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Tag Archives: False Bay
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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek low tide, New moon, Sunny Cove
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town winter, False Bay, Raiku
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Courage, False Bay, Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Home renovations
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek valley, home maintenance, Raiku, The loft, Walking
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town Steam Train, False Bay, Roman Rock Buoy, Steam Train to Simon's Town
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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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Tagged False Bay, Marriage certificate
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Burst water pipe, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Peaceful sleep
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Silky Water
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the water was like silk. It’s strange to think water can be silky but it was so still, warm and clear – it was gentle against my skin. It made it hard to … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cats, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek swimming
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New Guests Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was new guests day. The lovely Swedish couple who have been with us for a while, packed up all their belongings and filled their car to the brim. By 9am, they were on their way. Ruth … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Airbnbing, Birth Certificate, False Bay, Summer in Cape Town
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One of the Perfect Days
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was one of the perfect days in Cape Town. The sea was very calm and crystal clear. There was not too much wind, making it a spectacular summer’s day. We got to swim and I went … Continue reading
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Tagged False Bay, Summer in Cape Town
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Super Restful Day
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daniel, David, False Bay, Long covid treatment
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Sun, Rain, Sea & Friends
Saturday Dear Elsie Today you and I had a lovely conversation. I complained that my hair looked terrible after my swim. After our chat, I went and washed it and now it’s not looking too terrible now! The morning dawned … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek sunrise
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Summer Vibes
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a very good rest. Most of South Africa woke up still reveling in the fact that, last night, South African Springboks snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. We were losing … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cricket World Cup 2023, False Bay, Nandos, Rugby World Cup 2023, SA Navy
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High, High Tide
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a fine chat and you showed me how you swing on your indoor hammock. It will be interesting when you read this in the future, what your adult self … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cat Walk, False Bay, Fish Hoek, High tide, Power of the sea, Skellies pool
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A Good Day for David
Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for David but not such a good day for you! You have tonsillitis! This seems to be a right of passage for 5-year olds. It’s very uncomfortable, but you will get better … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town storm, Cape Town winter, David, False Bay, Fish Hoek, Long Covid
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