Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

What Medical Aid Paid

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Helga

For the last 9 days I have been trying to get Medical Aid to pay some of my initial braces payment of R10 500. It was an additional R3600 for the ceramic brackets which make them a whole lot less … Continue reading →

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Beauty from Barren

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Helga

There is an unfortunate truth that Mike and I are pretty bad gardeners. We just don’t have the green fingers required to create and maintain a lovely garden. There is one plant however, that blossoms in spite of neglect. It … Continue reading →

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Mike Took The Window Off

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Helga

When I married Mike, I knew he was handy, but I never really understood the extent of his skills until I started living with him. There are very few things Mike hasn’t attempted. Servicing the car, building, brick-laying, electric wiring, plumbing, … Continue reading →

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Filthy Dirty Car

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Helga

When I drove home from Swellendam on Saturday, there was a stretch of roadworks. Some slurry-like stuff had been washed away and the road was wet. I drove through the water and heard it on my tyres but didn’t give … Continue reading →

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Sleeping at the Orthodontist

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Helga

Today I logged onto my fitness app which connects to my fitness colour band.  Once of the things it monitors is sleep and it keeps a record. I am blessed with good sleep. As I checked out my sleeping for … Continue reading →

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Home to Cape Town

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Helga

I woke up in Swellendam and I’m now tucked up in bed at home in Cape Town. We had a lovely morning. Stacey and I went to the Rolandale Restaurant for tea. It’s a farmstall kind of place on the … Continue reading →

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Solo Drive To Swellendam

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Helga

This morning bright and early I woke up, did my Bible reading, got dressed and finished packing for Swellendam. The only difference was that Mike was not joining me. He chose to pass on this trip. We hugged and kissed … Continue reading →

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Oops! House Plans Gone Wrong

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Helga

Today was supposed to me another huge leap in our building plans plans! We had a meeting with our fine and experienced draughts-woman who is finalising them and will get then through Council. The builder arrived as well and the plans … Continue reading →

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The Cutest Sound

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Helga

Babies are adorable, regardless of their breed. Stacey sent me a voice note of Elsie babbling. It was too cute. #952 of my 1000 thanks today is for the baby birds tweeting. No Twitter to be found. This is real … Continue reading →

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Braces Day

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Helga

Yay!! Today arrived and Mike and I drove over to the orthodontist for my 45 minute appointment. On the way I took this photo… The after photo… The process in the dentist chair was surprisingly painless. I could feel they were … Continue reading →

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Last Dinner Before Braces

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Helga

Tonight is the last night without braces. Tomorrow, God willing I get to see the orthodontist and, after 45 minutes (according to the receptionist that’s how long it takes) I will walk out of his rooms and start adjusting to … Continue reading →

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Very Restful Sunday

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Helga

This morning, at just before 9am,  I set off with Julian, first to the City Centre and then to the airport. We took Chapman’s Peak Drive which, on a spectacular Sunday morning, was busy with cyclists, runners, tourists and tour coaches, … Continue reading →

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Night at the Theatre

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Helga

It’s not often that we go to the theatre and it’s because we have had a night out this evening, that the blog is so late. I’m trying to get it out before ‘pumpkin hour!’ As a treat to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Horse Riding on Noordhoek Beach

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Helga

This is something I have wanted to do for years. David made it happen! He picked me up at 8am and we were soon on our way along a track to the beach… Through the wetlands… The path narrows and … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Gift

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Helga

This morning Mike and I were almost home after having breakfast with Julian, when Mike’s cell phone rang. He was driving, so I answered it. It was Take-a-lot saying he was standing outside with our package. I didn’t know we … Continue reading →

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