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Tag Archives: Gabion baskets
From the Roof
Wednesday Dear Elsie Yesterday, I finished the blog with a mention of plumbing issues. Grandpa and Courage went off and got the parts needed for the repair and came straight home & up the ladder. I decided to go up … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Easter Lily, Fish Hoek, Gabion baskets
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Heading For The Hills
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today feels like Friday but that’s because I’m taking most of tomorrow off, so I tried to finish all my work today. Tomorrow I get to see you! I am so excited. Today I headed for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Gabion baskets, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Ramble on the Mountain
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got quite a lot packed in. I had an appointment in the morning followed by a quick shop. I got home in time for an 11am work meeting. I worked until just … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Antihistamine, Fish Hoek mountain, Gabion baskets
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19.5 Degree Sea Water
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and swam in beautiful warm water. Someone said it was 19.5 and that last week it was a balmy 22. There was quite a bit of swell but … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged cape town, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, Gabion baskets, puzzles
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Mike Painted a Picture
Thursday Dear Elsie Today’s the day before the day I get to see you! I’m so excited to be spending the weekend with you and see your two concerts. This time tomorrow we will be with you! Today was also … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Gabion baskets, Mike's Art, Summer in Cape Town
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The Building of Boundary Walls
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day more of the back plot boundary wall got built. This is going to take a long time, but you have to start somewhere and Courage is relentless. He has built all the walls … Continue reading
Posted in Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Gabion baskets, Landscaping, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Raiku
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A Storm is Brewing
Friday Dear Elsie Today is the day a storm is brewing. It’s all overcast and the wind is blowing in from the north. Also, the temperature has dropped and it’s got cold. Wind guru is always a good predictor of … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Gabion baskets, Landscaping
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16-8
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went down to the beach for a swim. The water had cleared of all the debris of two days ago and it was lovely and clear. It was still chilly – but … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Gabion baskets, Intermittent fasting, Landscaping
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The Gabion Baskets Have Grown
Tuesday Today was the day… I worked 8-9 hours, so it was a busy work day and it will continue to be tomorrow. I’m grateful for lots of work! It was a month ago (just about) when I put up … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Gabion baskets
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Growth
Monday Today was the day… I woke up after a really good night’s sleep. Mike ran 12km yesterday so he wasn’t about to go to the beach for a morning run. I started work early and got in about 8 … Continue reading
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Tagged Gabion baskets, Landscaping
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The Restless Murky Sea
Tuesday Today was the day… I stayed at home almost the entire day. The only time I ventured out was to walk to the end of the road and back. The wind continued to blow stirring up the sea to … Continue reading
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Tagged A Taste Of The South-Easter, Gabion baskets
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Elsie’s Peak Tower Blew Over
Thursday Today was the day… There was a massive storm last night with very high winds. We woke to the news that Elsie’s Peak Tower blew over…this is before, on a sunny day… On a walk a few months ago… … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Elsie's Peak Antenna, Elsie's Peak Hike, Gabion baskets
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