The last few days the times go very fast.
Monday after work, I went with my colleague Erwin to a Mexican Restaurant before the soccer game started. Nice dinner bad soccer game.
Tuesday I had several things to do, bring the gas tank back to Gertie and Martine before they goes on vacation. From there directly to the Squash Centre, ok I make a stop at the Mcdrive.
After my sport and a few drinks at the bar it was time to switch from cars, Paul’s car need a check and he is still driving everyday to the hospital for his son Jesse.
Today I try to finish the estimate from one of the two schools I’m busy with. It can’t be a problem, Erwin has a day off and I have only one appointment with an account manager.The evening I take my rest after I switch the cars again, go home and enjoy the TV and Internet.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Lunch talk
Yesterday I went midgetgolf with my kids and I was so stupid to stand behind Vincent.
He hid me with his Tiger Woods punch but we had fun.
Yep I’m already a few hours on my work and it goes well.
Sound stupid but working with glasses is much easier then with contact lens, the projects goes better then last week.What’s up for tonight, going out for dinner, and to a soccer game with my colleagues.
He hid me with his Tiger Woods punch but we had fun.
Yep I’m already a few hours on my work and it goes well.
Sound stupid but working with glasses is much easier then with contact lens, the projects goes better then last week.What’s up for tonight, going out for dinner, and to a soccer game with my colleagues.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Morning talk
Mmm, waking up in my Ikea-bed without the nice voice from Lenore is not funny. Damn I miss her so much, but what can you do, nothing. Lenore told me that the people went to court because it takes so long to get a green card in the Bay Area. Even my friends in Kentucky could tell this story.
Last evening I am bored stiff, so I went to Videoland (The Dutch Blockbusters) and took the movie Final Cut from Robin Williams. Sitting on my bed with a laptop, glass of red wine and Lay’s crisps.
What’s up for the day, drive to Marloes and Vincent, and see what they want to do. Then I can aspect a phone call from my friend Paul, the whole week I got Sms about his son Jesse. Last week I had contact with his mother in law so that don’t need to replay the whole day. I hope his condition get better so he can make a good start in life.
Last evening I am bored stiff, so I went to Videoland (The Dutch Blockbusters) and took the movie Final Cut from Robin Williams. Sitting on my bed with a laptop, glass of red wine and Lay’s crisps.
What’s up for the day, drive to Marloes and Vincent, and see what they want to do. Then I can aspect a phone call from my friend Paul, the whole week I got Sms about his son Jesse. Last week I had contact with his mother in law so that don’t need to replay the whole day. I hope his condition get better so he can make a good start in life.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
New glasses
Mmm Friday morning, it’s time drive to Roermond where Gerco and I have an appointment. First I take my car to Oosterbeek where I step in Gerco’s car, it’s so busy on the road that we can’t come on time. Right we came in 10 minutes later and before we know the appointment was over. What can you better do for lunch then stop downtown, the Jell Murphy Pub was a good idea. On the way back to Oosterbeek I had the time to close my eyes a little before I drive to the office.
A few hours later, I take my leftover and wait for Mando/Karin. They give me a ride to the Squash Centre, so that we can drink a beer afterwards.
After our sportive evening it’s time to take a shower and the bar, Wilbert is so kind to pick me up.
Saturday morning, Lenore fall in sleep so she couldn’t wake me up. It’s weekend and want to start slowly. After checking the car for my glasses, no Lenore I still can find them.
It doesn’t matter, I must check my eyes and I want already a long time new ones.
Vincent from Haasewinkel Optics showed me already a model; I think it was 2 months ago.
After my Eye exam I order the glasses, on Thursday I can come back to take it with me.
Next stop is the carwash, cleaning my car after the vacation is necessary. And YES now I know that I’m blond, I found my old glasses.
The afternoon was Skype time; Wilbert went to a computer store where he got some phone with a USB plug. He said that sound is great.What’s up for the evening, I don’t know. My plan was to pickup Chantal but she was not allowed to visit me.
