Author Archives: Helga

My You Tube Feed

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I lacked my normal energy, so didn’t do too much work this morning. After a 3rd coffee and a myprodol, I felt much better this afternoon and got some proper work done. I also took … Continue reading →

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Things That Warm My Heart

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was very busy. I had a number of video meetings which wiped out hours of the day. The wind was howling so there was no visit to the beach. As a result, I started … Continue reading →

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The Mouse Got Caught

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I had a very enjoyable swim in quite chilly water. The trick is to keep moving. Underwater visibility was amazing, so much so that I could follow the sand lanes. The current creates lanes in … Continue reading →

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Mouse in the House

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I got a message from the Russians who said there was a mouse in the house – they were looking for a mouse trap or a cat! I had neither. In all the time I’ve … Continue reading →

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Morning & Evening at Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We went to the beach morning and evening. This morning, we got there early – 7am to avoid the rush and crush of yesterday’s crowds. The net wasn’t nearly ready to go out so I … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Summer

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That surprised us! Temperatures rose to the 30s and in Piketberg I heard it was 46C! Stacey said it was 38C in Swellendam. Here at the beach, the crowds came out in droves. It was … Continue reading →

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What I Do When I Have a Bad Day

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I woke up to unpleasant work news. In the big scheme of things it’s not life-changing or life-threatening but it’s a nuisance because nobody wins. I’m not going to bother explaining, but it left me … Continue reading →

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Origin of Fish Hoek

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The Little Lookout guests checked out and we got stuck in to clean it – it’s now ready for more guests tomorrow. Early tomorrow the cottage guests leave for the long journey by road back … Continue reading →

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Longest Swim

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I completed the longest swim I’ve ever done! The day dawned with an amazing sunrise… The sea was calm and still. No wind. It was spectacular. As I sat in my rocking chair, I watched … Continue reading →

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Happy Moments Every Day

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day…. My bites felt better. We swam and I didn’t get bitten again. The water was about 16.5, I think. I swam to the Lighthouse and back and when the net was put out, I swam … Continue reading →

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Is That a Train?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I went back to work! I worked about 6 and a half hours. It was a good first day. I think this week will be slow as schools are still closed and people feel they … Continue reading →

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38 Years Ago On This Day….

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Of Tweede Nuwe Jaar. The day Cape Town, particularly, celebrates the second day of the new year. The day was spectacular – as brilliant and windless as it was on 2nd January 1983. That was … Continue reading →

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A Good 1st of Jan!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The First Day of 2022! We had dinner last night with the Berettas, but came home a couple of hours before midnight. I couldn’t stay awake, so fell asleep but not before giving strict instructions … Continue reading →

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Appreciate Every Day

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… The. last. day. of. 2021. I remember a year ago having  hope for this year. There was an air of optimism that things would be better in 2021, but to be honest, it was a … Continue reading →

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Packing Up Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The penultimate day of 2021. It was the day I took all our Christmas decorations down and packed up Christmas. We debated about going to the beach this morning. It looked quite overcast and the … Continue reading →

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