Tag Archives: Christmas 2021

Packing Up Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The penultimate day of 2021. It was the day I took all our Christmas decorations down and packed up Christmas. We debated about going to the beach this morning. It looked quite overcast and the … Continue reading →

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Drizzly December Day

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That I was officially on holiday. Our company closes between Christmas and New Year, so it’s 5 days off. Mike and I went down to the beach and joined the locals and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day 2021!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Helga

Saturday – Christmas Day! Today was the day… We had a lovely family Christmas. David bought Mike a chess set and then he promptly set up a game with two teams who played in rotation. It was very competitive and … Continue reading →

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Precious Shoes at My House

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Helga

Friday – 1 day til Christmas Today was the day… Christmas Eve 2021. Twas the night before Christmas and my what a windy day in Cape Town. The wind will abate a little overnight (if wind guru is to be … Continue reading →

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Auto Response is On

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Helga

Thursday – 2 days til Christmas Today was the day… I wrapped up work, put my auto response on and checked out! I’m only back on Monday 3rd January. That sounds great! We worked hard today. I completed the cottage … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning at the Beach

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Helga

Sunday – 6 days til Christmas! Today was the day… We got to swim! There was a lot of seaweed in the water – kelpy bits and pieces, so I didn’t too too much swimming. I managed 1.5km, but the … Continue reading →

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The Birds are Back

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Helga

Saturday – 7 days til Christmas! Today was the day… The birds came back in variety and number. One of the fun moments of the day was watching a young long-tailed sugar bird holding court and protecting his turf. Other … Continue reading →

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Creative Christmas Gift

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I wrote all over David’s Christmas present! A few years ago David gave me a diary that he had opened and written messages on certain days…all the birthdays particularly. Today I’ve done the same. He … Continue reading →

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Patio Done For Now

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Courage finished the patio. It is as done as it’s going to be until next year. At least there is not sand blowing everywhere. From the front door this morning… Courage working on the grass… … Continue reading →

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Getting into the Christmas Vibe

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We put the Christmas tree up in the guesthouse! Not that it took too much time. Ruth came to clean ahead of guests coming in tomorrow. They are a busy family of 5, with 15 … Continue reading →

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Guesthouse is Empty

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The family in the cottage shipped on out. They were booked for 5 people but last night slept 8! At least they told me and paid for the extra. They also did the EFT for … Continue reading →

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