Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

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 →

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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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Back to the Beach

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today we went back to the beach after a break. We hadn’t been in a while, but it was so worth it today. The water temperature must have been 20C. It was so warm. Came home, had … Continue reading →

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Camel on the Cat Walk

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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From The Outside Looking In

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was another beautiful sunny day in Cape Town. The wind has been significant enough to cool things and gentle enough to have the doors thrown wide open.  One of the things we have been saying lately … Continue reading →

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The Day in Pictures

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a nice long chat. Your Mom also sent me the cutest photo of you and Pennie. You having a snack, Pennie at your side….I just love this pic… She … Continue reading →

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A Lot of Prayer Today

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I prayed a lot for my friend Deborah vZ who had a (benign) brain tumour removed. The surgery was long and slow. She went into theatre just after 8am. By 4pm, the surgeon … Continue reading →

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David Live Streaming Chess

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I spent a number of hours this afternoon with David’s live stream on my screen.   Magnus Carlson was playing Fabiano Caruana. It’s down to the end game. Anyone interested in Chess, can … Continue reading →

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Beach Morning & Evening

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was at the beach twice. In the morning, we went down to swim. As usual, we crossed the bridge at Sunny Cove station, where a train was passing through… It was a … Continue reading →

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