Tag Archives: Winter in Cape Town

A Very Do-Little Day

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a very do-little day. We had a late lie-in. Around 9am, David came up for coffee and we hung out and chatted. Anna asked him what he was doing, so David took this photo of … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Rain

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today has been an overcast and gloomy day. This morning, the sun struggled to be seen. Those little lights on the water are fishing boats. They were there for most of the night. Later from my rocking … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Beach Signs

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went walking off to Fish Hoek and took photos of some of the new signs on Fish Hoek beach. They won’t look like this forever. Right now they are all sparkly and … Continue reading →

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The Great Cape Flood of 2024

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we saw just how much rain has fallen this month in comparison to previous Julys. We have an an inordinate amount of rain. Rob Mousely posted this to the Noordhoek Community Forum. 313mm … Continue reading →

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Tea and Tusks

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I received tea and tusks! It was a very busy day at work and as I ended it there was a knock at the door. An unexpected knock at the door is rare. … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss July

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie I’ve turned this month into weight loss July. For the last year or so my weight has varied  a few kg up and down, but I’m trying to get it slightly lower so that the upper number … Continue reading →

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Shortest Days of the Year

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Yesterday & today have been the shortest days of the year. Tomorrow the sun will set at 5.45pm and the days will very slowly start getting longer. This year I’ve really noticed the long nights. I’ve regularly … Continue reading →

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Monday With a Slight Difference

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a Monday with a slight difference.  Mondays are always very busy for me. Because I sit at my computer all day long, I do try and get out a little just to keep moving. Today, … Continue reading →

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Raiku Caught a Mouse

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day Raiku caught his first mouse. He was so impressed with himself. He bought it in with Claw’d closely behind and first deposited in the study. But the need for affirmation was too much, … Continue reading →

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Brain Gym

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The cold front rolled in. I woke in the night and peered out the door. It was still and the stars shone brightly in the sky. For a short while, I thought a morning swim … Continue reading →

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The End of the Week

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Rain came and helped our 4 new tanks to about 1/5 of capacity. As I sit at my desk, I see there is more coming. The tide is high and I can see the waves … Continue reading →

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Did You Check For Purple Nickers

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to the beach and had a swim. The water was about 13. While I was swimming, the guests who were checking out today also came down and we had a really good chat … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Little Atos

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That Julian started a long and slowish trip home to Johannesburg in my Little Atos. The Atos was won by Wayne Turner’s wife in a competition in 2009. We bought it from them for R80000.  … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Remembrance

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day…. I managed to get a lovely walk in, even though I got slightly damp on my return. And my implant crown popped off. The day dawned overcast with the threat of rain, which in due … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Got Washed

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Cape Town got washed. There was significant rain overnight. Some people have reported 100mm since the cold front hit.  The tanks are overflowing. It rained on and off today but is expected to be less … Continue reading →

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