Tag Archives: Swimming at Fish Hoek Beach

A Calm Day

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day.. That was calm. There was only a slight breeze and the sea was so still. It beckoned us – lured us – and we went. But it was chilly. The talk of the locals was … Continue reading →

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Longest Swim

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I completed the longest swim I’ve ever done! The day dawned with an amazing sunrise… The sea was calm and still. No wind. It was spectacular. As I sat in my rocking chair, I watched … Continue reading →

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On Top of Things

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… There was no wind. It was a perfect late spring day. Mike and I got up quite early and went to the beach just after 7am. The sea was flat and warm. I had the … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Swimming Watch

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We swam in what were quite windy conditions. I went in my summer swimming costume which was fine, except my arms, which have been covered all winter, felt the cold more than the rest of … Continue reading →

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Swimming Round the Seagull

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was a little less busy than yesterday. The sunrise was pretty spectacular and it’s rising earlier each day. The fun part was swimming this morning. I think the water was slightly warmer than yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Day With a Hint of Spring

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… ….that was a winter’s day with a hint of spring. It was windless and calm and the sea, instead of large rolling waves, had gentle ripples that were soft and unthreatening. It made for great … Continue reading →

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Family Art Challenge

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We had a family art challenge in the evening, so let’s begin there! Julian raised the issue of how he hadn’t drawn anything in decades and he didn’t know if he would be able to.  … Continue reading →

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Great News Day

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Anne had her last chemo! She still has her slow release until Friday and then, when that comes out, she can ring the bell at the hospital! I’m so relieved and grateful. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Back in the Water…

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… After two days off,  Mike and I went back to our normal exercise routine. He ran, I swam. The water was quite chilly, under water visibility was terrible but the shark net was out so … Continue reading →

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Carrying Buckets of Sand

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… A cubic metre of sand was delivered and is currently on the verge. Mike started carting bucket loads of it onto the side patio. He did 15 trips. After dinner, as I hadn’t done 10000 … Continue reading →

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I Did This for the First Time Today

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I swam with a watch for the very first time. I’ve never done that before. I hardly noticed it, but it was fun seeing my route come up on my cell phone later when I … Continue reading →

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Rain Water Tanks in Use

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… …the rain water tanks, which are full and overflowing got connected to the plumbing system. They now pump water to all the toilets (except the flatlet), so we are saving on water. The plumber came … Continue reading →

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The Cushion Came Home

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… …the lost cushion came home. I concluded it must be either at the neighbour or at the house next to that. I saw someone on the neighbour’s balcony (it’s a holiday let) so I rushed … Continue reading →

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The Sea Was Brrrrr

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I woke early – well I woke early and then badgered my poor husband out of bed because I wanted to know what the bright stars were in the east. We discovered they … Continue reading →

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