Tag Archives: Fish Hoek mountain

I Overdid it a Bit

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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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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Still No Claw’d

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Helga

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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Ramble on the Mountain

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Helga

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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Rugby World Cup Final 2023

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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Spring Inside and Out

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a busy, busy Wednesday. It was the first day that the weather was sunny enough to catch up with washing and there was tons of it. So we got that done. I also had a … Continue reading →

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The Wall is Getting Bigger

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the guests left and we prepared for more to arrive tomorrow. However, they are going into the cottage, leaving the Seaview Apartment available. I worked for several hours. This afternoon, I went up … Continue reading →

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Lull Before the Storm

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie I don’t know if there will be an actual storm tomorrow, but we are expecting rain. Early today was very still with hardly a breath of wind and plenty of sunshine. The autumn sunrise did not disappoint. … Continue reading →

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Events of the Day

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was an eventful day because two big things happened that were really good. To start with, first thing this morning we called the Doctor’s rooms in Stellenbosch to see if we could make an appointment for … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Walk

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today I went for an early morning walk. It was great! I walked to the end of the road, then down Highway to Hillside and up Daisy Lane. The view from there is amazing… Daisy lane is … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Palpitations

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful day in Cape Town. I worked, I did a bit of shopping for David’s supplements and I walked. As I walked, I thought I must document the awful palpitations I had in Saint … Continue reading →

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Plumber Came

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a significant day for the development of the plot behind us. The plumber came to put in the first of the drainage pipes. Plumbing in place at the end of the day… Mike has also … Continue reading →

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Walk and Work

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked and I walked, but not in equal quantities. It was a day that I should have swam, but the wind was blowing a bit and we decided not to go to … Continue reading →

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259 Steps

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for a ‘milk’ walk. It’s when we wake up in the morning and realise we don’t have milk. Fortunately, that was after the first coffee was made. I set off just … Continue reading →

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Beach – Work – Walk

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went back to school and into the Lion’s class which is very exciting for you. For us it was off to the beach first. We went a little later than usual. It … Continue reading →

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