Author Archives: Helga

When Wednesday Feels Like The Weekend

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That felt like the weekend.  We went to the beach at leisure. I swam (almost) 2km. The net was going out as I swam, so I had a visit our to the barrel. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Melancholy to Contentment

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I woke up feeling melancholic. Everyone was leaving! The guests checked out at 8:30am and by lunchtime, I’d taken Julian, Jess and Gerrie to the airport. By the time I got back from the airport … Continue reading →

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Drizzly December Day

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That I was officially on holiday. Our company closes between Christmas and New Year, so it’s 5 days off. Mike and I went down to the beach and joined the locals and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day 2021

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Helga

Sunday! Today was the day… We celebrated Boxing Day – the day after Christmas. The 26th December always brings to mind that we know it as Boxing Day but more that it is my sister’s birthday. Happy Birthday Annie! Thinking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day 2021!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Helga

Saturday – Christmas Day! Today was the day… We had a lovely family Christmas. David bought Mike a chess set and then he promptly set up a game with two teams who played in rotation. It was very competitive and … Continue reading →

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Precious Shoes at My House

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Helga

Friday – 1 day til Christmas Today was the day… Christmas Eve 2021. Twas the night before Christmas and my what a windy day in Cape Town. The wind will abate a little overnight (if wind guru is to be … Continue reading →

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Auto Response is On

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Helga

Thursday – 2 days til Christmas Today was the day… I wrapped up work, put my auto response on and checked out! I’m only back on Monday 3rd January. That sounds great! We worked hard today. I completed the cottage … Continue reading →

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Misty Fish Hoek

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday – 3 days til Christmas Today was the day… We went to the beach. The day began with an abundance of promise of still weather and sunshine, but not long after I got in the water, mist began to … Continue reading →

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Oh Deer!

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday – 4 days til Christmas – Today was the day… …the longest day of the year! Summer solstice AND the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century. 🙂 An amazing day. For the first time since … Continue reading →

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Good Plumbing Solution

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We had a blocked loo in the cottage. The family who left at about 7:30am, left everything in great shape but mentioned that the downstairs toilet was draining very slowly. I told Mike so he … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning at the Beach

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Helga

Sunday – 6 days til Christmas! Today was the day… We got to swim! There was a lot of seaweed in the water – kelpy bits and pieces, so I didn’t too too much swimming. I managed 1.5km, but the … Continue reading →

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The Birds are Back

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Helga

Saturday – 7 days til Christmas! Today was the day… The birds came back in variety and number. One of the fun moments of the day was watching a young long-tailed sugar bird holding court and protecting his turf. Other … Continue reading →

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Creative Christmas Gift

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I wrote all over David’s Christmas present! A few years ago David gave me a diary that he had opened and written messages on certain days…all the birthdays particularly. Today I’ve done the same. He … Continue reading →

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The Unpredictable Cape Weather

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Of more unpredictable Cape Town weather. The south-easter is roaring as I type. It’s crazy how windy it has been – more than last year, it seems.  It’s forecast to be quite windy for the … Continue reading →

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Patio Done For Now

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Courage finished the patio. It is as done as it’s going to be until next year. At least there is not sand blowing everywhere. From the front door this morning… Courage working on the grass… … Continue reading →

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