A few hours later, I take my leftover and wait for Mando/Karin. They give me a ride to the Squash Centre, so that we can drink a beer afterwards.
After our sportive evening it’s time to take a shower and the bar, Wilbert is so kind to pick me up.
Saturday morning, Lenore fall in sleep so she couldn’t wake me up. It’s weekend and want to start slowly. After checking the car for my glasses, no Lenore I still can find them.
It doesn’t matter, I must check my eyes and I want already a long time new ones.
Vincent from Haasewinkel Optics showed me already a model; I think it was 2 months ago.
After my Eye exam I order the glasses, on Thursday I can come back to take it with me.
Next stop is the carwash, cleaning my car after the vacation is necessary. And YES now I know that I’m blond, I found my old glasses.
The afternoon was Skype time; Wilbert went to a computer store where he got some phone with a USB plug. He said that sound is great.What’s up for the evening, I don’t know. My plan was to pickup Chantal but she was not allowed to visit me.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
@home
A short word on the Blog. I wrote already many times about problems with @home.
This time it’s on a other location, I never had problems with login to a network but when I hear the named @home you know that you can have problems.
So I call Mister Cos and walk with him through the whole windows programma, WRONG!!!!. Ok only thing I can do is take the car and drive to him, all the settings where done in a few minutes and we restart the laptop. Oeps it’s one from the office and yes we need a password from the supervisor, we try everything but nothing was working. I called a smart guy from my office on his cell phone, he knows a lot about computers in the office and BINGO we where back in the system. I can start the computer tomorrow on the network with the instruction what I get from Mister Cos. Pffff lucky me.
So I’m writing now on Dirks old computer but this is better then nothing.
A different problem is, how can I get my old spirit back. Since the time that Lenore went home my live change. I can’t find my turn at home, and on the office.
The date on the goverment website is not changing, I get crazy.
Wel tomorrow it’s Friday, and that means ALL MOST WEEKEND.
This time it’s on a other location, I never had problems with login to a network but when I hear the named @home you know that you can have problems.
So I call Mister Cos and walk with him through the whole windows programma, WRONG!!!!. Ok only thing I can do is take the car and drive to him, all the settings where done in a few minutes and we restart the laptop. Oeps it’s one from the office and yes we need a password from the supervisor, we try everything but nothing was working. I called a smart guy from my office on his cell phone, he knows a lot about computers in the office and BINGO we where back in the system. I can start the computer tomorrow on the network with the instruction what I get from Mister Cos. Pffff lucky me.
So I’m writing now on Dirks old computer but this is better then nothing.
A different problem is, how can I get my old spirit back. Since the time that Lenore went home my live change. I can’t find my turn at home, and on the office.
The date on the goverment website is not changing, I get crazy.
Wel tomorrow it’s Friday, and that means ALL MOST WEEKEND.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Problems with the laptop
It is early in the morning when my alarm clock rings, No wake up call from Lenore, I think she falls in sleep already. She didn’t sleep much on her flight yesterday. After a shower and making lunch the phone rings, finaly Lenore.
My work started slowly and of course there was first time for a cup of coffee with my friend Erwin. Lucky me that I put already information into the computer before I went on vacation. I need only some prices and the came in last week so easy for me.
But when I came home I was so .... tired, I try to put the laptop on Dirk system but I have problems. I’m sitting behind his old computer and try to do some thinks on the internet, like switching the cheap phone line.
I try to call Sander if he can help me with laptop problem but the cell phone connection sounds if he is out of the Netherlands. Well then try mister Cos, damn Veronique answer the phone, she’s telling me that he is busy at his parents house. Well then I must wait with Skype and my MSN 7.0.
My work started slowly and of course there was first time for a cup of coffee with my friend Erwin. Lucky me that I put already information into the computer before I went on vacation. I need only some prices and the came in last week so easy for me.
