Tag Archives: Corona Virus

Negative for Covid-19

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I got my Covid-19 test result. I was only expecting it tomorrow, but the SMS popped up just after 10am this morning… So now I just need to be very careful over the next few … 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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Surgery Date!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got a date for jaw surgery! 😁 Yesterday I emailed the surgeon’s practice and this morning I got the rapid response.  The next available date for surgery is Wednesday 17th June, so my berth … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Scan

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I had a thyroid ultrasound. It showed up that I have a nodular thyroid with one dominant node on the right (which is the one that took me to the doctor in the first place.) … Continue reading →

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Elsie Turns 2!

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Elsie turned 2️⃣. We had a lovely family video call with her this morning. And Mike and I have just had a Skype call with Stacey and Elsie to see her opening our gift which … Continue reading →

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Avoiding People…Like the Plague!

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was warm in Cape Town. Temperature went way into the 20s and it felt decidedly summery. I washed our linen. I did 6 hours of work. The bath was bricked in. The plumbers left. … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Echo

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day that… We had morning coffee on the balcony. It’s crazy that we have not taken advantage of the balcony off our bedroom in this way. For 25 years we have had this balcony and we … Continue reading →

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Good Solid Work Day

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I worked 9 hours and 9 minutes. It was a good solid work day. I did laundry I was up very early so I went to a jog/walk around the block. I ran down the … Continue reading →

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We Dressed For Dinner

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Helga

Lock Down Level 4 – Day 9 Saturday Today was the day… 34 years ago, Mike asked me to marry him. 😍💍 We had a really lovely day. It began with us going to the police station to see if … Continue reading →

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Out Shopping

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Helga

Lock Down Level 4 – Day 8 Friday! Today was the day… I woke late – last night Mike and I had coffee late, so I ended up sleeping until 2:30am and then waking up. I stayed awake until about … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Thursdays

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Helga

Of Lock Down Level 4 – Day 7 Thursday Today was the day… Mike and I both went for a walk around the neighbourhood. There were loads of people out. Mike went down to Fish Hoek, first to inspect our … Continue reading →

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Work and Play

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Helga

Of Lock Down Level 4 – Day 6 Wednesday Today was the day… The sun shone and the sky was blue – it was a beautiful day – I did a load of washing. I had a team meeting at … Continue reading →

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Half Birthday :)

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Of Lock Down Level 4 – Day 5. I celebrate a half-birthday. It’s the 5th of the month – 6 months today I turn 56. Today I’m 55 & a half! In the light of … Continue reading →

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A Full Work Day

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day.. Of Lock Down Level 4 – Day 4. It was a full work day, as Mondays often are. I worked more than 9 hours and I have a whole lot more work that could carry … Continue reading →

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