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Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Mike in his Workshop
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day a strong black south-easter blew and a cold front started to make landfall. I got dressed up warmly in the long jersey I bought in Milan. Julian will remember the event. Mike was … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Building, Fish Hoek winter, Landscaping, Mike
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Waffles for Breakfast
Saturday Dear Elsie It was good to speak to you today! I’m glad you liked the frilly skirt I gave you for your birthday. I can’t wait to see you again soon. I didn’t tell you but today was the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Kalk Bay, Waffle & Co
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The Main Event
Thursday Dear Elsie The main event of the day was David’s return from Johannesburg. He arrived back safe and sound. We had gone to the airport in driving rain which is still falling. I met him at arrivals and we … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Long Covid, Long covid treatment
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Outside Work Continues
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day David had his visit to the Chinese embassy in Johannesburg and all went well. His passport should be available for collection by Monday and he will then have 3 months to get better … Continue reading
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Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Landscaping
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David Arrived in Jo’burg
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began super early with Mike taking David to the airport. His long Covid results in him having energy in the morning and none in the afternoon. He also struggles to walk further … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Long Covid
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Plans Unfold
Wednesday Dear Elsie We are going on a road trip and this weekend get to see you! We looked at prices last night to fly to PE for Monica’s memorial service on Friday, thinking we could fly in and out … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Fish Hoek rain, Long Covid, Long covid treatment, Long-haul Covid, rain
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Monica’s Passing & David’s Appointment
Tuesday Dear Elsie In the course of your life you will have sad days and bad days and sometimes those days will be turn out to be overwhelming days. Today was one of them for us. We woke up this … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged David, Dr Jaco Laubscher, Long Covid, Long covid treatment, Monica
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Now What Have I Done?
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I mainly worked! But I began the day by reading the Bible as usual and I came across a verse that I’ve read before but not really paid attention. Today I noticed it … Continue reading
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Tagged David and Goliath, Fish Hoek sunset, Monica
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Answers Are Coming
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day of three powerful words – Answers are coming. Three words out of thousands of words spoken in church today, but three words that are a great reminder for me. Answers are coming. George … Continue reading
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Tagged Answered prayer, God answers prayer, Mother's Day
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The Cape Doctor is in Town
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went birthday present shopping for YOU! That was fun. In collaboration with your Mom I bought the things we think you will love. They are now mostly wrapped & ready to be … Continue reading
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Tagged A Taste Of The South-Easter, Cape Doctor, Cape of storms, False Bay, Fish Hoek, windy day
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Two Good Things
Sunday Dear Elsie Today two good things happened. We got to climb ‘your’ peak Elsie! One day I hope you will get to climb it with us. The other related to David. We were doing some online research about microclots … Continue reading
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Tagged A Hike Up Elsies Peak, Long Covid, Microclots
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Coronation Day
Saturday 6th May 2023 Dear Elsie, I got to speak to you today. You who are nearly 5! We look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks. The big event of today was the first coronation to take … Continue reading
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Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Getty Images, King Charles Coronation
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I Caught Ruby!
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for an early morning walk and I caught Ruby! I don’t have any pictures, but Ruby was a very naughty little fluffy Maltese poodle who escaped from her house when her … Continue reading
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Tagged Elsies Peak, Fish Hoek sunrise, Ravine Steps Fish Hoek
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Autumn Beauty
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we really experienced the beauty of autumn. The day was so still and the sea so calm. Looking across the bay I could see the buildings of the Strand. It’s always difficult to … Continue reading
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Tagged Clovelly, Clovelly Contour Path, False Bay, Fish Hoek views
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Early Morning Walk
Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today I went for an early morning walk. It was great! I walked to the end of the road, then down Highway to Hillside and up Daisy Lane. The view from there is amazing… Daisy lane is … Continue reading
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Tagged Elsies Peak, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain
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