Just writing in my lunchtime

I have a little time to write something, normally we go for a walk but it’s raining so no thanks.
Other thing is that the system manager blocked the sites like web mail and Internet banking accounts. So people I can’t see my mail anymore.
Last night I had the wedding party from Anja and Edwin, I met some old colleague’s and had a good time.
Today it’s time to drive to Emmen, after my work I take a shortcut through Germany. It saves me at least one hour.

Today it was a busy day; I count everything for the project. Tomorrow I try to get everything into the computer and Volá. Today I remember Martin that I have 9 weeks to go; he was shocked and asks me if I have already my ticket. Of course not, I buy my ticket in the last week. This evening it was time for jogging, I tried to do jog in Belize but with the fever it didn’t work. After my dinner it was time to visit Jan, I showed him how you can call a regular phone with Skype but we had problem to login on his computer.
There is no update for the next few days; tomorrow I have a wedding from Anja and Erwin. And Friday till Sunday I’m going to Emmen with my ant, nephew, his wife and daughter.
Saturday the first of October, my Ant birthday. She knows that I’m always coming so she invited me to spend the weekend with them.Lenore is busy with her friends; on Friday she fly’s to LA where they take a cruise to Mexico and back.

This morning I try to getup at the same time as normal.
I drove to the family doctor, the supermarket and the busstop before I took the train.
It’s terrible when you drive to the exhibition in Utrecht while the train stop in front of it.
Ben (my old collegua) was already waiting for me, after a cup of coffee it was time to walk to the building. There was not realy new stuff but I think it’s important to talk with you contacts during the exhibition.
On the end of ower day it was time to go downtown for a small dinner. We found a nice café where they had small plates, it was delicious.On my way back I was sitting with some people from the wholesaler’s, funny because I just buy a book for the way home. Well at least I had conversations enough till the last stop. At the time I came home the soccer game Ajax – Arsenal almost started. Of course I had Lenore on the phone, talking about the progress of our papers. We start a different process to and see what is the fast one.

Falling a sleep in a beauty salon?

Last night, still problems with the time difference. I went early to bed but waked up at 2am. I took the book what I got from Beppie’s bookcase, still 80 pages to go but finished before 4.30am. The alarm clock rings at 6.30am together with Lenore’s call. Time to take a shower and get out at 7am. There was a lot to do before I have a day of again, I finish two small estimates and looked at the hospital, it’s my next project. It’s 5pm and time to drive to Enschede again, first to the supermarket for some fresh vegetables, cooking and then to the beauty salon. Sander and I take every eight weeks time to get our faces done, lovely.
I was so tired that I fall in sleep; Sander couldn’t wait to make a picture from me and to send it to Lenore. Of course I take my time to call Lenore now she has a day of.Tomorrow is time to bring my Belize Hospital results to my family doctor and to take the train to Utrecht. One’s in the two years there is an exhibition for the electrical installers, always interesting to see what new things the manufacturers has.

A1 Grand Prix

Last night I had contact with Tony about the Dutch Soccer League, Talpa TV sends Saturday around 11pm and Sunday around 7pm on the television but also on live stream Internet.Hope he can enjoy it now.

picture from the official website

Since this Sunday there is a new Race Challenge, the A1 Grand Prix of Nations,
The idea came from His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum, a member of the Ruling Family of Dubai. 25 Nations are driving with the same car as anyone else; Brands Hatch is the first circuit. Nelson Piquet Junior won in a perfect race.

It’s Sunday and then it’s time to spend time with Marloes and Vincent, Marloes is my smart daughter when you talk about Internet and Vincent is the one who likes to play games.
Marloes change the look from the web log while Vincent kicked my ass with Chess.

Was I yesterday busy with things for the Medical Group who should come in November, now I hear that they come in January or February? Positive thing is that Lenore wants to come for a whole week, YES!!!!!

Back in Enschede

I had a good flight to Amsterdam; I was sitting next to the exit door, and had only hand luggage with me. In 15 minutes I was already driving from P3 (Long Parking) to Enschede.
Normally it takes two hours but it was Friday afternoon, a lot of traffic jams. After some phone calls I stopped the car at the Chinese place to get some food. I was tired and didn’t want to cook, after my dinner, nap and the last news it was time to do some squash. I picked up Mando and went to the squash centre, after 20 minutes I looked already forwards to take a shower. After a few Rivella-lights I went home a slept till 2.15pm next day, I promised Lenore to wake her up and time to get some food.
In an hour I was back, made my salad and start to make some coffee. Also time to start my laptop and see what’s on the World Wide Web. Lenore is visit Amsterdam in November with her Medical Group on her way back from Nigeria and ask me if I can help her with some tourist stuff. At least it’s not longer then six week when I see her again. We both get crazy, till now we didn’t her anything from the State of California. Seems that the papers are on somebody’s desk that didn’t comeback for months.

Waiting in Mexico City

Just another short message on the Blog.
Raoul was so nice to bring me to the Chentumal airport. I was two hours in front and the lady was so nice to give me space at row11 at the emergency exit. The flight was very comfortable and spend my time with closing my eyes. Now I´m waiting in Mexico City till the Klm desk gonna open. The international terminal is new, very nice but I can wait to sit in the plane to the Netherlands. Have a nice day my friends, family and lover.

