Tag Archives: Gabion baskets

Ramble on the Mountain

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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19.5 Degree Sea Water

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Helga

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 →

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Mike Painted a Picture

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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The Building of Boundary Walls

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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A Storm is Brewing

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Helga

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 →

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16-8

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Helga

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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The Gabion Baskets Have Grown

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Helga

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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Growth

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Helga

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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The Restless Murky Sea

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Helga

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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Elsie’s Peak Tower Blew Over

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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