Category Archives: Life
Keeping Our Cool
Air-conditioning, ah… Something of a rarity in private residences in this country, but with the current minor heatwave we’ve been experiencing, more of a practical necessity than luxurious decadence. They say the current hot spell will continue until after the … Continue reading
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Lightning Strikes Twice
It’s taken me a while to write this entry, as it’s about something quite different to the usual trivia that I either extol or grizzle about. Can lightning strike in the same place twice? It appears so. The story begins … Continue reading
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New Garden, New Furniture
We’ve placed an order for some brand, spanking new garden furniture from Unopiù. This Italian garden furniture shop doesn’t have many branches outside of Italy, but we’re lucky to have one within walking distance, on the far side of the … Continue reading
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Koninginnedag 2008
Koninginnedag 2008 is at an end for us, although the rowdy hordes continue to listen to really bad Dutch music — spot the pleonasm — on the Museumplein. The rain that was predicted didn’t materialise and the temperature remained cool, … Continue reading
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The Early Bird
06:45 and I’m already up. I’ve dressed Eloïse and she’s outside, riding her bike around the garden. Ugh.
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