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Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs
The Lowest Day
Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the lowest day since Claw’d went missing. It’s because it’s a week and I think reality has set in that it’s most likely he won’t come back. I spoke to the waste truck people today … Continue reading
Looking
Friday Dear Elsie The mist hung over the mountains at the start of today. I love this kind of weather… It resulted in a beautiful sunrise… Despite some early rain, with the sea so flat and calm, I couldn’t resist … Continue reading
Back to the Beach
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we went back to the beach. The water was cooler than recently but it was very refreshing. The waves were perfect. It felt wonderful being out by the blue barrel. The swim did … Continue reading
Waiting for Darkness
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was another good day for you and I. I got to take you to school again. I gave you a big hug and goodbye and left you with your teacher while I headed back to Cape … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek, Mike, Ruth First Patrol vessel
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Hanging Out With Elsie
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I hung out. I hope you remember this day. We had a lot of fun together. Mama and Papa had to go to Worcester, so I got to take you to … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Letter to Elsie
Tagged Elsie, Family
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Very Rainy Road Trip to Swellendam
Monday Dear Elsie Today is the day I drove through to your house on a very rainy day. It absolutely poured down but was particularly bad just for about 30km before & after Riviersonderend. That was when I drove at … Continue reading
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Tagged Claw'd, Swellendam
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Still No Claw’d
Sunday Dear Elsie It’s been almost 36 hours since I last saw Claw’d. There’s been no signs of him anywhere. I’ve put his photo on the Whatsapp groups with little response. My head tells me this is the way with … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Claw'd, Claw'd and Raiku, Fish Hoek mountain
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Where is Claw’d?
Saturday Dear Elsie Today when we spoke do you remember Raiku was around? He played with the ball and fish, but there was no Claw’d. And he’s still missing. I let him out at 5.30am this morning and he hasn’t … Continue reading
David’s Birthday 2024
Friday Dear Elsie Today Uncle David celebrated his birthday. We were sorry to not have you come to stay this weekend, but ill health has kept your family at home, which is wise. There will be many more opportunities & … Continue reading
David Recovering From Long Covid
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day a new resident was installed on the gabion baskets. He stands tall and proud and keeps watch over the stairs. Julian read the book he’s just given me and it’s a delightful story … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Long Covid, Rabbit, trials
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He Gasped
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day Granpa celebrated his birthday. We gave him his new tablet. He knew it was coming, but he didn’t know which kind. When he opened the box, he gasped! He’s very happy. We went … Continue reading
Mike’s Birthday Eve
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today is Granpa’s Birthday Eve! Tomorrow is his birthday. I got him a very exciting birthday present (thanks to your Mom who suggested it). He knows what he is getting (a tablet) but he doesn’t know what … Continue reading
Blog Notifications Going Out Again
Monday Dear Elsie Today is the day your clever Dad updated my blog site and all the missing notifications got unplugged and sent off to recipients. Valerie-Gail was the first to tell me they were missing. She sent me a … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Chess, Helga's Blog, Watership Down
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The Triangle of my Life
Sunday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I’ve been thinking of the triangle of my life. As you grow older you will become very familiar with our apartment. We have 2 bedrooms – one large and one small. The triangle of … Continue reading
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Tagged bread, Fish Hoek, Long Covid, Triangle of my life
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Benefits of Puzzles
Saturday Dear Elsie Last night, I finished the puzzle. It was very satisfying putting the last piece in. Ta-da! I was going to let it sit for a day or two – just I could admire it, but this morning … Continue reading
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Tagged Flight Focus 365 Heathrow, puzzles
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