Tag Archives: Burst water pipe

In the Nick of Time

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today there was a massive burst water main in a pipe in one of the neighbouring roads. It’s going to take several hours to repair and work has only just begun. It’s going to be a long … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beach

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we went back to the beach. The water was cooler than recently but it was very refreshing. The waves were perfect. It felt wonderful being out by the blue barrel. The swim did … Continue reading →

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No Water Again

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie This evening at just after 6pm, we found we had no water. The horrible news was that we also had new guests arrive from the UK who really want to shower. It’s been off for almost two … Continue reading →

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2 Years and 4 Months

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I realised we have been in our house for 2 years and 4 months. We are still enjoying each day, admiring the abundance of nature around us, listening to the wind howling and the sea churning … Continue reading →

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27 Hours & Still No Water

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had no water the whole day! I woke up really early (about 4am) and thought to myself, ‘I really don’t want to check to see if the water has come on and … Continue reading →

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Burst Water Pipe

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t swim – the wind blew. It has died down now and we are hoping it will stay like this until tomorrow morning, so we can get a swim in. Courage worked the entire … Continue reading →

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Burst Water Main

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We woke up to no water. Actually, what had happened started last night around 10pm. I was winding down and was about to shower only to find there was very low water pressure. It soon … Continue reading →

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This Happened Today!

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I swam in my swimming costume, as apposed to my spring suit. Back in this… I was looking for the last time I was in it and it was in April, almost exactly 4 months … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Water Woes

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We woke up with low water pressure…again!  It has been happening frequently recently. The drainage system in our area seems to be old and after rain, burst water pipes abound. The Whatsapp group said there … Continue reading →

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Another Burst Water Main

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Helga

It was not too long ago that we had a burst water main in our neighbourhood. This morning there was another. A massive pipe burst and for two hours precious water ran. If you are on Facebook, you can see … Continue reading →

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Massive Burst Water Pipe

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Helga

When we woke up this morning, there was no water. It’s now 3-44pm and there is still no water. Here’s why – a 450mm mainline water pipe burst at 3am this morning and it caused havoc. It cause a river … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Airport Run

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Helga

Today, I got to go to international arrivals at the airport! I’m not sure when I was last down at that side of the airport but I can tell you, they’ve fluffed it up some, making arriving quite a unique experience. … Continue reading →

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