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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek
3500 Steps
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a bit of a fail in the exercise department. I’ve got to 6pm and only done 3500 steps. When we woke up this morning, I felt tired, so decided not to go galloping down to … Continue reading
Would You Rather….
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day guests checked out and the family left. The cutest Lizzy coming down the stairs – determined not to hold a hand and do it all on her own. With Jess and Jen. Gerrie … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Airbnbing, Attitude of gratitude, Family, Fish Hoek, Laundry, Walking
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From Snow to Sun
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we did a morning walk instead of going to the beach. Granpa has run and I have swum every day since 27th December, so a break was welcome. We did a 5km … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Snow, Snow photos, World views
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Ten Years Ago This Week
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for an early morning road walk. As I walk I always imagine what the view is like from some of the houses. There’s this huge complex on Highway that from the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek views
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Camel on the Cat Walk
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we tried to recover from yesterday’s hike. I am as stiff as two short planks. Devil’s Peak is maybe not such a good one for older hikers – that’s what we concluded. Probably … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Camel on the cat walk, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Hiking Devil's Peak, Skellies pool
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Don’t Argue With a Woman Who…
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up to a still perfect sea. We just had to go to the beach. And it was around the trip to the beach that a couple of sayings of the day … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cold water swimming, Don't argue with a woman, Fish Hoek, sunrise
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Figuring Out Fish Hoek
Wednesday Dear Elsie One of the best things about the summer months is that the sun rises so early. By 7am, when we are not having a beach day, I put on my walking shoes and off I go. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, home maintenance, Ranger Rd
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A Huge Catch of Huge Fish
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind finally dropped and we were able to go to the beach. One significant thing that happened yesterday and today were the fish were biting. Yesterday evening Julian walked down to the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish at Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek, The Trek Fishermen
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From the Roof
Wednesday Dear Elsie Yesterday, I finished the blog with a mention of plumbing issues. Grandpa and Courage went off and got the parts needed for the repair and came straight home & up the ladder. I decided to go up … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Easter Lily, Fish Hoek, Gabion baskets
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The Trees Got Cut
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the trees (finally) got cut. They were obstructing the main electricity line into our house. More than a year ago I reported it. Nothing was done. This year I reported it again, especially … Continue reading
Burnt House Rebuilt
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a lovely morning walk, which included a gander up the start of your peak! This is from the path on the way up… And then looking the other way, the new … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Echo Rd fire, Elsies Peak, Fish Hoek
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The Cloud & the Butterfly
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I passed under a ginormous cloud and saw a delicate butterfly. I had worked all day and it was time for my walk. The day had been partly cloudy but when I left … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Butterflies, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek history
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Spring splash
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I Overslept
Friday Dear Elsie Today I overslept. I am such an early riser – usually between 5am & 6am, I’m out of bed and making coffee. Occasionally, it’s after 6 or even before 5am, but seldom is it after 7am. This … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter, spring, trials
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Fish Hoek Beach Signs
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went walking off to Fish Hoek and took photos of some of the new signs on Fish Hoek beach. They won’t look like this forever. Right now they are all sparkly and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cat Walk, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek signs, Winter in Cape Town
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