Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Grandparents Day 2024

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we left Cape Town really early and drove through to spend Grandparents Day at your school. We had a fun, fun time. I think you liked the games the best hitting balloons with … Continue reading →

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Yachts and Whales

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked the entire day so outside life became very small, but I did get to see yachts and whales. The whales are very difficult to get pics of but the yachts showed … Continue reading →

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A Very Varied Day

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a very varied day. Some people have these very varied days every day but for me they only come along once in a while. Apart from work, I went to a pre-school, I went and … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged Glencairn Beach, iThemba school, Simons Town, Walking in Fish Hoek | Comments Off

A Long Walk Home

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got most of my work done in the morning and then at lunchtime I had a haircut. The hairdresser lives on Boyes Drive so I was dropped there and walked home. It … Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Monday for All

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very busy Monday for everyone. While I got stuck into work, Mike had to go sort out some plumbing problems. The water bill at our previous house has doubled, so there was some underground … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Trains, My Dad, Silvermine River | Comments Off

“That’s The Safety Watch!”

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we said goodbye to your Mom and you welcomed her back with open arms. It really was a treat having her and getting to spend time with her. We look forward so much … Continue reading →

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Willis Walk

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did a number of things with your Mom. We went to Wynberg to Fabric World and she bought some fabric, mainly for you! Before coming home we did a bit of shopping. … Continue reading →

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Special Visitor

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day a very special visitor came – your Mom arrived for a couple of nights. She had an appointment in Cape Town. You and Papa are getting some great time together. This evening when … Continue reading →

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Carried Away With Work

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie It’s almost the weekend and I’m really excited because tomorrow, my Elsie darling, your Mom comes to visit. You get to spend time with Papa while Mama gets to spend time with us. We are so looking … Continue reading →

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17th July 1979

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I celebrate 45 years of being a Christian. An overwhelming appreciation that it’s not about now and that we are only passing through. I know where I am headed. As much as I may … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Faith in Christ, Fish Hoek, God's salvation, Raiku, Walking in Fish Hoek | Comments Off

9km Walk

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went on a 9km walk. I wasn’t sure I would because the day began with all the signs of rain. I worked all morning and I have to admit, it was mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Silvermine River, Silvermine wetlands, Walking | Comments Off

First Sunny Day in a Week

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the first sunny day in a week. There was a shower late this afternoon, but the day all in all was filled with sunshine. I think everyone was very happy to see the sun again. … Continue reading →

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Hope of Sunshine

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I thought we may get some sunshine and it did come from time to time. But intermittently there were showers too. In anticipation of the sun coming out, I did a load of … Continue reading →

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Flooding and Mud Slides

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today my sweetheart Elsie. You are such a treat. I love the voice note you sent me the other day. You needed to tell me that your shower cap had … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Tables

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was another day that was cold and wet. While the wind wasn’t as strong and rain as forceful, the showers that rolled by continue to contribute to the floods. This weekend, another cold front is expected … Continue reading →

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