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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
Being Watched Over
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today we went to the beach. The wind began to die down and it was worth the walk down there and we had a nice dip. As soon as I got in I noticed something on the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Basil the cat, Fish Hoek Beach, The Trek Fishermen
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Clovelly Quicksand
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a super sunny day in Cape Town. The wind has dropped and for the next few days we are expecting some lovely wind-free days. We walked to & from church and then spent an easy … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Clovelly Quicksand, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek history
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Family Visits
Wednesday Dear Elsie You are here! You are here! It’s been a grand old day having you and all the family visit. Jess and Gerrie are also here but weren’t in the room when I took this photo. We started … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Elsie, Family, Fish Hoek Beach
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Not Every Day is a Good Day
Monday Dear Elsie This is such a good thing to remember. I heard it today and am passing it forward. “Not every day is a good day, but there is good in every day.” Finding that good is a positive … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek Beach, Shark flags
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Rising Glow of Happiness!
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day all the guests checked out. Ruth came and cleaned the cottage and the Seaview Apartment. Next guests in are family! I had this rising glow of happiness as I also have so very … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Christmas, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise
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Dentist Visit x 3
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we all went to the dentist. When we were on the ship Mike had a filling come out. It wasn’t sore so he didn’t do anything about it. But we did phone David … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Fish Hoek Trains, Summer in Cape Town
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Back at the Beach Day
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we went to the beach for the first time in 6 weeks. It was great to be back and to swim in familiar water. It was quite windy and the waves big at … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Sea swimming
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Early Morning Boats
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I woke early to the throb-throb-throb of passing boats. It was about 5:25am and there were three rescue boats heading towards Fish Hoek. When they got there, they just hung out in the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Point Challenge, Fish Hoek Beach
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58
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I turned 58 and you were there to celebrate with me. You love birthdays and couldn’t wait to give me my present, bake a cake and sing to me! We went to the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Birthday, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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Fixing the Beach Clock
Thursday Today was the day… The beach clock got fixed…we hope. One of the things that happens with the group of Fish Hoek beach locals is they get to know the crafts of each other. One of them, named Richard, … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach clock, Fish Hoek Beach
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Live Life Like the Dog
Wednesday Today was a long working day and at the end of it, I had to go for a walk. I walked to the end of the beach and there was a man with his dog. This dog just loved … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Dogs, Fish Hoek Beach, Land surveyor
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The Gabion Baskets Have Grown
Tuesday Today was the day… I worked 8-9 hours, so it was a busy work day and it will continue to be tomorrow. I’m grateful for lots of work! It was a month ago (just about) when I put up … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Gabion baskets
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2 Years
Sunday Today was the day… We’ve been 2 years at the new house. Two years climbing 85 steps to our front door (Julian has 100). We enjoyed the day. We had a slow start, going to the beach after 8am … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, The passing of time, Time, Tokai forest
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We Locked Ourselves Out
Tuesday Today was the day… It finally happened! We locked ourselves out the house. After I worked 9 hours today, we left for a much needed walk. Mike closed the security gate and as he did, I looked down at … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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He’s Coming Home!
Wednesday Today was the day… David began his long trip home. He’s 31 and he can take care of himself, that’s for sure, but my heart sings that he’s coming home. The joy is the same as 2013 when Stacey … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged David's travels, Fish Hoek Beach
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