Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Windows and a Walk (and a Wedding Anniversary)

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Helga

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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No One Can Complain About Today’s Weather

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Helga

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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When the House is Clean…

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Helga

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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A Half Day

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Helga

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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Saving The Day

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Monday With a Slight Difference

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Helga

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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Driving Home From Swellendam

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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I Had The Sea To Myself

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Helga

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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Beach and Higgledy Piggledy Farm

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Helga

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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Today I Bought Half a Car

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought half a car! We have a very good thing going in Cape Town. I have my Hyundai i20 which Mike bought me for my 50th birthday. A few years ago, when … Continue reading →

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That Was Some Sunrise

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today we had quite some sunrise to start the work week. The wind had dropped and so we went to the beach and had a lovely swim. The water was warmer this morning than last week – … Continue reading →

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In the Nick of Time

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today there was a massive burst water main in a pipe in one of the neighbouring roads. It’s going to take several hours to repair and work has only just begun. It’s going to be a long … Continue reading →

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The Beach Locals

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie I only took one photo today and it was of sunrise. It was a given that we would go to the beach. I did some early work and then we set off.  One of the fun and … Continue reading →

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Silky Water

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the water was like silk. It’s strange to think water can be silky but it was so still, warm and clear – it was gentle against my skin. It made it hard to … Continue reading →

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