Tag Archives: David

Warm is Relative

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went down to the beach in the afternoon on what was a windy day. We didn’t go this morning, but as I got to lunchtime, I couldn’t help it. I went off … Continue reading →

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Smoky Sunrise

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of a very smoky sunrise. There has been a massive fire burning over in Pringle Bay. This was it two days ago… Pringle Bay residents had to evacuate their homes. This was soon … Continue reading →

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11.9C – Alpine Water in Fish Hoek

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and the water temperature was a chilly 11.9C. I adjusted and spent a wonderful half hour swimming. The water was so clear – it reminded me of alpine … Continue reading →

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Bravecto Day

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I needed to put Bravecto on the cats again. With the mountain behind, they pick up ticks so easily. My strategy today was to put it on first thing in the morning. I … Continue reading →

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Super Restful Day

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did very little. We did not go to the beach. We rested and I snoozed in my rocking chair. The day was really beautiful with the sun warm, the sky blue and … Continue reading →

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Morning Routine

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I followed my regular morning routine. I woke up just after 5am and let the cats out the study. I usually pick each of them up to give them a good morning cuddle before feeding them. … Continue reading →

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The View from the Valley

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie A beautiful sunrise this morning… Today was the day I walked down to the beach twice. The first time was for a swim. The tide was super low, so there wasn’t too much swimming space, but I … Continue reading →

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The Main Event of the Day

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a swim. While there wasn’t too much wind, there was a bit of swell. The water clear, clean and warm. There was very little seaweed and kelp … Continue reading →

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Carrying Sand

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a warm and sunny day. We had a sand delivery and Brian, Courage’s handlanger, was assigned the task of carrying the sand in bucket loads up the 99 stairs to the top. He is so … Continue reading →

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Highs & Lows of the Day

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that had highs and lows. The biggest high of the last 24 hours though, was hearing that yesterday, you, my sweet, darling Elsie, invited Jesus into your heart. I couldn’t be more delighted. … Continue reading →

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Back to Kommetjie

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we woke early and before 8, David and I took a drive to Kommetjie. We returned to where we had walked on 3rd April. David had been sick for 6 weeks. This was … Continue reading →

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Tiny Improvement

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a rainy, misty drizzly day in Cape Town. Spring Solstice where the city should be warming, but instead the maximum temperature scrambled up to 15C and we all were in jackets and scarves. Julian and … Continue reading →

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Cats & the Gecko

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for you! You got a special treats for doing so well at school and you were beyond excited! We are all so proud of you. Back at our house, I had a … Continue reading →

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David at the Cardiologist

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day David went to the cardiologist. He has had chest discomfort for almost 7 months so it was time he did due diligence and have himself checked out just in case there was something … Continue reading →

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We Have Today

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today. You got to see the cats wrestling and you really enjoyed that. You also showed me around your house and all the building and renovation work that is being … Continue reading →

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