Tag Archives: Raiku

The Quietest Day

Friday Dear Elsie Today is Human Rights Day and it was the quietest day. We woke up and had some time with your Mom before we hugged her goodbye and she headed home to you Elsie.  While she drove away, … Continue reading

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Sunscreen Ingredients

Tuesday Dear Elsie Last night I was online when I got flagged a video on how bad some sun screen is. Some of these ingredients are not great. Apparently, oxybenzone is harmful to the neuroendocrine system and should be avoided. … Continue reading

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The One That Got Away

Wednesday Dear Elsie Raiku sleeps by day and after dark goes off to hunt. While it drives us all nutty, it’s hard to stop him from finding little critters and bringing them inside. Last night, as we were about to … Continue reading

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Raiku & the Pigeon

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we didn’t go to the beach after all.  I had to pick up my new orthotics at 9.15am. David came up for coffee before hand, so it worked out well. We had a … Continue reading

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Windiest Day of January

Monday Dear Elsie Today we blew vigorously into the new week. A fierce south-easter – 50km/hour came roaring through. Photos don’t do the strength of the wind justice. The birds are struggling to fly. The beach looks like a washing … Continue reading

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RATScallion

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day, we didn’t go to the beach. I went for a walk but decided to break into a job, trotting down the hills and mostly walking up them.  According to my watch, it’s the … Continue reading

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Raiku to the Vet

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I took Raiku to the vet. For a 10am appointment, I needed to start trying to find him at about 9am. Calling from the balcony, within minutes he was meowing in excitement at … Continue reading

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Visiting A Building Site

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach in the morning. The water is still warm and the wind hadn’t yet picked up. I had a good swim as the tide was high, making the barrel … Continue reading

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A Day to Chill

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a day to chill. There was no stress. We got up, had breakfast and drove to Access Park for me to buy some Christmas gifts and a new pair of road walking shoes. My original … Continue reading

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Rainy Rest Day

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a rest day for me. I have only been half way down the stairs and have done no walking. It was a good day for a rest day because 100% chance of rain was forecast … Continue reading

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Birthday Blooms

Tuesday Dear Elsie I’ve been loving my birthday flowers. I got a few bunches and because I work from home, I get to enjoy them all day every day while they last. As I don’t have many vases, I put … Continue reading

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Trying To Keep The Cat Awake

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we said good bye to you but not before some morning chess. At 9am, you left and by lunchtime you were home. I love you all madly. We had a quiet day & … Continue reading

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A Bit of Everything, Including ‘Shark’ Bite Update

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today there was a bit of everything, but let me start with an update to yesterday’s so-called Shark bite incident. CapeTownetc.com was the only place I found any news. They published this late yesterday….read the last sentence! … Continue reading

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Walking to End of Fish Hoek Beach

Tuesday Dear Elsie With the tide low this morning and the sun rising earlier and earlier, it was a good opportunity to measure how far it is from our house to the end of Fish Hoek Beach and back. This … Continue reading

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Drowned Rats

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we walked in the rain. I worked for most of the day and mid afternoon when I thought maybe there was to be a break in the weather, we walked to Fish Hoek … Continue reading

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