But when I came home I was so .... tired, I try to put the laptop on Dirk system but I have problems. I’m sitting behind his old computer and try to do some thinks on the internet, like switching the cheap phone line.
I try to call Sander if he can help me with laptop problem but the cell phone connection sounds if he is out of the Netherlands. Well then try mister Cos, damn Veronique answer the phone, she’s telling me that he is busy at his parents house. Well then I must wait with Skype and my MSN 7.0.
Karlijn took this picture last Friday evening in the Squash Centre.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Vacation is over
It’s Sunday morning 7.30 when Lenore and I make the trip to Schiphol Airport.
My friend Paul send me a Sms on the phone, his wife Erna brought a boy named Jesse on earth. He came a little earlier then planed, Lenore and I keeping positive thoughts for all of them.
We both have a strange feeling about going our own way till the papers are ready.
My life starts empty again, talking on the phone for hours, and maybe we have the chance to see each other soon. Damn I want to start my live together with Lenore. Still I’m lucky, I saw New York, San Francisco, Belize, Toronto and Switzerland last week. Ok some friends think that I have the luxery position to do these thinks, and I always tell them that I want to be their.
Take this day, it’s Mim ( my mother in law) birthday, the only think I can do is call her and see if she like the present what Lenore is taking with her.
Tomorrow my week starts as normal, wake up call, and go to work. Nice to see Erwin again after 6 weeks.Now it’s time to hangout the laundry and clean the house a little.
My friend Paul send me a Sms on the phone, his wife Erna brought a boy named Jesse on earth. He came a little earlier then planed, Lenore and I keeping positive thoughts for all of them.
We both have a strange feeling about going our own way till the papers are ready.
My life starts empty again, talking on the phone for hours, and maybe we have the chance to see each other soon. Damn I want to start my live together with Lenore. Still I’m lucky, I saw New York, San Francisco, Belize, Toronto and Switzerland last week. Ok some friends think that I have the luxery position to do these thinks, and I always tell them that I want to be their.
Take this day, it’s Mim ( my mother in law) birthday, the only think I can do is call her and see if she like the present what Lenore is taking with her.
Tomorrow my week starts as normal, wake up call, and go to work. Nice to see Erwin again after 6 weeks.Now it’s time to hangout the laundry and clean the house a little.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
29 degrees Celcius in Saas Grund
Hello people,
Yes there is time to put something on the Blog.
Monday, we walked up the Chapel Walk to Saas-Fee. It was a rigerous walk up mostly stone steps, with 19 chapels along the way. Takes about an hour. When we got there, we went swimming, spent time in the steam bath and whirlpool. Sorry for us, the sauna was closed.
Then we had a wonderful dinner of fondue- we had meats cooked in broth- and Marloes had spare ribs, Vincent had schnitzel with pomme frites. The best thing about this restaurant was the small area behind glass with bunnies, chickens and a couple of guinea pigs. The kids were able to get in the pen with them and try to pick them up. got a few chickens, but Paul had to go to get a bunny- they are much faster.
Well, what with the 31/2 Hour dinner, and playing red light/green light, we missed the last bus down the mountain to Saas Grund. So we walked down in first the twilight, then the dark. We all made it fine, and it took only about half the time it took to walk up.
TUESDAY
We got up not to early, drove about half an hour to Täsch, and took the train to Zermatt. What a beautiful city, full of tourists, and expensive, as is all of switzerland. We caught a mid-afternoon gondola up the mountain, changed to a cable car twice, and found ourselves at 3845 meters, or a lot of feet up. It was beautiful, with a good view of The Matterhorn. Wow. We had time to go through the Ice Cave or Ice Palais, which was also amazing. Photos to follow when we get home.
Then a quick walk up to the observation deck, where you can see the Mont Blanc, Pigne the Arolla and more. Incredible panorama.
A good dinner at a restaurant recommended by our camp hosts. Lotsa Fondue.
