Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

Whistling Wind

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… It blew gales. I sat in my rocking share watching a little sparrow cling to the cottage roof. He found shelter behind the chimney pot but then decided to brave the gale and sit on … Continue reading →

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Hat Has a New Head

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… The wind blew and I had early morning meetings so swimming was never going to happen. It looks like it will be a windy weekend. One of the funniest things that happened is my green … Continue reading →

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Pretty Things

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We knew swimming would be in the best conditions for the next few days, so we went in calm weather and headed for the beach – it was bright and early. The water was colder … Continue reading →

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To-Do List

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We started dealing with the to-do list. It must be done by 4th November.  There are other things to get done, I’m sure, but my scribbled notes constitute the first round of list making. We … Continue reading →

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Scullery Cupboards Finished

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Mike finished the scullery cupboards. This is the other day…. And this is after! What a difference Now we have a place to store the Airbnb linen and cleaning material that’s close to the washing … Continue reading →

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2 Years

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We’ve been 2 years at the new house.  Two years climbing 85 steps to our front door (Julian has 100). We enjoyed the day. We had a slow start, going to the beach after 8am … Continue reading →

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Ruth Made Bread

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Ruth  came to clean the units and bought with her some of her amazing seed bread. It was really good. She said she wanted to make it for us to thank us. Very sweet of … Continue reading →

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Flight Changes

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike worked really hard to complete most of the scullery cupboards. They are not quite finished but Mike’s broken the back of the work that needs to be done. I worked about 7 hours. I … Continue reading →

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We Locked Ourselves Out

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It finally happened! We locked ourselves out the house. After I worked 9 hours today, we left for a much needed walk. Mike closed the security gate and as he did, I looked down at … Continue reading →

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Day of Travel to the Drakensberg

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up at a ridiculously early hour – twas around 3am, maybe earlier.  By 4am, we were on our way down the stairs and on our way to the airport. We parked in the … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to work work work. Just a quick blog today.  I did a couple more loads of laundry and then packed two baskets  of linen. I’ve left Courage with instructions. I’ve welcomed the guests … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Complacent

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We went to the beach. The water was calm and clear and the shark net was out because it’s school holidays. I swam for more than 40 minutes, persevering until 2km was done. At one … Continue reading →

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Growth

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I woke up after a really good night’s sleep. Mike ran 12km yesterday so he wasn’t about to go to the beach for a morning run. I started work early and got in about 8 … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally went whale watching. We’ve been waiting to get the day right since 8th August. Today was it. A splendid late spring day with bright sunshine and not too much wind. The trip was … Continue reading →

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Pastor Tienie

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I had quite a laid back Saturday.  The day dawned with still seas and, because it’s the weekend, the shark net went out. Mike and I went to the beach. Mike ran. I swam. We … Continue reading →

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