Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

No Water

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie This afternoon we had no water. What was different to other times is that no one had seen a burst water main. The water just went off in our whole neighbourhood and there was no burst pipe … Continue reading →

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Afternoon at the Beach

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach in the afternoon! We didn’t go this morning and this afternoon my friends were going for a walk and then meeting at the beach Bistro so I went … Continue reading →

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The Back Wall is Going Up

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today was a far better day than yesterday. We went to the beach and we were a little late so the shark net was being put out while I was swimming. The sea was quite rough as … Continue reading →

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We Will Regret It If We Don’t

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we almost didn’t go to the beach. The wind was from the north and the sea was flat. We both felt tired and almost decided not to go to the beach, but we … Continue reading →

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Swim & Hike

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had both a swim and a hike. I also had a call with you and you showed me your running skills! We had a good chat. We weren’t going to go to … Continue reading →

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Magic of Boerseep

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I learned about the real magic of Boerseep. This is laundry soap that is amazing. We’ve had it for a while, but today it really proved its value. Tomorrow we have guests arriving … Continue reading →

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Beach – Work – Walk

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went back to school and into the Lion’s class which is very exciting for you. For us it was off to the beach first. We went a little later than usual. It … Continue reading →

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Being Watched Over

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today we went to the beach. The wind began to die down and it was worth the walk down there and we had a nice dip. As soon as I got in I noticed something on the … Continue reading →

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Bundu Bashing

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today I got into some unexpected bundu bashing. I love walking on the mountainside behind. In the years to come, the access to the path I regularly walk will become less accessible as houses are built. This … Continue reading →

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Living in the Present

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was another majestic summers day. By the time we got to the beach around 7:30am, there were already loads of people there. I had a lovely swim and then dried off on … Continue reading →

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Birds All Time Record

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day the birds finished the bottle of sugar water in less than 6 hours. It was an all time record! I filled the bottle at 6am this morning. Before 12 noon, they  had slurped … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Christmas Eve! We began the day by going to the beach. The wind was from the north and was slightly cool. The water was cooler too, but it was  nice and clear and there were quite a … Continue reading →

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Rising Glow of Happiness!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day all the guests checked out. Ruth came and cleaned the cottage and the Seaview Apartment. Next guests in are family! I had this rising glow of happiness as I also have so very … Continue reading →

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Teddy on the Tree

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to swim in windless conditions. I forgot to take my goggles so I did a lot of breast stroke. I found myself close to the surf-ski club and there were a … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Birds

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie We have thirsty birds. The great big long-tailed Cape sugar birds have had babies! Lots of them. Yesterday morning early (5am) I filled the bottle and without thinking put in a lot of sugar. A whole cupful. … Continue reading →

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