Tag Archives: Fire break

Mountain Nicely Cut

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we were just walking out the door when we saw the firebreak team appear out the back. They used the back plot to get from one side of the firebreak to the other.  … Continue reading →

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Daily Goals

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today as we started the new working year in earnest, I thought of my daily goals. They are not really new, but they are ongoing. Read through the Bible in a  year. I’m still using the Bible … Continue reading →

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Firebreak Got Cut

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… The firebreak behind us got its annual cut. They came out in droves and mowed across the land… For those of us backing onto the mountain, the threat of fire in summer is always at … Continue reading →

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Daily Routine

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We saw our regular daily routine unfold. We usually wake up around 6am and have coffee first. Most times Mike makes it, but a few times a week, I’ll do the cappuccino run. I do … Continue reading →

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Firebreak Got Cut

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The firebreak behind us got cut.  It was a hot day and it is a huge job walking along the firebreak with a heavy duty noisy petrol weed eater cutting back the long grass, thatch … Continue reading →

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