Author Archives: Helga

Very Busy Working Sunday

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a busy working day. Ruth came and we got stuck into the Seaview Apartment. I cleaned the bedroom and washed the bedroom windows. She did the rest. Then she moved down to the Loft as … Continue reading →

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Walking from Ou Kaapse Weg to Home

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a nice long chat with your Mom and I caught up with all your news. You have been doing very well in Grade 1. You like your teacher and are super … Continue reading →

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Good Last Working Day of the Week

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie, Today was a good last working day of the week. We started the day by going to the beach. I try not make too many appointments on a Friday. It leaves the day less busy and I … Continue reading →

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Interesting Moment

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a busy day with a few interesting moments. When we moved into this house, we quickly learned a few rules – never go upstairs empty handed. This rule we tell the guests. The stairs are … Continue reading →

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A Day That Was Cooking!

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today was a day that was cooking! It was warm and sunny. The breeze blew refreshingly through the house. We opened all the doors. Outside it was hot. I went to the beach alone this morning. Mike … Continue reading →

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No Exercise, Lots of Work

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did no exercise but a lot of work. The wind was blowing & Julian was leaving so instead of walking or going to the beach for a swim, we stayed home & … Continue reading →

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RATScallion

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day, we didn’t go to the beach. I went for a walk but decided to break into a job, trotting down the hills and mostly walking up them.  According to my watch, it’s the … Continue reading →

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A VERY Productive Day

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today turned out to be a solid day of work. If yesterday was a day of rest, today was the opposite. Late yesterday evening, we had a last minute booking for the loft for a guest arriving … Continue reading →

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Coffee BloC at Buitenverwachting

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a wonderful breakfast at the Coffee BloC at Buitenverwachting. It was the final hurrah for my 60th birthday as it was paid for by a very generous gift voucher! What a … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Rescue Training

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day there was helicopter rescue training at Fish Hoek beach again. The last one was on the 7th December. We watched from our balcony as over and over again, the helicopter picked up the … Continue reading →

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Family Strife

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie I’ve been reading about a family’s strife. It’s quite a story of conflict and bitterness and it continued through at least 3 generations. Things started becoming tense when the husband took on a mistress because his wife … Continue reading →

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The Site Office

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Your first day of ‘big school’ today as you donned your new school uniform and headed for Grade 1. Well done my girl! The best is yet to come. For us, it rained this morning, so no … Continue reading →

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Grade 1 for Elsie

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today you went to your orientation day at your new school for Grade 1. It was just a short morning before you go for the proper start tomorrow. At least you know what to expect now. You … Continue reading →

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From Daisy Lane

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was back on the beat – walking around the hood getting some steps. I went down to Fish Hoek via the cat walk… I nipped into Pick n Pay and then walked … Continue reading →

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Quiet Restful Sunday

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up after the big hike yesterday and we both felt fine. It was a good day to take it easy, rest, sleep and do very little, so that’s what we did. … Continue reading →

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