Author Archives: Helga

Guests from the Cottage Up

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That I knew was going to be busy. No swimming. I got straight to work and when Alan checked out of the Seaview Apartment, Mike and I went down to clean the unit. We also … Continue reading →

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Sugar Sandwiches

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That was cold. I went out on the balcony early in the morning and returned with the message that we would definitely NOT be going to the beach. It was way too cold.  But an … Continue reading →

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Today at the Beach…

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We went to the beach. As soon as we got down there we saw what others had been talking about. A massive grader had come and scooped up a huge ridge of sand, plonking it … Continue reading →

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We Moved a Couch Out

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We moved a couch out. We have 3 x 2-seater leather couches. It is our plan to get a new couch that matches the beach house vibe we have always wanted. The dark leather doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Funeral

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Of the Queen’s funeral. Everyone knows about it today, but one day in the future, some will say, ‘when was the Queen’s funeral?’ and they will happen upon this blog and get the answer. I … Continue reading →

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Load Shedding Level 6

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We went to level 6 load shedding. It started at 4am this morning, so we woke up with the lights of Fish Hoek mostly off. While we have a solid solar system,  load shedding still … Continue reading →

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New Flat Tenants

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike and I went for a walk to buy some yoghurt as we had run out and needed it for breakfast. We decided to go to the Glencairn Spar and left at about 7:45am. It … Continue reading →

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23 Months

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We’ve been in the house for 23 months. Next month it’s 2 years. I haven’t always remembered the monthly anniversaries of us moving here, but today I’ve been aware of it. This is because this … Continue reading →

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David’s Mammoth Cycle Tour

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We got more photos from David. He gave us an extensive catch up yesterday and I saved all the photos, but then the whale grabbed my attention & with that being the most exciting sighting … Continue reading →

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Best Whale Sighting Yet

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We saw an absolute enormous Mama whale and her calf swim past. Normally, these whales don’t hang about. They are on their way somewhere and the come up for air and then go down to … Continue reading →

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Laundry Roof

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We swam. It looked like it would be quite a calm day, so we went down at 8am and got home at about 9:15am. It was lovely. The wind has picked up now, but tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Amazing What You Can Do With Rocks

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Ruth came to clean the cottage. It was a reasonably good working day with about 6 hours done. Mike and I walked to Fish Hoek in the morning as my regular Monday meeting was moved … Continue reading →

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My Statin Plan

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …that dawned overcast and drizzly. It soon cleared and as it was cloudy, but pretty windless, Mike went for a long run – 11km in the end.  I rested in the morning and at lunchtime … Continue reading →

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Perfect Day for Hiking

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… ….that was windless and overcast – it was a perfect day for hiking. Our choice was Kalk Bay. We decided to walk the contour path from Kalk Bay to Clovelly and back over the Saddle … Continue reading →

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The Sun Rose This Morning

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …after the Queen died. I’ve heard people say no matter what trouble comes, the sun will rise in the morning. And it did. Mike and I went to the beach for a swim. Life just … Continue reading →

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