Tag Archives: Cats

Mike’s Birthday Eve

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today is Granpa’s Birthday Eve! Tomorrow is his birthday. I got him a very exciting birthday present (thanks to your Mom who suggested it). He knows what he is getting (a tablet) but he doesn’t know what … Continue reading →

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Rocking Chair Therapy

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got some lovely rocking chair therapy. When you come for a visit you’ll also get to enjoy the rocking chair again. This is you and I in 2021!  Wow! How you’ve grown! … Continue reading →

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Silky Water

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the water was like silk. It’s strange to think water can be silky but it was so still, warm and clear – it was gentle against my skin. It made it hard to … Continue reading →

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The Cats Who Sit

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got Claw’d to sit from a lying position, and, I had no snack for him. Els, it’s one of the things you’ve seen them do on our video calls. When you come … Continue reading →

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New Guests & New Puzzle

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a little swim. It was windy so we didn’t stay long. The beach was not as crowded as yesterday. Yesterday, all the holiday makes descended on the … Continue reading →

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Cat Showdown

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the cats had a showdown. They went for each other with lots of hitting, biting & kicking. They are so entertaining to watch and I can’t wait for you to see them. When … Continue reading →

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Mike Pulled a Little Tendon in His Knee

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned beautiful and relatively calm… but we didn’t go to the beach, because yesterday Grandpa pulled a little tendon in his knee. He was moving a bed & didn’t know he had … Continue reading →

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I Got Here First

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a sweet moment with Claw’d. I had been out and when I got home, he was sitting in my rocking chair. Usually when he’s there and I want to sit down, … Continue reading →

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Raiku and the Baby Puff Adder

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a busy day that began really early. I heard my cell phone buzzing with messages and eventually dragged myself out of my slumber and looked to see what was going on. It was 4.30am and … Continue reading →

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My Last Open Water Swim For Now

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday, so we got to have a chat. I am sure you have a lovely day with her. Such a special day for me. Love you Stace! This morning, I woke up early … Continue reading →

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No Penguins or Seals

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach again, but there were no penguins or seals. there was tranquil water and beautiful clean sand. The weather has been good enough for us to have swum 6 … Continue reading →

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It Was a 1-Lizard Day

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I worked 9 hours and the cats caught only 1 lizard. They get terribly excited over this new-found ability of being able to track down ‘wild’ life around the house. I only … Continue reading →

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Carrying Sand

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a warm and sunny day. We had a sand delivery and Brian, Courage’s handlanger, was assigned the task of carrying the sand in bucket loads up the 99 stairs to the top. He is so … Continue reading →

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Cats & Cricket

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today I took loads of photos of the cats throughout the day. You can see how much they park off in the cat corner. This is a corner of the lounge, where they have their cat stand … Continue reading →

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New Day

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Last night ended well. We had a quiet evening & got to bed relatively early. Everything calmed down. My mood improved. Julian had work to do. David was tired.  Neither missed visiting us & today was a … Continue reading →

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