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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
4 Years of Beautiful Sunrises
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today, 4 years ago, we moved to our new home. Time has flown by and we have been the very blessed recipients of 4 years of beautiful sunrises. This morning’s did not disappoint. The wind had dropped … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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History of Whales at Fish Hoek
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I slept a little later than usual as I went to bed so late last night. I woke up at 5am to Raiku’s incessant pleas to be let out, so I staggered out … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, History of Fish Hoek, Weaver birds, Whaling in False Bay
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All Happening Along Our Little Coast
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that it was all happening along our little bit of coast. It’s the Navy Festival weekend. I decided to do a very early walk (just after 6am) along the sea front towards Glencairn. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Frigates, SA Navy, Spring flowers
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Walking to End of Fish Hoek Beach
Tuesday Dear Elsie With the tide low this morning and the sun rising earlier and earlier, it was a good opportunity to measure how far it is from our house to the end of Fish Hoek Beach and back. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Raiku, Walking on Fish Hoek beach
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Tsotsi Story
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was an early work day that began early. From about 7am, I was at my computer on and off until after 3.30pm when I went for a walk. My company while working – Raiku hanging out … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Raiku on my desk, Tsotsis
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Braai with David
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke to a very calm windless day with a flat sea. We couldn’t resist heading to the beach for a swim. We fell right back into our regular routine with Mike going … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Braai on the balcony, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Spring in Cape Town
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Spring Splash
Sunday 1st September 2024 Dear Elsie I just love the 1st September – it really makes me feel spring is coming. Today dawned with sunshine and not too much wind. We did a few things this morning and then this … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Spring splash
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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
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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
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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
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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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