Author Archives: Helga

High Tea at Rhodes Cottage

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We had high tea at Rhodes Cottage. It was (and still is) blowing gales. Not an outdoor day at all, so imagine my surprise when we found ourselves seated in the garden. There was a … Continue reading →

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Whistling Wind

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… It blew gales. I sat in my rocking share watching a little sparrow cling to the cottage roof. He found shelter behind the chimney pot but then decided to brave the gale and sit on … Continue reading →

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Hat Has a New Head

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… The wind blew and I had early morning meetings so swimming was never going to happen. It looks like it will be a windy weekend. One of the funniest things that happened is my green … Continue reading →

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Pretty Things

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We knew swimming would be in the best conditions for the next few days, so we went in calm weather and headed for the beach – it was bright and early. The water was colder … Continue reading →

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To-Do List

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We started dealing with the to-do list. It must be done by 4th November.  There are other things to get done, I’m sure, but my scribbled notes constitute the first round of list making. We … Continue reading →

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Scullery Cupboards Finished

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Mike finished the scullery cupboards. This is the other day…. And this is after! What a difference Now we have a place to store the Airbnb linen and cleaning material that’s close to the washing … Continue reading →

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Old Cell Phones

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day…. That I went swimming and Mike stayed at home. I went quite early – about 7:30am, walked down, swam for about 35 minutes, dried off and walked home. I was home by about 9am. The … Continue reading →

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2 Years

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We’ve been 2 years at the new house.  Two years climbing 85 steps to our front door (Julian has 100). We enjoyed the day. We had a slow start, going to the beach after 8am … Continue reading →

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Ruth Made Bread

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Ruth  came to clean the units and bought with her some of her amazing seed bread. It was really good. She said she wanted to make it for us to thank us. Very sweet of … Continue reading →

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Flight Changes

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike worked really hard to complete most of the scullery cupboards. They are not quite finished but Mike’s broken the back of the work that needs to be done. I worked about 7 hours. I … Continue reading →

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Scullery Cupboards

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Mike started assembling the scullery cupboards. He loves working with wood and had some fun putting them together, but it’s hard work, with lots of bending. He finished the smaller and then started on the … Continue reading →

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Wooden, You Know

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The Wood arrived.  Mike spent a lot of time recently designing cupboards for our scullery. Then we can put the linen in there and when we are overseas, it will be easily accessible and manageable.  … Continue reading →

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We Locked Ourselves Out

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It finally happened! We locked ourselves out the house. After I worked 9 hours today, we left for a much needed walk. Mike closed the security gate and as he did, I looked down at … Continue reading →

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At Jo’burg Airport

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day…. We woke early. Mike and I set off at 6am for an early morning walk. Very close to the Airbnb we were renting is a big complex known as Cayley’s Resort. It’s at the top … Continue reading →

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Walking Around Bell Park Dam

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Helga

Sunday 9th October 2022. Today was the day… We walked all the way round Bell Park Dam. I think it must be asked by frequent visitors to the area, ‘can you walk around Bell Park Dam?’ The answer is  yes, … Continue reading →

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