Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

That Was Some Sunrise

Monday Dear Elsie Today we had quite some sunrise to start the work week. The wind had dropped and so we went to the beach and had a lovely swim. The water was warmer this morning than last week – … Continue reading

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Flashing and Crashing

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day someone posted a strange message on our street group of a weird light flashing and crashing on the waves below. In the darkness, all that could be seen was a small light going … Continue reading

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I Overdid it a Bit

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we both overdid it a bit. You overdid the party food at your friend’s 6th birthday. I’m glad you enjoyed it and it was good to see you on our video call today. … Continue reading

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Sun is Moving

Friday Dear Elsie Today we noticed how much the sun is moving west. At the height of summer, the sun rises at about 5.31am and from our house it appears over the mountains closer to Rooi Els. Now it’s at … Continue reading

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My Parent’s Marriage Certificate

Thursday Dear Elsie In the quest to get all the required documents for future generations, this is one of the ones required – my parent’s (your great-grand parents) original marriage certificate. They married in Toronto, Canada on 13th October 1956, … Continue reading

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In the Nick of Time

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today there was a massive burst water main in a pipe in one of the neighbouring roads. It’s going to take several hours to repair and work has only just begun. It’s going to be a long … Continue reading

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The Beach Locals

Tuesday Dear Elsie I only took one photo today and it was of sunrise. It was a given that we would go to the beach. I did some early work and then we set off.  One of the fun and … Continue reading

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Not Without Hope

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we weren’t going to go to the beach. The wind was expected to be quite strong, but when we woke up, it wasn’t. Sunrise at 6.49am By 8am, it was a breeze so … Continue reading

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Cycle Race Day

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day 35000 cyclists went by. It’s always a very quiet day because they close the roads early. Absolutely no traffic noise. Then the sudden appearance of a helicopter, which swooped low to catch the … Continue reading

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The Lowest Day

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the lowest day since Claw’d went missing. It’s because it’s a week and I think reality has set in that it’s most likely he won’t come back. I spoke to the waste truck people today … Continue reading

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Looking

Friday Dear Elsie The mist hung over the mountains at the start of today. I love this kind of weather… It resulted in a beautiful sunrise… Despite some early rain, with the sea so flat and calm, I couldn’t resist … Continue reading

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Back to the Beach

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we went back to the beach. The water was cooler than recently but it was very refreshing. The waves were perfect. It felt wonderful being out by the blue barrel. The swim did … Continue reading

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Waiting for Darkness

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was another good day for you and I. I got to take you to school again. I gave you a big hug and goodbye and left you with your teacher while I headed back to Cape … Continue reading

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Hanging Out With Elsie

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I hung out. I hope you remember this day. We had a lot of fun together. Mama and Papa had to go to Worcester, so I got to take you to … Continue reading

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Very Rainy Road Trip to Swellendam

Monday Dear Elsie Today is the day I drove through to your house on a very rainy day. It absolutely poured down but was particularly bad just for about 30km before & after Riviersonderend. That was when I drove at … Continue reading

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