Monthly Archives: July 2009
Changing Gear
As I write this, the 2009 Tour de France has just got under way. Lance Armstrong is riding through the streets of Monaco in glorious HD, the first-ever HD broadcast of Nederland 1. In that respect, it’s a pisser that … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Children
Leave a comment
30 Years Of ‘War Of The Worlds’
A couple of days ago, the day of a long-waited concert finally rolled around. Last October, I purchased tickets for the stage production of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds at the tackily named and shamelessly … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Leave a comment
The Wait
Here I am again at Audi, waiting for summer and air-conditioning checks to be carried out in preparation for our trip. The fan in the car actually started growling after I made the appointment to have the airco checked over, … Continue reading
Posted in Cars
Leave a comment
Almost Finished
The dining-room ceiling was repainted yesterday, along with the kitchen and living-room ceilings, too, because they run seamlessly into the dining-room. I must say, the painters did a nice job; better than the gang we had in last time. We’re … Continue reading
Posted in House
Leave a comment