Tag Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

Fire in Simon’s Town

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a day there were a lot of helicopters about because there was a big mountain fire above Simon’s Town. Fire services were out in force as there was a strong south-easter blowing. There were numbers … Continue reading →

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Mike at Work on the Balcony

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach. It was a little on the cool side and I had a bounty of work to do. I didn’t know it would only take me 6 hours. … Continue reading →

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I Got Here First

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a sweet moment with Claw’d. I had been out and when I got home, he was sitting in my rocking chair. Usually when he’s there and I want to sit down, … Continue reading →

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Raiku and the Baby Puff Adder

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a busy day that began really early. I heard my cell phone buzzing with messages and eventually dragged myself out of my slumber and looked to see what was going on. It was 4.30am and … 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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Cappuccino, Puff Adder & Road Trip

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that featured a cappuccino, a puff adder and a road trip. Let me start, my darling one, of saying how excited I am to be writing this from your house this evening! Yes, … Continue reading →

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Morning Observations

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the cats woke up around 5.45am and they were meowing loudly. Clearly they were hungry. I got up, let them out the study and fed them. It wasn’t only the cats making a … Continue reading →

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Mountainside Living

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day your Mom sent your check list. It’s such a sensible one! Sometimes I forget to do my hair and brush my teeth!  No star for me! Today I woke up wayyyy too early, … Continue reading →

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Now That Was a Nice Day

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got to speak to you! We haven’t chatted for a while and it was great to catch up and to hear what is happening in your life. So much going on. I … Continue reading →

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A Semi Day Off

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today is Freedom Day and I’m sure you are not at school. Exciting things are happening at your house and I’m sure you are enjoying seeing all the activity. For me today, I worked for about 5 … Continue reading →

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Bundu Bashing

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today I got into some unexpected bundu bashing. I love walking on the mountainside behind. In the years to come, the access to the path I regularly walk will become less accessible as houses are built. This … Continue reading →

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Guests from the Cottage Up

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That I knew was going to be busy. No swimming. I got straight to work and when Alan checked out of the Seaview Apartment, Mike and I went down to clean the unit. We also … Continue reading →

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Rainbows and Sunsets

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Helga

Friday! Today was the day… We woke up to a little drizzle. When I walked out the front door, I was met with this majestic sight over the mountain… Last night, I’d already posted the blog, when Mike and I … Continue reading →

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Builder at the Back

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That dawned cool and overcast. It was windless, so swimming would have been easy but sitting on the bench afterwards would have been cold. There was no sun peeking out from behind winter clouds. The … Continue reading →

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Hypothermic Helga

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the  day… I swam 2.5km in water that could quite possibly have been 15C. It was cold. Mike ran 7km. I was in the water for way too long (52 minutes) and spent a chunk of time … Continue reading →

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