WEDNESDAY
Today Paul and I got up and left Vincent and Marloes in their tent asleep. We left about 0745, and took a gondola at a little after 0800 to Kreuzboden. After a cup of coffee, we walked until almost 1400 with a break at a hut for coffee and fresh apple cake. The vistas were incredible. We were up at above 2800 meters, and felt it walking. We took several trails, one across a large shale avalanche- careful walking. We saw a family of Gemschen- deer-like animals. Lucky us we were the first on that trail today. Also squirrels, birds, grasshoppers, crickets, and water everywhere. The sounds on the trail are worth the trip alone- its quiet, then you come around a corner, and loud waterfall noise.
On to cards in the cantina with vino with Vincent and Marloes.
Yes there is time to put something on the Blog.
Monday, we walked up the Chapel Walk to Saas-Fee. It was a rigerous walk up mostly stone steps, with 19 chapels along the way. Takes about an hour. When we got there, we went swimming, spent time in the steam bath and whirlpool. Sorry for us, the sauna was closed.
Then we had a wonderful dinner of fondue- we had meats cooked in broth- and Marloes had spare ribs, Vincent had schnitzel with pomme frites. The best thing about this restaurant was the small area behind glass with bunnies, chickens and a couple of guinea pigs. The kids were able to get in the pen with them and try to pick them up. got a few chickens, but Paul had to go to get a bunny- they are much faster.
Well, what with the 31/2 Hour dinner, and playing red light/green light, we missed the last bus down the mountain to Saas Grund. So we walked down in first the twilight, then the dark. We all made it fine, and it took only about half the time it took to walk up.
TUESDAY
We got up not to early, drove about half an hour to Täsch, and took the train to Zermatt. What a beautiful city, full of tourists, and expensive, as is all of switzerland. We caught a mid-afternoon gondola up the mountain, changed to a cable car twice, and found ourselves at 3845 meters, or a lot of feet up. It was beautiful, with a good view of The Matterhorn. Wow. We had time to go through the Ice Cave or Ice Palais, which was also amazing. Photos to follow when we get home.
Then a quick walk up to the observation deck, where you can see the Mont Blanc, Pigne the Arolla and more. Incredible panorama.
A good dinner at a restaurant recommended by our camp hosts. Lotsa Fondue.
WEDNESDAY
Today Paul and I got up and left Vincent and Marloes in their tent asleep. We left about 0745, and took a gondola at a little after 0800 to Kreuzboden. After a cup of coffee, we walked until almost 1400 with a break at a hut for coffee and fresh apple cake. The vistas were incredible. We were up at above 2800 meters, and felt it walking. We took several trails, one across a large shale avalanche- careful walking. We saw a family of Gemschen- deer-like animals. Lucky us we were the first on that trail today. Also squirrels, birds, grasshoppers, crickets, and water everywhere. The sounds on the trail are worth the trip alone- its quiet, then you come around a corner, and loud waterfall noise.
On to cards in the cantina with vino with Vincent and Marloes.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Almageller Alp
This morning it starts with sunshine so we went up to Almageller Alp. We took the car a little higher then Furgstalden. From there a klettertour from 45 minutes with some stairs and bridges. From there it took half a hour too the Hut from Almageller Alp. Marloes and Vincent eat some Rösti with bradwurst while Lenore and I enjoyed the Raclete Cheese. Of course a good glass of wine and beer makes it easier to go down. The rain was coming down quickly so Marloes , Vincent and Lenore went down to the village and I went half up to get the car back. On my way I was lucky to see some bocks who where eating on the hickingpad.
When we came back all our clothes who where hanging out got wet so they are now in the dryer, while we are playing cards.
When we came back all our clothes who where hanging out got wet so they are now in the dryer, while we are playing cards.
Rainy Switzerland
Today we took a really nice hike over a mountain, over a couple of swinging bridges, climbed up rock faces with aluminum stairs hammered into them, climbed a ladder, and ended up at hut where we had lunch. So civilized, it was cool.
