Category Archives: Apartment living

Ruth Made Bread

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Ruth  came to clean the units and bought with her some of her amazing seed bread. It was really good. She said she wanted to make it for us to thank us. Very sweet of … Continue reading →

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Flight Changes

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike worked really hard to complete most of the scullery cupboards. They are not quite finished but Mike’s broken the back of the work that needs to be done. I worked about 7 hours. I … Continue reading →

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Scullery Cupboards

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Mike started assembling the scullery cupboards. He loves working with wood and had some fun putting them together, but it’s hard work, with lots of bending. He finished the smaller and then started on the … Continue reading →

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Wooden, You Know

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The Wood arrived.  Mike spent a lot of time recently designing cupboards for our scullery. Then we can put the linen in there and when we are overseas, it will be easily accessible and manageable.  … Continue reading →

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Day of Travel to the Drakensberg

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up at a ridiculously early hour – twas around 3am, maybe earlier.  By 4am, we were on our way down the stairs and on our way to the airport. We parked in the … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to work work work. Just a quick blog today.  I did a couple more loads of laundry and then packed two baskets  of linen. I’ve left Courage with instructions. I’ve welcomed the guests … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Complacent

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We went to the beach. The water was calm and clear and the shark net was out because it’s school holidays. I swam for more than 40 minutes, persevering until 2km was done. At one … Continue reading →

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Growth

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I woke up after a really good night’s sleep. Mike ran 12km yesterday so he wasn’t about to go to the beach for a morning run. I started work early and got in about 8 … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally went whale watching. We’ve been waiting to get the day right since 8th August. Today was it. A splendid late spring day with bright sunshine and not too much wind. The trip was … Continue reading →

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Pastor Tienie

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I had quite a laid back Saturday.  The day dawned with still seas and, because it’s the weekend, the shark net went out. Mike and I went to the beach. Mike ran. I swam. We … Continue reading →

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That Hat

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading →

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The Cottage Roof Got Cleaned

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke quite late – around 7am. Last night we watched a YouTube video on what was described as Terminal Insomnia! It sounds dreadful and I don’t know how I stumbled upon it, but being … Continue reading →

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He’s Coming Home!

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… David began his long trip home. He’s 31 and he can take care of himself, that’s for sure, but my heart sings that he’s coming home. The joy is the same as 2013 when Stacey … Continue reading →

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Great Work Day

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That it rained. It was unexpected. I had half thought we’d go to the beach, but that didn’t happen. Just as well because Courage forgot his key and we needed to be around to let … Continue reading →

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A Charming Day It Is!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We rested. Ken left early and the Seaview Apartment couple checked out at the same time, so apart from Dakota in the Little Lookout, all was quiet on the home front. We went to the … Continue reading →

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