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Homework
With just a couple of days to go before we fly out to the Middle East, we’ve been making some improvements to the house and setting other things in motion. A few days ago, our new Arclinea kitchen cabinets were … Continue reading
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Snow Coming
The KNMI have issued a weather alert about heavy snowfall expected tomorrow. Five to ten centimetres are expected, which isn’t a lot in some parts of the world, but could be enough here to throw a serious spanner into the … Continue reading
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As If By Magic, The Shopkeeper Appeared
What could be lovelier than sitting on the couch, snuggling up to your 21 month old daughter and watching Mr. Benn? Eloïse has developed quite a fondness for this timeless children’s classic and there’s something genuinely heartwarming about seeing her … Continue reading
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Another year, another €
It’s been some time since my last entry (an obviously true statement, if ever there was one). After Fenella, Tim and the junior Oatleys departed, there was nary a moment to spare before we, ourselves, embarked on the annual Christmas … Continue reading
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Lazy
We fly to the US in just over a week and our bodies seem to be already preparing for the trip by adjusting to local time on the east coast. The entire family awoke some time after noon today and, … Continue reading
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