Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

I Beat the Rain

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your school report for Term 2 and you did so well. We are so proud of you. For me, work was relatively quiet, so as soon as it was light I … Continue reading

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Fat Cat

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we weighed Raiku again and found he had gained 300g in a month. He’s now 6kg! He’s becoming a fat cat.  This is him a year ago. April 2024. Sleek and fit. Here … Continue reading

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Cape of Storms Day

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you tasted ice cream for the very first time and you loved it! Your blood results came back to say you have outgrown your allergies for wheat, gluten and dairy, so many fun … Continue reading

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June Swim # 4

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had our 4th swim this month. I think it may be our last given the massive cold fronts that are heading our way. This is what FlowX shows us will be happening … Continue reading

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Unexpected Rain

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day after a terrible night sleep! I had too much sugar last night and I ended up not being able to fall asleep to start with and when I finally did, I woke up … Continue reading

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Hiking in Our Own Back Yard

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went hiking in our own back yard. Elsie, we climbed ‘your’ peak before breakfast!  It is something I have wanted to do for a long time but just haven’t had the opportunity. … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice 2025

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the winter solstice for 2025 – the shortest day of the year and the longest night. This was the sun coming up behind the clouds. It was going to be a sunny day. And so … Continue reading

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16 Years

Friday Dear Elsie Today is the day of your parent’s wedding anniversary! 16 years and you have been a precious part for 7 of those. It’s a warm and fuzzy day that brings back lots of happy memories. At their … Continue reading

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Perfect Time to Walk to the End of Fish Hoek Beach

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we walked to the end of Fish Hoek beach and picked the perfect time to do it.  It was very low tide. There was a fresh northwesterly wind blowing and was quite chilly. … Continue reading

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One Step at a Time

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I took an early morning walk. Aloe, aloe, aloe! I did a 5km loop – an early morning walk is always the best. Courage has been hard at work on rebuilding our main … Continue reading

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Roaming Raiku

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your marks for term 2. Life skills – 82% Maths – 85% Afrikaans- 90% English – 88 % Well done!! For us today was another drizzly day. I tried to get … Continue reading

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Walking for a Purpose

Monday Dear Elsie Today is Youth Day in South Africa so you, Elsie  also didn’t need to go to school. It was very quiet at our house, because Courage wasn’t here, but I still got to work. Rain was due … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2025

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was Father’s Day and I’m sure you gave your Papa a great day. I know your Mom made muffins and waffles. It was good to see you today. For us, I walked to the shops quite … Continue reading

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We Won a Cricket World Cup

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was another glorious winter’s day. We went to the beach early and had a lovely swim. The water is cold, but I’m wearing my spring suit which really helps. I’m not taking my cell phone to … Continue reading

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Big Rock Wipes out Street Light

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up to hear of drama on our street last night. I didn’t see all the messages coming in until I got to read them this morning. The city had cleared a … Continue reading

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