Author Archives: Helga

236 Cheviot Rd

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We swam! We thought it would rain, but it just missed us. A gentle north wind was blowing, so the Fish Hoek bay was flat and calm. This meant I had to swim and swim … Continue reading →

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Drizzly Day

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… It threatened rain, which finally came with a single clap of thunder. While we didn’t swim, I did manage a walk down to Fish Hoek, picked up a few things for the Little Lookout from … Continue reading →

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Birthday Came Early

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… My birthday present came early, but I’m feeling quite bad, because I sort of claimed it! Julian is here and went out buying books. At a charity shop, he found a quite large painting and … Continue reading →

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Everyone Needs a Rocking Chair

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The south-easter blew and though I looked longingly at the sea and the beach, I concluded it was too windy to go for a swim. Perhaps tomorrow. My morning routine follows a similar pattern each … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Swimming Watch

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We swam in what were quite windy conditions. I went in my summer swimming costume which was fine, except my arms, which have been covered all winter, felt the cold more than the rest of … Continue reading →

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Another Covid Death in our Circle

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We heard of another person in our outer circle who had died of Covid. This was someone I hadn’t met, but is related to my niece’s husband. He was not vaccinated. He was on the … Continue reading →

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Strangely Moved

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day…. Julian went to my Dad’s graveside in Harare. I was strangely moved when he sent me a photo. The last time I was there was after his death in 2008. The graveyard is a little … Continue reading →

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Not All Sharks are Created Equal

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… There was an official shark sighting at Fish Hoek. This is an event that completely rains on my parade! While it was overcast, it was a beautiful morning with not too much wind, so we … Continue reading →

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Guests out Guests in

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day that was hectic! I did a bit of work and then as soon as the guests left, I went down to the cottage to change the linen and set it up for the guests who … Continue reading →

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On This Day….4 years, 3 years, 2 years & 1 year Ago

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day…. That I had my final conference day. It was another windy day – and it looks like tomorrow will also be windy. I went to an early physio appointment where my left ankle tendon had … Continue reading →

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A Good Medical Day

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike went to the cardiologist for a check up. He had some strange chest pain the other day and when he had an ECG at our GP, the doctor picked up an anomaly, so referred … Continue reading →

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Super Host Status

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That wasn’t quite as rushed as yesterday. My work conference meant we didn’t go to the beach, despite it being a beautiful day with very little wind and the sea looked so inviting. Our new … Continue reading →

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Great Deal of Satisfaction

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We started our company conference. It’s three mornings this week, so swimming won’t be happening. After the conference, the cottage guests had left and so I got stuck into cleaning the cottage. It takes 2-3 … Continue reading →

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Kom Lighthouse Walk

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… It was cool and overcast, but breathless, so we went to the beach and I had a swim. The rest of the day was spent quietly. This afternoon, Julian and I went to Kommetjie Lighthouse….we … Continue reading →

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Dotty Day!

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That’s been really chilled with not much going on in the vN home! Mike and I did go for a dip this morning, but truth be told, it wasn’t as good as usual because my … Continue reading →

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