Category Archives: Day to Day Blogs

This Kind of Day

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a quiet, restful day. We started by going to the beach early. By 7am, it was already buzzing. Julian left today so we got home at about 8am, so we could have coffee with him … Continue reading →

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From Snow to Sun

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we did a morning walk instead of going to the beach. Granpa has run and I have swum every day since 27th December, so a break was welcome. We did a 5km … Continue reading →

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We Have Some Exciting Travel News

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was back to work, but first there was little wind so a swim was in order. The weather was beautiful. The water was warmer. Families were out, young and old, able and not. On our return … Continue reading →

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Remember For Next Time x 2

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie New Years Day and we began it with a swim. Mid afternoon, we took a hike over YOUR mountain. Onto Elsie’s Peak we went, walking from home, up Highway, up Contour & onto the mountain. Sweeping views, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2024

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today is the last day of 2024. We say goodbye to the year and, I’m so happy to say, it has been a much better year than 2023. A year ago, it was hard. Oupa Ron had … Continue reading →

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Clovelly Mountain Fire

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day a fire broke out on Clovelly mountainside. On Saturday evening, a small fire was seen above the fire break and reported. The fire services parked on the road below. Whoever lit it quickly … Continue reading →

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Silvermine Walk

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely day. We swam, watched cricket (which we won) and in the afternoon, we went to Silvermine. We didn’t want to do a long walk, so we just went up to the platform (old … Continue reading →

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Embracing Summer

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a day with no stress. We got down to the beach later than usual and found it bustling and busy. And we also bumped into John and Avril as well as Ingrid – all enjoying … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Lamp Experiment

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day of the great lamp experiment.  The lamp in the Seaview apartment had a really tatty (sticky taped together) lamp shade. It wasn’t great. Mike always had it in mind to replace it. He … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day 2024

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Helga

Thursday – Boxing Day 2024 Dear Elsie Today was the day we said goodbye to you, but not before you came up and we carefully deconstructed your tower and packed it all away. David came to visit and did some … Continue reading →

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A Christmas to Remember

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a special day – a Christmas to remember. Early this morning, we went to the beach…. Elsie and Lizzy got some beach time and both went to the park. Lizzy came off the see-saw and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2024

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie You arrived today & we had a fun day together. You got to hang out with Lizzy. And you met your new cousin Alex, who is just 3 months old. Raiku met Pennie! Raiku could not believe … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Work

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was my last day at work until next year. I’m excited because tomorrow we get to see you! We started the day by heading to the beach earlier than usual. There was a beach bash for … Continue reading →

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Fears I Lost in 2024

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off on a windy 6km walk through the upper roads of Fish Hoek. As I walked, I thought of the fears I lost in 2024. When I went to the doctor … Continue reading →

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Family Have Arrived

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day your cousins arrived! They are looking forward to seeing you. Lizzy trying out the rocking horse for the first time… For dinner we had chicken and mashed potato with salad. Julian peeled all … Continue reading →

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