Author Archives: Helga

That Hat

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading →

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The Cottage Roof Got Cleaned

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke quite late – around 7am. Last night we watched a YouTube video on what was described as Terminal Insomnia! It sounds dreadful and I don’t know how I stumbled upon it, but being … Continue reading →

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He’s Coming Home!

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… David began his long trip home. He’s 31 and he can take care of himself, that’s for sure, but my heart sings that he’s coming home. The joy is the same as 2013 when Stacey … Continue reading →

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How Rich Am I Really?

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That began as usual with me having coffee in my rocking chair. Mike and I began a long conversation about wealth. We spoke about being looked down upon because we were not ‘wealthy enough’ for … Continue reading →

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Great Work Day

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That it rained. It was unexpected. I had half thought we’d go to the beach, but that didn’t happen. Just as well because Courage forgot his key and we needed to be around to let … Continue reading →

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A Charming Day It Is!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We rested. Ken left early and the Seaview Apartment couple checked out at the same time, so apart from Dakota in the Little Lookout, all was quiet on the home front. We went to the … Continue reading →

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Amazing Fish Hoek Through Aly’s Lens

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Helga

Saturday  Today was the day… Of Heritage Day in South Africa.  The day was calm with a sunny start. Lots of things happened at the beach and in the sea & they were perfectly captured by Aly Ison, so I … Continue reading →

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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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