Tag Archives: African Christmas

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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Guesthouse is Empty

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The family in the cottage shipped on out. They were booked for 5 people but last night slept 8! At least they told me and paid for the extra. They also did the EFT for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2020

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We enjoyed Christmas Eve 2020. I love Christmas Eve. It is a day filled with anticipation for tomorrow’s celebration. It’s been a mixture of preparation and relaxation. Mike and I went to the shops early … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Helga

Today I had some Christmas shopping to do and I am managing to tick a couple of boxes. #983 of my 1000 thanks – I ordered Mike’s Christmas present. He doesn’t read my blog so I could quite easily publicize … Continue reading →

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Three Little Gifts

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Helga

On Saturday morning, when Julian was here we implemented Christmas Shopping Trip 2016. It was such fun. We went to the Blue Route to buy each other the presents WE wanted. So each of us chose what we wanted from … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day 2015

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Helga

Last night, Christmas Eve, we braaied and ate too much! Oh dear. Nothing new. In the morning we had arrived in Swellendam and Mike had played 18 holes. I’d walked the first 9 with him, so had got a bit … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Helga

7-30pm As the day draws to a close and I am able to reflect back upon it, I can say it’s been a lovely day. Cape Town put on her finest summer rain, with showers descending at lunchtime and pretty … Continue reading →

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