Mmm just back for a few minutes, I got the chance to sit in the lounge so that is great. I spend my time watching CNN, eat something and drink something. They give you also the change to sit behind a computer so why not. I saw that my flight is on time, watch the dutch newspapers online and more.
No Tony there is no spell check on this computer so don't complain.

Again have a wonderful day, evening or night.

Paul

Ready 2 go

After a few days of rest and spending my time in the hammock it’s time to go back to the Netherlands. In the morning I’m driving to Chetumal where I take the plane to Mexico City. I have five hours time before my next flight goes; I took a nice book with me so what can happen. No I don’t want to think what today happened with Jet Blue flight 292, only thing what I can say the pilot did a good job.

Short word about my stay,

This morning I try to jog for 10 minutes, but after 5 minutes I could walk only.
Some Ibuprofen keeps me up except the water what is dripping out of my nose and eye.
I promised Lenore to look for some with her, and Wilbert and Dustin where so kind to drive with us. What we saw was already sold so that’s a pity. I took Lenore to the airport and on her way we stopped at Brodies to get some medicine for me. I had a small lunch gave are a Big Hug and went home. Before the plane left, this guy was already sleeping in his bed. Well I have other thoughts about short breaks but sometimes life really sucks!!

Bep Surprise Party

The last few days happens a lot, first time we (Lenore and I) had a small lie on the Blog.
We know that Bep is looking every day and we didn’t want that she find out that we are on our way to Belize for her Birthday party. So I called her Thursday morning before I was leaving the house to pick up Wilbert and Dustin, and take the car to Schiphol Airport. Because my immigration papers are not ready we found a way to skip the US, fly to Mexico City with KLM and then the next day with Aviacsa to Chetumal. Both flights where very smooth and relaxing, and our hotel (Camilo Real) was directly across from the airport.
One of Tony’s workers Armando was waiting for us at Chetumal Airport and brought us over the Belize border. We had lunch together before he put us on a small aircraft to San Pedro, very popular with American Tourists. By the time we got there, Lenore had checked in already, she took the plane during the night and just came in one hour earlier.
Tony arrange Coconuts Beach Hotel because they had a swimming pool, but the pool was empty. They had a lot of excuses of course, and we told them that we came from 6000 miles away and expected a swimming pool with water inside.
At the time people sitting next on the terrace were busy with chemical stuff, which of course blew on the terrace. No discount, nothing, well they can have my recommend on the Belize forum and my Belize webpage.
In the night we went to a Mexican Restaurant Caramba, delicious. After that we went to our rooms where Wilbert called my mom to say happy birthday. I did it in the morning before it was time to take the plane to Belize City. Anyway Betty (friend of my mom) picked us up and drove to the house where the surprise party was. A lot off my moms friends where there and we gave them the change to say surprise while we were waiting upstairs. After 5 minutes Rob came upstairs to let Wilbert and Dustin down, few minutes later it was Lenore’s and my turn. Tears run down, not only from my mom but also from Wilbert and me. It was a good party what starts early and ended late.
Next day I was feeling horrible, I think Tony’s flu got me. I came down stairs but before I know I went to bed and came out for dinner, Lenore was so friendly to sit next to me so she could spend a few hours more with me while she was reading her book.
Today I went to Universal Health Clinic, I was still feeling bad and I got a whole checkup. First talking to the doctor, then a blood test, X-ray and Ultrasound. After that we went to the dermatologist for the spots I have on my leg for already six months.
After some Ibuprofen it’s going better with me, I lost around 7 kilo’s and that’s the only positive thing. This is also the last day with my wife before she takes the plane back home. Damn.

A normal day

Today it was a day as usual, wake up call from my wife, drive to my work, walking during lunchtime and Squash at 6pm. I had enough after an hour playing and went home.
Tonight is Champions League (Soccer) on TV so I can lie down on the cough, with a glass of Crystal Clear. I miss Lenore very much and hopefully she can score a ticket for November. I know it’s crazy but it’s better then nothing. After a half-year of marriage we still not together, thanks to ……

salad with olives

Today I kick my as again, first I cook some turkey filet and put in to the salad with olives. Changes my clothes turn on my I-pod again and go for it. This afternoon I jogged a little further then yesterday, and I take me 45 minutes before I was back. Put the clothes in the wash machine, and jumped under the shower. Mmm like yesterday I don’t feel hungry and I have more energy, still I eat something because I’m afraid that I get hungry later. Now it’s time to talk to my wife who I miss so much and putting more music on the I-pod. Tomorrow is a different evening; it’s Squash evening with Mando. Wednesday is time to jog again and hopefully this time with my friend Paul who has still a difficult time with his son Jesse. The boy is now three weeks and his situation goes up and down, he is getting heavier but has still a little problem with breathing like most babies in this phase.
Other thing on Wednesday evening is visiting Luca who’s has her birthday party just two blocks away.
What about my work, always busy so it’s working till Friday evening and then weekend, pfff I can’t wait.

