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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek
17th July 1979
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I celebrate 45 years of being a Christian. An overwhelming appreciation that it’s not about now and that we are only passing through. I know where I am headed. As much as I may … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Faith in Christ, Fish Hoek, God's salvation, Raiku, Walking in Fish Hoek
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9km Walk
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went on a 9km walk. I wasn’t sure I would because the day began with all the signs of rain. I worked all morning and I have to admit, it was mainly … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Silvermine River, Silvermine wetlands, Walking
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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
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Tagged Cape of storms, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek winter
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Wintery Weather
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought you this! It was from a second hand store and I couldn’t resist getting you a pair of wings. I’ll bring them next time I come. Today has been colder than … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Friends Gather to say Goodbye
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got together with friends to say goodbye to Jo. She and her husband Mark are heading back to the UK for the summer and we will miss her 60th birthday in August. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daisy lane, Fish Hoek, Friends, Friendship, Goodbyes
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All of Highway, Hillside and Echo
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off for a long walk. I’m keeping an eye on my step counting because my goal for 2024 is to walk 3 million steps. To walk 10000 steps a day would … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek sunrise, Walking
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New Half Car Registered
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke early as usual and sat in my rocking chair. One of the things I like to watch is the world waking up. The string of lights on Baden Powell drive tell … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek traffic department
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Driving Home From Swellendam
Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got up early, I had a bite to eat and a chat with you. We prayed and then I set off on the drive home at first light. My new half-car is amazing. It’s so … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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Exercise With A Purpose
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I left home not long after 7am and drove the big car back to the garage. It was a chilly morning. I was eager to experience 10 degrees walking home, as that’s the … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Alesund weather, Cape Town winter, Elsie's Peak Hike, Exercise, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek sunrise, Guinea fowl
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Plenty of Movement
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a day of plenty of movement. Julian was up early to start the long trip back to Johannesburg. He lays down his head in the metropolis of Colesberg. Jess, Gerrie and Lizzy packed up and … Continue reading
Today Was a Swimming Day
Tuesday Dear Elsie I’m glad you are feeling better today. Today was the day we went for a swim. It was also the day Courage was not here as he had an appointment, so he swapped a public holiday for today. … Continue reading
Waiting for Darkness
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was another good day for you and I. I got to take you to school again. I gave you a big hug and goodbye and left you with your teacher while I headed back to Cape … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek, Mike, Ruth First Patrol vessel
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The Triangle of my Life
Sunday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I’ve been thinking of the triangle of my life. As you grow older you will become very familiar with our apartment. We have 2 bedrooms – one large and one small. The triangle of … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged bread, Fish Hoek, Long Covid, Triangle of my life
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Another Glorious Summer’s Day in Fish Hoek
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I really wished you were here visiting. The sea was so flat and warm. It was so clear and shallow, you would have loved it and easily been able to paddle. You could … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Raiku, Summer in Cape Town
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