Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

Very Rainy Road Trip to Swellendam

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Helga

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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Still No Claw’d

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Where is Claw’d?

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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David’s Birthday 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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David Recovering From Long Covid

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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He Gasped

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Mike’s Birthday Eve

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Blog Notifications Going Out Again

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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The Triangle of my Life

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Helga

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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Benefits of Puzzles

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Helga

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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Admiring The Moon

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I start the blog at the end. It’s almost full moon and it looks spectacular. The light on the water always looks magical. When Mike was designing the house, he had in his mind the water … Continue reading →

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Warm is Relative

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went down to the beach in the afternoon on what was a windy day. We didn’t go this morning, but as I got to lunchtime, I couldn’t help it. I went off … Continue reading →

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Two Swims Day

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I swam twice. We went down to the beach at 8am and, although there was a little wind, it was beautiful and clear and easy swimming. I realised today why I prefer the … Continue reading →

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21 Today!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie It was 21 today! The temperature of the sea water was 21 degrees Celsius and it was so lovely swimming. It was a beautiful day with a light breeze to offset a maximum of about 30.  The … Continue reading →

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Rocking Chair Therapy

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got some lovely rocking chair therapy. When you come for a visit you’ll also get to enjoy the rocking chair again. This is you and I in 2021!  Wow! How you’ve grown! … Continue reading →

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