Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Remembering Granny

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Helga

Today 5 years ago, Granny passed away.  Today I’m remembering her. I’m thinking of how often I looked at her frailty and knew that this day was coming. Time dragged by in those days. She was slow and infirm and … Continue reading →

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A Worthwhile Day

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Helga

This morning when I woke up, I knew that today could go either way. I could make it a worthwhile day or have a slack attack (which is what I felt like doing!).  I needed to do some housework, so … Continue reading →

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Funny Things Stacey Said

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Helga

I found the Stacey & David ‘talk book’.  When Stacey was just over 2 years old, I realised that I needed a place to jot down some of the things she said.  Playing with words and experimenting with sounds came … Continue reading →

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White Walls and a Broken Door

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Helga

We’ll start with the door. Remember I was so excited about buying a front door for our new build. It was this lovely looking Oregon pine door with stain glass windows. Before I put payment through, Mike and I asked … Continue reading →

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Crazy Scary Memory

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Helga

Recently, our family have debated long and sometimes vociferously over the whole Judge Brett Kavanaugh thing. He is hoping to be a Supreme Court Judge and was on the verge of being confirmed into that position when he was accused of … Continue reading →

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A Solid Start To The Month

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a positive day. I didn’t think it would be. I knew it was going to be busy and it turned out to be, but I managed to wade my way through all the lovely work and ended … Continue reading →

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Travelling Breakfast

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Helga

We didn’t travel far, but we did have a travelling breakfast this morning. The plan was to go and have a massive breakfast that would last the whole day. We met at Harbour Bay and headed for the Blue Door… … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Start

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Helga

An early morning start definitely works for me. Yesterday evening I decided that I would hit the gym early, so that’s where I was some time before 7am. I was home by 8am, showered and dressed and then Mike and … Continue reading →

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Something Different

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Helga

This morning Mike and I woke up quite early, so we decided to get some exercise at the Beach. We haven’t done this for years. We went to Fish Hoek Beach, parked the car and headed towards Glencairn along the … Continue reading →

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The Orthodontist

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Helga

Today I missed gym and by the time I should have been walking in through those doors, I was sitting in traffic  just off the M3 winding my way towards Claremont. I got there about 15 minutes ahead of my … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Music

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Helga

I woke up at about 4am this morning and checked my cell phone to find a new notification from David’s YouTube channel. I went to look…this is his latest offering a duet with himself. A beautiful piece of music – … Continue reading →

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We Swapped Roles

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Helga

I’m so blessed. What usually happens is that I leave home at about 7-52am and am on the treadmill by 8am. At 8-30, it’s the Grid. At just after 9am, I cycle for a bit. By 9-20ish, I’m home. If … Continue reading →

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We Bought a Front Door

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Helga

A couple of years ago Julian bought two stained glass windows and we put them to one side for “one day when we build at Echo.” A few weeks ago when Leanne who is doing the plans for our build … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Helga

Spring has definitely spring in Cape Town. In fact it resembles summer. The south-easterly wind blew, the beautiful white waves were crashing on Fish Hoek’s beach, delivering great swathes of seaweed and millions of bluebottles. The beach was alive with … Continue reading →

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Granny Duty

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Helga

#896 of my 1000 thanks – Granny duty!! We spent most of today in Swellendam. Mike played golf. Adrian and Stacey went out for a few hours. I stayed to watch over Elsie. She was a gem and slept for  … Continue reading →

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