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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
Passing By A Tiny Home
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a busy work day but I did manage to get out for a couple of walks. The first one was at lunchtime, when I walked to the end of the road, then did a loop … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town winter, Daisy lane, Fish Hoek Beach, Tiny homes
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Tea and Tusks
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I received tea and tusks! It was a very busy day at work and as I ended it there was a knock at the door. An unexpected knock at the door is rare. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Elephant, Fish Hoek Beach, humility, Winter in Cape Town
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A Very Busy Monday for All
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very busy Monday for everyone. While I got stuck into work, Mike had to go sort out some plumbing problems. The water bill at our previous house has doubled, so there was some underground … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Trains, My Dad, Silvermine River
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Every Bit a Winter’s Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day a big storm swept through Cape Town. I think you were also expecting a lot of rain in Swellendam. Last night there were some very strong winds and a massive clap of thunder … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, Scarborough Cape Town
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Last Day of June Swim
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely Sunday. We went for a walk to Fish Hoek to pick up some groceries. The beach looked so beautiful. Paddlers were busy with time trials. Shopping done, we came home and not long … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Open water swimming
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Windows and a Walk (and a Wedding Anniversary)
Thursday Dear Elsie Today is your parents 15th wedding anniversary! What a happy day it was. A perfect winter’s day enabled the whole event to be held outside. We remember it with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Your Mom was … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian and Stacey, Fish Hoek Beach, home maintenance, Home renovations
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No One Can Complain About Today’s Weather
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the rain had passed and a glorious winter’s day followed. Surely, no one can complain about today’s weather, although it began by looking very ominous. I worked this morning and at lunchtime walked … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Pepper spray
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When the House is Clean…
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got to speak to you for about an hour! It was fun seeing you and hearing what you have been up to and it’s so exciting knowing I will see you soon! … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold water swimming, Fish Hoek Beach, Housework
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A Half Day
Friday Dear Elsie Today I only worked half the day. It was super quiet at work for a number of reasons. The northern hemisphere schools we work with closed for a long weekend. Most of the company I work for … Continue reading
If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I kept thinking it was Friday, but it’s not! I worked for most of what was a splendid June day and then I put on my walking shoes, my hat and my sunglasses … Continue reading
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Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek valley, home maintenance, Raiku, The loft, Walking
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Saving The Day
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I worked for almost 10 hours. It was a Monday on steroids! By the time I turned my clock off, my head was sore, my eyes were dry and my brain was … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset, Paddlers at Fish Hoek
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Monday With a Slight Difference
Monday Dear Elsie Today was a Monday with a slight difference. Mondays are always very busy for me. Because I sit at my computer all day long, I do try and get out a little just to keep moving. Today, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold water swimming, Daisy lane, Fish Hoek Beach, Winter in Cape Town
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Driving Home From Swellendam
Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got up early, I had a bite to eat and a chat with you. We prayed and then I set off on the drive home at first light. My new half-car is amazing. It’s so … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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I Had The Sea To Myself
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I just about had the sea to myself. What a wonderful opportunity. The day was cool as it had rained overnight. We nearly didn’t go but, as the wind was not blowing, it … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Sea swimming
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Beach and Higgledy Piggledy Farm
Saturday Dear Elsie Today you and I had such a fun day together. You had your breakfast and then we went to the beach. You enjoyed that so much running on the beach, splashing in the water, drawing in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Farm animals, Fish Hoek Beach, Higgledy Piggledy Farmyard
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