Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Cleaning Day

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Helga

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 | Comments Off

Very Busy Working Sunday

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Helga

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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Good Last Working Day of the Week

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Helga

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 →

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A Day That Was Cooking!

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Helga

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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A VERY Productive Day

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Helga

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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Grade 1 for Elsie

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Helga

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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Procrastination be Gone!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I made a bunch of medical appointments for this year. The Vet – that’s tomorrow – medical appointment for the 5.35kg cat!Then there’s the… The Dentist The Podiatrist The Gynae All that’s left … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Open water swimming, Procrastinating, Procrastination | Comments Off

We Have Some Exciting Travel News

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was back to work, but first there was little wind so a swim was in order. The weather was beautiful. The water was warmer. Families were out, young and old, able and not. On our return … Continue reading →

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Embracing Summer

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a day with no stress. We got down to the beach later than usual and found it bustling and busy. And we also bumped into John and Avril as well as Ingrid – all enjoying … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Lamp Experiment

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day of the great lamp experiment. The lamp in the Seaview apartment had a really tatty (sticky taped together) lamp shade. It wasn’t great. Mike always had it in mind to replace it. He … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Work

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was my last day at work until next year. I’m excited because tomorrow we get to see you! We started the day by heading to the beach earlier than usual. There was a beach bash for … Continue reading →

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Visiting A Building Site

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach in the morning. The water is still warm and the wind hadn’t yet picked up. I had a good swim as the tide was high, making the barrel … Continue reading →

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