Tag Archives: Building a house on a mountainside

Looking Back on the 5th June

Thursday Dear Elsie Today is 5th June and whenever this date rolls around photos start being thrown up in my Google memories for the time the house was being built 5 years ago. Looking back on the 5th June, it … Continue reading

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Visiting a Funicular Site

Wednesday  Dear Elsie Today was the day the plumber came to put in more plumbing pipes down the channel and we also went to a house where a funicular was being installed. I worked the morning and when my meeting … Continue reading

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Out the Back and Up the Road

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind dropped a bit, but has picked up again this evening. Still, we got to have the doors wide open and Courage took advantage of a little less wind to wash our … Continue reading

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Holes in the Ground

Friday Dear Elsie I have a fun unexpected excursion tomorrow. Julian has to go to George, so he’s dropping me off in Swellendam and I’m going to see you my Elsie darling! He’ll pick me up on the way back … Continue reading

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The New Loo

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned overcast and cloudy. It was a perfect day for a hike but we had other things on the go. Three guys were coming with Courage to work an extra day, to … Continue reading

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Visiting A Building Site

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach in the morning. The water is still warm and the wind hadn’t yet picked up. I had a good swim as the tide was high, making the barrel … Continue reading

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One Day Closer to Christmas

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you decorated your Christmas tree! Great job Els! It’s going to look amazing at night with the lights on. I came out of a bad night to a better day. I worked for … Continue reading

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Back to the Beach

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today we went back to the beach after a break. We hadn’t been in a while, but it was so worth it today. The water temperature must have been 20C. It was so warm. Came home, had … Continue reading

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Ten Years Ago This Week

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for an early morning road walk. As I walk I always imagine what the view is like from some of the houses. There’s this huge complex on Highway that from the … Continue reading

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The Sea Tricked Us

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday! I’m sure you had a good time with her, eating cake and celebrating. It was good to see you on the video call today. We began the day by going to the … Continue reading

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New Houses & Planning

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked up to the shark spotters and looked at the new houses below the road. They are on Cliff Road which is supposed to run below them. They have made a private … Continue reading

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It’s Always Good To Have a Friday

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I got to work a few hours less than the rest of the week. It’s always good to have a Friday. I have got fully on top of all I need to … Continue reading

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Goodbye & a Front-End Loader

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we said goodbye to you as you headed back to your home. We love you! We love you! We were sad to say goodbye but you are such a darling and we look … Continue reading

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New Phone – Old Photos

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day my new phone got all its contacts and apps transferred across. It took a chunk of the day but it got done. The camera is fantastic and there is a macro feature that … Continue reading

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Carrying Sand

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a warm and sunny day. We had a sand delivery and Brian, Courage’s handlanger, was assigned the task of carrying the sand in bucket loads up the 99 stairs to the top. He is so … Continue reading

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