Tag Archives: Mike

Waiting for Darkness

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was another good day for you and I. I got to take you to school again. I gave you a big hug and goodbye and left you with your teacher while I headed back to Cape … Continue reading →

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3 Updates

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I caught up with all my work and was able to have a little afternoon break. 3 updates on the cats, David and Mike’s workshop work. The cats have come out from under … Continue reading →

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Mike in his Workshop

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day a strong black south-easter blew and a cold front started to make landfall. I got dressed up warmly in the long jersey I bought in Milan. Julian will remember the event. Mike was … Continue reading →

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What I Came Home To

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked and got the Seaview apartment ready for guests who arrive tomorrow. I changed out the duvet as we’ve had the summer one on the bed and it’s much cooler now, so … Continue reading →

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My Dad Would Have Turned 90

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… If my Dad had lived he would have turned 90. He was born on 22nd July 1932 and would have loved to live deep into old age. He passed away at aged 76, after having … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Chess

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We celebrated Father’s Day. David came in to wish Mike and then disappeared off to catch up on some sleep. We went to the beach in full winter kit. The water wasn’t too bad, but … Continue reading →

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Mike Making Gates

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike made gates. This is the second set. He made these ones for the Little Lookout… And now he is making more for the Seaview apartment entrance…this is the gap into which they will go… … Continue reading →

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A Rare Two-Swim Day

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was super busy but we made it into a rare two-swim day. We went down early this morning, had a shorter swim than usual. The water was warm but there was a load of … Continue reading →

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Mike’s 71st Birthday

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike turned 71. Every birthday is a blessing. Today was no different and it was beyond wonderful to have Adrian and Stacey and Elsie with us. We started with coffee before 7 &  gave Mike … Continue reading →

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Things That Warm My Heart

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was very busy. I had a number of video meetings which wiped out hours of the day. The wind was howling so there was no visit to the beach. As a result, I started … Continue reading →

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First Vines Planted

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Helga

Saturday 30th October 2021 – I wasn’t sure if I was going to make the title of this post about the vines or about my toenail. I concluded, we’ll still be talking about the vines in years to come and … Continue reading →

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Warmth to Windy

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That bought with it a strong north-westerly wind. It roared across Cape Town replacing the warmth of yesterday with a chilly  possibility of another cold front. No swimming, but Mike and I did walk to … Continue reading →

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Mike in His Happy Place

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We reverted to our usual routine. We went to the beach and I swam in choppy water while Mike jogged. There was no crawl to be done in the sea today. I tried, but got … Continue reading →

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This Man!

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I again learned that Mike has way more energy than me! This Man!  First thing he did was to start the day with his quiet time. Then we had breakfast and went to Echo. He … Continue reading →

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My Jack of All Trades

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I worked for more than 7 hours. I had a Middle East Team meeting. I shopped! Mike went out to the electrical shop and bought a bunch of things. It was also decided that he … Continue reading →

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