Thursday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day we went for a delicious swim in warm water. We went down late so the shark net was already in place and there were loads of people in the sea. It was lovely. Later in the day, the shark siren went off a number of times. Apparently it was because a couple of bronze whaler sharks were caught in the fishermen’s nets. So it was surprising to me the bronze whalers were around at all. I would have imagined they would have kept clear from False Bay’s famous Orca pair – known as Port & Starboard. They graced Fish Hoek with their presence today, cruising through Sunnycove towards Kalk Bay. Nanette Smith, an accomplished photographer got a couple of photos of them…
Orca’s (also known as killer whales) are apex predators meaning they are the top of the food chain. It’s good to see them around because they are partial to great white sharks and the pair’s appearance generally means great whites will find another home. I still wouldn’t want to encounter a bronze whale shark, even if they are not known for their aggression. So with the exclusion swimming zone I happily swim.
Today I worked under 6 hours, I did some shopping and voila! I finished the puzzle.
It is so detailed. I enjoyed it so much. The lady who lent it to me sent me a photo of all the others she now has bought home for me to borrow. I’ll go visit her tomorrow, take this one back & pick up a couple more.
David had a bit more energy this morning, so took himself up to Silvermine Reservoir. He was able to have a little swim as well which he really enjoyed. That’s his outing for a while. He plans to rest from now until Tuesday when he goes to see a haematologist. We are hoping that will reveal some useful information.
Matthew 16:24-27
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what they have done.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx