Tag Archives: Raiku

I Beat the Rain

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your school report for Term 2 and you did so well. We are so proud of you. For me, work was relatively quiet, so as soon as it was light I … Continue reading →

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Fat Cat

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we weighed Raiku again and found he had gained 300g in a month. He’s now 6kg! He’s becoming a fat cat.  This is him a year ago. April 2024. Sleek and fit. Here … Continue reading →

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Cape of Storms Day

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you tasted ice cream for the very first time and you loved it! Your blood results came back to say you have outgrown your allergies for wheat, gluten and dairy, so many fun … Continue reading →

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Roaming Raiku

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your marks for term 2. Life skills – 82% Maths – 85% Afrikaans- 90% English – 88 % Well done!! For us today was another drizzly day. I tried to get … Continue reading →

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Walking for a Purpose

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is Youth Day in South Africa so you, Elsie  also didn’t need to go to school. It was very quiet at our house, because Courage wasn’t here, but I still got to work. Rain was due … Continue reading →

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Some Say Raiku is Not a Lap Cat

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you sent me a beautiful creative picture you had drawn. It is of a girl who looks just like you swinging on a swing hanging from the moon! You said it was very … Continue reading →

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Stretching my Eyes

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got up early to start work. I began at just after 6.30am and worked for 9 hours. The day was overcast, so no Venus nor the moon, but we did get a … Continue reading →

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The Quietest Day

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Helga

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

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Helga

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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