Tag Archives: Christmas

Family Have Arrived

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day your cousins arrived! They are looking forward to seeing you. Lizzy trying out the rocking horse for the first time… For dinner we had chicken and mashed potato with salad. Julian peeled all … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Yay! Today was Christmas Day. You, Elsie went to Christmas with Oupa. We missed having you and the family, but we hope that we will all be together next year. For us I got up early and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Christmas Eve! We began the day by going to the beach. The wind was from the north and was slightly cool. The water was cooler too, but it was  nice and clear and there were quite a … Continue reading →

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Rising Glow of Happiness!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day all the guests checked out. Ruth came and cleaned the cottage and the Seaview Apartment. Next guests in are family! I had this rising glow of happiness as I also have so very … Continue reading →

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Teddy on the Tree

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to swim in windless conditions. I forgot to take my goggles so I did a lot of breast stroke. I found myself close to the surf-ski club and there were a … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Birds

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie We have thirsty birds. The great big long-tailed Cape sugar birds have had babies! Lots of them. Yesterday morning early (5am) I filled the bottle and without thinking put in a lot of sugar. A whole cupful. … Continue reading →

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Great White Shark in False Bay!

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That started out gloomy and chilly. I wore a jersey! It’s December and a jersey was called for. How about that!? There was also a little drizzle. But that has all passed now and the … Continue reading →

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David’s Moving Day

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… David moved into his unit at the new house. This ground floor, where David now is, started like this… Ground floor lounge area before… After… Kitchen before… After… And of course his guitar is close … Continue reading →

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I’m On Leave!

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Helga

Saturday Today I just had to keep an eye on my work email just in case something came in. It has been very quiet, so I’ve sent my last couple of emails and I’ve put my work auto email on … Continue reading →

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Second Level Electrics Done!

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Helga

Tuesday Mike and I were up early and by 6am we were in the garage. Mike was busy loading the car with the prepared conduits. Courage arrived. At 6-20am we were on our way to the building site. It was … Continue reading →

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Watching the House Grow

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Helga

Sunday Watching the house grow certainly de-mystifies building. I am beginning to see how it all fits together. Mike and I went to the site this morning because he wanted to do some measuring. He knew the workers would be … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2018

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Helga

We woke up in a leisurely fashion this morning.  Our first stop was Echo where we had brunch with David and my niece Jess and her husband Gerrie. We had a great time together before Mike and I left at … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Helga

The weather in Cape Town has been stunning – sunny and windless. Tonight, even now (after 10pm), it’s balmy and mild. My balcony doors are wide open and there’s not a breath of wind. We switched Christmas around a bit … Continue reading →

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Never Do This Again – But Today I Did!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Helga

This afternoon Mike and I headed for Fish Hoek Beach. It has been sunny and warm with very little wind. The beach was buzzing. By the time we were ready to head on home, things had quieted down a bit.. … Continue reading →

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Inspiration 101

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Helga

When people face severe adversity and push through, making their lives matter, doing something that will encourage others, it’s inspirational. That’s what I thought when I fell upon this story on YouTube. It’s worth the 20 minutes watching. Feel good … Continue reading →

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