Tag Archives: spring

Nothing is Ever Perfect

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful summery day with not too much wind and lots of whale activity in the sea. I’ve learned the ones I thought were orcas are probably Bryde’s whales. That’s what I was told on … Continue reading →

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A Little Gem of a Walk

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie I’ve often looked across at Kalk Bay and St James and thought how it looks very Mediterranean – a bit like a mountainside town you’d find  in Italy – although Italians can be over the top when … Continue reading →

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I Overslept

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I overslept. I am such an early riser – usually between 5am & 6am, I’m out of bed and making coffee. Occasionally, it’s after 6 or even before 5am, but seldom is it after 7am. This … Continue reading →

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On the Menu

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that had a number of things on the menu. David taught. We walked and when we got home, David had finished his first lesson and was already downstairs watching the start of the … Continue reading →

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Spring Day

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today is the first day of September and in my mind the first day of spring, even if it’s not. The day was partly cloudy but turned to a beautiful day in the afternoon, so after several … Continue reading →

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The Big Book Removal

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that tons and tons of books were moved out of Julian’s storage and onto a massive truck. Three years worth of book buying amounts to this. The garage was packed full of them … Continue reading →

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Early Spring Weather

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we got to swim again. The sea was flat and cold and when I got out, my fingers were numb. It was that cold. It’s the 4th time we have swum this … Continue reading →

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23 Months

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We’ve been in the house for 23 months. Next month it’s 2 years. I haven’t always remembered the monthly anniversaries of us moving here, but today I’ve been aware of it. This is because this … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 17 – What Is My Husband Up To?!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Helga

2-05pm BIRTHDAY WEEKEND! I started the celebration yesterday. Tonight we are going out for dinner and tomorrow, Mike wants me to open my presents! Monday is my birthday, but I’ll be up and out before the sparrows! The day began … Continue reading →

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