Tag Archives: Open water swimming

Work & Play

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I woke up at 5:30am thinking about some work I hadn’t done. I knew it would take some time so I got up and got to it. After 2 hours, I’d had enough. By then … Continue reading →

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Great News Day

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Anne had her last chemo! She still has her slow release until Friday and then, when that comes out, she can ring the bell at the hospital! I’m so relieved and grateful. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Back in the Water…

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… After two days off,  Mike and I went back to our normal exercise routine. He ran, I swam. The water was quite chilly, under water visibility was terrible but the shark net was out so … Continue reading →

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Back to Work After Easter

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I went back to work. The great thing about this Easter weekend was that I didn’t do any work, apart from exchange a few Whatsapp messages. It was a complete break, but it did mean … Continue reading →

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Good Friday 2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …that we remember the day that Jesus died on the cross for us. In our Covid world, with South Africa between waves, retail rushed to stay open and while churches across the land held services, … Continue reading →

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2 hours 40 minutes in the Dentist’s Chair

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I had a marathon session at the dentist. This is the penultimate visit of my l-o-n-g orthodontic journey. The dentist had to prepare my 4 front teeth for two crowns and two veneers. It took … Continue reading →

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Satisfying Monday

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …that we swam in the rain! A black south-easter blew rain in last night and we woke up to showers this morning. As a result we didn’t go down to the beach early. Instead we … Continue reading →

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Rain is Coming!

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We went swimming early.  This morning there was a fresh north wind blowing, a sure sign that rain is on the way. The tide was low and my swim was interesting. I swam out to … Continue reading →

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Great Swimming Day

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day.. I had an excellent swim. Mike and I went down to the beach around 8am and while Mike went off for his run, I walked into the sea and started swimming to the barrel. I … Continue reading →

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