Tag Archives: Building a house on a mountainside

Out the Back and Up the Road

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Helga

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

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Helga

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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Shark Siren Went Off

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a swim. It was great to be back in the water, which is warming up. I swam for about half an hour and then warmed up in … Continue reading →

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We Journeyed Home

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we came home, but we took the long route. This meant going via Betty’s Bay which is where we honeymooned 37 years ago. The place has grown up, but the road on which … Continue reading →

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