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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek winter
I Overslept
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
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The Burnt House Has a Roof
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
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Tale of Two Tables
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
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Poor Drenched Cape Town
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
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Tagged Cape of storms, Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter
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Big Storm, More Rain
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
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The Surprise of the Day
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
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Every Bit a Winter’s Day
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
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Suddenly the House is so Quiet!
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
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The Day in Photos
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
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The Rainy Day That Was
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
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Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek winter, Glencairn Tidal pool, Open water swimming, Tidal pools of Cape Town
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Number Plate Day
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
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek winter, Number plates
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Early Spring Weather
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we got to swim again. The sea was flat and cold and when I got out, my fingers were numb. It was that cold. It’s the 4th time we have swum this … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek winter, Simonstown, spring
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Taxi Violence
Monday Dear Elsie, Today we woke up to a mass of cloud coming in. Our morning sunrise usually is this… This morning it looked like this… The massive bank of cloud soon dispersed with the rising sun. At lunchtime, Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek winter, Taxi violence
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Being Good at the Menial Tasks
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun shone and there wasn’t too much wind which made it a lovely cool winter’s day. We had the balcony doors open for most of the day so the cats could come … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter, Finding joy in the little things, Fish Hoek winter, Landscaping, Menial tasks
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Getting Caught in the Rain
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we got caught in the rain. Well, it was really only a passing shower, but it passed for long enough to get us nicely damp. We decided to walk to pick up lunch … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daisy lane, Fish Hoek winter
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