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Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs
Autumn Sunrise
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a super duper autumn sunrise. It is amazing how fast the sun rises and changes as it brings abundant light to the world. In autumn, with more clouds, as the sun … Continue reading
Mike and Holly Arrived
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day Julian’s friends Mike and Holly arrived for 8 nights. Mike is originally from Durban. Holly is American. They live in Florida. They came in the afternoon and I went to the airport to … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged David and Anna, Family, Mike and Holly
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The Quietest Day
Friday Dear Elsie Today is Human Rights Day and it was the quietest day. We woke up and had some time with your Mom before we hugged her goodbye and she headed home to you Elsie. While she drove away, … Continue reading
Look Who Is Here
Thursday Dear Elsie Look who is here! Your MOM! Today was the day Stacey came to Cape Town to get her British citizenship letter, so now she can apply for her British passport. It’s been a long complicated journey to … Continue reading
Bone Density Report
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today I got my bone density report and your Mom sent me your academic assessment results – you got 91% for Afrikaans, 92% for English, 98% for maths and 84% for life skills. You’re such a star! … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Bone Density Report, Elsie Grade 1, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
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The 3 ‘Be’s of Luke 3
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to go to the beach for the first time in a few days. But first sunrise has got later – this is 6.53am The water was slightly cooler than usual. Invigorating … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged contentment, Fish Hoek sunrise, Lessons in Luke
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Last Night We Went Out For Dinner
Monday Dear Elsie Last night was an absolutely beautiful, breathless evening. We went to the Blue Water Cafe at Imhoff. No booking required. Sitting outside was lovely. The view quite spectacular. I had the Chef’s Salad which came with Salmon. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Water Cafe, David, Salad, Weaver birds
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Larney French Toast Sunday
Sunday Dear Elsie Today dawned very overcast and cool. I looked out on the flat sea and saw a pod of dolphins just off shore. I rushed to get my camera. This is the problem….you can’t even see them! Those … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Blue Kiwi, David, False Bay, Larney French Toast
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First Boniva
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I took my first Boniva pill. It’s important for me to make a note, because time has a way of passing very, very quickly and before I know it, I’ll be counting the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Boniva, False Bay, False bay yachts, Fish Hoek, Focal Osteoporosis, Milex - Intellivac
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Out the Back and Up the Road
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind dropped a bit, but has picked up again this evening. Still, we got to have the doors wide open and Courage took advantage of a little less wind to wash our … Continue reading
Posted in Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Boniva, Building a house on a mountainside, Derelict House, Gabion baskets, Ibandronate, Porcupines
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Focal Osteoporosis
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was officially diagnosed with what they call Focal Osteoporosis. The report says I have severe osteopenia which, according to the online diagnosis is significantly lower bone density. Remember the bone density test … Continue reading
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Tagged Focal Osteoporosis, Ibandronate, Severe Osteopenia, We are only passing through
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The Snake
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today the wind has been howling. Julian arrived & after work I went with him for a 30 minute walk. We strained into the wind for half the walk and were blown merrily along for the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek fisheries, Service is a gift, Snakes
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New Hot Water Cylinder
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day a new hot water cylinder was installed at our old house. It was quite a mission but it was done. This blog serves the purpose of knowing the date these things are done. … Continue reading
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Tagged Daisy lane, David's 21st birthday, False Bay, Hot water cylinder
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