Tag Archives: Cat Walk

Being More Deliberate

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. It was overcast and windless and as a result I could swim and swim and swim. The walk home along the cat walk… The sea was dead flat … Continue reading →

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High, High Tide

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a fine chat and you showed me how you swing on your indoor hammock. It will be interesting when you read this in the future, what your adult self … Continue reading →

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Walking Above Clovelly

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had quite a quiet day but I got out for a couple of walks and the second one took us above Clovelly. Not every day may be good but there is good … Continue reading →

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Scullery Cupboards

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Mike started assembling the scullery cupboards. He loves working with wood and had some fun putting them together, but it’s hard work, with lots of bending. He finished the smaller and then started on the … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Water Tanks

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I felt more in control than yesterday. I’ve worked a 9+ hour day but did the last hour between 8 & 9pm and so had a break in-between. Also, mid-morning the MD of the company … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Remembrance

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day…. I managed to get a lovely walk in, even though I got slightly damp on my return. And my implant crown popped off. The day dawned overcast with the threat of rain, which in due … Continue reading →

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There Was a Loud Crack

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I worked the whole day… close to 10 hours. The wind was blowing so there was no swim. There was a lot of work to do. Today something really unexpected happened. I got dressed in … Continue reading →

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First Vines Planted

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Helga

Saturday 30th October 2021 – I wasn’t sure if I was going to make the title of this post about the vines or about my toenail. I concluded, we’ll still be talking about the vines in years to come and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Day Drew the Crowds

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We woke up late and went to the beach at about 9am. The water was 14C. Underwater visibility was better than it has been recently. The tide was low. It was altogether a beautiful day. … Continue reading →

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Milo’s Design Flaw

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We slept in. It was wonderful. We finally got up around 10am and went across to the Blue Route to do some shopping. I got Elsie her birthday present which is her request: a red … Continue reading →

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Getting To Know The Locals

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Before sunset, I stood at my balcony door and shivered at the coldness of the wind. Hmm, I was fast losing enthusiasm at the idea of going for early morning swims. Maybe I wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Crazy Start to the Week

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We woke up to see the flashing lights of emergency vehicles across the bay on the road between Clovelly and Kalk Bay. There were a lot of them. At least about 4 ambulances, a fire … Continue reading →

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Autumn Wind

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …the south-easter picked up to a howling gale. This is the time of the year that the wind should be calming down a bit, but it blew like it was December!  I ventured out to … Continue reading →

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Fearless Swim!

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I swam fearlessly, not worrying about sharks!  When we woke up this morning a little rain swept by, so we only ended up heading for the beach at about 7:30am. But we are so glad … Continue reading →

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4 Months in our New House

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today is the day… we have been in our new house for 4 months. It’s been quite interesting because I have been waiting for the honeymoon period to end. Instead, it’s just got better. Mike and I are loving … Continue reading →

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