Author Archives: Helga

Anniversary 38

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was our 38th wedding anniversary. This will be a super short entry. Mainly because it’s past my bedtime so I’ll keep this brief. As it was a work day in the UK, I worked for most … Continue reading →

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Mike Shaved off His Moustache

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we had a lovely breakfast together at the Hot Springs. Then, we went outside so you could use up some energy before the drive home. We went past the beautiful pool, Where we … Continue reading →

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Caledon Hot Springs With a Twist

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday  Dear Elsie Today was Caledon Hot Springs with a Twist – the twist was the best thing about the day – YOU arrived with your Mama! It was so wonderful to see you. At first we woke up to … Continue reading →

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Living Our Best Life

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we dropped Julian at the airport and then continued on to a quick 2 nights away. We stopped at Somerset Mall for breakfast.  While there, I did some work. I actually haven’t mentioned … Continue reading →

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A Little Look Back

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today we expected some sunshine, but instead it was a very overcast, gloomy day with occasional spots of drizzle. I worked 9 hours, but one thing that did happen is we saw a whale.  I actually got … Continue reading →

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Cat Walk Cormorants

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a day of cormorants. They came by the hundreds and gathered on the sea to feed. Once done, it’s off to the cat walk to settle on the rocks… And further down the cat walk … Continue reading →

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Saturday Filled With Activities

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day filled with activities. The care needed a service so we drove through to Claremont to drop it off. As soon as we had done that, we found this amazing little Portuguese bakery on … Continue reading →

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Thick Skinned

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie It is with joy I write Friday! I like Fridays. Today was a 6-hour work day. Then in the afternoon, I took a walk to Fish Hoek to buy a little gift for my friend who turns … Continue reading →

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Getting Back into Airbnbing

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie For the last 2 months, we have had no Airbnb bookings. We have had guests but they have been off Airbnb. When I opened up the units onto Airbnb again, no one booked for all of July. … Continue reading →

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No Lunch July

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today is the day that I finished No-Lunch July. The whole month, I missed lunch. Well, almost. There was one day when I was presented with half a delicious hot dog roll with a Russian sausage.  It … Continue reading →

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The Great Cape Flood of 2024

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we saw just how much rain has fallen this month in comparison to previous Julys. We have an an inordinate amount of rain. Rob Mousely posted this to the Noordhoek Community Forum. 313mm … Continue reading →

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Tea and Tusks

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I received tea and tusks! It was a very busy day at work and as I ended it there was a knock at the door. An unexpected knock at the door is rare. … Continue reading →

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Healing Hand

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie This Sunday was a Rainday. The sun did shine from time to time, but was interspersed with showers. We had a lovely morning with David having a cooked breakfast with us. He went off to teach. I … Continue reading →

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Dashing Home to Beat the Rain

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up to see a massive cold front bearing down on the Cape. We were supposed to leave your house around 10am, but in order to miss it, we decided that to … Continue reading →

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Grandparents Day 2024

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we left Cape Town really early and drove through to spend Grandparents Day at your school. We had a fun, fun time. I think you liked the games the best hitting balloons with … Continue reading →

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