Category Archives: Apartment living

Super Rest

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a super rest. There was only a couple of things I did. We went to the beach where, for the first time this week, the shark net was deployed so I … Continue reading →

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New Guests & New Puzzle

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a little swim. It was windy so we didn’t stay long. The beach was not as crowded as yesterday. Yesterday, all the holiday makes descended on the … Continue reading →

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Windy Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind blew hard and strong and long. All day long it churned up the waves and white horses galloped towards the beach. The wind is expected to abate overnight. We had a … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2023

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Helga

Monday  Dear Elsie Today was the day we celebrated Christmas day in Fish Hoek. We had Julian, David, Jess, Gerry, little Lizzie,  Minette, Jen, Grandpa and I. We missed you so much but know there will be many Christmas days … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we prepared for Christmas. So did you. Oupa was chipper this morning and so you got to decorate a Christmas tree in his bedroom. You did a fabulous job and I’m sure it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Before Christmas 2023

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today you and I had a good chat. You are so helpful in keeping me company while doing chores. We did a lot. You watched while I filled up the birds’ sugar water. Today I was careful not … Continue reading →

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Fire and Fumes

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the fire came very close to our house. There are a certain exceptional set of circumstances that would cause the mountainside behind our house to burn and today one of them nearly happened. … Continue reading →

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Another Fire!

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day Oupa moved into your home. It is wonderful that you are able to be there to keep him company and celebrate Christmas with him. I’m so glad your parents are there to be … Continue reading →

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Cat Showdown

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the cats had a showdown. They went for each other with lots of hitting, biting & kicking. They are so entertaining to watch and I can’t wait for you to see them. When … Continue reading →

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Fire in Simon’s Town

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a day there were a lot of helicopters about because there was a big mountain fire above Simon’s Town. Fire services were out in force as there was a strong south-easter blowing. There were numbers … Continue reading →

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Mike at Work on the Balcony

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach. It was a little on the cool side and I had a bounty of work to do. I didn’t know it would only take me 6 hours. … Continue reading →

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One of the Perfect Days

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was one of the perfect days in Cape Town. The sea was very calm and crystal clear. There was not too much wind, making it a spectacular summer’s day. We got to swim and I went … Continue reading →

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All Hands on Deck

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the day you & I had one of our lovely long chats. You watched while I picked the tiny ripe tomatoes from the tomato plant. And you saw the cats, watched me take the washing … Continue reading →

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Half Day Off

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I had half the day off. I did some work early this morning and then a bit more this afternoon but had most of the day off. That was a treat. This … Continue reading →

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Mike Pulled a Little Tendon in His Knee

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned beautiful and relatively calm… but we didn’t go to the beach, because yesterday Grandpa pulled a little tendon in his knee. He was moving a bed & didn’t know he had … Continue reading →

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