Tag Archives: Cape Town winter

Rain Has Gone

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked 9 hours, so when that happens, there’s not much else that I do. With the rain this week, Els,  you went stomping in puddles which was a lot of fun. Gotta … Continue reading →

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Number Plate Day

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I learned how number plates are made! I had a busy day but one of the jobs I  meant to do before Julian arrived today was get the number plates made for our … Continue reading →

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We Had a Good 1st June

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today we had a good 1st June which included a lovely chat with you as you and your Mom made oat cookies & hot chocolate on what was a very rainy day in your little town. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Last Day of May

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today is the last day of May. I went into the CCFm studio for a quick visit with Jonathan and Rachel who present the Breakfast with Friends show. Jonathan replaced me when I ended my radio career … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday Elsie!

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday 21st May 2024 Dearest Elsie! Today is your 6th birthday and you have had a fabulous day. 36 cupcakes at school, singing & celebrating, braaiing tonight and wonderful gifts all made for a lovely day. I remember this day … Continue reading →

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Exercise With A Purpose

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I left home not long after 7am and drove the big car back to the garage. It was a chilly morning. I was eager to experience 10 degrees walking home, as that’s the … Continue reading →

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Mopping Up Day

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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One of the Rainiest Days

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Portrait of a Sunday

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Rain and Wind

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Rainy Weekend Ahead

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Helga

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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Being Good at the Menial Tasks

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Electricity Box Still Not Fixed

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Beautiful Sunshine

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Dam Levels Almost 92%

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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