Then, of course, ran down the mountain because it started to rain- a really cold rain. Now we're here in the cantina where we're camping, drying our clothes and towels, and having a glass of vino warming up.
Then, of course, ran down the mountain because it started to rain- a really cold rain. Now we're here in the cantina where we're camping, drying our clothes and towels, and having a glass of vino warming up.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Kibbeling
Sorry Blog readers we are a little later then normal, yesterday we came out of the bed around 9.30am and start our day. It was the day that it didn’t rain in days so time to do something.
Visiting the bank so Lenore could activate her first Dutch bank card. Next to bank there was the local Thursday market, after her Dutch junk food time it was time to get “Kibbeling”. It’s a fish what they back and very popular next to the “Haring”. I called Wilbert if he’s home for a cup of coffee and if I can have his card for the dump, the only way to get rid of your stuff. After the dump we took the car downtown, first the shoemaker because Lenore had problem with her heel on the right foot. He couldn’t help her because the shoe was not from leather; accept that he had some tools what you put in the shoes, and no pain anymore.
Next stop, the outdoor store because I change my mind, I want to have new shoes for in the mountains. So I put them directly on my feet and get used to it, and walked to Willemientje. Lenore like this lunchroom very much and I can’t complain, what I didn’t know that they also sell wine. With a quick stop at the supermarket we came home, I called my assurance for the vacation to Switzerland while Lenore was doing the laundry. We took a glass of Ice tea; install our self on the couch while we look at the DVD from The Daily Show. We didn’t saw the end because both fall in sleep.
The evening we went to Gert, he’s a Belize junk like me and he is a really nice guy. While they (Lenore and Gert) where drinking red wine I tried to be “The Bob” (driver without alcohol), the coffee was great Gert and love cold pipe water from Enschede. We had so much fun that the clock giving 2am on the display. Well we couldn’t finish the day better.
What’s up for today, well clean the house from Rob and Eveline, get my clothes to the other house. Pack our stuff in the car and visit Anja and Edwin before we driving away.
I know that Marloes and Vincent came back one day earlier so we can drive one hour earlier away if we want. Our trip to Saas Grund (Switzerland) takes 10 hours at least and the first train whose take the cars through the mountains is going on 5am. Lenore is also driving the car so we both get enough rest the only thing I need to do is check the map for Germany. The best way is to drive eastside of Köln but I want to know the name of the crossing.So the change that you see something from us on the Blog is small.
Visiting the bank so Lenore could activate her first Dutch bank card. Next to bank there was the local Thursday market, after her Dutch junk food time it was time to get “Kibbeling”. It’s a fish what they back and very popular next to the “Haring”. I called Wilbert if he’s home for a cup of coffee and if I can have his card for the dump, the only way to get rid of your stuff. After the dump we took the car downtown, first the shoemaker because Lenore had problem with her heel on the right foot. He couldn’t help her because the shoe was not from leather; accept that he had some tools what you put in the shoes, and no pain anymore.
Next stop, the outdoor store because I change my mind, I want to have new shoes for in the mountains. So I put them directly on my feet and get used to it, and walked to Willemientje. Lenore like this lunchroom very much and I can’t complain, what I didn’t know that they also sell wine. With a quick stop at the supermarket we came home, I called my assurance for the vacation to Switzerland while Lenore was doing the laundry. We took a glass of Ice tea; install our self on the couch while we look at the DVD from The Daily Show. We didn’t saw the end because both fall in sleep.
The evening we went to Gert, he’s a Belize junk like me and he is a really nice guy. While they (Lenore and Gert) where drinking red wine I tried to be “The Bob” (driver without alcohol), the coffee was great Gert and love cold pipe water from Enschede. We had so much fun that the clock giving 2am on the display. Well we couldn’t finish the day better.
What’s up for today, well clean the house from Rob and Eveline, get my clothes to the other house. Pack our stuff in the car and visit Anja and Edwin before we driving away.
