Tag Archives: Birthday

Hello 60s

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today is the day I entered the 60s. My 60th birthday began early. I woke up at the crack of dawn. By 5.11am on 5.11.2024, I was enjoying my first morning cappuccino. Today we went to Kirstenbosch … Continue reading →

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Good Bye 50s

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was Granny’s last day in her 50s. I tried going for an early morning walk. I got to the start of the street when some big, swollen rain drops began to fall. I saw trouble coming … Continue reading →

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A Quacking Day

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a quacking day! . I hope these photos will remind you of all the fun we had today.  We went to the beach first thing this morning and had some fun there… We came home, … Continue reading →

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Family Weekend

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you came to visit! I have thought of what to do this weekend for a long time. I pondered if we should go away for it, but then thought that wasn’t necessary if … Continue reading →

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58

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday  Dear Elsie Today was the day I turned 58 and you were there to celebrate with me. You love birthdays and couldn’t wait to give me my present, bake a cake and sing to me! We went to the … Continue reading →

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55 is Alive!

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Helga

Tuesday My 55th birthday. 54 is so yesterday! Somehow 55 has a great ring to it. Looking at 55 when you are 20, it’s really old, but looking at 55 when you are 85, it’s really young. It just depends … Continue reading →

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Birthday # 53

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Helga

Yay! I’m 53 today! Over the last number of years, I’ve made a note of where I have been and what I have done on my birthday. It’s pretty easy to do seeing as I have been blogging for a … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Muffins

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Helga

My Banting Saturday recipe is for these delicious, healthy muffins. They do  contain honey and fruit. If you have one muffin, you will consume 1ml of honey, 1/12 of a banana and 1/12 of an apple, which is pretty low … Continue reading →

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Birthday Weekend!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Helga

It’s been the big birthday weekend at our house with Mike celebrating his birthday yesterday and David today. Mike chose a new putter. Then the family put money together and bought him a BIG surprise…one that we will all benefit … Continue reading →

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Birthday Celebration Weekend Summary

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Helga

4-30pm This weekend has been my early birthday celebration. Friday was Mike’s company’s golf competition. About 20 x 4 balls teed off to do battle. It was a competition between departments from the City of Cape Town. Mike & 3 … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 17 – What Is My Husband Up To?!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Helga

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 →

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LCHF – Day 16 – I Am Blessed…

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Helga

3-06pm Wooo hooo! What a day. I picked up Miranda at 5am this morning and we went off to CCFm for the November Rise and Shine open day! The day bore all the signs of hot and sunny…this was taken … Continue reading →

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