Tag Archives: The Trek Fishermen

Where We Walked Today

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today the wind was howling so we decided not to go swimming but to take an early morning walk instead. We walked to just above Glencairn… And then back again. While walking back I took a few … Continue reading →

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Being Watched Over

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today we went to the beach. The wind began to die down and it was worth the walk down there and we had a nice dip. As soon as I got in I noticed something on the … Continue reading →

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Unusual Sights To See

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a good fishing day in Fish Hoek. There were loads of boats and fishermen out on the bay. This one got out early, as we left for the beach at 7am. The private fishing boats … Continue reading →

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That Hat

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ma

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I remembered my dear Ma who passed away 18 years ago today. A never to be forgotten day and  moment in time when she slipped from this life to the next. Always a poignant day. … Continue reading →

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Birthday Came Early

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… My birthday present came early, but I’m feeling quite bad, because I sort of claimed it! Julian is here and went out buying books. At a charity shop, he found a quite large painting and … Continue reading →

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Autumn Weather

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was still and perfect and cool. The last couple of days have truly been autumn weather.  We went down to the beach and the tide was out… It made for easy swimming to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2020

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We enjoyed Christmas Eve 2020. I love Christmas Eve. It is a day filled with anticipation for tomorrow’s celebration. It’s been a mixture of preparation and relaxation. Mike and I went to the shops early … Continue reading →

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Beach Day

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The sun shone and the sky was blue. There was a little wind but a lot less than last night.  We had breakfast and then walked to the end of the beach and back. Fish … Continue reading →

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Truffles is Sick

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Helga

Yesterday I noticed Truffles wasn’t eating. Last night I asked Mike if he had seen her eat anything and he hadn’t. Not only was she not eating, she was hardly drinking as well. As a result she was slow and … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 24 – The van Niekerk Shuffle…

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Helga

1-55pm What a splendid day it is. Mike & I were up early and off to the beach, where we did the “van Niekerk shuffle”… this is the very slow jog we do along the Simonstown Rd. The whole reason … Continue reading →

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