Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

A New Journey

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Helga

Today marks the start of a new journey. I left home mid morning on a cold and rainy spring day. My destination was close to the Cape Town City Centre, just off Somerset Road…Enamel Dentistry… I had two appointments – first … Continue reading →

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365 Crime Free Days

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Helga

Today is a celebration of one full year of crime free days! It was a year yesterday that the thugs had their final onslaught against our home – they came in the dead of night. First they tried to break … Continue reading →

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Negativity Inside My Head

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Helga

We always get voices or maybe rather persuasive thoughts inside our heads. I know I do. And generally, these voices/ thoughts are either good or bad.  It takes quite a lot of persistence to push away those that are negative … Continue reading →

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Bad Truffles

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a fabulous day – really enjoyable. But the main incident of the day was when I drove up to the house after taking Julian to the airport. There was Truffles in the front garden with a dove … Continue reading →

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A Night Out

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Helga

This evening was wonderful. Our friend Heidi had an evening garden concert. About 40 of us gathered in her garden and enjoyed the  music of our son David, Heidi’s son Jack (who make up Karoo Odyssey and Connor Legg.  Setting up… … Continue reading →

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Comparing Myself To Myself

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Helga

Whenever I walk into the gym, I see all sorts of people and it’s always difficult not to compare myself with them. Whenever I do, I am reminded that I must only compare myself to myself.  I’ve got a long way … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Voice Note

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Helga

This morning I was just wrapping up my fast walk on the treadmill when I noticed a Whatsapp on my phone. It was a 56 second voice note from David. I wondered what it was all about. Unexpected voice note … Continue reading →

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Paying the Gardener

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Helga

Yesterday after Mike fixed the garden gate at Echo, today he decided to try to beat the rain and mow our lawn. It was beginning to look like a jungle. We could call James and get him in, but Mike … Continue reading →

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We Fixed the Gate!

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Helga

When I married Mike, I got a lot more than I could ever have imagined. When I met Mike, I soon discovered him to be a Jack of all Trades and a Master of Many. Talent abounded. He could fix … Continue reading →

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Year Anniversary of 2017’s 4th Crime Day

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Helga

Today, a year ago, our two thieves broke a hole in our back wall. They were so determined to get to Mike’s study. Because we knew they were coming, we had moved everything of value out, but they were still … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Blunder

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Helga

This morning as Mike and I were discussing our plans for the day, I said I may be brave and when at the Mall, go try on a smaller pair of jeans. My jeans are so baggy. Weight is no … Continue reading →

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Mooching on the Mountain

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Helga

In this instance to ‘mooch’ is to wander aimlessly. We weren’t quite aimless, but we did wander over the mountain above Highway and Echo Roads in Fish Hoek,  looking to see if there was any chance a rough track could … Continue reading →

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The Y Principle – Responding to Criticism

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Helga

It’s quite an interesting thing how people respond to advice or constructive criticism. I’ve certainly been on the receiving end of both and haven’t always responded as well as I should have. This week I met a young newly qualified … Continue reading →

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Drinking Tea in the Garden

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Helga

This has been a busy week thus far. Today I’ve done 5 interviews, most via Skype, but it’s meant that I’ve got no more scheduled until next week. I’m not doing any over the weekend and I’ve cleared my diary … Continue reading →

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Felt a Lot Better – Worked a Lot Less

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Helga

That was the gist of today. I woke up feeling a lot better, but turned out I only worked about 5 hours, which is perfect. #779 of my 1000 thanks is I feel better. During the course of the day, … Continue reading →

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