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Tag Archives: Cape of storms
The Wind and the Warning
Friday Dear Elsie Today is Friday and I usually try to work only in the morning and take some time off in the afternoon, but this week has been super busy so I worked 8 hours. I still finished slightly … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Black south-easter, Cape of storms, Raiku
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Electricity Fixed
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the electricity got fixed. In fact, last night, after 8pm, I got a call to say the electricity department was downstairs to fix the problem. When they found out where the problem was … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town weather, Red Tide
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Mopping Up Day
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we encountered some storm issues. There was water blowing in under our bedroom door. Also, because the rain was swept in from the south-east there was water coming under the flashing on one … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Spring rain
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One of the Rainiest Days
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was one of the rainiest days in Cape Town. It began with a strong black south-easter that blew in a serious cold front. Just before the rain began, I noticed the NSRI Rescue Boat 10 out … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Amaryllis, Cape of storms, Cape Town storm, Cape Town winter
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A Good Day for David
Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for David but not such a good day for you! You have tonsillitis! This seems to be a right of passage for 5-year olds. It’s very uncomfortable, but you will get better … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town storm, Cape Town winter, David, False Bay, Fish Hoek, Long Covid
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After the Storm
Saturday Dear Elsie Last night there was a big storm! The wind was very strong and the rain came down in buckets. By morning, the wind had dropped, but one of our balcony chair cushions had disappeared. It was quite … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek winter, Flight Radar, Moon
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Sit & Knit
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I spent some time sitting and knitting. That was after church. The big knit project has everything to do with you. You love red & I figured knitting you a red blanket would … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living
Tagged Black south-easter, Cape of storms, Fish Hoek winter, knitting
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The Cape Doctor is in Town
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went birthday present shopping for YOU! That was fun. In collaboration with your Mom I bought the things we think you will love. They are now mostly wrapped & ready to be … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged A Taste Of The South-Easter, Cape Doctor, Cape of storms, False Bay, Fish Hoek, windy day
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A Storm Came Through
Thursday Today was the day… A storm came through. Look at some of those wind speeds. Mud slides on De Waal drive in Cape Town (photo Cred: Cape Town Weather) With the strong winds and heavy rain, Mike and I … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town rain, Fish Hoek winter
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Weather Alert
Wednesday Today was the day… The Cape of Storms came to life with high winds and battering rain roaring across the city. By last night there had been 50mm of rain. Today, the weather office issued a storm warning advisory… … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town weather alert, Winter 2021
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Slowing me Down
Sunday Today was the day… We swam and we walked. I was the only person in the sea, which does suggest it wasn’t much of a swimming day. After we got home, we had a nice long video chat with … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape of storms, Covid-19, Fish Hoek, Winter in Cape Town
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