Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

New Family Members

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was an exciting day for us because an overnight secret arrived! Yesterday morning when I woke up there was a Whatsapp message on the neighbourhood watch group about a couple of cats that were in dire … Continue reading →

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Busy Day Around the House

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was quite busy around the house. David moved down to the Little Lookout and Ruth cleaned Julian’s apartment. Mike oversaw the making of the form work and also made tiles. I worked … Continue reading →

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Getting Caught in the Rain

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we got caught in the rain. Well, it was really only a passing shower, but it passed for long enough to get us nicely damp. We decided to walk to pick up lunch … Continue reading →

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Pajama Day

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a pajama day for me. I spent the entire day in my pajamas with the exception of showering, after which I got back into them. An ideal day then. The highlight was of course, speaking … Continue reading →

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Electricity Box Still Not Fixed

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the entire street was without electricity – and so far it’s been 22 hours. We have solar, but with the weather cloudy and rainy, the batteries will be hard pressed to last another … Continue reading →

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Foundations and Walls

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today I saw your house from the back and it is really coming along.  It’s looking so good and enormous! I’m looking forward to visiting when it’s finished. For me today was relatively quiet from a work … Continue reading →

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What Everyone Wants

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was reminded of what everyone wants. Everyone wants to be accepted. This last weekend we had guests arrive. When they booked last week, I was a little concerned about their reviews. Some … Continue reading →

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Walking in Silvermine Nature Reserve

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, I was glad to have a chat with you today and to see how well the changes to your house have come along. It’s looking great! I woke up after another night of palpitations and decided to … Continue reading →

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The Wall Goes Up

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I saw your house and how much the building has come along. It’s looking amazing and I can’t wait for it to be finished. Today was also the day the beautiful sunshine of yesterday gave way … Continue reading →

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City Working for Me

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had sushi for lunch! Yum! 🍣😋 You really looked like you were enjoying it. For us the wind blew and as it did, I watched the branches of the tree next to … Continue reading →

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Expensive Catfood!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today and see all the work you have been doing at pre-school. School holidays for you now and you are going to enjoy being at home for a few weeks. … Continue reading →

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Meggy and the Teddy

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day  you made a lion mask! Good job! I had a good work day. I worked 8 hours. The day began sunny, turned cloudy, some rain fell and now it’s not so windy and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Sunshine

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun rose. There was not a cloud in the sky and after what seems likes weeks and weeks of interminable cloud, rain and cold, the sun came out and shone its warmth … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice 2023

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was gloomy for most of the day. I’ve just opened our door and there is a freezing wind. Brrr! It feels like there will be snow on those mountains. I had a … Continue reading →

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Wordle in One!

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that the sun came out and started to dry up all the rain. We took an early morning walk to the shops to buy milk. On the way back got to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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