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Tag Archives: Cape Town winter
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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Portrait of a Sunday
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day winter set in and it rained and rained and rained. There was a break in the weather quite early, so we managed a walk to the shops for a few groceries. We walked … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town winter, Claw'd and Raiku, Rugby World Cup 2023
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Rain and Wind
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that the wind blew and it rained. Meanwhile, guests left and the pile of washing grew, so we did 3 loads, which put a mighty strain on our washing line facilities and my … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter
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Rainy Weekend Ahead
Friday Dear Elsie Today, while you had a beautiful sunny Swellendam day, the rain swept through Cape Town and it doesn’t look likely to end before Monday. Tuesday will be cold and clear and Wednesday is forecast to be 22 … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter
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Being Good at the Menial Tasks
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun shone and there wasn’t too much wind which made it a lovely cool winter’s day. We had the balcony doors open for most of the day so the cats could come … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter, Finding joy in the little things, Fish Hoek winter, Landscaping, Menial tasks
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Electricity Box Still Not Fixed
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the entire street was without electricity – and so far it’s been 22 hours. We have solar, but with the weather cloudy and rainy, the batteries will be hard pressed to last another … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter, Electricity outage
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Beautiful Sunshine
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun rose. There was not a cloud in the sky and after what seems likes weeks and weeks of interminable cloud, rain and cold, the sun came out and shone its warmth … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter
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Dam Levels Almost 92%
Monday Dear Elsie Today it got very cold. The morning wasn’t so bad, but this afternoon the temperature seems to have dropped. I know Swellendam has been cold as well. We have just got in from a walk. When we … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town dam levels, Cape Town winter, Clouds, Long Covid
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Admiral’s Waterfall
Saturday Dear Elsie It was good to speak to you today and to find out you are feeling a little better. Today was the day I had a couple of walks. The first was this morning when I braved the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Admiral's Waterfall, Cape Town winter, Simon's Town waterfall, Simonstown, Winter rains
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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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Winter Has Arrived
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it was cold and rainy for most of the day. Last night there was torrential downpours and strong winds. This morning dawned with less wind and very overcast skies. Today’s rain arrived earlier … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek rain, Fish Hoek winter
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Rain
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did my last day’s work before having a bit of a long weekend. I think I will check my email tomorrow but I won’t be covering for anyone and will enjoy some … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town rain, Cape Town winter
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Words Can’t Describe How Happy I Am Inside
Thursday Today was the day… “Words can’t describe how happy I am inside” – this was what our next tenant said when he heard he could move into the flat. He was so happy and excited. For him and his … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter, Spring in Cape Town
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What’s With The Weather!
Monday Today was the day… The weather changed and changed again. We woke up to rain and a cloud came over leaving everything damp and gloomy outside. As the rain fell, it no longer came from the north but the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Black south-easter, Cape Town wind, Cape Town winter, David's travels
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