Tag Archives: Fish Hoek winter

Cape of Storms Day

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you tasted ice cream for the very first time and you loved it! Your blood results came back to say you have outgrown your allergies for wheat, gluten and dairy, so many fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Arnold, Fish Hoek winter, Raiku | Comments Off

Unexpected Rain

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day after a terrible night sleep! I had too much sugar last night and I ended up not being able to fall asleep to start with and when I finally did, I woke up … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Daisy lane, faith, Fish Hoek winter, Shunammite woman | Comments Off

Fish Hoek 1953

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a most beautiful winter’s day in Fish Hoek. This was just before sunrise… And it was the sight that made me decide a visit to the beach was mandatory. We headed off just before 8am … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Fish Hoek sunset, Fish Hoek winter, Historic photos of Cape Town | Comments Off

Waiting for the Rain

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today has been an overcast and gloomy day. This morning, the sun struggled to be seen. Those little lights on the water are fishing boats. They were there for most of the night. Later from my rocking … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Fish Hoek winter, Rain coming, The loft, Winter in Cape Town | Comments Off

I Overslept

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I overslept. I am such an early riser – usually between 5am & 6am, I’m out of bed and making coffee. Occasionally, it’s after 6 or even before 5am, but seldom is it after 7am. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter, spring, trials | Comments Off

The Burnt House Has a Roof

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie When the dreadful fire happened in early April, there were two houses that were burned to the ground and the owners lost everything. It was beyond tragic. One remains in ashes, but the other has risen. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Echo Rd fire, Fish Hoek winter | Comments Off

Tale of Two Tables

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was another day that was cold and wet. While the wind wasn’t as strong and rain as forceful, the showers that rolled by continue to contribute to the floods. This weekend, another cold front is expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Aunty Wyn, Cape Town winter, Dining room table, Fish Hoek winter | Comments Off

Poor Drenched Cape Town

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Last night there were such strong winds and pounding rain. A massive storm again dumped torrential rain over Cape Town with some gale force wind causing havoc in some areas. There were a number of houses that … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter | Comments Off

Big Storm, More Rain

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie As I write, there is a strong north-westerly wind blowing outside and the promise of another big storm tonight with more rain. The winter weather is also affecting your town as both your school and the ones … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter | Comments Off

The Surprise of the Day

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that a mammoth cold front passed by and it dumped torrential rain on Cape Town for the entire morning. My morning sunrise photo was not much to admire. The massive amount of rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Cape Town storm, Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek winter, Flooding in Cape Town | Comments Off

Every Bit a Winter’s Day

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day a big storm swept through Cape Town. I think you were also expecting a lot of rain in Swellendam. Last night there were some very strong winds and a massive clap of thunder … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, Scarborough Cape Town | Comments Off

Suddenly the House is so Quiet!

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went home. It was great to spend some time with you before you left. There was an amazing sunrise (thanks to Stacey for the photo)… Then you played chess with David (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Courage, False Bay, Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Home renovations | Comments Off

The Day in Photos

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you saw the new window be put in. It has changed the view so much from this loft area. Once the scaffold is down and the finishes are done, it is going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Putting panes of glass in a window, Renovations, The loft | Comments Off

The Rainy Day That Was

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a rainy day. It had rained overnight and was very overcast for much of the day with a few showers. We thought there would be driving rain but that certainly didn’t come, although it’s now … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek winter, Glencairn Tidal pool, Open water swimming, Tidal pools of Cape Town | Comments Off

Number Plate Day

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I learned how number plates are made! I had a busy day but one of the jobs I meant to do before Julian arrived today was get the number plates made for our … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek winter, Number plates | Comments Off