Author Archives: Helga

Boosted!

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I went and got my J&J Booster shot. I had to go to Claremont to get it, so I took advantage of a slightly slower work day to take Julian to the airport (he usually … Continue reading →

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Great White Shark in False Bay!

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That started out gloomy and chilly. I wore a jersey! It’s December and a jersey was called for. How about that!? There was also a little drizzle. But that has all passed now and the … Continue reading →

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Wintery Sunday

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I thought the wind would die down and it would turn sunny, but it didn’t. In fact, although the wind is not as rough as last night, the clouds are lower and there is no … Continue reading →

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Stacey’s Birthday

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Stacey celebrated her birthday and we went to Swellendam to celebrate with her. We had an uneventful trip both ways and a lovely time with them. We first met at the padstal. After a warm … Continue reading →

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My Brain is Tired

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Helga

Friday! Today was the day… That was busy from sun-up to sun-down and my brain is tired. The wind blew so no swimming was done. I got started with work quite early. At 10am, I went to say goodbye to … Continue reading →

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Burst Water Main

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We woke up to no water. Actually, what had happened started last night around 10pm. I was winding down and was about to shower only to find there was very low water pressure. It soon … Continue reading →

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We Witnessed a Fender Bender

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We witnesses a fender bender. There is this awkward little intersection just down the road. A car was at a yield sign (red arrow below) . In front of it was a car at a … Continue reading →

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A Truck Drove Down the Railway Track

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… A truck drove down the railway track. That’s something you don’t see often. This photo was posted by Lorraine and was the truck trundling above the cat walk. A little further on, it came into … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Arrivals

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… My new trainers arrived. They are very comfortable. I thought they were coming green and white, but instead the berry and white, with bright pink trim came out the box. I’m fine with them.  I’m … Continue reading →

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2am Fun & Games

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …after there were 2am fun & games.  We have double glazing on our bedroom windows so if  a bunch of holiday makers at the neighbouring house start making a ruckus, it usually is unobtrusive. When … Continue reading →

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I Won a Prize in a Raffle

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I slept late! I had gone to bed much later than usual (see guest story below), then had woken in the middle of the night before falling asleep again;  I woke up around 5:30am, but … Continue reading →

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Black Friday For Sure

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We woke up to news that made our hearts sink to the bottom of our boots. I had actually seen it in the headlines of the Daily Mail last night but had it confirmed this … Continue reading →

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One Month Til Christmas

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That’s one month til Christmas. I know that some people don’t want to know this, but Christmas passes in such a flash that the earlier it can begin to be celebrated the better.  My work … Continue reading →

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High Winds Warning

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We got a high wind warning. Apparently there is some more ferocious wind expected. A black south-easter of note is expected to roar across the Cape tomorrow. It’s a yellow level 4 warning, although the … Continue reading →

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Fulfilled Our Commitment

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We fulfilled our commitment and completed the follow up for our 6 month J&J/Janssen vaccine trial. We were hoping for the J&J Booster shot but we haven’t quite passed the 6 month mark so that … Continue reading →

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