Tag Archives: Winter in Cape Town

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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On This Fine Winter’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Helga

Can we call it winter now? After all, it is June and supposed to be winter in Cape Town, although with the weather we’ve had it doesn’t feel like it. The sun was shining, the sky blue and Mike & … Continue reading →

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I Wore Pink…

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Helga

12-28pm It’s been a busy weekend, so today has been wonderfully relaxing. Yesterday morning, I went to The Pink Day with Cat-a-list Events Cathi Mole! She asked me a few questions but before she did, I proved that I had … Continue reading →

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