Tag Archives: Trees

The Trees Got Cut

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the trees (finally) got cut. They were obstructing the main electricity line into our house. More than a year ago I reported it. Nothing was done. This year I reported it again, especially … Continue reading →

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I Walked To Vote

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we voted in SA’s general election. We vote at Sun Valley Primary school. Last night I went to bed super early and so I woke up really early too. At 7am, I decided … Continue reading →

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A Day In Johannesburg

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a really varied day. We got up quite late, specially for me, it was about 7-30am. After lounging around and then getting dressed, we set off for the local popular eatery for a croissant. The first thing … Continue reading →

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More Trees Given The Chop

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Helga

This morning, I have been working to the sound of chain saws as wood fellas chop down more trees behind our house… these two are nearly gone, although the one on the right is going to be more of a … Continue reading →

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Changing Landscape

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Helga

Today I have been working to the sound of chainsaws. When I first heard them, I wondered what was going on – then I remembered. Over the last few months there has been some activity close to our house and … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Trees

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Helga

It was the strangest thing. Yesterday brother Julian, who was in Cape Town for a couple of nights, and I walked around the block. As we arrived home, something caught my eye. How strange! What is that? We have a … Continue reading →

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