Tag Archives: windy day

Smoky Sunrise

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of a very smoky sunrise. There has been a massive fire burning over in Pringle Bay. This was it two days ago… Pringle Bay residents had to evacuate their homes. This was soon … Continue reading

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A Quieter and Windier Day

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was just a normal working day. I had a few calls and lots of computer work to do which I got through in just under 8 hours. Early this morning, I finished … Continue reading

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Windy Boxing Day

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the wind blew hard and strong and long. All day long it churned up the waves and white horses galloped towards the beach. The wind is expected to abate overnight. We had a … Continue reading

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The Cape Doctor is in Town

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went birthday present shopping for YOU! That was fun. In collaboration with your Mom I bought the things we think you will love. They are now mostly wrapped & ready to be … Continue reading

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Welcome to the World, Elizabeth!

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the exciting day your cousin was born! Now, on my side of the family, you have two cousins – Ella and now Elizabeth. The three Es!  Elizabeth Heila was born just after midnight and weighed … Continue reading

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No Water

Sunday Dear Elsie This afternoon we had no water. What was different to other times is that no one had seen a burst water main. The water just went off in our whole neighbourhood and there was no burst pipe … Continue reading

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“You’re In My Soul”

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I had a ‘slack attack!’ I didn’t do much except lie around reading and playing some of the word games I love. I did work for a short time, but there was … Continue reading

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Whistling Wind

Saturday Today was the day… It blew gales. I sat in my rocking share watching a little sparrow cling to the cottage roof. He found shelter behind the chimney pot but then decided to brave the gale and sit on … Continue reading

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Autumn Begins

Sunday Today was the day… That was far windier than I thought it would be. I thought today was going to be calm – a brilliant swimming day. Nope! All I can say is the Cape Town Cycle Tour peeps … Continue reading

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The Unpredictable Cape Weather

Thursday Today was the day… Of more unpredictable Cape Town weather. The south-easter is roaring as I type. It’s crazy how windy it has been – more than last year, it seems.  It’s forecast to be quite windy for the … Continue reading

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No More Side-Effects

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up well rested and full of energy. No more side-effects from the J&J Booster. Mike had no side-effects at all from his, although he did complain of slight fatigue this afternoon. A strong … Continue reading

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Another Airbnb Anecdote

Sunday Today was the day… The wind continued to blow. And so it shall remain for almost the next week. Next weekend looks stunning though. Despite the wind, we decided to go to the beach for a swim. It took … Continue reading

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First Significant Rain of 2021

Wednesday Today was the day… It rained. It blew hard last night and at around 11pm, Mike and I realised that the chairs on the top balcony may be in jeopardy. Up we went and opened the balcony door. Everything … Continue reading

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House Work Day

Saturday Today was the day… That was very satisfying, because I cleaned our little space. While we have built a house, we are living on one floor of it and it is so like apartment living. I love it. I … Continue reading

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Windy Windy Weather

Saturday Today was the day… It blew gales in Fish Hoek. It’s so interesting because the different weather brings out different variations of water activities. For days like this, when the wind is strong, both kite and wind surfers make … Continue reading

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