Author Archives: Helga

To the Beach we Went

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to swim in my new springsuit! It made all the difference. Even though it’s short so my legs are completely uncovered, having my entire torso and arms tightly wrapped made swimming far more … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow I Hope To Swim!

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Mike and I went and bought winter exercise kit and I got my new long-sleeved swimming costume. There was criteria. I wanted a very bright colour and I didn’t want an eye watering price. The … Continue reading →

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What Will Drive Me Out The Water

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike and I returned to our normal exercise routine. As I swam out to my friendly blue barrel, happy that the shark net had been put out, I felt it was a bitter sweet excursion. … Continue reading →

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Going from Miss to Mrs

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I woke up feeling a whole lot better. Not wildly hungry still, but definitely on the mend. Also, today was the day, I found our Antenuptial Contract! Back in 1986, we were advised … Continue reading →

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The Dinner That Wasn’t

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I woke up at 1:30am feeling pretty bad. I think it had something to do with the sushi we ate last night. For the next 10 hours, I felt pretty bleak, but started to improve … Continue reading →

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5 Things About 23rd April 2021

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That… Anne rang the bell to end her 9 months of Cancer treatment. So glad she is through it. It’s been a roller coaster. 2. Today would have been my Mom’s 89th birthday. We are … Continue reading →

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Porch is Done!

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The porch got finished…although I think it may need another coat of paint. Mike and Courage have worked on it for the last couple of weeks, getting the bachelor protected from the winter rains…this was … Continue reading →

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Great News Day

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Anne had her last chemo! She still has her slow release until Friday and then, when that comes out, she can ring the bell at the hospital! I’m so relieved and grateful. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Bachelor Pad is Coming Along

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… …a whole lot of stuff arrived for various parts of the house. A friend was clearing out the contents of her neighbour’s house as they had already left for Australia. We went to see what … Continue reading →

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Fire Aftermath

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …the wind picked up and there was a strong south-easter which prevented helicopters from water bombing the fire. It continued to rage for most of the day but they do say it is more contained, … Continue reading →

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The Day UCT Burned

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day … …that began as an idyllic Sunday morning. There was not a breath of wind. Mike, Julian and I walked to Fish Hoek for breakfast, returning via the beach… After we got home, we spent … Continue reading →

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Back in the Water…

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… After two days off,  Mike and I went back to our normal exercise routine. He ran, I swam. The water was quite chilly, under water visibility was terrible but the shark net was out so … Continue reading →

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Six Months in the New House

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Helga

Friday This was the day… We celebrated 6 months in the new house. I woke up at 3:30am. Mike was fast asleep. I got up and in the darkness walked into the lounge and admired the light. “I can’t believe … Continue reading →

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Feeling Under the Weather

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I felt under the weather. I have picked up an infection probably in the some dirty sea water. The other day when I was swimming towards the lighthouse at Fish Hoek beach, I noticed it … Continue reading →

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Long Day, But Happy News

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was quite busy. I have worked for 8 hours and have had success for which I am so grateful. I’ve just finished some additional work now so it’s been a long day. Mike and … Continue reading →

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