Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

This Happened Today!

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I swam in my swimming costume, as apposed to my spring suit. Back in this… I was looking for the last time I was in it and it was in April, almost exactly 4 months … Continue reading →

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We Didn’t Swim But We Got Drenched

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …we didn’t swim, but we got drenched. A cold front swept over Cape Town bringing with it heavy rain. I went to sit down at my desk at 7:30am this morning, after we decided we … Continue reading →

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The Business of the Day

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was super busy. Beach was beautiful! Sea temperature was 13.9C. The tide was out. There was quite a lot of seaweed. Work is particularly busy this week as a couple of my colleagues at … Continue reading →

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Back in the Sea

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We braved the cool sea water off Fish Hoek. It wasn’t too bad. 14C. The more I swam the warmer I got. Walking home, feet were cold, hands were gloved, but it was better than … Continue reading →

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They Booked for 3 Nights and Stayed 8.

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day We woke up quite late & again we did not swim. It was raining and the morning was pretty drizzly. Our guests left today. They booked for three nights and were due to leave last … Continue reading →

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Slowing me Down

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We swam and we walked. I was the only person in the sea, which does suggest it wasn’t much of a swimming day. After we got home, we had a nice long video chat with … Continue reading →

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New Relaxation Project

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I began a new relaxation project. I picked it up at the Chinese store. It’s bead art. I used to love cross-stitching but it’s very fine work. This is much easier… You just follow the … Continue reading →

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Post Jab Symptoms

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That we took it easy. We were expecting to feel a bit under the weather. I had a mild headache (as if I had been deprived of coffee) and was not quite as energetic as … Continue reading →

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27°C in Cape Town

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… It was as warm as summer! Throughout last night a strong north wind was blowing warm air across the city. So strong was the wind it blew over one of the cast iron chairs on … Continue reading →

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Working, Walking and Meeting the Neighbour

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Yay for Thursday! Today was the day… We didn’t go to the beach – the wind was blowing more than usual and we enjoyed the rest. I did do some work, but not as much as usual – 5.5 … Continue reading →

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Usual Wednesday

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That passed by in usual Wednesday fashion. Mike and I were out the house by 8am and I snapped a photo from our front door step as the sun rose. It was only later when … Continue reading →

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All Day Dolphins

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… A small pod of dolphins spent the entire day frolicking and feeding just off Fish Hoek.  The leaping and diving that took place was such fun to watch. We see dolphins from time to time … Continue reading →

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Mike Announced He Had a Gift For Me.

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We had friends over for dinner. This is what we have been doing if the weather on Saturday is wet and rainy. The 83 steps can be challenging in the best of conditions but in … Continue reading →

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Bachelor Pad is Coming Along

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… …a whole lot of stuff arrived for various parts of the house. A friend was clearing out the contents of her neighbour’s house as they had already left for Australia. We went to see what … Continue reading →

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Blocked Drain

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We needed to get a blocked drain sorted. Mike really, really does not like plumbing. That’s why we have Brian the plumber. Yesterday when we saw we had a blocked drain, he almost contacted Brian … Continue reading →

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