Tag Archives: Corona in Cape Town

Rubble Road!

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It was quiet in the morning, but got busy in the afternoon. Julian went back to Johannesburg. A week from now he’ll be back. 🙂 Mike and Courage went off to Echo to build bathroom … Continue reading →

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Tax Time

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I started doing my taxes.  My main bank account is supposed to email me my bank statements and they haven’t been doing so. I get ongoing notifications of my transactions both via SMS and email … Continue reading →

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Loo With a View

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to see the loo with a view. This is in the guest bathroom on the top floor of the new house. The bathroom is at the top of the stairs before entering Julian’s … Continue reading →

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Under the House

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I took a photo of under the house! I think that idea piqued some curiosity yesterday so today when at Echo, I took a photo. Firstly, this space is just after the entrance to the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Day – Stormy Night

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was beautiful and calm to start but this evening there is already quite a wind that has blown up and a storm is expected to sweep over the Cape dumping quite a bit more … Continue reading →

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Old Habits – New Rules

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We met Julian for breakfast at Peak Cafe in Fish Hoek. It’s something we have done dozens of times., but no longer can they put all the tables out as this picture shows. Now they … Continue reading →

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Ceilings In & Solar Panels Bought

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We have ceilings on our level at the new build. I think they put them in yesterday but it was so wet then, I only got to see them today. It’s looking like it’s growing … Continue reading →

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Take Up Your Positions – Stand Firm

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We spent a bit of time at Echo. This time it was just wandering around, with Mike establishing how high the ceiling will be in the scullery – planning cupboards and standing in awe of … Continue reading →

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An Iffy Day

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day … That started off iffy. There are going to be days like this. I’ve said that before! It’s been 17 days since my operation and I’ve had 3 pretty gnarly days, the first one being … Continue reading →

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The Evening Shift

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We did an evening shift at Echo and we have just got home.  Mike spent the day there changing from single phase to three and by 5pm, had just about caught up. He only had … Continue reading →

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Coming Back To Life

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I felt I was coming back to life. I was in my pajamas sitting at my computer working when I suddenly heard the truck coming to pick up the trash, only I hadn’t yet put … Continue reading →

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Echo in a Storm

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… A big day-time storm swept across the Cape. Mike and I went down to Echo early to see how it was standing up to the strong winds. We especially wanted to see Julian’s floor. I … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Test

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I had a Covid-19 test! I needed to get one because the hospital won’t admit me if I’m positive. I think Pathcare at Mediclinic Cape Town has an interesting strategy.  When you arrive, the waiting … Continue reading →

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Burying my Head in the Sand

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike made bread.  When I ordered from Checkers about 6 weeks ago, I accidentally ordered TWO x 12.5KG bags of flour. We have motored our way through bag one: David did some more recording from … Continue reading →

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Ewww, Nasty Behind There…

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I did quite a deep clean of the kitchen. Maybe I should say I started a deep clean of the kitchen. I have a l-o-n-g way to go. I was going to clean the kitchen … Continue reading →

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