Tag Archives: Winter in Cape Town

Mike Ran 10km

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We woke to storm clouds gathering. There was this thick layer of low cloud coming from the direction of Muizenberg. High above it was dark grey ominous clouds, threatening rain. It looked very dramatic silhouetted … Continue reading →

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The Rain Came

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It rained. Rain was forecast, so we planned on not swimming which was a good move, but the cold front took a bit more time to roll on in. Flowx showed it this way… And … Continue reading →

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We Bought a Couch

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We bought a couch for the bachelor (aka basement). Mike was going to  make one but when we saw this, we thought it would work perfectly… The second hand shop also had a really nice … Continue reading →

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Slowing me Down

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We swam and we walked. I was the only person in the sea, which does suggest it wasn’t much of a swimming day. After we got home, we had a nice long video chat with … Continue reading →

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Rain is Coming

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I swam knowing that tomorrow I most likely won’t. Rain is coming. This is tomorrow’s forecast. At least the wind is not too strong. I swam out to Skellies and because the tide was not … Continue reading →

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Another Massive Cape Storm

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Another massive storm rolled over Cape Town, bringing an absolute downpour of rain and I’m sure it caused widespread flooding. I opened the back door and there was Chino, Sue’s dog, dripping wet, freezing cold … Continue reading →

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Waterproofing

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike did some waterproofing. It’s a public holiday in South Africa, so Courage didn’t come and Mike got stuck into putting some stuff on the roof so the rain stops dripping into the piano room. … Continue reading →

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No Thyroid Problems

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… My GP phoned and said my thyroid tissue is fine. No problems there. Grateful for that. I had a quiet day at home. It rained for parts of the day and has been overcast, gloomy … Continue reading →

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Protected: It Smacks of Bribery

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Helga

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Rainy Tuesday 4th June

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Helga

Today the rain came in and the work was less. I slept in, only getting up after 8am. I got to work and did some this morning and some this afternoon.  In between, there was gym and this afternoon there … Continue reading →

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Cold Start To The Morning

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Helga

This morning, Mike and I jumped into our cars and trundled over the mountain. I managed to stay behind him 7/8 of the way, finally getting caught at a traffic light just moments before our destination. My car was going … Continue reading →

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When Winter Comes to Cape Town

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Helga

We cannot complain that we have a particularly long or cold winter in Cape Town, but when winter does come to Cape Town, I am taken a bit by surprise. My electric blanket has been the biggest electricity gulping culprit … Continue reading →

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Elsie is 1 Month Old

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Helga

21st June 2018 – Elsie came into the world a month ago today and is thriving. She now weighs 4.5kg, is growing well and sometimes even sleeps through most of the night! She loves looking at her Mom. The other … Continue reading →

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Thursday Feeling Like Friday

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Helga

Julian comes to Cape Town every other week and usually arrives on a Wednesday evening. It means that Thursday always feels like Friday and that was how today felt. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s Thursday. Today was … Continue reading →

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Free Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Helga

Today has been unique because I usually have Bible study on a Friday morning and work all afternoon. But with it being school holidays, we are having a bit of a recess. Work-wise, with it being school holidays overseas as well, … Continue reading →

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