Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Change of Tenant

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today it was great to see you on our video call. You are so smart playing noughts & crosses, chess and Chinese checkers. You’ve got those games all down. We are so looking forward to seeing you … Continue reading →

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Beware the Owls

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie We have been living here for 4 years and 4 months and last night we saw something for the first time. Owls! I heard a very strange bird call – one I’d never heard before. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Sun is Moving Over

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a majestic sunrise and it is very evident the days are getting slightly shorter & the sun is moving over the distant mountains.  This was this morning… This was 2nd December…the … Continue reading →

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Way Too Much Screen Time

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had way too much screen time. By the time I stopped work, I felt punch drunk. Dazed or stupefied sums it up. What I did do was get out! I took myself … Continue reading →

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Roll-Over Kerbs Again

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Courage made a roll-over kerb. The story of the roll-over kerbs goes back at least 6 years when one of the neighbours said they would only sign our building plans if we … Continue reading →

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Guest Medical Drama

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got a reward star at school for being a good example to your classmates! Well done! We are so proud of you! For us it’s been a busy Monday. I have worked … Continue reading →

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Home from Swellendam

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today before I left Swellendam,  you and I had a good time together. We threw the ball to each other, I read to you (Mr Tickle and Mrs Magic) and we had a fun time with Pennie. … Continue reading →

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Swellendam in the Summer

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I came to see you! And here you are standing next to me watching me write these words. I love you my darling! I drove through with Julian who dropped me here and … Continue reading →

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Holes in the Ground

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie I have a fun unexpected excursion tomorrow. Julian has to go to George, so he’s dropping me off in Swellendam and I’m going to see you my Elsie darling! He’ll pick me up on the way back … Continue reading →

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I Bought a Chair

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought a wicker chair. For all our married lives we have loved to buy second-hand furniture. Our house is full of it. Today I got our next piece. Yesterday I saw a … Continue reading →

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Raiku & the Pigeon

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach after all.  I had to pick up my new orthotics at 9.15am. David came up for coffee before hand, so it worked out well. We had a … Continue reading →

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My Car Crash of 1984

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today I went for a windy walk and while walking,  my mind went back to my car crash of 1984. I’ve had a few minor incidents since, but this was the first and the worst.  My first … Continue reading →

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Rinse or Spit

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today I venture into the world of dentistry. In the last month I had a broken tooth fixed and an oral hygiene appointment, so it was not a surprise when a reel came up on my Instagram … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Day

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today, the highlight of the day surely was having a chat with you. You are so full of energy and fun to speak to. You told me all about the drama at school and how friendly your … Continue reading →

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The New Loo

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned overcast and cloudy. It was a perfect day for a hike but we had other things on the go. Three guys were coming with Courage to work an extra day, to … Continue reading →

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