Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Tale of Two Tables

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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Poor Drenched Cape Town

Thursday Dear Elsie Last night there were such strong winds and pounding rain. A  massive storm again dumped torrential rain over Cape Town with some gale force wind causing havoc in some areas. There were a number of houses that … Continue reading

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Big Storm, More Rain

Wednesday Dear Elsie As I write, there is a strong north-westerly wind blowing outside and the promise of another big storm tonight with more rain. The winter weather is also affecting your town as both your school and the ones … Continue reading

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The Surprise of the Day

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that a mammoth cold front passed by and it dumped torrential rain on Cape Town for the entire morning. My morning sunrise photo was not much to admire. The massive amount of rain … Continue reading

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More Rain, More Wind, Very High Seas

Monday Dear Elsie Today we got a lot more of winter. It certainly has set in. More rain, more wind, very high seas and lower temperatures all added up to a Cape of Storms winter’s day. And you too Elsie. … Continue reading

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Every Bit a Winter’s Day

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day a big storm swept through Cape Town. I think you were also expecting a lot of rain in Swellendam. Last night there were some very strong winds and a massive clap of thunder … Continue reading

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New Moon Sunrise

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a short chat but I heard about your first tooth coming out and how the “tandmuis” came! I also saw the worm you bought,  your new pantoffels & your … Continue reading

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Bed Box is Done!

Friday Dear Elsie, Today was the day Grandpa finished making the bed box for the foot of our bed. He has long wanted to get one of these. In the end he decided to make one. It’s perfect! He just … Continue reading

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Weight Loss July

Thursday Dear Elsie I’ve turned this month into weight loss July. For the last year or so my weight has varied  a few kg up and down, but I’m trying to get it slightly lower so that the upper number … Continue reading

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The Builder’s Sign

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I saw our builder’s sign on my daily walk.  I thought, ‘oh wow, that’s Werner’s sign.’ I walked a little closer and looked a the picture. Then I looked a little closer and … Continue reading

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Wintery Weather

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought you this! It was from a second hand store and I couldn’t resist getting you a pair of wings. I’ll bring them next time I come. Today has been colder than … Continue reading

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Twas a Very Gloomy Day

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very gloomy day. The sun stayed firmly behind clouds which hung low in the sky. For part of the day, mist lingered eerily over the water, blending the horizon with the sky. I worked … Continue reading

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Last Day of June Swim

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely Sunday. We went for a walk to Fish Hoek to pick up some groceries. The beach looked so beautiful. Paddlers were busy with time trials. Shopping done, we came home and not long … Continue reading

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Half Night of Glamping

Saturday Dear Elsie Last night was a first for me. Once in a few years, a perfect night comes along where there is neither howling wind, nor mosquitos. It was a perfect still June evening that couldn’t even be considered … Continue reading

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Suddenly the House is so Quiet!

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day  you went home. It was great to spend some time with you before you left. There was an amazing sunrise (thanks to Stacey for the photo)… Then you played chess with David (and … Continue reading

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