Tag Archives: Building walls with rocks

The Great Rock Attack

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we set about attacking a massive rock out back. This rock has long been under discussion. It  needs to go, but we are not sure how. Much internet research has been done. The … Continue reading →

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Fighting is on Hold

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the cats returned to normal except the fighting is on hold. They still have a trace of the icky flea killer on their coats and they don’t want to engage in neck biting, … Continue reading →

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A Numbers Day

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you sat down and wrote out 1-99.  You got up to 57 and then said your brain was tired. But then, after your brain recovered, you sat down all by yourself and following … Continue reading →

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The Wall Goes Up

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I saw your house and how much the building has come along. It’s looking amazing and I can’t wait for it to be finished. Today was also the day the beautiful sunshine of yesterday gave way … Continue reading →

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Conquering Massive Rocks

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie, Today was the day two massive rocks got conquered. Courage and his team were working on getting a huge one down a level & they succeeded. The big rock circled came down from below the one above. … Continue reading →

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The Back Wall is Going Up

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today was a far better day than yesterday. We went to the beach and we were a little late so the shark net was being put out while I was swimming. The sea was quite rough as … Continue reading →

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Alternative Exercise

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day…. We did not go to the beach. When there has been heavy rain, a lot of water pours off the mountain through the drainage system and into the sea. Best to wait a day or … Continue reading →

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Blocked Drain

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We needed to get a blocked drain sorted. Mike really, really does not like plumbing. That’s why we have Brian the plumber. Yesterday when we saw we had a blocked drain, he almost contacted Brian … Continue reading →

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Mike the Stonemason

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike, Julian and I moved some rocks and Mike worked on the wall. Our rock moving was done in the broad sunlight, which wasn’t ideal so only lasted just under an hour. However, we did … Continue reading →

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