Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

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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Log on the Rocks

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we saw the logs on the rocks.   I had read about this on Facebook & this morning when we went for our swim, it was low tide, so we got to see the … Continue reading →

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Mopping Up Day

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we encountered some storm issues. There was water blowing in under our bedroom door. Also, because the rain was swept in from the south-east there was water coming under the flashing on one … Continue reading →

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High, High Tide

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a fine chat and you showed me how you swing on your indoor hammock. It will be interesting when you read this in the future, what your adult self … Continue reading →

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Precious Pair

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the kind of day that we call ‘fancourt slate!’ That’s the grey colour of our walls and when the day is overcast and gloomy, the sky blends with the sea, as you can see from … Continue reading →

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A Good Day for David

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for David but not such a good day for you! You have tonsillitis! This seems to be a right of passage for 5-year olds. It’s very uncomfortable, but you will get better … Continue reading →

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The Cape Doctor is in Town

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went birthday present shopping for YOU! That was fun. In collaboration with your Mom I bought the things we think you will love. They are now mostly wrapped & ready to be … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Palpitations

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful day in Cape Town. I worked, I did a bit of shopping for David’s supplements and I walked. As I walked, I thought I must document the awful palpitations I had in Saint … Continue reading →

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Back to Work Day

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was a back to work day. It’s been cold and rainy in Cape Town and there was a little more of it this morning, but then finally the clouds parted and the sun shone and I … Continue reading →

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Last Blog from Home for a While

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, I saw what was happening at your house today! Wow, a big container arrived & soon building work will begin. It’s going to be so exciting for you to watch. For me today was a busy day. … Continue reading →

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Friday Friday Friday

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Friday has such a nice ring to it. I know you enjoy Fridays as well! Today we didn’t go to the beach, but I did head off to the mall early to buy supplements for David. He’s … Continue reading →

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Rough Seas

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie This morning when we woke up the wind was still blowing gales, but it was forecast to improve as the day progressed. I took one look at Fish Hoek beach and decided I wouldn’t be swimming in … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Gecko

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I saw a bunch of photos and a couple of videos of you at your swimming lesson. You can jump off the side of the pool and into your swimming teacher’s arms! And … Continue reading →

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