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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek mountain
Heading For The Hills
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today feels like Friday but that’s because I’m taking most of tomorrow off, so I tried to finish all my work today. Tomorrow I get to see you! I am so excited. Today I headed for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Gabion baskets, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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A Bit of Everything, Including ‘Shark’ Bite Update
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today there was a bit of everything, but let me start with an update to yesterday’s so-called Shark bite incident. CapeTownetc.com was the only place I found any news. They published this late yesterday….read the last sentence! … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Raiku, Shark bite
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The Flowers are Smiling
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was very busy at the start but will end well. The guests left the Seaview Apartment early this morning, leaving behind this beautiful gift. Ruth cleaned the apartment and the neighbours have … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek summer, Proteas, Walking in Fish Hoek
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Summer 2024 Has Arrived
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we really felt summer had arrived – the first real signs of it. The golden orb of sunrise. I left for an early morning walk. It was close to 7am and already there … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek summer, sunrise
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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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Naughty Cat
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day Raiku was very naughty. He was cross with me because I had put Bravecto on him to prevent him getting covered in ticks and fleas from the mountainside. He objected in no uncertain … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek sunrise, Moonrise, Raiku
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Signs of Summer
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we woke to one of the main signs of summer: a strong south-easterly wind. The sunrise was beautiful. The wind blew throughout the morning, but by lunchtime, it had abated. I worked until … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek valley, Fish Hoek whales, Nature
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A Walk Over The Mountain
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went stomping over the mountainside. We headed up ‘your’ peak. We walked from home, taking Contour Way to Mountain Rd and starting on the mountainside from there. I love walking on the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Elsie's Peak Hike, Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek Trains, Glencairn Beach, Hiking the Fish Hoek Mountains, Walking
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A Whale of a Day
Friday Dear Elsie Today was an absolutely stunning day. The sun shone and the sky was blue and the whales came out to play. I worked and then went for a walk on the mountainside behind us. I haven’t done … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek whales
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If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done
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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Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek valley, home maintenance, Raiku, The loft, Walking
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I Overdid it a Bit
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we both overdid it a bit. You overdid the party food at your friend’s 6th birthday. I’m glad you enjoyed it and it was good to see you on our video call today. … Continue reading
In the Nick of Time
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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Tagged Burst water pipe, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Peaceful sleep
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Still No Claw’d
Sunday Dear Elsie It’s been almost 36 hours since I last saw Claw’d. There’s been no signs of him anywhere. I’ve put his photo on the Whatsapp groups with little response. My head tells me this is the way with … Continue reading
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Tagged Claw'd, Claw'd and Raiku, Fish Hoek mountain
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Ramble on the Mountain
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got quite a lot packed in. I had an appointment in the morning followed by a quick shop. I got home in time for an 11am work meeting. I worked until just … Continue reading
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Tagged Antihistamine, Fish Hoek mountain, Gabion baskets
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Rugby World Cup Final 2023
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke early, went for a lovely walk with you, had flapjacks for breakfast and by 8am, we said goodbye and headed home. We had such a lovely time and will be back. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Elsies Peak, Fish Hoek mountain, Ravine Steps Fish Hoek, Rugby World Cup 2023
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