Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Rainy Rest Day

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a rest day for me. I have only been half way down the stairs and have done no walking. It was a good day for a rest day because 100% chance of rain was forecast … Continue reading →

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The Stick Insect and the Squirrel

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of the stick insect and the squirrel. When I woke up this morning and walked into the lounge, there on the inside of the window was a stick insect. I haven’t seen one … Continue reading →

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The Sea Tricked Us

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday! I’m sure you had a good time with her, eating cake and celebrating. It was good to see you on the video call today. We began the day by going to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fish Hoek sea, Fish Hoek swimming | Comments Off

If It Is To Be…

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it rained, so we didn’t go to the beach, but I did go for a walk. It was on the walk that I remembered how much of my recent life has been dominated … Continue reading →

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You Have to be Awake to Enjoy This

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that, at 5.32am, I took this photo.. Since I was young, I was a morning person….a very early morning person. I remember when I was in my teens getting up at around 4am … Continue reading →

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From The Outside Looking In

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was another beautiful sunny day in Cape Town. The wind has been significant enough to cool things and gentle enough to have the doors thrown wide open. One of the things we have been saying lately … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged Beach days, False Bay sunset, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, Fish Hoek sunset, Summer in Cape Town | Comments Off

The Day in Pictures

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a nice long chat. Your Mom also sent me the cutest photo of you and Pennie. You having a snack, Pennie at your side….I just love this pic… She … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Chalk and Cheese, Cyril's, Fish Hoek Beach, Neighbours, Pennie, Weekend | Comments Off

PENNIE Arrived!

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the most wonderful day of the year for you because PENNIE arrived. Your excitement levels have been at an all time high for this special addition to your life! She is so adorable and I … Continue reading →

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New Houses & Planning

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked up to the shark spotters and looked at the new houses below the road. They are on Cliff Road which is supposed to run below them. They have made a private … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, False Bay, Sea view | Comments Off

Don’t Argue With a Woman Who…

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up to a still perfect sea. We just had to go to the beach. And it was around the trip to the beach that a couple of sayings of the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Cold water swimming, Don't argue with a woman, Fish Hoek, sunrise | Comments Off

With Rain Come Rainbows

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it rained, but I managed to get out early and have a 5km walk. I stayed quite close to home because I kept feeling drops & wanted the option of getting home fast. … Continue reading →

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A Lot of Prayer Today

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I prayed a lot for my friend Deborah vZ who had a (benign) brain tumour removed. The surgery was long and slow. She went into theatre just after 8am. By 4pm, the surgeon … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Chess, False Bay views, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Gukesh and Ding, World Chess Championships 2024 | Comments Off

Mystery of the Flat Tyre

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful Sunday. A good rest day after yesterday’s hike. I woke with aches here and there, but we still walked down to the beach. The plan was we would both go and loll in … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace on the Contour Path

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did a very long trail walk. We started off at 6.30am with the plan to walk along the Contour Path from Constantia Nek to Table Mountain Rd & that was what we … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Mountain Hikes in Cape Town | Tagged Constantianek contour path, Contour path from Constantia Nek to Table Mountain Rd, God's Grace, Hiking on Table Mountain, Kings Blockhouse, Kirstenbosch hike, Newlands Forest hike | Comments Off

David Live Streaming Chess

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I spent a number of hours this afternoon with David’s live stream on my screen. Magnus Carlson was playing Fabiano Caruana. It’s down to the end game. Anyone interested in Chess, can … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Beach days, David, Fish Hoek Beach, Hiking, Table Mountain | Comments Off