Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

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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The Builder’s Sign

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I saw our builder’s sign on my daily walk.  I thought, ‘oh wow, that’s Werner’s sign.’ I walked a little closer and looked a the picture. Then I looked a little closer and … Continue reading →

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Wintery Weather

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought you this! It was from a second hand store and I couldn’t resist getting you a pair of wings. I’ll bring them next time I come. Today has been colder than … Continue reading →

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Twas a Very Gloomy Day

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very gloomy day. The sun stayed firmly behind clouds which hung low in the sky. For part of the day, mist lingered eerily over the water, blending the horizon with the sky. I worked … Continue reading →

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Last Day of June Swim

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely Sunday. We went for a walk to Fish Hoek to pick up some groceries. The beach looked so beautiful. Paddlers were busy with time trials. Shopping done, we came home and not long … Continue reading →

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Half Night of Glamping

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Last night was a first for me. Once in a few years, a perfect night comes along where there is neither howling wind, nor mosquitos. It was a perfect still June evening that couldn’t even be considered … Continue reading →

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Suddenly the House is so Quiet!

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day  you went home. It was great to spend some time with you before you left. There was an amazing sunrise (thanks to Stacey for the photo)… Then you played chess with David (and … Continue reading →

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The Day in Photos

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you saw the new window be put in. It has changed the view so much from this loft area. Once the scaffold is down and the finishes are done, it is going to … Continue reading →

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Window Work

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day a lot of window work was done on the cottage. It was a huge day for the little Loft reno as the window man is due to come tomorrow. It was all systems … Continue reading →

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Kid’s Cave

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was another grand day with you visiting. In the morning, I worked, but we also did washing and it was fun to have little granddaughter clothes hanging on the line. In the afternoon, we went to … Continue reading →

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Penguins & a Secret Beach

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had such a fun time together. I worked in the morning and then in the afternoon we went to see the penguins! You were surprised how small they are. After the penguins, … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Forest

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day, we went to the forest! We had a lot of fun watching you hide behind trees, walk along logs and run around. A sunny winter’s day, so the shade was welcome. Running from … Continue reading →

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The Family is Here

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie You are here! It is so good to have you and your Mom here with us. When you read this in the future, it’s the time your Dad stayed back in Swellendam but he may come later … Continue reading →

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Shortest Days of the Year

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Yesterday & today have been the shortest days of the year. Tomorrow the sun will set at 5.45pm and the days will very slowly start getting longer. This year I’ve really noticed the long nights. I’ve regularly … Continue reading →

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Windows and a Walk (and a Wedding Anniversary)

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today is your parents 15th wedding anniversary! What a happy day it was. A perfect winter’s day enabled the whole event to be held outside. We remember it with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Your Mom was … Continue reading →

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