I know that Marloes and Vincent came back one day earlier so we can drive one hour earlier away if we want. Our trip to Saas Grund (Switzerland) takes 10 hours at least and the first train whose take the cars through the mountains is going on 5am. Lenore is also driving the car so we both get enough rest the only thing I need to do is check the map for Germany. The best way is to drive eastside of Köln but I want to know the name of the crossing.So the change that you see something from us on the Blog is small.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Dutch junk food
This morning we where both lazy to get out of our bed. After a nice cup of coffee we start to pack more stuff to my new address, we passed the ANWB (AAA) to get an auto-vignette for Switzerland and took the car to Hengelo. I want to say goodbye to Femke who’s an old colleague, her husband should move for his job. On our way back we thought to drive on the Go-karts at Coronell Carting Centre. I got it really busy to get Lenore behind me, she’s driving like crazy, and especially after the four heats we drove. For dinner we went to the cafeteria, Dutch junk food. French Fries special with mayonnaise, curry sauce and union on top, frikandel (sausage), croquette. Afterwards we had our tryout how to fill up the trunk so the kids can take also the stuff with them, we did pretty well so everything is all right for Friday/Saturday night. Tonight we went to Martine and her mom, I was tired but promise to come. So after Lenore’s coffee and apple pie we went home and here I am.Time for me to go upstairs, while my beautiful wife is reading on the couch.
Sorry Merel that we didn't call, I thought you where busy with your study.
Sorry Merel that we didn't call, I thought you where busy with your study.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Anna Frank house
Last night I start to look at the DVD’s I got from Lenore, The Daily Show with John Stewart. I like his show but in the Netherlands we have only a global edition every weekend on CNN.
I got a whole box from the Indecision 2004.
Today it was time to visit the Anna Frank house in Amsterdam, I put the alarm clock at 6am so be could drive early but damn the bed with Lenore was really warm. Lenore waked me up with a cup of coffee and took a shower, and we start two hours later on our trip. I parked like always my car in a neighbourhood next to the Amsterdam Arena from where we can take the subway downtown. First a cup of coffee at the New Market, then to the Dam with crossing the Red light district. Robin told us that we could buy a ticket over there what save time; yes he was right but only for the evening tickets. So we walked just 10 minutes and got to the Anna Frank house, damn a line from at least 35 minutes. Ok I’m a tourist in my own country so we wait. The house made a lot impression on us and we decide to go for a lunch in the Jordaan neighbourhood. We came at lunchroom “de vrije vork” where we something small, with a stop at the Fame record store we came back on the Dam where we got a drink at the Majestic. After enjoying the sun and the people we walked back through the Red light district where the ladies finally waked up. We took the subway back and drove to Zoetermeer where my godmother is living, downtown we stopped for buying some nice flowers and drove the last 2 miles further. She is a really nice person, after a few cups of coffee I ask her if we can take her out for dinner. Sorry but I made already dinner for us she told. After eating lovely macaroni and talking with each other, we looked at the clock. 9pm so time to drive back because it takes two hours. Now it’s time to finish my red wine.
I got a whole box from the Indecision 2004.
