Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

The Secret to Longevity

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie, I’ve been thinking about the secret to longevity. Sometimes you see stories in the press about old people who are 103 and they have an inkling into the secret to their longevity. They speak about how they … Continue reading →

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New Guests Day

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was new guests day. The lovely Swedish couple who have been with us for a while,  packed up all their belongings and filled their car to the brim. By 9am, they were on their way. Ruth … Continue reading →

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Sea Swells

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach at lunchtime. That was something different.  I didn’t take my phone with me because I went alone, but these are the photos Fish Hoek Beach Facebook page posted. … Continue reading →

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Smoky Sunrise

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of a very smoky sunrise. There has been a massive fire burning over in Pringle Bay. This was it two days ago… Pringle Bay residents had to evacuate their homes. This was soon … Continue reading →

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Italy Begins

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today started with a magnificent sunrise. The last day of January … We went to the beach early because Mike  had to go into Cape Town. It was a perfect day for sea swimming. The net was … Continue reading →

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An Hour Long Holiday Everyday!

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. There were not many people there because it’s Monday and everyone has gone back to work. The water looked lovely but it was cold! The water temperature had … Continue reading →

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19.5 Degree Sea Water

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and swam in beautiful warm water. Someone said it was 19.5 and that last week it was a balmy 22. There was quite a bit of swell but … Continue reading →

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The Cats Who Sit

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got Claw’d to sit from a lying position, and, I had no snack for him. Els, it’s one of the things you’ve seen them do on our video calls. When you come … Continue reading →

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Sad Day at the Beach

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie I often say, “the beach is such a happy place.” And it is, most of the time, but occasionally something sad happens at the beach and today as one of those days. We went down this morning … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Summer

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day your Mom sent me a few photos of you playing with Simone. I loved seeing the photos of the two of you on the slide and playing in the sandpit. I’m so glad … Continue reading →

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Seaside Days

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was another day for the beach. These are really seaside days and it’s not often we have so many of them in a row. I think we’ve had 5 perfect days in a row and we … Continue reading →

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Another Glorious Summer’s Day in Fish Hoek

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I really wished you were here visiting. The sea was so flat and warm. It was so clear and shallow, you would have loved it and easily been able to paddle. You could … Continue reading →

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Beach Days

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I watched you play your game on your Mom’s computer. We had a chat as well, and you watched Claw’d watching YouTube! So fun. Today it’s been 6 months with the cats. They … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cat’s Life

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today began super cloudy and misty, so we didn’t go to the beach, but once the mist cleared and the sun came out, we wished we had. I worked most of the day, but Claw’d did not! … Continue reading →

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Reliability

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that the importance of reliability came to mind. As you grow up, my girl, be sure to be reliable. Integrity and honesty must be cornerstones of your life. Early this morning, before the … Continue reading →

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