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Tag Archives: beach
Peach of a Day
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a peach of a day. The wind had dropped and this was what it looked like from our balcony at 6.55am. Yup, it was just the most majestic day. A visit to the beach was … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, False Bay views, Fish Hoek Beach
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Today Was a Swimming Day
Tuesday Dear Elsie I’m glad you are feeling better today. Today was the day we went for a swim. It was also the day Courage was not here as he had an appointment, so he swapped a public holiday for today. … Continue reading
My Last Open Water Swim For Now
Monday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday, so we got to have a chat. I am sure you have a lovely day with her. Such a special day for me. Love you Stace! This morning, I woke up early … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Cats, False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Beach, Great white sharks, Stacey
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The Big Book Removal
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that tons and tons of books were moved out of Julian’s storage and onto a massive truck. Three years worth of book buying amounts to this. The garage was packed full of them … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Books, spring
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16-8
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went down to the beach for a swim. The water had cleared of all the debris of two days ago and it was lovely and clear. It was still chilly – but … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Gabion baskets, Intermittent fasting, Landscaping
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Rough Seas
Tuesday Dear Elsie This morning when we woke up the wind was still blowing gales, but it was forecast to improve as the day progressed. I took one look at Fish Hoek beach and decided I wouldn’t be swimming in … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Fish Hoek, Seaside living
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We Got To Swim
Tuesday Today was the day… We got to swim! With the wind having been howling since last week, it was a pleasure to get a swim in today. I didn’t quite make 2km, but I did get in about 35 … Continue reading
Long Day, But Happy News
Wednesday Today was the day… That was quite busy. I have worked for 8 hours and have had success for which I am so grateful. I’ve just finished some additional work now so it’s been a long day. Mike and … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Birds on the balcony, Fish Hoek Beach
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LCHF – Day 17 – What Is My Husband Up To?!
2-05pm BIRTHDAY WEEKEND! I started the celebration yesterday. Tonight we are going out for dinner and tomorrow, Mike wants me to open my presents! Monday is my birthday, but I’ll be up and out before the sparrows! The day began … Continue reading
Speaking With Our Eyes, On Madiba Day
2-47pm A glorious start to a beautiful day. Riana sent me this photo of the sunrise at Fish Hoek Beach…stunning… Wow! This is where we live! The show went well this morning with Jason Pretorius making his amazing presence felt … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, eyes, If He Said It, Jason Pretorius, madiba day, semantic dementia
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