Today it was time to visit the Anna Frank house in Amsterdam, I put the alarm clock at 6am so be could drive early but damn the bed with Lenore was really warm. Lenore waked me up with a cup of coffee and took a shower, and we start two hours later on our trip. I parked like always my car in a neighbourhood next to the Amsterdam Arena from where we can take the subway downtown. First a cup of coffee at the New Market, then to the Dam with crossing the Red light district. Robin told us that we could buy a ticket over there what save time; yes he was right but only for the evening tickets. So we walked just 10 minutes and got to the Anna Frank house, damn a line from at least 35 minutes. Ok I’m a tourist in my own country so we wait. The house made a lot impression on us and we decide to go for a lunch in the Jordaan neighbourhood. We came at lunchroom “de vrije vork” where we something small, with a stop at the Fame record store we came back on the Dam where we got a drink at the Majestic. After enjoying the sun and the people we walked back through the Red light district where the ladies finally waked up. We took the subway back and drove to Zoetermeer where my godmother is living, downtown we stopped for buying some nice flowers and drove the last 2 miles further. She is a really nice person, after a few cups of coffee I ask her if we can take her out for dinner. Sorry but I made already dinner for us she told. After eating lovely macaroni and talking with each other, we looked at the clock. 9pm so time to drive back because it takes two hours. Now it’s time to finish my red wine.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Get rid of more stuff
Get rid of more stuff that was the idea to start the day. While Lenore was awake early and spoke with Erika on the phone, get some coffee, doing laundry etc. I was still tired that she let me sleep till I woke up. I got my brunch and we start to look at my boxes what I took with me from the old house. After 2 ½ hours we got every thing what I want to keep till I’m leaving the Netherlands. Lenore is vacuum the house and I try to put some boxes in the car to my next and last sleep address here. I got also stuff what I gave a way or gave back; yes Karin your record player is coming back. The weather is chancing with the minute so it’s not a good idea to walk to somebody, lucky that we have a car.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Burgers Zoo Arnhem
Its Saturday morning 6.45am when the alarm clock made a lot of noise. We want to get out the door at 8am so we must move our ass. We had time enough to take a shower, get Peet’s coffee and make some bread. The trip goes to Arnhem where Burgers Zoo is located. I told Lenore that I want to be there at 9am when they open their doors. On our way Lenore had the time to call Erika and James.
The zoo has several large indoor areas, climate controlled and very well done. The Bush is especially beautiful when you are there with only a few people, it’s like you’re standing in Belize- the humidity, the heat and the animals. We enjoyed our tour to the Ocean and the Desert, areas also inside climate controlled buildings before we went on Safari.
Afterwards we drove to Gerco and Judith’s. They were busy with getting rid of the old wood stored in their garage from their remodelling. After Lenore saw the house we took the car to Obelink, a big warehouse for camping stuff. We drove through Arnhem and stopped for a quick visit in Doetinchem to visit Henk and Veronique. They were on a late honeymoon to Belize recently, and Henk spent a week in the hospital because he had problems with his heart. My parents asked me to give them the card game 10-Phase because they played it a lot over there during his recovery. So after a coffee we got to Obelink- mmm, what tent we should buy for the two of us. Funny that we had the same taste, so before we knew it, we had a tent, small chairs, table, sleeping bags, inflatable beds, 15liter can for water and a camping light. With a shortcut driving, I went through Germany to Enschede again so we had a few minutes to put some other clothes on for dinner.
John, Ynur and Calvin where waiting for us, they took us to the Latina Plaza restaurant in Hengelo. The food was delicious and we had a lot of fun with them. They also made an exciting announcement- another baby for them this coming February! After dinner, John (and the rest of us) went for a dessert from Van De Poel ice cream store. Again perfect. After a cup of coffee at their home we said goodbye.
Friday, August 05, 2005
14 days vacation
Mmm a short write on the Blog before we move upstairs.
It was the last day on the office and make a lot of progress on the project, so when I comeback its need only to get in the damn computer. But first it’s my 14 days vacation and starts tomorrow with the Burger Zoo in Arnhem. It’s a nice so with a tropical rainforest, an ocean and a dessert inside. Then we make a coffee stop at Gerco and Judith’s house 4 miles further where I can help Gerco with his phone line. In the afternoon we are invited from John and Ynur to eat at an Argentina restaurant, sounds good.
What we did tonight? Well after a short nap Lenore and I drove to the supermarket, after that we want to visit Edwin and Anja but they where not home. So we went to my old neighbour Henk-Jan and Mieke for a drink. When we came home Lenore gave some lovely red wine from yesterday while I was chatting with Femke. She is moving to the south of the Netherlands and is an old colleague. I try to visit the old company before she is moving so the begin of the week.
