Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

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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17th July 1979

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I celebrate 45 years of being a Christian. An overwhelming appreciation that it’s not about now and that we are only passing through. I know where I am headed. As much as I may … Continue reading →

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9km Walk

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went on a 9km walk. I wasn’t sure I would because the day began with all the signs of rain. I worked all morning and I have to admit, it was mainly … Continue reading →

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First Sunny Day in a Week

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the first sunny day in a week. There was a shower late this afternoon, but the day all in all was filled with sunshine.  I think everyone was very happy to see the sun again. … Continue reading →

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Hope of Sunshine

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I thought we may get some sunshine and it did come from time to time. But intermittently there were showers too. In anticipation of the sun coming out, I did a load of … Continue reading →

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Flooding and Mud Slides

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today my sweetheart Elsie. You are such a treat. I love the voice note you sent me the other day. You needed to tell me that your shower cap had … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Tables

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Helga

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!

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Helga

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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