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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset, Yellowtail
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Raiku
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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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Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Myanmar Earthquake
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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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Tagged Carpal tunnel syndrome, Fish Hoek Beach, Repetitive strain injury, The Argus Cycle Tour
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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
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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Tagged Birthdays, Fish Hoek Beach, Mike
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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
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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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Tragedy over the Potomac, Washington plane crash
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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
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Daisy lane, Elsie, Elsie starts school, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Shark Nets, Kelp Forest, seaweed
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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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Tagged Airbnbing, Cleaning, David, Fish Hoek Beach, Long Covid, Sundays
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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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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek whales, Silvermine Valley, Silvermine wetlands
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Good Last Working Day of the Week
Friday Dear Elsie, Today was a good last working day of the week. We started the day by going to the beach. I try not make too many appointments on a Friday. It leaves the day less busy and I … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fridays, Weekend
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A Day That Was Cooking!
Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today was a day that was cooking! It was warm and sunny. The breeze blew refreshingly through the house. We opened all the doors. Outside it was hot. I went to the beach alone this morning. Mike … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, Story of Joseph
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A VERY Productive Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today turned out to be a solid day of work. If yesterday was a day of rest, today was the opposite. Late yesterday evening, we had a last minute booking for the loft for a guest arriving … Continue reading
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Tagged Busy day, Fish Hoek Beach, Sundays, Weekends
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Grade 1 for Elsie
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today you went to your orientation day at your new school for Grade 1. It was just a short morning before you go for the proper start tomorrow. At least you know what to expect now. You … Continue reading
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Tagged Elsie starts school, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset
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