Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Sad Day at the Beach

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie I often say, “the beach is such a happy place.” And it is, most of the time, but occasionally something sad happens at the beach and today as one of those days. We went down this morning … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Summer

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day your Mom sent me a few photos of you playing with Simone. I loved seeing the photos of the two of you on the slide and playing in the sandpit. I’m so glad … Continue reading →

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Seaside Days

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was another day for the beach. These are really seaside days and it’s not often we have so many of them in a row. I think we’ve had 5 perfect days in a row and we … Continue reading →

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Beach Days

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I watched you play your game on your Mom’s computer. We had a chat as well, and you watched Claw’d watching YouTube! So fun. Today it’s been 6 months with the cats. They … Continue reading →

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Cheat or Compromise?

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that some may say we cheated but I say it was compromise. The plan for today was always to go to the beach, but while the wind had calmed a lot overnight, there … Continue reading →

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Bigger, Cleaner, Cheaper

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie It was good to speak to you today my darling and to hear all about your friends, including Pink, She, My Little Child, Blossom, Kitty Cat, Sleepy Bear, Monkey and Woofie. I think I’ve left some out … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that there was very little wind and so we took off to the beach for a swim. The water was lovely and the beach crowded. Such a holiday vibe – I almost forgot … Continue reading →

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Super Rest

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a super rest. There was only a couple of things I did. We went to the beach where, for the first time this week, the shark net was deployed so I … Continue reading →

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New Guests & New Puzzle

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach for a little swim. It was windy so we didn’t stay long. The beach was not as crowded as yesterday. Yesterday, all the holiday makes descended on the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Before Christmas 2023

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today you and I had a good chat. You are so helpful in keeping me company while doing chores. We did a lot. You watched while I filled up the birds’ sugar water. Today I was careful not … Continue reading →

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Fire and Fumes

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the fire came very close to our house. There are a certain exceptional set of circumstances that would cause the mountainside behind our house to burn and today one of them nearly happened. … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Beach at 9am and 4pm

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was at the beach at 9am and at 4pm, although when I went down at 4, it was just passing by. There was a bit of wind in the morning, but we … Continue reading →

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New Phone – Old Photos

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day my new phone got all its contacts and apps transferred across. It took a chunk of the day but it got done. The camera is fantastic and there is a macro feature that … Continue reading →

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My Last Open Water Swim For Now

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is your Mom’s birthday, so we got to have a chat. I am sure you have a lovely day with her. Such a special day for me. Love you Stace! This morning, I woke up early … Continue reading →

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Swellendam to Home

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we were up early to say goodbye to you. We so enjoyed being at your Preschool graduation last night. You are a star! It was such fun. So much work went into it … Continue reading →

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