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Author Archives: Helga
Busy November
Monday Today was the day… We swam, I worked, the guests left. We did laundry and I marvelled at the list of bookings. The overlaps are because there are two units. The long booking at the end of November is … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, Airbnb
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Mountain Walk
Sunday Today was the day… Adrian, Stacey and Elsie returned to Swellendam. It was soooo good to see them! We spent a quiet morning and then in the afternoon, we walked up Silvermine. I have not done this for years – … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Fynbos at Silvermine, Silvermine
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One Heart-Warming Photo
Saturday What a treat to have the Swellendam family in town. They arrived late morning and we have had a lovely day. Such a joy to have them here. Heart-warming photo. Enough said! Just a good memorable day and my … Continue reading
57 Times Around the Sun
Friday Today was the day… I completed my 57th rotation of the sun. Just hanging out on planet earth, with no effort, the cycle turns. I don’t drive it. I don’t power it. I just keep breathing and the earth … Continue reading
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Tagged Helga's birthday
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Last Piece of the Cottage Renovation
Thursday Today was the day… We completed the last piece of the cottage renovation. The guests were en route – they would arrive in about 30 minutes. This was going on…. All done! As soon as it was done, it … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo
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“She’s a Celebrity!”
Wednesday Today was the day… I felt a little less work stress. I worked more than 8 hours but there was a work comment that helped. During a meeting I mentioned that we were falling behind in our daily target … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 Yaks and a speedo, Lewis Pugh
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Loft Almost Done
Tuesday Today was the day… The full force of work has hit. It’s going to be a month that I could easily work 10 hours a day if I don’t reign myself in. Coupled with ongoing Airbnb bookings, life is … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb
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That Got Our Attention
Monday Today was the day… We had a last minute booking – and I mean LAST minute. Rain came in …a heavy band of rain blew over Fish Hoek; winter struggling to let go. It rained on and off for … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town whales, Spring rain
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Supershort Blog
Sunday Today was the day…. …that was quiet and peaceful. We didn’t do much. We did go to the beach. The day was beautifully sunny and warm with very little wind, so it was a good day to swim. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Downton Abbey staff, Open water swimming
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First Vines Planted
Saturday 30th October 2021 – I wasn’t sure if I was going to make the title of this post about the vines or about my toenail. I concluded, we’ll still be talking about the vines in years to come and … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cat Walk, Fish Hoek Beach, Grape vine, Mike, Mike's vines, Toenail
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The Messy Bit
Friday Today was the day… I had to scramble down the messy bit. Between our new house and the old cottage there is a big messy bit. When we moved into the new house, I really didn’t think the messy … Continue reading
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Tagged Grape vine, Rowers, Table Grapes
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First Paying Little Lookout Guests
Thursday Today was the day… That was pretty busy. We had the first paying Little Lookout guests arrive. In theory they have arrived. The gentleman arrived to drop the luggage and pick up the key. Then he left and we … Continue reading
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Tagged Agama lizards, Lizards, The Little Lookout
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Such A Varied Day
Wednesday Today was the day… That was super varied. We woke up early and with the wind just fresh, we decided we’d try a swim. We got there early (around 7am) and with the sun shining, I took to the … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, The Little Lookout
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Little Lookout Entrance
Tuesday Today was the day… We (as in Courage) reformatted the steps to the Little Lookout and now instead of there being 50 to the LL front door there are 53. Fresh steps going up.. Steps looking down… But look … Continue reading
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Tagged The Little Lookout
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Fence and Wall
Monday Today was the day… That was windy! No swimming day. I’ve looked at wind guru and it looks like tomorrow will be the same, but Wednesday to Saturday we should be able to swim. Today, Courage had help. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Aunty Wyn, Security
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