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Author Archives: Helga
Ten Things That Require No Talent
Thursday Dear Elsie This is the day I’m thinking a little bit about life lessons. Recently, I found myself having a modicum of work success. I was complimented & shown a great deal of gratitude. I love my job, and … Continue reading
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3-Part Day
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a 3-Part Day. The first part was waking up in your house and spending some time with you. It also entailed giving you a hug and saying good-bye to you as you trotted into your … Continue reading
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Tagged Elsie, Road Trip along the N2, roadworks
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Quick Road Trip to Swellendam
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I came to see you! It’s your final concert/ graduation from Grade R. Next year it’s Grade 1!! Woohoo. I left home and took a very leisurely drive through to Swellendam. I stopped … Continue reading
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Tagged Family time, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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Remembering Granny Eve
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a long work day but we did manage to find the balance. I did some early work and then went for a walk to the end of the road, back and around the Daisy Lane … Continue reading
All Happening Along Our Little Coast
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that it was all happening along our little bit of coast. It’s the Navy Festival weekend. I decided to do a very early walk (just after 6am) along the sea front towards Glencairn. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Frigates, SA Navy, Spring flowers
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Summer 2024 Has Arrived
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we really felt summer had arrived – the first real signs of it. The golden orb of sunrise. I left for an early morning walk. It was close to 7am and already there … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek summer, sunrise
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Is There a Ship On Fire in the Bay?
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that while I was working, this message popped up on our street whatsapp group…it certainly got our attention. We rushed outside onto the balcony and looked through binoculars and the telescope. We then … Continue reading
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Tagged Burning ship in False Bay, Daisy lane, Russian frigate
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I Preferred Yesterday!
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day when work dominated. I worked for 9 hours and 43 minutes. I preferred yesterday. At least the first three weeks of this month are going to be very busy and I can expect … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat Walk, seagulls, seaweed
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A Fabulously Memorable Day – Longest Zip Line in the World
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a fabulously memorable day. John celebrated his birthday and invited us to join him and Avril to a brand new exciting zip line just outside Caledon. We have passed the building many times and wondered … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Caledon hot springs, Houw Hoek Farm Village, K3 Zipline Caledon, Longest Zipline in the world
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My Angels
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got my angels! Probably about a month or so ago, I spotted 2 concrete angles in Cyril’s in Fish Hoek. I just wanted the angels but as they each came with a … Continue reading
Why I Love to Walk in the Morning
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off for an early morning walk. I had checked the weather and saw rain would be coming. An early walk may miss the rain. I set off for Glencairn. It was … Continue reading
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Tagged Glencairn Beach, Walking
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Rabbit and the Rooster
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you headed home. I’m glad you got home before the rain came. It was wonderful having you. You said goodbye to everyone & were on your way around 9am. We walked to Fish … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek history, Out and about, Rabbit and the rooster
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Noordhoek Farm Village Fun
Friday Dear Elsie As I sit here writing, you are downstairs fast asleep (I hope) after a very eventful day. You and I had a fun time today at Noordhoek Farm Village. You loved their playground and we spent almost … Continue reading
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Tagged Elsie, Family time, Noordhoek Farm Village
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Look Who Came Today
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you arrived for a couple of nights. I was so excited. You came like a whirlwind ready for fun! There was some drawing with Granpa… And chess with Uncle David… You won (after … Continue reading