Author Archives: Helga

Jacqueline

Friday Today was the day… We didn’t go for our early morning beach swim. It was overcast and windy with the threat of rain, so we stayed home.  With the weather not living up to its forecast, at lunchtime, I … Continue reading

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Prickly Kelp

Thursday Today was the day… I discovered prickly kelp.  Most of the time when I’m swimming through the kelp it’s smooth and flat, but today as I swam, I found myself brushing against some prickly kelp. It had me googling … Continue reading

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More Dolphins in the Bay

Wednesday Today was the day… I worked 11 hours! I have caught up with a lot of work and feel more on top of things which is great with the weekend coming. It was ideal swimming conditions down at the … Continue reading

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Martha Arrived

Tuesday Today was the day… I took Julian to the airport, then did a loop from the N2 to the N1 and went to Plattekloof to pick up Martha! I’m always one for naming inanimate objects. In  maybe 30 years … Continue reading

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In the Sea – A Hand on my Leg!

Monday Today was the day… Which was busy on the work front. I worked for more than 9 hours. When I woke up at about 7am, I was a bit crotchety! I was irritated because I had woken up so … Continue reading

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We Changed our Living Area Around

Sunday Today was the day… We changed our living area around. It all began because I want a fire place! Now that winter is setting in, as soon as the sun sets, there is a chill that would be easily … Continue reading

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Elsie with the Dog

Saturday Today was the day… We returned from our overnight birthday celebration in Swellendam. Elsie is now 3 and has grown so much since I last took a photo of her with this dog statue. The first set were taken … Continue reading

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Elsie Turns 3!

Friday Today was the day… We drove through to Swellendam because Elsie turns 3 today! We stopped off at Grabouw, so Mike could renew his passport… Another milestone on the road…my car has done 100 000km… Arriving in Swellendam it … Continue reading

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Pink Sea

Thursday Today was the day… Rain set in and it rained on and off throughout the day.  We did not go for our normal swim but mid morning Mike and I walked down to the village to do a few … Continue reading

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Are You Family?

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I had a big laugh at the beach. Mike went for his run. I went for my swim. He got out and went to the changing rooms to change. I got out and … Continue reading

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Two Years Ago, One Year Ago & Today

Tuesday Today was the day… Google reminded me of what was happening on this day last year and the year before. On this day in 2019, our plot looked like this…piling for the foundations was underway. A year ago, this … Continue reading

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All Day Dolphins

Monday Today was the day… A small pod of dolphins spent the entire day frolicking and feeding just off Fish Hoek.  The leaping and diving that took place was such fun to watch. We see dolphins from time to time … Continue reading

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Mike Announced He Had a Gift For Me.

Sunday Today was the day… We had friends over for dinner. This is what we have been doing if the weather on Saturday is wet and rainy. The 83 steps can be challenging in the best of conditions but in … Continue reading

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Milo’s Design Flaw

Saturday Today was the day… We slept in. It was wonderful. We finally got up around 10am and went across to the Blue Route to do some shopping. I got Elsie her birthday present which is her request: a red … Continue reading

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Rain is Coming

Friday Today was the day… I swam knowing that tomorrow I most likely won’t. Rain is coming. This is tomorrow’s forecast. At least the wind is not too strong. I swam out to Skellies and because the tide was not … Continue reading

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