Category Archives: Apartment living

Getting Caught in the Rain

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we got caught in the rain. Well, it was really only a passing shower, but it passed for long enough to get us nicely damp. We decided to walk to pick up lunch … Continue reading →

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Pajama Day

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a pajama day for me. I spent the entire day in my pajamas with the exception of showering, after which I got back into them. An ideal day then. The highlight was of course, speaking … Continue reading →

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Electricity Box Still Not Fixed

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the entire street was without electricity – and so far it’s been 22 hours. We have solar, but with the weather cloudy and rainy, the batteries will be hard pressed to last another … Continue reading →

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A Numbers Day

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you sat down and wrote out 1-99.  You got up to 57 and then said your brain was tired. But then, after your brain recovered, you sat down all by yourself and following … Continue reading →

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Foundations and Walls

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today I saw your house from the back and it is really coming along.  It’s looking so good and enormous! I’m looking forward to visiting when it’s finished. For me today was relatively quiet from a work … Continue reading →

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The Real Exercise Was…

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was to be relatively quiet at work so I got to take Julian to the airport. So that was once down the stairs and back up again. Then I went shopping for … Continue reading →

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What Everyone Wants

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was reminded of what everyone wants. Everyone wants to be accepted. This last weekend we had guests arrive. When they booked last week, I was a little concerned about their reviews. Some … Continue reading →

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Walking in Silvermine Nature Reserve

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, I was glad to have a chat with you today and to see how well the changes to your house have come along. It’s looking great! I woke up after another night of palpitations and decided to … Continue reading →

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The Wall Goes Up

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I saw your house and how much the building has come along. It’s looking amazing and I can’t wait for it to be finished. Today was also the day the beautiful sunshine of yesterday gave way … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Sunshine

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned perfectly still. There was some cloud but there was also the promise of sunshine. Ah, beautiful sunshine. We needed the sun to get washing dry and solar batteries charged. Both were … Continue reading →

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City Working for Me

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had sushi for lunch! Yum! 🍣😋 You really looked like you were enjoying it. For us the wind blew and as it did, I watched the branches of the tree next to … Continue reading →

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Lower Slope of Table Mountain

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today the wind was blowing gales. When I first woke up and looked out at it, it reminded me so much of what the sea looks like from the ship. Mike woke up after 9am so church … Continue reading →

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Expensive Catfood!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today and see all the work you have been doing at pre-school. School holidays for you now and you are going to enjoy being at home for a few weeks. … Continue reading →

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Meggy and the Teddy

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day  you made a lion mask! Good job! I had a good work day. I worked 8 hours. The day began sunny, turned cloudy, some rain fell and now it’s not so windy and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Sunshine

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun rose. There was not a cloud in the sky and after what seems likes weeks and weeks of interminable cloud, rain and cold, the sun came out and shone its warmth … Continue reading →

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