Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

They Just Keep on Coming

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… The wind dropped and it was a glorious day. It was a day for cleaning windows. We did ours. Courage did the rest… This was my tea break view – Mike working on his tan… … Continue reading →

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6 Hour Work Day

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was busy at work. I did almost 6 hours which is always a bit taxing as it’s sitting at my computer all that time. Mike and I did do a morning walk. There is … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Day

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was a perfect Cape Town day. I woke up early and at 5:09am took this photo from our balcony… After going back to sleep, Mike and I woke up just after 7am and before coffee (bad idea) we … Continue reading →

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Back To Work Again

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I went back to work again in a more serious way. During the holidays, I checked email inboxes but that took very little time. This is what happened today: I worked about 6 hours. I … Continue reading →

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New Year Games

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… 2021 began! Last night we had some New Year games. To start with, we took this cracker filler and took turns to see who could get it to spin the longest. Gerrie won with a … Continue reading →

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My Advice for 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today is the last day of 2020.  A new year lies ahead. A clean slate. Bright with possibilities and potential. That’s usually the enthusiastic attitude with which I approach the next 365 days. But, after 2020, instead of dancing … Continue reading →

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I Never Expected This!

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… The birds arrived! For the last two months I’ve been trying to lure wild birds to my feeders, but I’ve had so little success. I’ve moved the feeders around a bit and had a few … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We swam in the sea twice! I don’t think we have ever done that before. But first, we’ve had some pretty spectacular sunrises. This was one of them… The beaches are open from 6am to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2020

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We enjoyed Christmas Eve 2020. I love Christmas Eve. It is a day filled with anticipation for tomorrow’s celebration. It’s been a mixture of preparation and relaxation. Mike and I went to the shops early … Continue reading →

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Fun on the Roof

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today is the day…I hung out on the roof for a short time.  As we close in on getting our massive solar system up and running, Mike and Courage spent a large chunk of the day on the roof … Continue reading →

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Glorious Sunday Weather

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The sun shone, the sky was blue, the wind was gentle and the sea was calm. It was a beautiful day. There was no load shedding! 🙂 We all bid Stacey, Adrian and Elsie farewell … Continue reading →

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House Work Day

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was very satisfying, because I cleaned our little space. While we have built a house, we are living on one floor of it and it is so like apartment living. I love it. I … Continue reading →

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Beach Day

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The sun shone and the sky was blue. There was a little wind but a lot less than last night.  We had breakfast and then walked to the end of the beach and back. Fish … Continue reading →

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The Birds

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We seemed to get the routine right. We were up really early and walked to the beach between 5.30am and 6.30am. Cappuccino was next. Shower, Bible reading, Breakfast, Work. One of the joys of living … Continue reading →

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Countdown Begins

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today is the day… I learned the date my braces will come off! Nothing is as easy as it looks and it always takes longer. The orthodontist’s receptionist called me and said that it has to be two appointments. … Continue reading →

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