Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

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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Pottering

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Last night we went to our very first pottery class.  It was interesting. I am very unartistic, but Granpa is the opposite. We learned the first thing we had to do was throw the clay to get … Continue reading →

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Swim & Hike

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had both a swim and a hike. I also had a call with you and you showed me your running skills! We had a good chat. We weren’t going to go to … Continue reading →

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Bundu Bashing

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today I got into some unexpected bundu bashing. I love walking on the mountainside behind. In the years to come, the access to the path I regularly walk will become less accessible as houses are built. This … Continue reading →

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Joie de vie

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was filled with joie de vie – joy of life – but it looks so much more emphatic in French! It’s the enormous sense of happiness and well-being, contentment and gratitude which … Continue reading →

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Adjustment Day

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you left to go back home. The delightful smile I received; the warm hugs and beautiful goodbyes will last me to the next time we meet. You have no idea of how much … Continue reading →

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Unusual Sights To See

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a good fishing day in Fish Hoek. There were loads of boats and fishermen out on the bay. This one got out early, as we left for the beach at 7am. The private fishing boats … Continue reading →

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“You’re In My Soul”

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I had a ‘slack attack!’ I didn’t do much except lie around reading and playing some of the word games I love. I did work for a short time, but there was … Continue reading →

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58

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday  Dear Elsie Today was the day I turned 58 and you were there to celebrate with me. You love birthdays and couldn’t wait to give me my present, bake a cake and sing to me! We went to the … Continue reading →

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