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Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
A Very Varied Day
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a very varied day. Some people have these very varied days every day but for me they only come along once in a while. Apart from work, I went to a pre-school, I went and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Glencairn Beach, iThemba school, Simons Town, Walking in Fish Hoek
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Every Bit a Winter’s Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day a big storm swept through Cape Town. I think you were also expecting a lot of rain in Swellendam. Last night there were some very strong winds and a massive clap of thunder … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, Scarborough Cape Town
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Half Night of Glamping
Saturday Dear Elsie Last night was a first for me. Once in a few years, a perfect night comes along where there is neither howling wind, nor mosquitos. It was a perfect still June evening that couldn’t even be considered … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Baboons in Fish Hoek, False Bay at night, Sleeping under the stars, T20 cricket, T20 World Cup 2024
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It’s the Weird Winter Weather
Monday Dear Elsie Today your Mom sent me a photo of you practicing your sums. Grade R, 6 years old and very neat. Today there was the weird winter weather that sometimes comes to Cape Town. It’s when the north … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek avenues, Raiku, Walking
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There’s Always Something
This got written yesterday but not posted! Thanks Joe! Tuesday Dear Elsie I’m sure I’ve said this before, but today I was reminded there is always something. Life may be going along swimmingly and then there’s suddenly this. We went … Continue reading
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Saving The Day
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I worked for almost 10 hours. It was a Monday on steroids! By the time I turned my clock off, my head was sore, my eyes were dry and my brain was … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset, Paddlers at Fish Hoek
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Mountain Walk
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a mountain walk. It wasn’t very high or long but it was round the lower area of your peak! We walked from home and eventually went up Contour Rd to … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Elsie's Peak Hike, Elsies Peak, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Friends Gather to say Goodbye
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got together with friends to say goodbye to Jo. She and her husband Mark are heading back to the UK for the summer and we will miss her 60th birthday in August. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daisy lane, Fish Hoek, Friends, Friendship, Goodbyes
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Driving Home From Swellendam
Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got up early, I had a bite to eat and a chat with you. We prayed and then I set off on the drive home at first light. My new half-car is amazing. It’s so … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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Missing Photos
Tuesday Dear Elsie One week to go before you turn 6! So exciting. Today was the day I worked more than 9 hours and still have a truck load of work to go, so my capacity for a long blog … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek sunset, Sunrise and Sunsets
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Learning From The Fire
Sunday Dear Elsie One week – it’s been one week since we had that frightening Sunday afternoon. Today I walked to Glencairn and took photos of the charred mountainside, trying to figure out why some houses burnt and others were … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daisy lane, Echo Rd fire, Fire, Fish Hoek Fire, Raiku
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Cycle Race Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day 35000 cyclists went by. It’s always a very quiet day because they close the roads early. Absolutely no traffic noise. Then the sudden appearance of a helicopter, which swooped low to catch the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Baboon in Fish Hoek, Cape Town Cycle race, Marriage certificate
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Admiring The Moon
Friday Dear Elsie Today I start the blog at the end. It’s almost full moon and it looks spectacular. The light on the water always looks magical. When Mike was designing the house, he had in his mind the water … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Full moon, puzzles, Surf-skiers
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Best Times on the Day
Friday Dear Elsie I have some absolute best times of the day. This is one of them.. Sunrise – I need to be up early for them, & every time I am, it is so worth it. It’s the time … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats playfighting, Fish Hoek sunrise, Living life well
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Ramble on the Mountain
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got quite a lot packed in. I had an appointment in the morning followed by a quick shop. I got home in time for an 11am work meeting. I worked until just … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Antihistamine, Fish Hoek mountain, Gabion baskets
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