Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Mike Had Covid

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Unexpected news today – Granpa had Covid! Last Thursday when we went to our final visit of the Sisonki trial, they did a Covid test on us both and Mike’s test was positive. That was last Thursday … Continue reading →

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The Boat in the Bay

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to go to the beach! While we walked down there we noticed a boat heading towards it. It was dark grey and I thought it was a navy boat doing an … Continue reading →

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Dolphins & Croissants

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up to see a big pod of dolphins having a feeding frenzy in the bay. They were so fun to watch. They were going round and round in circles, possibly rounding … Continue reading →

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Water!

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you came home with a special sticker…you were the sweetest little girl in the class today! Proud Granny for sure! Today, after no water for about 40 hours, we got it back, for … Continue reading →

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We Will Regret It If We Don’t

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we almost didn’t go to the beach. The wind was from the north and the sea was flat. We both felt tired and almost decided not to go to the beach, but we … Continue reading →

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Little Piece of Paradise

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had  your first swimming lesson! I’m so excited for you to learn to swim. We went swimming too. The sea was very flat and swimming was hard work.  I swam round the … Continue reading →

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Being Watched Over

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Clovelly Quicksand

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Family Visits

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Not Every Day is a Good Day

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Rising Glow of Happiness!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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Dentist Visit x 3

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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Back at the Beach Day

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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Early Morning Boats

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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Posted on November 5, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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