Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

No One Can Complain About Today’s Weather

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the rain had passed and a glorious winter’s day followed.  Surely, no one can complain about today’s weather, although it began by looking very ominous. I worked this morning and at lunchtime walked … Continue reading →

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The Rainy Day That Was

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a rainy day. It had rained overnight and was very overcast for much of the day with a few showers. We thought there would be driving rain but that certainly didn’t come, although it’s now … Continue reading →

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It’s the Weird Winter Weather

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today your Mom sent me a photo of you practicing your sums. Grade R, 6 years old and very neat. Today there was the weird winter weather that sometimes comes to Cape Town. It’s when the north … Continue reading →

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Mountain Hike – A Challenging One!

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went on a mountain hike but we bit off more than we usually chew. There were some really challenging parts & the ascent was higher than we have gone in a very … Continue reading →

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When the House is Clean…

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got to speak to you for about an hour! It was fun seeing you and hearing what you have been up to and it’s so exciting knowing I will see you soon! … Continue reading →

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A Half Day

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I only worked half the day. It was super quiet at work for a number of reasons. The northern hemisphere schools we work with closed for a long weekend. Most of the company I work for … Continue reading →

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If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I kept thinking it was Friday, but it’s not! I worked for most of what was a splendid June day and then I put on my walking shoes, my hat and my sunglasses … Continue reading →

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There’s Always Something

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Helga

This got written yesterday but not posted! Thanks Joe! Tuesday Dear Elsie I’m sure I’ve said this before, but today I was reminded there is always something. Life  may be going along swimmingly and then there’s suddenly this. We went … Continue reading →

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Road Finally Tarred

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the road was finally tarred. For the last few months, a company has dug up the road to lay new water pipes. They started in about March. Finally, today we got to the … Continue reading →

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Saving The Day

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I worked for almost 10 hours. It was a Monday on steroids! By the time I turned my clock off, my head was sore, my eyes were dry and my brain was … Continue reading →

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Mountain Walk

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a mountain walk. It wasn’t very high or long but it was round the lower area of your peak! We walked from home and eventually went up Contour Rd to … Continue reading →

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A Thoroughly Good Saturday

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a thoroughly good Saturday. Part of that was speaking to you!  The sun rose with the promise of a beautiful clear day. The plan was for us to walk to Harbour Bay for breakfast at … Continue reading →

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Rain Has Gone

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked 9 hours, so when that happens, there’s not much else that I do. With the rain this week, Els,  you went stomping in puddles which was a lot of fun. Gotta … Continue reading →

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Resting my Pancreas

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Now here’s a funny phrase that you will have heard: resting my pancreas. I learned about it through your Mom who learned about it through your dietician. It is actually one of the hardest things to do … Continue reading →

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Number Plate Day

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I learned how number plates are made! I had a busy day but one of the jobs I  meant to do before Julian arrived today was get the number plates made for our … Continue reading →

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