Tag Archives: Cape Town drought

Cape Town is Thirsty

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Helga

Use the GPS. I’m so glad I learned that lesson from the last time I got lost in my own home town. Fish Hoek is not exactly a metropolis, yet in December I drove around one of its tiny suburbs looking … Continue reading →

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Hand Cleaning Stash

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Helga

Today I went in search of hand cleaners. I wanted one that doesn’t need a rinse. Checkers had none. Dischem had a display at the entrance with hugely expensive options. R150 for 200ml, so I went down the aisle and … Continue reading →

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A Varied Day

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Helga

Today was just that – a varied day. I hit the gym at just after 8am, intent on putting together the components of the mini triathlon in the order in which they are supposed to be done. Swim 400m first, … Continue reading →

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Another One’s Done

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Helga

Another injection into Mike’s eye is done. Today’s was horrible. The first one he was psyched up for. He anticipated pain and suffering and it was only a tiny burn and some visual bubbles. Today it was more uncomfortable. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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I Found It!

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Helga

I’ve seen this stuff mentioned on social media but every time I went to Checkers to look for it, I couldn’t see it on the shelf. Today I found it! It’s in the toilet cleaner aisle but it is more … Continue reading →

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Yay! Rain in Cape Town

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Helga

For those who read my ramblings and who are not in Cape Town, today there was RAIN! It was very welcome. We have two water tanks. One is right outside the back door and we use it the most, so … Continue reading →

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Quiet Wednesday

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Helga

Today Julian flew back to Johannesburg for a few days and Adrian and Stacey drove back to Swellendam. Suddenly the house was very quiet. I went to gym swam 12 lengths. I’ve getting into the swing of it – now … Continue reading →

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Washing machine woes

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Helga

We seem to have been using about 70 litres of water a day, which is good. Today I needed to do some washing. Mike was going out so after gym, I gathered all the dark clothes and made up a … Continue reading →

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Relaxing Sunday

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Helga

Today has been a nice relaxed day. Mike wanted to check something out at Echo,  so at lunchtime we went around there and did some measuring. We did come up with a new idea to start, so it was worthwhile. … Continue reading →

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Water Leak

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Helga

In years gone by we seldom checked our water usage. We just did what normal people did…we showered at least once, maybe twice and occasionally in summer three times a day. We did dishes in large bubbly sinks of hot … Continue reading →

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Durban – no bucket in the shower

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Helga

I’m sitting in bed, in my summer pajamas in a central Durban hotel. It feels like it should be 9pm. It’s only 6-30pm. I’m drinking black rooibos tea (I never would have ever believed that would be my choice of … Continue reading →

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Last Day for Mavis

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Helga

So today was a significant day as it was the last day for Mavis. She has been a part of our lives for years. When she first came it was in order to try stop Mike’s Mom, aka Granny from … Continue reading →

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Ten Litres of Water for a Hair Wash

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Helga

One of the things I have been doing is washing my hair using the tank water. It means washing my hair outside, so best done when the sun is shining. A little bit of brain freeze at this time of … Continue reading →

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A Note in My Bible

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Helga

Every June 3rd, when I open my Bible to read, I have a note which reminds me that on this day 2010, Carlyn phoned the CCFm studio and gave her life to Jesus. It unrolled like this…. which is what … Continue reading →

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Sunny Johannesburg

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Helga

Today’s flight up to Johannesburg was probably the quickest and smoothest I’ve ever had. Everyone was on board 10 minutes prior to departure so we left early and with a tail wind arrived 25 minutes early. It was very smooth. … Continue reading →

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