Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I kept thinking it was Friday, but it’s not! I worked for most of what was a splendid June day and then I put on my walking shoes, my hat and my sunglasses … Continue reading →

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There’s Always Something

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Helga

This got written yesterday but not posted! Thanks Joe! Tuesday Dear Elsie I’m sure I’ve said this before, but today I was reminded there is always something. Life  may be going along swimmingly and then there’s suddenly this. We went … Continue reading →

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Road Finally Tarred

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the road was finally tarred. For the last few months, a company has dug up the road to lay new water pipes. They started in about March. Finally, today we got to the … Continue reading →

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Saving The Day

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I worked for almost 10 hours. It was a Monday on steroids! By the time I turned my clock off, my head was sore, my eyes were dry and my brain was … Continue reading →

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Mountain Walk

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a mountain walk. It wasn’t very high or long but it was round the lower area of your peak! We walked from home and eventually went up Contour Rd to … Continue reading →

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A Thoroughly Good Saturday

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a thoroughly good Saturday. Part of that was speaking to you!  The sun rose with the promise of a beautiful clear day. The plan was for us to walk to Harbour Bay for breakfast at … Continue reading →

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Rain Has Gone

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked 9 hours, so when that happens, there’s not much else that I do. With the rain this week, Els,  you went stomping in puddles which was a lot of fun. Gotta … Continue reading →

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Resting my Pancreas

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Now here’s a funny phrase that you will have heard: resting my pancreas. I learned about it through your Mom who learned about it through your dietician. It is actually one of the hardest things to do … Continue reading →

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Number Plate Day

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I learned how number plates are made! I had a busy day but one of the jobs I  meant to do before Julian arrived today was get the number plates made for our … Continue reading →

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Friends Gather to say Goodbye

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got together with friends to say goodbye to Jo. She and her husband Mark are heading back to the UK for the summer and we will miss her 60th birthday in August. … Continue reading →

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Monday With a Slight Difference

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a Monday with a slight difference.  Mondays are always very busy for me. Because I sit at my computer all day long, I do try and get out a little just to keep moving. Today, … Continue reading →

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All of Highway, Hillside and Echo

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off for a long walk. I’m keeping an eye on my step counting because my goal for 2024 is to walk 3 million steps. To walk 10000 steps a day would … Continue reading →

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We Had a Good 1st June

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today we had a good 1st June which included a lovely chat with you as you and your Mom made oat cookies & hot chocolate on what was a very rainy day in your little town. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Last Day of May

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today is the last day of May. I went into the CCFm studio for a quick visit with Jonathan and Rachel who present the Breakfast with Friends show. Jonathan replaced me when I ended my radio career … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Off Air

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today marks 10 years since my last morning drive show. For 10 full years I did the Rise & Shine show and now I’ve been ten years off air.  I think I may have mentioned before that … Continue reading →

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