Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Getting Back into Airbnbing

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie For the last 2 months, we have had no Airbnb bookings. We have had guests but they have been off Airbnb. When I opened up the units onto Airbnb again, no one booked for all of July. … Continue reading →

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No Lunch July

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today is the day that I finished No-Lunch July. The whole month, I missed lunch. Well, almost. There was one day when I was presented with half a delicious hot dog roll with a Russian sausage.  It … Continue reading →

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The Great Cape Flood of 2024

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we saw just how much rain has fallen this month in comparison to previous Julys. We have an an inordinate amount of rain. Rob Mousely posted this to the Noordhoek Community Forum. 313mm … Continue reading →

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Tea and Tusks

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I received tea and tusks! It was a very busy day at work and as I ended it there was a knock at the door. An unexpected knock at the door is rare. … Continue reading →

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Healing Hand

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie This Sunday was a Rainday. The sun did shine from time to time, but was interspersed with showers. We had a lovely morning with David having a cooked breakfast with us. He went off to teach. I … Continue reading →

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Dashing Home to Beat the Rain

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up to see a massive cold front bearing down on the Cape. We were supposed to leave your house around 10am, but in order to miss it, we decided that to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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“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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