Tag Archives: Airbnbing

Starlings & Stained Glass

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with a message from the guests – there were starlings getting inside the roof. Starlings are all over our area and I regularly see them looking for places to nest. They … Continue reading →

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New Guests Day

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was new guests day. The lovely Swedish couple who have been with us for a while,  packed up all their belongings and filled their car to the brim. By 9am, they were on their way. Ruth … Continue reading →

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Bigger, Cleaner, Cheaper

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie It was good to speak to you today my darling and to hear all about your friends, including Pink, She, My Little Child, Blossom, Kitty Cat, Sleepy Bear, Monkey and Woofie. I think I’ve left some out … Continue reading →

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All Hands on Deck

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the day you & I had one of our lovely long chats. You watched while I picked the tiny ripe tomatoes from the tomato plant. And you saw the cats, watched me take the washing … Continue reading →

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The Lord Knows

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a difficult day for our family as we heard that your Oupa is very, very ill. We are so sorry.  He is a fine man with a love for gardening and he has given us … Continue reading →

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A Waiting Kind of Day

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a waiting kind of day. There were guests in the Cottage and Seaview Apartment and both were leaving today, so I was waiting for that, so I could say good bye. I waited for Ruth … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Reading

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I did more reading of my book on Saint Helena. It’s getting closer. Three weeks from today, God willing we will be on Saint Helena Island. The book is a rich catalogue of … Continue reading →

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The Plan Was For a Simple Day

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That went from simple to really busy.  I didn’t have too much to do, I thought, and I think I have only worked about 4 hours, but it was full and crazy busy in the … Continue reading →

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Did You Check For Purple Nickers

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to the beach and had a swim. The water was about 13. While I was swimming, the guests who were checking out today also came down and we had a really good chat … Continue reading →

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When Guests Leave the Apartment…

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was pretty chilled. We had a relaxed morning which included a latish visit to the beach. The water was about 14C and I swam for 34 minutes. It was more bobbing up and down … Continue reading →

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Three Hats Day

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We woke up quite late. There had been rain overnight, but the morning dawned partly cloudy with the sun shining. There was no wind. I had no appointments so I put on my “retired hat” … Continue reading →

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Sorting the Sea-View Apartment

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We didn’t get to swim because I had early meetings. At just after 7:30am, Mike and I went to clean the Sea-View Apartment. Mike said it should take half an hour. I swept and mopped, … Continue reading →

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A Most Unexpected Half Hour

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I woke around 7:20am after a very restless night. It was after 11pm that I started to drift off to sleep and was just dozing off when I heard a bang.  What was that? Mike … Continue reading →

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Trying Out Airbnb

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We decided to try out Airbnb as a guest. We have booked Airbnbs a couple of times in the last two years but not as hosts. We thought it would be a good exercise to … Continue reading →

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All Units Are Empty

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… …that saw all units empty. The Sea-View apartment was vacated early this morning. The cottage gets its next guests tomorrow. The Little Lookout is available. So right at this moment, all units are empty. It … Continue reading →

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