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

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Embarrassing Moment 1

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa and I revisited my 1st embarrassing moment. You will have many embarrassing moments in life and best is to laugh them off, but occasionally one or two will linger in their sting. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Sunscreen Ingredients

Tuesday Dear Elsie Last night I was online when I got flagged a video on how bad some sun screen is. Some of these ingredients are not great. Apparently, oxybenzone is harmful to the neuroendocrine system and should be avoided. … Continue reading

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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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