Tag Archives: False Bay sharks

My Personal Shark Spotters

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Helga

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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Orcas in the Bay

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a delicious swim in warm water. We went down late so the shark net was already in place and there were loads of people in the sea. It was lovely. … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that there was very little wind and so we took off to the beach for a swim. The water was lovely and the beach crowded. Such a holiday vibe – I almost forgot … Continue reading →

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My Last Open Water Swim For Now

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday, so we got to have a chat. I am sure you have a lovely day with her. Such a special day for me. Love you Stace! This morning, I woke up early … Continue reading →

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Not Every Day is a Good Day

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie This is such a good thing to remember. I heard it today and am passing it forward. “Not every day is a good day, but there is good in every day.” Finding that good is a positive … Continue reading →

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That Hat

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading →

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Oh Deer!

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday – 4 days til Christmas – Today was the day… …the longest day of the year! Summer solstice AND the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century. 🙂 An amazing day. For the first time since … Continue reading →

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Boosted!

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I went and got my J&J Booster shot. I had to go to Claremont to get it, so I took advantage of a slightly slower work day to take Julian to the airport (he usually … Continue reading →

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Great White Shark in False Bay!

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That started out gloomy and chilly. I wore a jersey! It’s December and a jersey was called for. How about that!? There was also a little drizzle. But that has all passed now and the … Continue reading →

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