Author Archives: Helga

Silvermine Walk

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely day. We swam, watched cricket (which we won) and in the afternoon, we went to Silvermine. We didn’t want to do a long walk, so we just went up to the platform (old … Continue reading →

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Embracing Summer

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a day with no stress. We got down to the beach later than usual and found it bustling and busy. And we also bumped into John and Avril as well as Ingrid – all enjoying … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Lamp Experiment

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day of the great lamp experiment.  The lamp in the Seaview apartment had a really tatty (sticky taped together) lamp shade. It wasn’t great. Mike always had it in mind to replace it. He … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day 2024

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Helga

Thursday – Boxing Day 2024 Dear Elsie Today was the day we said goodbye to you, but not before you came up and we carefully deconstructed your tower and packed it all away. David came to visit and did some … Continue reading →

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A Christmas to Remember

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a special day – a Christmas to remember. Early this morning, we went to the beach…. Elsie and Lizzy got some beach time and both went to the park. Lizzy came off the see-saw and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2024

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie You arrived today & we had a fun day together. You got to hang out with Lizzy. And you met your new cousin Alex, who is just 3 months old. Raiku met Pennie! Raiku could not believe … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Work

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was my last day at work until next year. I’m excited because tomorrow we get to see you! We started the day by heading to the beach earlier than usual. There was a beach bash for … Continue reading →

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Fears I Lost in 2024

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off on a windy 6km walk through the upper roads of Fish Hoek. As I walked, I thought of the fears I lost in 2024. When I went to the doctor … Continue reading →

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Family Have Arrived

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day your cousins arrived! They are looking forward to seeing you. Lizzy trying out the rocking horse for the first time… For dinner we had chicken and mashed potato with salad. Julian peeled all … Continue reading →

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Visiting A Building Site

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach in the morning. The water is still warm and the wind hadn’t yet picked up. I had a good swim as the tide was high, making the barrel … Continue reading →

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One Day Closer to Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you decorated your Christmas tree! Great job Els! It’s going to look amazing at night with the lights on. I came out of a bad night to a better day. I worked for … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beach

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today we went back to the beach after a break. We hadn’t been in a while, but it was so worth it today. The water temperature must have been 20C. It was so warm. Came home, had … Continue reading →

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Getting Some Wrapping Done

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie It’s almost Christmas. One week tomorrow. Today I got some wrapping done. Yours is the one with the dots! You will love it! We are looking forward to having the family altogether. Today is Jess and Gerrie’s … Continue reading →

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Biggest Things This Year

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, The highlight of the day was David coming up to talk about his weekend and his chess channel. As he was away with friends over the weekend, he wasn’t constantly glued to his phone watching his channel … Continue reading →

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Night of Drama

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Last night was a night of drama! A regular Saturday evening turned into an absolute nightmare for a couple of youngsters who misjudged a number of things – possibly how much they had been drinking – possibly … Continue reading →

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