Small Sunday talk on the Blog

Yesterday I had a rest day, only the laundry and shopping was on my agenda.
I need new jogging shoes - and short, but new underwear is also important.
Jan invited me for dinner instead going to the restaurant; he has his kids this week.
After a whole day of salad and water I could use some Chinese food, yes of course with water.
Sunday morning, it’s time to enjoy my day with my kids. After playing games, looking TV and playing behind the computer it was time to visit the bowling centre. Mmm I was lucky, most of the games where strikes and spares.
After I brought them home I kick my own as, it was time to jog before I make some salad.
This is the first time that I walk alone so start the I-pod a run, after 35 minutes I came back and it feels if I have more energy. At 8pm Wilbert called me if I was home of course I home for my brother and his son. Wilbert had dinner yet so I make some salad for the both of us, it’s still difficult for them that his girlfriend went out but on the other hand it’s better I think.
Hope that his dreams come true, going to Belize and life there with his son. Well first he must sell his house and as I know that can take months. Till that time I wish him the best and luck.It’s time to jump in my Ikea bed.

Tuesday afternoon, I went downtown to pick up my new passport, and get a video card for Vincent’s birthday. I was hungry so step in at Restaurant Atrium for dinner before I visit Vincent, as always I can tell you it was delicious. Vincent was home so I can give him the card, but he asks me to put in the computer. Damn the computer is old and don’t have an agp-port. We both back to the shop where they tell us that; they don’t fabricate it anymore.
Is a pity so he gets now money so he can buy something what is coming later up in his mind?

Today it was Squash evening; it feels great after an hour sport. A shame, I can’t drink a beer afterwards but that’s life.Tomorrow evening I go out for dinner with Jan, so that’s for later.

Soccer evening

Tuesday morning 7am is a nice time to start. It’s not busy on the road and I can do some work before we make the final price for the tender. At lunchtime I drive back to Enschede where I have an appointment with the specialist. I had an intake conversation with the co-assistant and later on with the doctor. He is not worry about my stomach but my liver, like my family doctor he said; ”Don’t drink alcohol for 3 months and lose weight”. My body has problems to burn my fat. I’m lucky that I’m not an alcoholic but I like a glass of wine in the weekend. Well health is more important then something else, so now I’m drinking Crystal Clear with 1 Calorie.
After the visit I went to Mando for Chinese dinner with water and we both take the car to the Squash Centre. I’m getting better but still I can see every corner from the field.
In the evening we played together with Robin the game Kolonisten (my first time) before I went home.
Today Erwin arranged that our old colleague Ben is coming back for a project so we both get the space. I want to take more time for the estimates then before so we can’t forget something.
This evening is one of the last qualification games for the World Cup Soccer next year in Germany. Andorra is easy opponent and in 45 minutes it’s already 3-0.Mmm my lover called me just from the nursery, lovely. Can’t wait to see her, hopefully earlier then December.

Pfff Monday

Damn it’s Monday morning and I don’t want to think about work, especially after the conversation with Martin last Friday. Erwin was agreeing with me that I don’t make overtime before I get my overtime paid. This morning there came new project in what we didn’t take. At 2.30pm Martin and Steven took me apart, after a heavy conversation they where agree. I get my 28.5hours paid, if I start to make overtime. So I stayed already an hour longer today and tomorrow morning I start earlier because I have an appointment with a specialist about my stomach.
Of course I had contact with Wilbert, he’s my only brother, and I want to give him the feeling that he’s welcome if he need me. Specially my nephew Dustin, it’s difficult to understand that his mom went to somebody else.
Tomorrow evening is time to Squash with Mando, he has now time enough now Karin is on the plane to Mombassa (Kenya). She’s gonna work in an orphanage for three months what is a from a Dutch organisation. If people want to follow her story then look at http://www.karininkenya.waarbenjij.nu/ , sorry it’s only in Dutch language.

Sunday evening

What’s happen since Tuesday?
Jesse the son from Paul and Erna has still problems in the hospital; I hope his health getting better.
I had my lazy evening behind the TV, and see how it goes in New Orleans, terrible.
My work is going well till Friday morning, seams that they don’t want to pay my overtime from the last few months. This really SUCKS and I had already a whole discussion with Martin. The Financial director Laurens is behind this, and he can expect big kiss on his mouth. If he wants to fuck with me then please with a kiss.
I only make my normal hours and nothing more then that, and I know that they get a problem.
Erwin my next colleague is changing temporary till Paul is coming back, so all the estimates coming in at my desk.
Friday evening it was time for Squash, and yes they showed me every corner, except from the bar. I was not in the mood, other thing was that I promise my nephew Albért (Appie) to help him with isolate the attic. Appie is living in the south of the Netherlands and Wilbert told me a few days earlier to go with me.
This was since years that I went with him somewhere and we never worked together.
I can tell you that we where a good team, but Appie and his wife Ferja did also a good job.
Mmm, Wilbert and I make already jokes to visit our Mom in Belize to finish her house.
Well after the phone call from tonight we can think about, it came out that his girlfriend has a new boyfriend from the Inline dance.
Mom we are coming soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Times fly

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.

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.

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.