Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Family Visiting!

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Helga

Friday! Today was the day… Adrian, Stacey and Elsie came to visit!! They are here for a couple of nights and it’s such a treat to have them.  This afternoon, I got to do a spot of Elsie-sitting. She is … Continue reading →

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I Swam in the Sea

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I swam in the sea for the first time in a number of years. It was wonderful. It was the first time I swam when the shark nets were out. It afforded me the opportunity … Continue reading →

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House Work Day

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was very satisfying, because I cleaned our little space. While we have built a house, we are living on one floor of it and it is so like apartment living. I love it. I … Continue reading →

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Echo Steps

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We woke early and had a morning walk to the beach. We walked down Echo Steps, across Kommetjie Rd. along the cat walk, onto the beach, past the fishermen… And almost to the end of … Continue reading →

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To Make 80 Steps Seem Less…

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I woke quite early and decided to walk to the beach. It was overcast but not too cold. We joined loads of other beach goers, including these three brave ladies who donned summer … Continue reading →

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How Did This Happen?

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The truck carrying Julian’s furniture arrived at 4am. The occupants slept for a few hours and then woke up and jumped into action. With a couple of other hired hands, the truck was unpacked and … Continue reading →

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Scullery Sink

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike started the countertop for the scullery sink. He made a template… Then he and Courage set about cutting out the hole for the sink… And it fits… Varnish time. It needs 3 coats of … Continue reading →

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Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The rain passed and the sun shone. We spent some time at Echo where we saw the doors are going in… Chilling on our balcony was a good way to spend a bit of time. … Continue reading →

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Sink Shopping

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We met Werner at Echo at 8am for Mike to hand over the cutting list for Julian’s kitchenette and bathroom cupboards. Once that was done, Mike pretty much has the weekend off! We then went … Continue reading →

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Summer in Winter

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That was gloriously sunny – was really summer in winter. I did a bit of work early and then Riana picked me up and we went to the beach to meet up with friends. At … Continue reading →

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Beach and Build

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I visited the Beach and the Build.  I first did some work and then headed for the beach to meet up with friends. We were sure to keep our distance and wear masks, but it … Continue reading →

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The Last Thing…

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Helga

Friday This is the last thing I have to do today. Put the blog out and then I can go to bed! I’ve got into a bad sleeping routine, where I wake up around 3 or 4am and can’t sleep. … Continue reading →

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Beach Day!

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Helga

Wednesday From early this morning I decided it would be a good day to swim in the sea! I got some work done first and eventually by 12 noon, Mike and I set off. We parked at the beach and … Continue reading →

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Elsie is Feeling Better

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Helga

Wednesday I woke a few times in the night wondering if Stacey and Elsie were getting any sleep at all. This morning the news came that they had about three hours sleep. Elsie’s tummy issues were not resolved so she … Continue reading →

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Building Pitfalls

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Helga

Friday Today I woke up early and decided to go to  gym. As soon as I got home, I showered and then Mike and I left for Fish Hoek where I stopped in at Pathcare and had my bloods done … Continue reading →

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