Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

Home from Swellendam

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today you and I played with your Duplo and you built a massive double storey house with a pitch roof and a chimney. You also built an impressive very stable stairway going to the second floor. We … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that there was very little wind and so we took off to the beach for a swim. The water was lovely and the beach crowded. Such a holiday vibe – I almost forgot … Continue reading →

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The 2024 Journey Has Begun

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is the first day of 2024. I would have loved to have gone to the beach but the wind was strong and the swell was high and I decided to forgo the pleasure. I went to … Continue reading →

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Super Rest

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a super rest. There was only a couple of things I did. We went to the beach where, for the first time this week, the shark net was deployed so I … Continue reading →

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New Guests & New Puzzle

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a little swim. It was windy so we didn’t stay long. The beach was not as crowded as yesterday. Yesterday, all the holiday makes descended on the … Continue reading →

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Windy Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind blew hard and strong and long. All day long it churned up the waves and white horses galloped towards the beach. The wind is expected to abate overnight. We had a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we prepared for Christmas. So did you. Oupa was chipper this morning and so you got to decorate a Christmas tree in his bedroom. You did a fabulous job and I’m sure it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Before Christmas 2023

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today you and I had a good chat. You are so helpful in keeping me company while doing chores. We did a lot. You watched while I filled up the birds’ sugar water. Today I was careful not … Continue reading →

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Fire and Fumes

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the fire came very close to our house. There are a certain exceptional set of circumstances that would cause the mountainside behind our house to burn and today one of them nearly happened. … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Beach at 9am and 4pm

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was at the beach at 9am and at 4pm, although when I went down at 4, it was just passing by. There was a bit of wind in the morning, but we … Continue reading →

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I Got Here First

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Raiku and the Baby Puff Adder

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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This Is Not Normal

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Swellendam to Home

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Mike Painted a Picture

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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