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Tag Archives: False Bay sharks
Orcas in the Bay
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay sharks, Orca whales, Port and Starboard, puzzles
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Deconstructing Christmas
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Christmas 2023, False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, New year
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My Last Open Water Swim For Now
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged beach, Cats, False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Beach, Great white sharks, Stacey
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Not Every Day is a Good Day
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Beach, Shark flags
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That Hat
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek, hats, The Trek Fishermen
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Oh Deer!
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Grysbok, False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Sharks, Red deer
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Boosted!
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Covid booster, Covid vaccine, False Bay sharks
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Great White Shark in False Bay!
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Christmas, False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Sharks, Summer in Cape Town
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