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Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
I Got Here First
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a sweet moment with Claw’d. I had been out and when I got home, he was sitting in my rocking chair. Usually when he’s there and I want to sit down, … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats, Claw'd, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Raiku and the Baby Puff Adder
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a busy day that began really early. I heard my cell phone buzzing with messages and eventually dragged myself out of my slumber and looked to see what was going on. It was 4.30am and … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Puff adder
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This Is Not Normal
Friday Dear Elsie Today I was reminded that this is not normal! It’s not normal to have 85 steps to the front door. We are so used to it – it is fully our normal, but for others it’s just … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Benefits of climbing stairs, Stairs
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Swellendam to Home
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we were up early to say goodbye to you. We so enjoyed being at your Preschool graduation last night. You are a star! It was such fun. So much work went into it … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged African Christmas, Fish Hoek Beach, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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Mike Painted a Picture
Thursday Dear Elsie Today’s the day before the day I get to see you! I’m so excited to be spending the weekend with you and see your two concerts. This time tomorrow we will be with you! Today was also … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Gabion baskets, Mike's Art, Summer in Cape Town
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Today I Fell But Not Badly
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a little, fortunately non-consequential, fall. It happened after Julian arrived and we were up on the building site looking at progress. As I walked back towards the stairs, I thought I … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Joni Eareckson Tada, Purpose in suffering
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A No-Beach Day
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach. Instead, we went and cleaned the Seaview Apartment as the guests left super early. All sorted. The guest arrived this afternoon and is staying until 23rd December. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Bougainville, Derelict House
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Summer is Here
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we really felt summer is here. The wind has been very light and the temperature was a perfect 23C. We went to the beach & this time I got in off the … Continue reading
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Tagged bioluminescence, Fish Hoek summer, Summer in Cape Town
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Super Restful Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did very little. We did not go to the beach. We rested and I snoozed in my rocking chair. The day was really beautiful with the sun warm, the sky blue and … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daniel, David, False Bay, Long covid treatment
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The Derelict House
Saturday Dear Elsie It is always a treat to speak to you and today we had a video call that was longer than an hour. You are such good company. We spoke about your red skirt, your clay colours and … Continue reading
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Tagged Dilapidated house, Fish Hoek Beach
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The Building of Boundary Walls
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day more of the back plot boundary wall got built. This is going to take a long time, but you have to start somewhere and Courage is relentless. He has built all the walls … Continue reading
Posted in Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Gabion baskets, Landscaping, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Raiku
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The Cat’s Weights
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I weighed the cats! And just for the record, Raiku weighs 4.3kg and Claw’d weighs 4kg. They are both doing very well, albeit still eating things outside that make them throw up inside. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat's Weight, Fish Hoek Shark Nets, Speeding fine
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Friend From The Long Past
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did not go to the beach this morning. We felt our bodies needed a break, although we did walk down to the beach this evening and what a lot of activity there … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Friends
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Morning Routine
Thursday Dear Elsie Today I followed my regular morning routine. I woke up just after 5am and let the cats out the study. I usually pick each of them up to give them a good morning cuddle before feeding them. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged David, Fish Hoek Beach, Long Covid
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God is Bigger
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was an exciting day for you because you visited the new school you will be going to next year! Grade R! It looks amazing and you loved seeing it and didn’t want to leave. You also … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Belief in God, faith, Fish Hoek Beach, How many stars are there
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