Tag Archives: Covid-19

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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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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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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Orthodontic Visit

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day.. I saw the orthodontist. I was supposed to see him three weeks ago but it was postponed on account of the pandemic. The schedule was for him to make an adjustment (three weeks ago) and … 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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