Tag Archives: Landscaping

Clearing the Funicular Lane

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… More clearing was done on the funicular lane. The plan is to (one day in the next couple of years) have a funicular – a mountainside lift – that will transport us up and down … Continue reading →

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What Strange Prints on the Beach

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I got to go to the beach with Elsie again and we found some really strange prints on the beach. First there were two…a duck of some sort? And then there were 6. Where did … Continue reading →

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Handrail

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We finally got a 2nd hand rail up the main stairs. Two down, one to go. This one goes from the lower patio to the Little Lookout. The second one goes from the Little Lookout … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Bespoke Doors are Done

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike and Courage installed the bespoke courtyard doors Mike designed and made himself. They look great. This is from the stairs… And this is from the entrance to the Little Lookout looking towards them… When … Continue reading →

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A Day to Enjoy

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The sea was so warm. It was a day that needed no hard swimming, but rather a day to enjoy. I got my 2km in and did swim up and down a bit, but I … Continue reading →

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The Lifting Mist

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We woke up to pea soup outside. We were in a cloud. 6:15am 7:01am. 8:11am And finally, when it was too late to head beach-wards, it lifted. 8:20am. The one thing about swimming in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Going to Be a Busy Week

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was busy, but the week is going to get busier. Tomorrow, the bushes at the top of the stairs are going to start being cleared, along with some of the rubble beneath. We have … Continue reading →

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My You Tube Feed

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I lacked my normal energy, so didn’t do too much work this morning. After a 3rd coffee and a myprodol, I felt much better this afternoon and got some proper work done. I also took … Continue reading →

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Patio Done For Now

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Courage finished the patio. It is as done as it’s going to be until next year. At least there is not sand blowing everywhere. From the front door this morning… Courage working on the grass… … Continue reading →

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Patio Nearly Done

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We made massive strides on the patio outside the front door. It looked like this last week… This evening it looks like this…. Wait for tomorrow’s photo! It took a while to get to this … Continue reading →

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Entrance Under Construction

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Courage started building the wall immediately to the left of our front door. This is coming up the steps… This is from the top step looking in what will be a big door… Mike on … Continue reading →

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Zimbabweans Out, Austrians In

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was super busy in the morning and relaxing in the afternoon.  The Austrians were due to arrive at 11am. The Zimbabweans were leaving at 10am. One hour to turn the Little Lookout around. Mike … Continue reading →

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Heavy Duty

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That I was on Heavy Duty! I got up at 5am and started clearing some of the 400 emails. This is what happens when I do no work over the weekend. I worked until 7am … Continue reading →

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Dirty Work!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That had a good amount of balance in it. We did not go to the beach. The south-easter was blowing gales and the last time I ventured into the sea with such waves and swells, … Continue reading →

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Success!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day.. I had success. It’s been a bit of a grueling week work-wise but it has ended on a positive note with a South African teacher getting an offer for China for an August start! If … Continue reading →

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