Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Friends Gather to say Goodbye

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got together with friends to say goodbye to Jo. She and her husband Mark are heading back to the UK for the summer and we will miss her 60th birthday in August. … Continue reading →

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Monday With a Slight Difference

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a Monday with a slight difference.  Mondays are always very busy for me. Because I sit at my computer all day long, I do try and get out a little just to keep moving. Today, … Continue reading →

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All of Highway, Hillside and Echo

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off for a long walk. I’m keeping an eye on my step counting because my goal for 2024 is to walk 3 million steps. To walk 10000 steps a day would … Continue reading →

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We Had a Good 1st June

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today we had a good 1st June which included a lovely chat with you as you and your Mom made oat cookies & hot chocolate on what was a very rainy day in your little town. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Last Day of May

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today is the last day of May. I went into the CCFm studio for a quick visit with Jonathan and Rachel who present the Breakfast with Friends show. Jonathan replaced me when I ended my radio career … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Off Air

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today marks 10 years since my last morning drive show. For 10 full years I did the Rise & Shine show and now I’ve been ten years off air.  I think I may have mentioned before that … Continue reading →

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I Walked To Vote

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we voted in SA’s general election. We vote at Sun Valley Primary school. Last night I went to bed super early and so I woke up really early too. At 7am, I decided … Continue reading →

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New Half Car Registered

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke early as usual and sat in my rocking chair. One of the things I like to watch is the world waking up. The string of lights on Baden Powell drive tell … Continue reading →

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Just Another Manic Monday

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Monday’s are the days that generally are super busy. There is such a lot of work that comes in over the weekend that needs attention on a Monday. Sometimes, I feel swamped, but even if it takes … Continue reading →

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A Very Relaxing Sunday

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today we had a very relaxing Sunday. We slept a lot and didn’t too much until the afternoon when we walked to the shop to buy cream. We set off with cloud cover, but as the walk progressed … Continue reading →

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The New TV Arrived

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Helga

  Dear Elsie Today a couple of things happened. The guest in the cottage left. He has been with us for 3 months! We’ll see him again next month when he returns for 10 days to stay in the loft. … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Good To Have a Friday

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I got to work a few hours less than the rest of the week. It’s always good to have a Friday. I have got fully on top of all I need to … Continue reading →

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Chopping Up Our Road

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did a good day’s work. Afterwards, we walked to the end of the street and enjoyed the view. There’s been a brisk south-easter which had been black in the morning, with sweeping … Continue reading →

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New TV is Coming Soon

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is the day Grandpa went and bought a new TV. It was not immediately available, so it will be delivered. Courage is happy to take the old one off our hands. It had me thinking about … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday Elsie!

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday 21st May 2024 Dearest Elsie! Today is your 6th birthday and you have had a fabulous day. 36 cupcakes at school, singing & celebrating, braaiing tonight and wonderful gifts all made for a lovely day. I remember this day … Continue reading →

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