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Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs
I Walked To Vote
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we voted in SA’s general election. We vote at Sun Valley Primary school. Last night I went to bed super early and so I woke up really early too. At 7am, I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Elections, Trees, Voting, Walking
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New Half Car Registered
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke early as usual and sat in my rocking chair. One of the things I like to watch is the world waking up. The string of lights on Baden Powell drive tell … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek traffic department
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Just Another Manic Monday
Monday Dear Elsie Monday’s are the days that generally are super busy. There is such a lot of work that comes in over the weekend that needs attention on a Monday. Sometimes, I feel swamped, but even if it takes … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town whales, Glencairn Tidal pool, Monday
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A Very Relaxing Sunday
Dear Elsie Today we had a very relaxing Sunday. We slept a lot and didn’t too much until the afternoon when we walked to the shop to buy cream. We set off with cloud cover, but as the walk progressed … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, Fish Hoek Spur, Sundays, Weekend
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The New TV Arrived
Dear Elsie Today a couple of things happened. The guest in the cottage left. He has been with us for 3 months! We’ll see him again next month when he returns for 10 days to stay in the loft. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Live life intentionally, Moving day, Saturday, tv, Weekend
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It’s Always Good To Have a Friday
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I got to work a few hours less than the rest of the week. It’s always good to have a Friday. I have got fully on top of all I need to … Continue reading
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Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fridays, Landscaping, Weekend
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Chopping Up Our Road
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did a good day’s work. Afterwards, we walked to the end of the street and enjoyed the view. There’s been a brisk south-easter which had been black in the morning, with sweeping … Continue reading
New TV is Coming Soon
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is the day Grandpa went and bought a new TV. It was not immediately available, so it will be delivered. Courage is happy to take the old one off our hands. It had me thinking about … Continue reading
Happy 6th Birthday Elsie!
Tuesday 21st May 2024 Dearest Elsie! Today is your 6th birthday and you have had a fabulous day. 36 cupcakes at school, singing & celebrating, braaiing tonight and wonderful gifts all made for a lovely day. I remember this day … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town winter, Elsie's birthday, Fish Hoek sunrise, Raiku
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Mike & the TV
Monday Dear Elsie It’s the day before your 6th birthday! I am thinking so much about you. When you wake up tomorrow, you will be 6! What a happy day! As for me, I worked more than 9 hours today … Continue reading
Driving Home From Swellendam
Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got up early, I had a bite to eat and a chat with you. We prayed and then I set off on the drive home at first light. My new half-car is amazing. It’s so … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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6th Birthday
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had a wonderful 6th birthday party. It’s your birthday on Tuesday so today we had your party. It was a lot of fun. We went to the shops quite early…for some essentials… … Continue reading
In Swellendam for a Party
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I drove through to Swellendam to celebrate your 6th birthday party tomorrow! It’s so fun being here with you and getting to be part of all the preparations. The birthday cake was made … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday cake, Birthdays, Elsie, Swellendam
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Mike in the Sick Bay
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Grandpa spent the day in the ‘sick bay’! In fact last night he moved upstairs to Julian’s floor because it’s free at the moment and Julian only arrives next week, so today … Continue reading
Mike Has Covid
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa had a positive Covid test! If you are reading this when you are much older, look up Covid to find out what it’s all about because in a few decades, it will … Continue reading
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Tagged Coping with Covid, Covid test, Covid-19, Mike
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