Author Archives: Helga

Seals and Seagulls

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Mike and I went to the beach. The water is getting a little colder so we are going a little later. I’ve been wanting to make a note of a couple of the things I’ve … Continue reading →

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Blocked Drain

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We needed to get a blocked drain sorted. Mike really, really does not like plumbing. That’s why we have Brian the plumber. Yesterday when we saw we had a blocked drain, he almost contacted Brian … Continue reading →

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Active Sunday

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …of another exceptional sunrise. They are magnificent during autumn… Mike and I went down to the beach. The swim was wonderful and Mike had a good run. On our return, the Beretta’s came for coffee, … Continue reading →

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Who Needs Gym!?

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike and I finished moving the cubic meter of sand from the road to the patio. With this kind of manual labour, who needs gym!? On the patio… On the street… It was an amazing … Continue reading →

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Autumn Day Spectacular

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That dawned quiet and still. The wind hushed. Sunrise As the sun rose, the most amazing piece of music filtered up. As I listened, I realised it was David playing down on his balcony. It … Continue reading →

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Carrying Buckets of Sand

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… A cubic metre of sand was delivered and is currently on the verge. Mike started carting bucket loads of it onto the side patio. He did 15 trips. After dinner, as I hadn’t done 10000 … Continue reading →

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Sleepless in Cape Town!

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… …after I had a terrible night’s sleep. I woke up at 1:30am and went back to sleep after I heard the clock strike 4am. I don’t know why I couldn’t sleep. Of course, when I … Continue reading →

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Back to Work After Easter

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I went back to work. The great thing about this Easter weekend was that I didn’t do any work, apart from exchange a few Whatsapp messages. It was a complete break, but it did mean … Continue reading →

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Very Quiet Easter Monday

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We did very little. I went down to the cottage where the family had woken up and after some coaxing Elsie came upstairs to the big house with me. She watched me do all sorts … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We celebrated Easter Sunday. I go to bed with my heart full. It’s been a lovely day. I woke quite early…it was overcast and somewhat misty… I enjoyed coffee and Bible reading at the window. … Continue reading →

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Mike the Stonemason

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike, Julian and I moved some rocks and Mike worked on the wall. Our rock moving was done in the broad sunlight, which wasn’t ideal so only lasted just under an hour. However, we did … Continue reading →

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Good Friday 2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …that we remember the day that Jesus died on the cross for us. In our Covid world, with South Africa between waves, retail rushed to stay open and while churches across the land held services, … Continue reading →

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Our April Fool’s Joke

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was … April Fool’s Day! I’m never comfortable playing April Fool’s pranks because I don’t like lying and lying is always involved. Today it was very short lived and gave us a good laugh. I sent David a … Continue reading →

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End of Orthodontic Treatment

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I finished my orthodontic treatment. There is sure to be the odd appointment but it is pretty much over. Even the dentist gave me a fist pump at the end of it! Today, on an … Continue reading →

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March Full Moon

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… …that I was tired. I slept so badly last night. I’m not sure why. It was the March full moon and it was spectacular… This morning I decided to forgo swimming exercise and I walked … Continue reading →

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