Author Archives: Helga

I Have Company!

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I had company. What wonderful company it is! She helped peg the washing. And even if there is a hurricane, these towels are going nowhere! Elsie is very good at pegging up the washing! She … Continue reading →

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We Did Something Different

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We did something different. I feel as if I’ve been working none stop and not had a day off. Today we did something different seeing as it’s Mike’s birthday weekend. We went to Fran’s Place … Continue reading →

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Train Going Nowhere

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike left early to have his car serviced. I was due to go with him, but we decided it was better I stay home. If Courage forgot his key or my guests arrived early or … Continue reading →

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Handrail

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We finally got a 2nd hand rail up the main stairs. Two down, one to go. This one goes from the lower patio to the Little Lookout. The second one goes from the Little Lookout … Continue reading →

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Brain Fried

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I worked for more than 9 hours. Brain is fried. I’ve just come back from a walk down the road, where 55 Echo is now completely cleared. It’s like a blank canvas waiting for a … Continue reading →

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All Twos – 22-2-22 – Twosday

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was 22-2-22 -a Two filled Twosday. So now you know. Try remember at 22:22 tonight. Then you’ll really have experienced as many twos as you can get, until 2222 I think.  The day dawned … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Bespoke Doors are Done

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike and Courage installed the bespoke courtyard doors Mike designed and made himself. They look great. This is from the stairs… And this is from the entrance to the Little Lookout looking towards them… When … Continue reading →

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3km Swim

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I did a 3km swim. It took more than an hour and was hard work in the end. The sea was flat, the sky was overcast and because we were late, the shark net was … Continue reading →

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A Day to Enjoy

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The sea was so warm. It was a day that needed no hard swimming, but rather a day to enjoy. I got my 2km in and did swim up and down a bit, but I … Continue reading →

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A Few Surprises

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day.. That came with a few surprises. To start with the wind dropped a little overnight, so it turned into a beautiful sunny day. The sea was still a bit choppy and when there are several … Continue reading →

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British Heritage

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t swim. I started work early and easily worked 7 or more hours. Yesterday, I was scrolling through news stories when I came across a (sponsored) story on how to get a British passport … Continue reading →

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A Really Messy Morning

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That I would have changed early morning events if I could! It was so messy. I had 5 teachers interviewing early in the morning. Yesterday, the interviews went off without a hitch so I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Two Swims

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day.. We had two swims. We went to the beach at about 7:30am and I did my 2km and then joined Mike on the bench. We sat a while, enjoying the sunshine, no wind and the … Continue reading →

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36 Valentines Later

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I remembered back to my worst Valentine’s day ever. It was Valentine’s Day 1985 and I had just come out of a horrible heartbreak. I was so miserable that day. I could not wait for … Continue reading →

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Time Slips By

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That Google came up with some of the things that were going down 2 years ago.  This video is a good reminder that our house was built on the shoulders of strong men. Everything got … Continue reading →

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