Tag Archives: Daisy lane

Is There a Ship On Fire in the Bay?

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that while I was working, this message popped up on our street whatsapp group…it certainly got our attention. We rushed outside onto the balcony and looked through binoculars and the telescope. We then … Continue reading →

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Passing By A Tiny Home

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a busy work day but I did manage to get out for a couple of walks. The first one was at lunchtime, when I walked to the end of the road, then did a loop … Continue reading →

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Friends Gather to say Goodbye

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got together with friends to say goodbye to Jo. She and her husband Mark are heading back to the UK for the summer and we will miss her 60th birthday in August. … Continue reading →

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Monday With a Slight Difference

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a Monday with a slight difference.  Mondays are always very busy for me. Because I sit at my computer all day long, I do try and get out a little just to keep moving. Today, … Continue reading →

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Learning From The Fire

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie One week – it’s been one week since we had that frightening Sunday afternoon. Today I walked to Glencairn and took photos of the charred mountainside, trying to figure out why some houses burnt and others were … Continue reading →

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Getting Caught in the Rain

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we got caught in the rain. Well, it was really only a passing shower, but it passed for long enough to get us nicely damp. We decided to walk to pick up lunch … Continue reading →

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What Everyone Wants

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was reminded of what everyone wants. Everyone wants to be accepted. This last weekend we had guests arrive. When they booked last week, I was a little concerned about their reviews. Some … Continue reading →

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Pretty Things

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We knew swimming would be in the best conditions for the next few days, so we went in calm weather and headed for the beach – it was bright and early. The water was colder … Continue reading →

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Scullery Cupboards

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Mike started assembling the scullery cupboards. He loves working with wood and had some fun putting them together, but it’s hard work, with lots of bending. He finished the smaller and then started on the … Continue reading →

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Guests from the Cottage Up

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That I knew was going to be busy. No swimming. I got straight to work and when Alan checked out of the Seaview Apartment, Mike and I went down to clean the unit. We also … Continue reading →

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