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Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
The Alarm Went Off
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I didn’t get dressed. I stayed in my pajamas the entire day. Shortly, I will go and shower and then get back into clean pajamas and climb into bed. A storm is brewing. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Claw'd and Raiku, House alarm
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The Sunniest of August Days
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I spent quite some time hanging out on video chat. You took me to your bedroom and showed me your tent and all your ‘friends’ (toys) who were sleeping in the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, David
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The Wall is Getting Bigger
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the guests left and we prepared for more to arrive tomorrow. However, they are going into the cottage, leaving the Seaview Apartment available. I worked for several hours. This afternoon, I went up … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fish Hoek mountain
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Night Fire Below the Street
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day you stayed at home again while things settled down in your home town. Your Mom sent me a lovely photo of you doing a work sheet. You are so good at writing. This … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fire, Fish Hoek Fire
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If You Have a Cat, Get One of These
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day there were riots in Swellendam! What I heard on the news is if you stayed in an informal settlement you automatically got an indigent subsidy. Then the Council instituted a new policy which … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cat entertainment, Chess, David, Swellendam
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A Varied Tuesday
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today I took Julian to the airport. It’s always nice to get out, have an eye break & drive across the city. There was an accident on the M3 coming back and as a result there was … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Claw'd and Raiku, My Dad
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A Run of the Mill Monday
Monday Dear Elsie Today was one of those day where I reached 5pm and thought to myself, ‘I’ve got nothing to write about!’ These days happen more than I care to admit, because they are regular run of the mill … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged A Day in my life, Cats, Claw'd and Raiku, Traffic license
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Mike Got His Tripod!
Saturday Dear Elsie What a good chat we had today. You showed me a very interesting anatomy book you have been looking at and told me about the skeleton. That was fun to see. I had a busy day. I … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Tripod
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The Dark Fog
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke to see blackness across the bay. The bright string of street lights joining Clovelly to Kalk Bay, the harbour lights and distant twinkling of Muizenberg were shrouded by a cold dark … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Clovelly beach, David, Fish Hoek in the mist, Long Covid
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Taxi Violence
Monday Dear Elsie, Today we woke up to a mass of cloud coming in. Our morning sunrise usually is this… This morning it looked like this… The massive bank of cloud soon dispersed with the rising sun. At lunchtime, Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, Taxi violence
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The Broken Cup
Saturday Dear Elsie It was a treat to speak to you today. My favourite moment was when you were showing me round the new building and as you were walking, I was telling Granpa how clever you are and all … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Helga's random thoughts, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged God's Grace
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Raiku Caught a Mouse
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day Raiku caught his first mouse. He was so impressed with himself. He bought it in with Claw’d closely behind and first deposited in the study. But the need for affirmation was too much, … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Claw'd and Raiku, Winter in Cape Town
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I Pretended…
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you felt a bit better – not back at school yet but certainly on the mend and your Mom sent me a photo of you tying your shoes. Well done! That’s good for … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Falcon, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Walking
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Landmark Day – Both Cats Are Out
Tuesday Dear Elsie You have an ear infection at the moment and are on antibiotics. I’m so glad you were a little better this morning so you could go to the padstal for a little outing and some sunshine. This … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Claw'd and Raiku
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Formwork and Foundations
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day formwork & foundations happened. To get to this point, Mike needed to make up a tripod for his theodolite. He so enjoyed getting the formwork straight and not having to use a level. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Foundations, Seals at Fish Hoek
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