Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

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 →

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Wintery Weather

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Helga

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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Friends Gather to say Goodbye

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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All of Highway, Hillside and Echo

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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New Half Car Registered

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Helga

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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Driving Home From Swellendam

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Exercise With A Purpose

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Plenty of Movement

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Today Was a Swimming Day

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Waiting for Darkness

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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The Triangle of my Life

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Another Glorious Summer’s Day in Fish Hoek

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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All Hands on Deck

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the day you & I had one of our lovely long chats. You watched while I picked the tiny ripe tomatoes from the tomato plant. And you saw the cats, watched me take the washing … Continue reading →

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Quintessential Fish Hoek

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was quite a busy day. Julian was taken up completing the collection of his consignment of books. Mike had some shopping to do and then had to take plumbing pipes back and order others. I worked. … Continue reading →

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Another Box Ticked

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we finally got another box ticked. The building inspector approved of the plumbing in the plot behind and Courage and Brian can now continue the stairs. Julian and Gerrie flew back to Johannesburg. … Continue reading →

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