Tag Archives: Raiku

Birthday Blooms

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Helga

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

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Helga

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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Naughty Cat

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Helga

Friday  Dear Elsie Today was the day Raiku was very naughty.  He was cross with me because I had put Bravecto on him to prevent him getting covered in ticks and fleas from the mountainside. He objected in no uncertain … Continue reading →

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Getting Back into Airbnbing

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie For the last 2 months, we have had no Airbnb bookings. We have had guests but they have been off Airbnb. When I opened up the units onto Airbnb again, no one booked for all of July. … Continue reading →

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17th July 1979

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I celebrate 45 years of being a Christian. An overwhelming appreciation that it’s not about now and that we are only passing through. I know where I am headed. As much as I may … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss July

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie I’ve turned this month into weight loss July. For the last year or so my weight has varied  a few kg up and down, but I’m trying to get it slightly lower so that the upper number … Continue reading →

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Twas a Very Gloomy Day

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very gloomy day. The sun stayed firmly behind clouds which hung low in the sky. For part of the day, mist lingered eerily over the water, blending the horizon with the sky. I worked … Continue reading →

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It’s the Weird Winter Weather

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today your Mom sent me a photo of you practicing your sums. Grade R, 6 years old and very neat. Today there was the weird winter weather that sometimes comes to Cape Town. It’s when the north … Continue reading →

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If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I kept thinking it was Friday, but it’s not! I worked for most of what was a splendid June day and then I put on my walking shoes, my hat and my sunglasses … Continue reading →

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Rain Has Gone

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked 9 hours, so when that happens, there’s not much else that I do. With the rain this week, Els,  you went stomping in puddles which was a lot of fun. Gotta … Continue reading →

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We Had a Good 1st June

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today we had a good 1st June which included a lovely chat with you as you and your Mom made oat cookies & hot chocolate on what was a very rainy day in your little town. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday Elsie!

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday 21st May 2024 Dearest Elsie! Today is your 6th birthday and you have had a fabulous day. 36 cupcakes at school, singing & celebrating, braaiing tonight and wonderful gifts all made for a lovely day. I remember this day … Continue reading →

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