Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

I Beat the Rain

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your school report for Term 2 and you did so well. We are so proud of you. For me, work was relatively quiet, so as soon as it was light I … Continue reading

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Walking for a Purpose

Monday Dear Elsie Today is Youth Day in South Africa so you, Elsie  also didn’t need to go to school. It was very quiet at our house, because Courage wasn’t here, but I still got to work. Rain was due … Continue reading

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We Won a Cricket World Cup

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was another glorious winter’s day. We went to the beach early and had a lovely swim. The water is cold, but I’m wearing my spring suit which really helps. I’m not taking my cell phone to … Continue reading

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Wintery Day in Fish Hoek

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned with rain. I heard it gently falling and then there was a thud, meow, meow, meow as Raiku hastily came inside. He jumped on our bed and proceeded to give me … Continue reading

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Tons of Yellowtail

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we took a late afternoon walk to Fish Hoek Beach to see a huge catch of fish. During the course of today, I saw the fishermen on the beach and they were there … Continue reading

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Stretching my Eyes

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got up early to start work. I began at just after 6.30am and worked for 9 hours. The day was overcast, so no Venus nor the moon, but we did get a … Continue reading

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Perfect Autumn Weather

Friday Dear Elsie Today was one of those perfect days. I finished the work week up to date and enjoyed sitting on the balcony having tea. Enjoying the view and the weather… At 5.30pm, Julian and I walked to the … Continue reading

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Argus Cycle Sunday

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the Argus Cycle race so the roads were alive with the whirring of tyres on tar. We walked down to the beach to have a swim. Crossing the road wasn’t difficult. There was still quite … Continue reading

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6km Traipse

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked up the hill, across Daisy Lane, down the hill and then decided to walk all the way to the end of Fish Hoek beach & back. It was a round traipse … Continue reading

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Mike’s Birthday Eve

Thursday Dear Elsie I am excited to see you tomorrow! We are going to have a fun time together with all the family. Granny’s excitement knows no bounds! Today was full and busy. My head spun and throbbed at the … Continue reading

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Cleaning Day

Sunday Dear Elsie Today, the highlight of the day surely was having a chat with you. You are so full of energy and fun to speak to. You told me all about the drama at school and how friendly your … Continue reading

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Not Seaweed, Seals or Sharks

Saturday Dear Elsie Today we went to the beach. There were not loads and loads of people in the water. It was not seaweed, seals or sharks keeping them out – it was a Celsius issue! The water was COLD!  … Continue reading

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Elsie’s Sports

Thursday Dear Elsie Wow, you have had a busy sporting week. Last evening was your school sports day. I’m glad they had it in the late afternoon so it wasn’t so hot. Lining up for the sprints… Then today there … Continue reading

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Very Busy Working Sunday

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a busy working day. Ruth came and we got stuck into the Seaview Apartment. I cleaned the bedroom and washed the bedroom windows. She did the rest. Then she moved down to the Loft as … Continue reading

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Walking from Ou Kaapse Weg to Home

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a nice long chat with your Mom and I caught up with all your news. You have been doing very well in Grade 1. You like your teacher and are super … Continue reading

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