It was the last day on the office and make a lot of progress on the project, so when I comeback its need only to get in the damn computer. But first it’s my 14 days vacation and starts tomorrow with the Burger Zoo in Arnhem. It’s a nice so with a tropical rainforest, an ocean and a dessert inside. Then we make a coffee stop at Gerco and Judith’s house 4 miles further where I can help Gerco with his phone line. In the afternoon we are invited from John and Ynur to eat at an Argentina restaurant, sounds good.
What we did tonight? Well after a short nap Lenore and I drove to the supermarket, after that we want to visit Edwin and Anja but they where not home. So we went to my old neighbour Henk-Jan and Mieke for a drink. When we came home Lenore gave some lovely red wine from yesterday while I was chatting with Femke. She is moving to the south of the Netherlands and is an old colleague. I try to visit the old company before she is moving so the begin of the week.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Thursday
Today Paul went to work, and I got up when he did. I thought I'd go downtown on the bus early, but fell asleep on the couch. I was surprised when Paul woke me up at about 11- Thought I'd be gone by then. Jet Lag caught me.
Had a good time shopping, having lunch and people watching in downtown Enschade. I feel totally American, but people keep talking to me in Dutch. I have got to learn more Dutch.
And tonight we went to a restaurant for really good food and lots of Shiraz. Here in TheNetherlands is ok to recork the wine and bring it home- like money in the bank.
ITs 10pm, and we're sitting in the back yard writing this, and the sky is still light. Love it.
Tomorrow I may take the train to Munster in Germany, as Paul still has to work one more day. Saturday we're going to the zoo.
I miss my daughter, but otherwise this is a good vacation.
Had a good time shopping, having lunch and people watching in downtown Enschade. I feel totally American, but people keep talking to me in Dutch. I have got to learn more Dutch.
And tonight we went to a restaurant for really good food and lots of Shiraz. Here in TheNetherlands is ok to recork the wine and bring it home- like money in the bank.
ITs 10pm, and we're sitting in the back yard writing this, and the sky is still light. Love it.
Tomorrow I may take the train to Munster in Germany, as Paul still has to work one more day. Saturday we're going to the zoo.
I miss my daughter, but otherwise this is a good vacation.
Complaining
Mmm nice day to start complaining about Bank Corporations. Them after two days I got my money on my bank account while the notary guy told me to do it by phone. That means the same day. The next result is that my Credit Card got their money so they blocked it, lovely.
Next result is that they give me a bill with administration cost what the bank don’t want to pay. That really sucks when you have finally money on your account too late.At least I paid my parents back so they can be happy, next week I move my account to an other bank because I’m really PISSED OFF. This evening I took my wife to La Cuisine, a really nice restaurant with lovely wine. In other words, I got my wife drunk and we took the second bottle home.
Next result is that they give me a bill with administration cost what the bank don’t want to pay. That really sucks when you have finally money on your account too late.At least I paid my parents back so they can be happy, next week I move my account to an other bank because I’m really PISSED OFF. This evening I took my wife to La Cuisine, a really nice restaurant with lovely wine. In other words, I got my wife drunk and we took the second bottle home.
Monday, August 01, 2005
Twelve hour
In twelve hour I can crunch my lover, after weeks of counting.
Today 10am, the new people came by to inspect the house. Half-hour later we signed the papers at notary. Afterwards I went to my office to work for four hours.Now its time to go upstairs, driving to Amsterdam Airport takes two hour and I want to be there on time.
Today 10am, the new people came by to inspect the house. Half-hour later we signed the papers at notary. Afterwards I went to my office to work for four hours.Now its time to go upstairs, driving to Amsterdam Airport takes two hour and I want to be there on time.
Pictures from the Party
John & Calvin
Miss Brands
Robin
Merel & Me Henk Jan
Mister Cos
Mando & Edwin Anja
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