Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Stacey’s Due Date

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Helga

The 18th May 2018 has been a day that has been on our minds for about 8 months. When Stacey’s first scan pitched this day as her due date, it has been the main marker for 2018. The news from … Continue reading →

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The Things We Take For Granted

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Helga

For so many years we took water for granted.  In Cape Town, that’s no longer the case. Every drop counts. Today we washed the linen  What a treat it is for me to write this blog from my bed, with … Continue reading →

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If You Want To Be Better…

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Helga

So there I was, in lane 3, dragging myself through the water.  In lane 4 was a slip of a thing, gliding effortlessly lap after lap, tumble-turning at each end. At times, we would leave the wall at the same … Continue reading →

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Mike and I Made a Deal

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a profitable day. I’ve done almost 9 hours of work – I have fitted that in because I only stopped a short while ago. I cleared an inbox that had a whopping 360 emails in it. I … Continue reading →

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Sunset From The Bed

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a typical Monday with quite a lot of work in the morning, gym at lunchtime, a little work in the afternoon and a sunset from the bed. Between it all, I have tried to contact our building … Continue reading →

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My Heart is Full

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Helga

It is Mother’s Day 2018 and as it comes to an end, my heart is full. #659 of my 1000 thanks is for just that: a full heart! I woke up just before 5am with a loud house alarm going … Continue reading →

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Washing Day

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Helga

I realised again today that doing laundry is no longer a chore but a privilege. Due to the water shortage, we have been going weeks without doing washing. I do a bit of hand washing in between. So today it … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Beach Morning and Evening

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Helga

This morning, we woke up quite late and headed down to Fish Hoek to meet Julian at the Echo Rd house. The gardener would be there and he needed some gardening equipment. From there, we walked to Fish Hoek Beach. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Feeling Like Friday

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Helga

Julian comes to Cape Town every other week and usually arrives on a Wednesday evening. It means that Thursday always feels like Friday and that was how today felt. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s Thursday. Today was … Continue reading →

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Fill In The Blank

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Helga

I am not very active on Facebook. While I haven’t deleted my profile (too much history), I seldom post anything and don’t spend too much time on it. Yesterday I did do some scrolling and I came across the blog … Continue reading →

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5-30am Fail

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Helga

The funniest thing happened this morning! There has been this fabulous cold front sweeping over Cape Town, bringing with it heavy showers of glorious rain. The cat was in for a large part of the night, but then Mike woke … Continue reading →

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Windy Wintry Day

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Helga

A cold front blew in today. I woke up around 5-30am and there was a ‘berg wind’ blowing… a warm wind off mountain that often precedes a cold front. Soon the clouds came and spots of rain began to appear. … Continue reading →

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Not All Friends Welcome

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Helga

I had to smile yesterday when this sign went up at a house on my street… Did you notice the fine print “JW’s only.” It is for Jehovah’s Witnesses only. The first time they had it, I was really shocked … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Walk – Jacob’s Ladder

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Helga

Today Riana picked me up just before 8-30am and we headed for Kalk Bay to do some steps. It was a beautiful windless autumn morning.  We walked a flight of steps up to Boyes Drive, then walked down another flight … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks To Go

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Helga

Stacey is 38 weeks pregnant today. Baby is due 18th May and that’s two weeks today! She had a doctor visit today and everything looks good. Our granddaughter looks so very peaceful…this is a 3D photo of her. I am … Continue reading →

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