Author Archives: Helga

Beach Morning & Evening

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We woke a little late and ended up going to the beach later (and hotter) than usual. I took sunblock with us. The shark net was out already. Mike ran 5km and I swam 2km. … Continue reading →

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A Good Saturday

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was a good day. The plan was not to swim, but to have a lazy early morning and then go out for breakfast with Julian. Instead, Mike woke early, feeling as fresh as a … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s Friday

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That had me quite busy from early to dinner time. Now it’s over and the weekend lies ahead. Not too much to do. The week has blitzed by. The wind is howling now but 14 … Continue reading →

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Another Day Ends…

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I got to admire a majestic sunrise… It had rained overnight and there was a little drizzle at about 7am as well. It smelt like the Vumba! Walking down to the beach, the air was … Continue reading →

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Getting Back to Usual Day

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was a getting back to usual day. By the time I turned my work clock off, I had finally got my inbox down to zero. This morning, I went to the beach, while Mike … Continue reading →

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What Strange Prints on the Beach

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I got to go to the beach with Elsie again and we found some really strange prints on the beach. First there were two…a duck of some sort? And then there were 6. Where did … Continue reading →

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Mike’s 71st Birthday

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike turned 71. Every birthday is a blessing. Today was no different and it was beyond wonderful to have Adrian and Stacey and Elsie with us. We started with coffee before 7 &  gave Mike … Continue reading →

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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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