Author Archives: Helga

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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Trip to Swellendam

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Swellendam! We stopped off in Riviersonderend for breakfast. The town of singing crickets. Both places we went to there were very loud crickets. We actually went to Swellendam to pick up plants. … Continue reading →

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He Reversed into the Wall!

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… My new guest reversed into the wall next to the gate! The wall is rock and one of the rocks juts out a bit. The car had no reverse sensors and he just carried on … Continue reading →

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Polly at the Beach

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t go swimming but later in the day, we did walk to Fish Hoek to shop for dinner. Coming back, the cutest sight – Polly at the Beach. Go on, you can write a … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Vines

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Another beautiful day, but the main thing about 9th February is that it’s Avril Thomas’s birthday. That happens every year on this day, except today she turned 60! This afternoon we popped round to sing … Continue reading →

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The Lifting Mist

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We woke up to pea soup outside. We were in a cloud. 6:15am 7:01am. 8:11am And finally, when it was too late to head beach-wards, it lifted. 8:20am. The one thing about swimming in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Going to Be a Busy Week

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was busy, but the week is going to get busier. Tomorrow, the bushes at the top of the stairs are going to start being cleared, along with some of the rubble beneath. We have … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Sunday

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We slept quite a lot! Maybe it was the warmth or perhaps we were unusually tired after our morning swim, but both Mike and I had morning and afternoon naps. We had got up quite … Continue reading →

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Pea Soup Sea

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That we did quite a lot. To start with the wind was far less this morning than expected, so around 8am, Mike and I headed to the beach. I was hoping the shark net would … Continue reading →

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