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End of our Holiday and an Unexpected Twist

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie I hope you have had a good day today spoiling your wonderful Mom on Mother’s Day! I spent the day firstly leaving the ship this morning and then we went into Copenhagen where we enjoyed sitting around … Continue reading →

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Teddy Ready

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I took off so we could get fully ready for our holiday. It was such a good idea. The day began very gloomy…fancourt slate kind of day…all grey from sea to sky. Mid … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cat’s Life

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today began super cloudy and misty, so we didn’t go to the beach, but once the mist cleared and the sun came out, we wished we had. I worked most of the day, but Claw’d did not! … Continue reading →

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There’s a Bike in my Lounge

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We got a few more things done. Bought foreign currency Got some meds ie new Stugeron for sea sickness. Bought 50 medical masks And now I’m going to start, with Mike’s help, constructing our itinerary … Continue reading →

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Long Slow Trip Home From Swellendam

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Helga

We woke up around 7am this morning and it was the start of a lovely day. I worked, spent time with Elsie, who gets an A+++ for adorability. She gets an A for feeding and a B for sleeping! And … Continue reading →

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Insomnia and an Act of Kindness

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Helga

The insomnia definitely came first! I had the prescription filled for the beta blocker and took half, but alas, as I dropped off the palpitations surfaced. Mike said I had slept, but if I had it was for minutes before … Continue reading →

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