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A Solid Start To The Month

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a positive day. I didn’t think it would be. I knew it was going to be busy and it turned out to be, but I managed to wade my way through all the lovely work and ended … Continue reading →

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Year Anniversary of 2017’s 4th Crime Day

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Helga

Today, a year ago, our two thieves broke a hole in our back wall. They were so determined to get to Mike’s study. Because we knew they were coming, we had moved everything of value out, but they were still … Continue reading →

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The Water Bill Arrived

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Helga

The water bill arrived in the mail today…well it is not only the water bill…it’s the rates and taxes but includes the water breakdown. I could not believe it. With it being winter (although for the last week it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Elsie is 1 Month Old

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Helga

21st June 2018 – Elsie came into the world a month ago today and is thriving. She now weighs 4.5kg, is growing well and sometimes even sleeps through most of the night! She loves looking at her Mom. The other … 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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Water Bill = R0

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Helga

This was a first. I’m sure there are plenty others who have had this, but it was fun to see today… Last month I think it was R33! So there are three of us on our property. Morgan stays in … Continue reading →

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Save 47 Minutes

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Helga

After I posted yesterday’s blog about spending 52 minutes getting a car license at the Fish Hoek traffic department, Lenore’s Joe sent me a message asking why I don’t do it online. While sitting in the queue I read I … Continue reading →

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Top Five Water Saving Tips

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Helga

We are having a water crisis in Cape Town and actually across South Africa. With Cape water restrictions the toughest they have ever been, we are revving up water saving to try and reduce usage in each and every home in … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Water Restrictions

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Helga

Mike sent me an email with this info….useful to know. These are the City of Cape Town’s new rules… No watering (e.g. using buckets) on a garden, sports field, or other grassed area using potable water between 09:00 and 16:00. … Continue reading →

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