Author Archives: Helga

Visit to Melkbosstrand

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to visit PJ and Nadine in Melkbosstrand. I forgot to take a photo of them, but here’s one from a while ago… They haven’t changed! But they have bought a house just a … Continue reading →

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Cooling the Solar Room

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike finished his cooling system for the solar room. When he got the new software to monitor the solar system remotely, he realised the solar room was overheating. It shouldn’t get hotter than 50C and … Continue reading →

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Changing Things Round

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We changed things around. Mike stayed home. I headed for the beach, but not for a swim. Mike was going to have a busy day doing stuff, so he rested and I went for a … Continue reading →

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Mike Making Gates

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike made gates. This is the second set. He made these ones for the Little Lookout… And now he is making more for the Seaview apartment entrance…this is the gap into which they will go… … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Winter’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday How’s it possible that today could have been a sizzling winter’s day. It feels like it was the hottest day of the year. At least we see cooler days ahead. I don’t know if the hot weather had anything … Continue reading →

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Back of the House Update

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was a balmy, balmy day. Even now, there is not a breath of wind. Dinner was on the balcony and the candle stayed alight for the duration. We walked up the road, where the … Continue reading →

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When Guests Leave the Apartment…

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was pretty chilled. We had a relaxed morning which included a latish visit to the beach. The water was about 14C and I swam for 34 minutes. It was more bobbing up and down … Continue reading →

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4 Hour Hike

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. Mike and I walked up to the Constantiaberg mast via Elephant’s Eye. It took us 4 hours and was a round trip of just about 9.5km. I can see the mast from my rocking chair … Continue reading →

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Joys of Nature

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day…. I was up early and got to witness one of the most amazing pre-dawn displays of the sun. The sun is only rising at 7:45am. This photo was taken an hour earlier. No filter. I … Continue reading →

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Bringing out the Royal in Me!

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today’s the day… All of England starts a 4 day holiday in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne. She is remarkable. Mike was 1 when she became Queen. She has met so many heads of … Continue reading →

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Builder at the Back

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That dawned cool and overcast. It was windless, so swimming would have been easy but sitting on the bench afterwards would have been cold. There was no sun peeking out from behind winter clouds. The … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Cold

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I began to feel the cold. It was a beautiful sunny day so when we got back from the beach, I dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. Our home is well insulated so is usually … Continue reading →

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Busy Day for Mike

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was a busy one for Mike. He started by working with Courage to plot out the house that will go behind us one day. We won’t have too much to do with the building … Continue reading →

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38mm Rain Overnight

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… after it rained heavily overnight. Last night, we went to finally see the Downton Abbey move – A New Era. Definitely worth it – I really enjoyed it. We’ve been talking about going to see … Continue reading →

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Mike Ran 10km

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We woke to storm clouds gathering. There was this thick layer of low cloud coming from the direction of Muizenberg. High above it was dark grey ominous clouds, threatening rain. It looked very dramatic silhouetted … Continue reading →

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