Author Archives: Helga

We’ve Got To Sit This Out And Survive It

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I did not go to the beach, but I did walk down to pick up a few groceries. While on that walk, I saw this beautiful scene… As I saw the golden sunshine, … Continue reading →

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We Won’t Regret It

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… There was a shower in the morning and we decided to stay home and forgo our swim, but closer to 8am, the clouds parted and the beach looked good. Mike and I debated about going … Continue reading →

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Doing the Day Back-to-Front

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We did our routine back-to-front.  The day dawned spectacularly beautiful with hardly a cloud in the sky. This was sunrise from my rocking chair… I had a 9am appointment at the physio. Today’s appointment was … Continue reading →

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This Happened Today!

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I swam in my swimming costume, as apposed to my spring suit. Back in this… I was looking for the last time I was in it and it was in April, almost exactly 4 months … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Water Woes

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We woke up with low water pressure…again!  It has been happening frequently recently. The drainage system in our area seems to be old and after rain, burst water pipes abound. The Whatsapp group said there … Continue reading →

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The Week That’s Blitzed By

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That we swam again!  The water was cold – under 14C but the swell was not too bad and I had a good 30 minutes in the water. We got home and got on with … Continue reading →

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Labouring Under the House

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We did not swim – again! The day dawned WINDY and I looked at the number of rows of waves breaking onto the beach and how far I was going to need to go to … Continue reading →

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Three Middle Aged Men Smoking Pot

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That it rained, so we didn’t go to the beach…again. Tomorrow we are going to have to. Instead, this afternoon we walked to the village for some shopping. We decided to walk back the mountain … Continue reading →

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Crazy August

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was quite quiet. We didn’t go to the beach. In hindsight we could have because it didn’t rain. I got up early and did some home admin before Mike and I went down to … Continue reading →

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Heavy Duty

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That I was on Heavy Duty! I got up at 5am and started clearing some of the 400 emails. This is what happens when I do no work over the weekend. I worked until 7am … Continue reading →

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Sparrows at the Window

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We had tons of birds come to the juice bottle. It was a warm sunny day with very little wind. After our swim and breakfast, I video called with Stacey and Elsie and showed Elsie … Continue reading →

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Tax Just About Done!

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I did my tax – it took almost the entire day! I knew there would be more than usual because of the Airbnb and all the start up costs. Anyway, it’s done and it’s as … Continue reading →

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Dirty Work!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That had a good amount of balance in it. We did not go to the beach. The south-easter was blowing gales and the last time I ventured into the sea with such waves and swells, … Continue reading →

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Coping With Covid

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I encountered an Old Testament Bible verse that really resonated with how I am coping with Covid. Not that I’ve had it, but it’s how I am mentally coping with this devastating pandemic that is … Continue reading →

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Swimming Round the Seagull

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was a little less busy than yesterday. The sunrise was pretty spectacular and it’s rising earlier each day. The fun part was swimming this morning. I think the water was slightly warmer than yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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