Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

Mike’s Vines

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Another beautiful day, but the main thing about 9th February is that it’s Avril Thomas’s birthday. That happens every year on this day, except today she turned 60! This afternoon we popped round to sing … Continue reading →

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The Lifting Mist

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We woke up to pea soup outside. We were in a cloud. 6:15am 7:01am. 8:11am And finally, when it was too late to head beach-wards, it lifted. 8:20am. The one thing about swimming in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Going to Be a Busy Week

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was busy, but the week is going to get busier. Tomorrow, the bushes at the top of the stairs are going to start being cleared, along with some of the rubble beneath. We have … Continue reading →

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Pea Soup Sea

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That we did quite a lot. To start with the wind was far less this morning than expected, so around 8am, Mike and I headed to the beach. I was hoping the shark net would … Continue reading →

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The Sea View Apartment

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We swam, despite the wind. It was a little windy – not blowing as hard as it is now, but a fresh south-easterly blew us to the beach. The sea was choppy, murky and chilly, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of the Amaryllis

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Our Amaryllis blossomed and flowered and looked beautiful. On the Sunday before last, we had gone to Cattle Baron at Harbour Bay and afterwards we stopped at Pick n Pay to pick up a couple … Continue reading →

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Photos at Dawn

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I woke up super early – before 5am. I looked out our bedroom door – the sky was inky black.  No moon. It was still and windless. The sea was like glass. And quite low … Continue reading →

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Railway Tracks on Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Venus was again very visible in the morning sky. We saw the new moon rising. It was amazing. Just a sliver of moon spotted early in the morning just before sunrise. When the moon is … Continue reading →

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Today I Bought This

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I bought this! I am way too excited about buying this toy, especially as it’s probably already too small for Elsie, but it was so cute and I’ve wanted to get one for ages. It … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ma

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I remembered my dear Ma who passed away 18 years ago today. A never to be forgotten day and  moment in time when she slipped from this life to the next. Always a poignant day. … Continue reading →

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Burst Water Pipe

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t swim – the wind blew. It has died down now and we are hoping it will stay like this until tomorrow morning, so we can get a swim in. Courage worked the entire … Continue reading →

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The Seaview Apartment

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I started playing chess! We have not played chess for decades. David gave Mike a chess set for Christmas and today, on a whim, Mike said ‘let’s have a game’. My response was … Continue reading →

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Found My Niche

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Ruth came with Courage and she did the cottage clean after the bikers left. They left the place pretty clean. It wasn’t too bad at all. Ruth gave the cottage a deep clean. Next guests … Continue reading →

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Learning From Past Airbnb Stays

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Overcast, with a touch of humidity but cooling later with fresh winds. The swim was great but we are expecting stronger south-easterly winds tomorrow and Wednesday. I have an inkling the next swim will be … Continue reading →

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Venus in the Morning Sky

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I saw Venus in the morning sky. I’m not really a star gazer abut this morning when I woke up and looked out our balcony doors, there was this light in the eastern sky. It … Continue reading →

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