good Fishing Morning

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we saw a lot of fishing boats out in the bay. They were there when we woke up, so clearly it was a good morning for fishing. All the lights in the dark … Continue reading →

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Due Diligence

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie As you grow up you’ll eventually hear about the term ‘Due Diligence.’ I looked up the definition. It’s quite good to know because as we have a couple of units on Airbnb and as a result there … Continue reading →

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Today Was Cold

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I saw a photo of you eating lunch at school and rocking on the rocking horse singing at the top of your voice! I love to see photos and videos of you. Here … Continue reading →

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