Tag Archives: Housework

When the House is Clean…

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got to speak to you for about an hour! It was fun seeing you and hearing what you have been up to and it’s so exciting knowing I will see you soon! … Continue reading →

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Ewww, Nasty Behind There…

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I did quite a deep clean of the kitchen. Maybe I should say I started a deep clean of the kitchen. I have a l-o-n-g way to go. I was going to clean the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Back to Better

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Helga

Today has been a good day. I woke quite early. Mike and I walked to Fish Hoek to meet Julian and David for breakfast. I walked/jogged back. Definitely back to better. I spent a few hours cleaning the house. We … Continue reading →

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A Worthwhile Day

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Helga

This morning when I woke up, I knew that today could go either way. I could make it a worthwhile day or have a slack attack (which is what I felt like doing!). I needed to do some housework, so … Continue reading →

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The Time Will Be Right

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Helga

There’s always a right time. I’ve felt that in small ways and in big ways recently. Suddenly, a few weeks ago, it became the right time to seriously look at building. Stacey found Elsie knew when it was the right … Continue reading →

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Mike and I Made a Deal

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a profitable day. I’ve done almost 9 hours of work – I have fitted that in because I only stopped a short while ago. I cleared an inbox that had a whopping 360 emails in it. I … Continue reading →

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Remembering Bennet

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Helga

The other day I hand washed two white pillow cases. They came out so well. Mike had a little sore on his ear which had bled onto his pillow case. I decided to wash both the white ones from my … Continue reading →

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Stunning Day in Cape Town

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Helga

There may be a drought here, but regardless of the lack of water in the dams, Cape Town remains spectacular. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the breeze is gentle. It’s one of those perfect days in … Continue reading →

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Clearing out the Roof

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Helga

We moved to this house in 1989. Stacey was 18 months old. David came in 1991 and we grew our family and our belongings. Then came Mike’s Mom in 2002. In 2009, Stacey married and moved out. Granny fell just … Continue reading →

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A Work Day

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Helga

Today we worked around the house. I did a lot of housework, a load of laundry and swept outside. I also did an hour of paid work and spent that time phoning applicants to find out if they received my … Continue reading →

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Team Work

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Helga

I don’t know if I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning! Today I worked both paid work and house/garden work. I started by doing some paid work and then I got stuck into sweeping the patio. The … Continue reading →

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One Of My Biggest Weaknesses

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Helga

I’m not a natural housewife. I’d far rather be out socialising; and doing stuff I like – like spending time outdoors – maybe walking up a mountain or on the beach – and writing and cross-stitching. I’d far rather have coffee … Continue reading →

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Just Do It!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Helga

It is true. I’m not a natural housewife. I’d far rather be out socialising; and doing stuff I like – like spending time outdoors – maybe walking up a mountain or on the beach – and writing and reading. I’d far … Continue reading →

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I’m Not A Natural Housewife!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Helga

12-34pm It is true. I’m not a natural housewife. I’d far rather be out socialising; and doing stuff I like – like spending time outdoors – maybe walking up a mountain or on the beach – and writing and reading. I’d … Continue reading →

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