Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Morgan is Home

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Helga

Yay! The main event today was seeing Morgan arrive home from her holiday home to the States. It’s good to see her home safe and sound! That was the big home event, but the big work event kept me busy … Continue reading →

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The Building of a Road

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Helga

They said it will take three years to build the road behind us, so what we are seeing is really just the birth of it. Mike and I took a walk to have a look at what they are busy … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Paul and Nadine

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Helga

I was so happy to see PJ and Nadine this evening. We had a lovely time chatting and catching up with them both… So special. They have been married for three years now. When they had just met, PJ decided … Continue reading →

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A Very Practical Day

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Helga

The sun rose this morning revealing a beautiful cloudless but chilly winter’s day. We woke early and by 7am I had my computer on and was at work. Apart from those first three hours of work, I followed it up … Continue reading →

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Melancholy Day

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Helga

There will always be a few days of the year when I feel a little melancholy. Today is one of them. 25th June. Whenever it rolls around, I am reminded of my older brother Arnold who was born on this … Continue reading →

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This is why Chapman’s Peak Drive is Closed

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Helga

When you hear Chapman’s Peak Drive is closed to traffic, and you are in Cape Town, at the first available opportunity, go and walk on it. It is one of the top drives in the world with spectacular views from … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Birds…

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Helga

It’s been quite interesting how suddenly with the cold wet snap that we have had here in Cape Town, the birds are back with a vengeance. This was five of them fighting over their bottle of juice at 12 noon … Continue reading →

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The Pond Rises…

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Helga

After last night’s rain, I had to go down and take another photo of the Sun Valley Pond….it is slowly rising….this was it on Tuesday… And this is it today… Considering this was it on the 7th June! We are … Continue reading →

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When Cats Rule

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Helga

When a cat rules, this is what they look like…butter won’t melt in her mouth…Queen Truffles… I sent it to Julian who in return sent this photo of Timothy back… looks like he’s watching a scary movie! So cute! You … Continue reading →

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Increasing Success Levels

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Helga

David heard a quote the other day. “Success isn’t owned. It’s leased, and rent is due every day.” (J.J. Watts) It’s quite a thought-provoking quote and one when put into practice will certainly increase productivity, which is what I think … Continue reading →

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Easy To Please

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Helga

Mike is so very easy to please! In fact he loves to say  Mother’s Day is for when Mother gets spoiled. Father’s Day is for Father to spoil Mother! He did make me coffee this morning, but that was where … Continue reading →

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And So The Pond Rises

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Helga

I woke up around 3am to the sound of heavy rain! I went downstairs and opened the front door to see if the cat was anywhere to be found. I called but she didn’t come. The rain fell in fragrant soaking … Continue reading →

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What I Missed Most…

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Helga

Today is Youth Day. As I lay in bed this morning, I looked back on my ten years on morning radio and how I was in some way responsible for the show preparation for every public holiday that fell on … Continue reading →

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Home Again!

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Helga

Today we arrived home just after lunchtime. All was well back at the house and David arrived about 5 minutes after we did. We had a surprise for him, because we had a surprise at the hot springs! First here’s … Continue reading →

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Last Blog for a Couple of Days…

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Helga

Just a couple of days. I’m laying down my keyboard and my mouse, leaving my laptop and cell phone locked away and we’re heading for the hills. The house will be cared for. The cat will be fed. I can … Continue reading →

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