Category Archives: Apartment living

Super Restful Day

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did very little. We did not go to the beach. We rested and I snoozed in my rocking chair. The day was really beautiful with the sun warm, the sky blue and … Continue reading →

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The Derelict House

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It is always a treat to speak to you and today we had a video call that was longer than an hour. You are such good company. We spoke about your red skirt, your clay colours and … Continue reading →

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Swimming Along the Cat Walk

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Sometimes I look out my window and wish I could just go down to Simon’s Town road, hop over the railway line, wade into the sea and swim to Fish Hoek. It would probably only be a … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Swim

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today both you and I had wonderful swims! Your Mom sent me a video of you doing so well in the pool. You managed cross the pool using your board. Well done! I also had a lovely … Continue reading →

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The Cats & the Bath

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today I got to see what happens when the cats and the bath meet. When we first got them, the previous owner decided they were a bit too smelly and he bathed them. We arrived to collect … Continue reading →

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Stormy November Day

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie I always knew today was going to be windy. Last week I saw that it would not be a day for the beach, but after tomorrow, it looked better. But, what I didn’t see coming was such … Continue reading →

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Young Guinea Fowl Came to Visit

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day two young guinea fowl came to visit. I wish I had my camera with me. They looked like this (Photo from The Martha Blog) Perhaps my early morning visitors were just a tad … Continue reading →

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The Cat’s Weights

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I weighed the cats! And just for the record, Raiku weighs 4.3kg and Claw’d weighs 4kg. They are both doing very well, albeit still eating things outside that make them throw up inside. … Continue reading →

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Friend From The Long Past

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did not go to the beach this morning. We felt our bodies needed a break, although we did walk down to the beach this evening and what a lot of activity there … Continue reading →

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Morning Routine

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I followed my regular morning routine. I woke up just after 5am and let the cats out the study. I usually pick each of them up to give them a good morning cuddle before feeding them. … Continue reading →

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The News of the Day

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a very warm summery day initially. The wind came in from the north, so the sea was super flat and I had a lovely swim. You drew a self portrait and it was perfect! I … Continue reading →

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The View from the Valley

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie A beautiful sunrise this morning… Today was the day I walked down to the beach twice. The first time was for a swim. The tide was super low, so there wasn’t too much swimming space, but I … Continue reading →

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Sun, Rain, Sea & Friends

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today you and I had a lovely conversation. I complained that my hair looked terrible after my swim. After our chat, I went and washed it and now it’s not looking too terrible now! The morning dawned … Continue reading →

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Train Station Kind of Day

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a busy Friday. It was a train station kind of day with much coming and going. I worked for a bit, then we went to the beach. It was a beautiful day with lots of … Continue reading →

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A Day for the Birds!

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I was so excited to see a video of you reading! Well done my girl! So fluent and so confident. Today was also day for the birds! Someone down at the beach area feeds them in … Continue reading →

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