Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

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 →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Joie de vie

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 →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged , | Comments Off on Adjustment Day

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 →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged , | Comments Off on Unusual Sights To See

“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 →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged , , | Comments Off on “You’re In My Soul”

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 →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 58

Scullery Cupboards

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Mike started assembling the scullery cupboards. He loves working with wood and had some fun putting them together, but it’s hard work, with lots of bending. He finished the smaller and then started on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Scullery Cupboards

That Hat

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on That Hat

Guests from the Cottage Up

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That I knew was going to be busy. No swimming. I got straight to work and when Alan checked out of the Seaview Apartment, Mike and I went down to clean the unit. We also … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Guests from the Cottage Up

The Sun Rose This Morning

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …after the Queen died. I’ve heard people say no matter what trouble comes, the sun will rise in the morning. And it did. Mike and I went to the beach for a swim. Life just … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Sun Rose This Morning

Darling!

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Darling! The day began early because late last night we got a booking for the Little Lookout so we were up early ensuring it was ready. I knew it had been cleaned … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Darling!

Whale off Fish Hoek

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We had a leisurely morning, which started off at Blue Water cafe for breakfast. It was a good one. We have been going to Blue Water cafe for  more than a decade. They are at … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Whale off Fish Hoek

Schengen Application

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I worked loads of hours – I’m not even going to look to see how many. I’m covering for two people today and tomorrow, so it will continue to be busy. A big event of … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Schengen Application

Perhaps Today & It Was!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I placed a teacher who has been waiting all year to get a job. It was very satisfying! Some of these teachers are on my mind when I go to bed at night and when … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Perhaps Today & It Was!

Boys on the Rocks

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That dawned with unexpected rain. I went off and had a much needed hair cut. I worked 5 hours or so and then in the late afternoon, Mike and I walked to Fish Hoek. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged | Comments Off on Boys on the Rocks

The Garden of Remembrance

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day…. I managed to get a lovely walk in, even though I got slightly damp on my return. And my implant crown popped off. The day dawned overcast with the threat of rain, which in due … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The Garden of Remembrance