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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek rain
Stay at Home Day
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it rained almost all day. There was not sufficient break in the day for us to take a walk to Fish Hoek, so we didn’t. I stayed at home all day long with … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek rain, Raiku on my desk
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The Great Cape Flood of 2024
Tuesday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we saw just how much rain has fallen this month in comparison to previous Julys. We have an an inordinate amount of rain. Rob Mousely posted this to the Noordhoek Community Forum. 313mm … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town Drought of 2017, Fish Hoek rain, Winter in Cape Town
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Winter Has Arrived
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it was cold and rainy for most of the day. Last night there was torrential downpours and strong winds. This morning dawned with less wind and very overcast skies. Today’s rain arrived earlier … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek rain, Fish Hoek winter
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Plans Unfold
Wednesday Dear Elsie We are going on a road trip and this weekend get to see you! We looked at prices last night to fly to PE for Monica’s memorial service on Friday, thinking we could fly in and out … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged David, Fish Hoek rain, Long Covid, Long covid treatment, Long-haul Covid, rain
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