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Tag Archives: Queen Elizabeth II
We Moved a Couch Out
Tuesday Today was the day… We moved a couch out. We have 3 x 2-seater leather couches. It is our plan to get a new couch that matches the beach house vibe we have always wanted. The dark leather doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Elsie, Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen’s Funeral
Monday Today was the day… Of the Queen’s funeral. Everyone knows about it today, but one day in the future, some will say, ‘when was the Queen’s funeral?’ and they will happen upon this blog and get the answer. I … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged England, Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen's funeral, When was the Queen's funeral
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The Sun Rose This Morning
Friday Today was the day… …after the Queen died. I’ve heard people say no matter what trouble comes, the sun will rise in the morning. And it did. Mike and I went to the beach for a swim. Life just … Continue reading
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Tagged Arnold, Fish Hoek, Queen Elizabeth II
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The Queen Has Died
Thursday Today was the day… …that began with a video call with David who was about 25km into a 40km or so day of cycling in Seoul. He stopped for lunch and a chat. It was a good catch up. … Continue reading
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Bringing out the Royal in Me!
Thursday Today’s the day… All of England starts a 4 day holiday in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne. She is remarkable. Mike was 1 when she became Queen. She has met so many heads of … Continue reading
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Tagged Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II
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