Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

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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Sharks at Fish Hoek

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day something happened that I had been wondering about for a while. What would happen if I was in the sea and a shark was spotted? Today I found out! I had swum out … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Boats

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I woke early to the throb-throb-throb of passing boats.  It was about 5:25am and there were three rescue boats heading towards Fish Hoek. When they got there, they just hung out in the … Continue reading →

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One More Night

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today you left to go home. You got up very early and were soon in the car driving home. The house was so quiet after you left! You are a bundle of energy! Today was a busy … Continue reading →

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58

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday  Dear Elsie Today was the day I turned 58 and you were there to celebrate with me. You love birthdays and couldn’t wait to give me my present, bake a cake and sing to me! We went to the … Continue reading →

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Special Visitor

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday 4th November Today is the day… The blog changes slightly! From now on it’s going to be a letter to Elsie! It will still give insight into my day and life in general in my lifetime, but it will … Continue reading →

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