Tag Archives: South-Easter

A Quieter and Windier Day

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was just a normal working day. I had a few calls and lots of computer work to do which I got through in just under 8 hours. Early this morning, I finished … Continue reading →

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Loadshedding

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a peaceful day. We went to church, did a little shopping, went to friends for lunch and read. The load-shedding schedule in South Africa has been a bit of a nightmare recently. We are up … Continue reading →

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“You’re In My Soul”

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I had a ‘slack attack!’ I didn’t do much except lie around reading and playing some of the word games I love. I did work for a short time, but there was … Continue reading →

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The Unpredictable Cape Weather

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Of more unpredictable Cape Town weather. The south-easter is roaring as I type. It’s crazy how windy it has been – more than last year, it seems.  It’s forecast to be quite windy for the … Continue reading →

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No More Side-Effects

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up well rested and full of energy. No more side-effects from the J&J Booster. Mike had no side-effects at all from his, although he did complain of slight fatigue this afternoon. A strong … Continue reading →

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High Winds Warning

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We got a high wind warning. Apparently there is some more ferocious wind expected. A black south-easter of note is expected to roar across the Cape tomorrow. It’s a yellow level 4 warning, although the … Continue reading →

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Zimbabweans Out, Austrians In

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was super busy in the morning and relaxing in the afternoon.  The Austrians were due to arrive at 11am. The Zimbabweans were leaving at 10am. One hour to turn the Little Lookout around. Mike … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Do This To Ourselves?

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike and I did another 8km walk in a howling South-easter! Why do we do this to ourselves? We don’t seem to learn. We knew the wind was blowing. Wind guru said it would be … Continue reading →

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Windy Windy Weather

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… It blew gales in Fish Hoek. It’s so interesting because the different weather brings out different variations of water activities. For days like this, when the wind is strong, both kite and wind surfers make … Continue reading →

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A Look In My Fridge…

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Helga

3-08pm What’s in your fridge? I went downstairs to do some cooking and thought ‘Aha! I’ve never posted a picture of what’s in my fridge before!’ Pawpaw, tomatoes, there’s yoghurt and butter and strawberry jam and a couple of containers … Continue reading →

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