Tag Archives: False Bay

New Houses & Planning

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked up to the shark spotters and looked at the new houses below the road. They are on Cliff Road which is supposed to run below them. They have made a private … Continue reading

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My Personal Shark Spotters

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today it was too windy to swim, so I walked. I had a really good walk too. I walked up Contour to Mountain and then up to the shark spotters hut. Only, it was not the Shark … Continue reading

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Nothing is Ever Perfect

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful summery day with not too much wind and lots of whale activity in the sea. I’ve learned the ones I thought were orcas are probably Bryde’s whales. That’s what I was told on … Continue reading

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Braai with David

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke to a very calm windless day with a flat sea. We couldn’t resist heading to the beach for a swim. We fell right back into our regular routine with Mike going … Continue reading

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Spring Splash

Sunday 1st September 2024 Dear Elsie I just love the 1st September – it really makes me feel spring is coming. Today dawned with sunshine and not too much wind. We did a few things this morning and then this … Continue reading

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A Little Look Back

Monday Dear Elsie Today we expected some sunshine, but instead it was a very overcast, gloomy day with occasional spots of drizzle. I worked 9 hours, but one thing that did happen is we saw a whale.  I actually got … Continue reading

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Getting Back into Airbnbing

Thursday Dear Elsie For the last 2 months, we have had no Airbnb bookings. We have had guests but they have been off Airbnb. When I opened up the units onto Airbnb again, no one booked for all of July. … Continue reading

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Yachts and Whales

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked the entire day so outside life became very small, but I did get to see yachts and whales. The whales are very difficult to get pics of but the yachts showed … Continue reading

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New Moon Sunrise

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a short chat but I heard about your first tooth coming out and how the “tandmuis” came! I also saw the worm you bought,  your new pantoffels & your … Continue reading

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Twas a Very Gloomy Day

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very gloomy day. The sun stayed firmly behind clouds which hung low in the sky. For part of the day, mist lingered eerily over the water, blending the horizon with the sky. I worked … Continue reading

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Suddenly the House is so Quiet!

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day  you went home. It was great to spend some time with you before you left. There was an amazing sunrise (thanks to Stacey for the photo)… Then you played chess with David (and … Continue reading

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If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I kept thinking it was Friday, but it’s not! I worked for most of what was a splendid June day and then I put on my walking shoes, my hat and my sunglasses … Continue reading

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The Steam Train Passed By

Thursday Dear Elsie Tomorrow I get to see you!  Today was a perfect day in Fish Hoek and it was the day the steam train passed by. It was on its way to Simon’s Town. When I heard it coming, … Continue reading

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My Parent’s Marriage Certificate

Thursday Dear Elsie In the quest to get all the required documents for future generations, this is one of the ones required – my parent’s (your great-grand parents) original marriage certificate. They married in Toronto, Canada on 13th October 1956, … Continue reading

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In the Nick of Time

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today there was a massive burst water main in a pipe in one of the neighbouring roads. It’s going to take several hours to repair and work has only just begun. It’s going to be a long … Continue reading

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