My husband took this photo of me at about 8am in the morning. We left the house sometime around 7:30am to go for a short ride while the wind was low and the sun was out a bit. It was so peaceful and lovely, I was in heaven! I’m so glad that we are both early birds and enjoy doing …
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The above video was taken this evening just after 8pm. It’s our Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) in the Netherlands today and during a 2 minute silence at Dam Square in Amsterdam panic broke out. There are a number of stories in regards to what started it all, someone screaming, becoming unwell and knocking a barrier over, knocking over some baggage, talking …
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This year the Tour de France will begin in Rotterdam. As I was walking over the Erasmusbrug last weekend I saw this on the pavement, all the preparations have begun. The excitement is growing! This is a big thing for Rotterdam and while I’m sure the city center will be a nightmare I’m happy that we get the honor this …
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After finishing my baby bobble blanket I felt a little lost. I had gotten so used to plunking down in my chair and picking up the blanket to work on that when it was finished and I had nothing to do, I got grumpy. I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to work on next and although I had a …
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Now that I have finally broken the 50 lbs lost point and Project Fatass has made it through winter, it’s time to move on to another goal. I won’t say what it is because I’m still too embarrassed by the numbers, but it’s 8 lbs away. Sound easy, right? Yeah, not really. Having already done 50 lbs another 8 lbs …
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Last night I went to my first Rotterdam Challengers game here in Rotterdam. A friend of mine (who will remain nameless to save her from being hounded for favors) told me she had a friend who could get her free tickets so I was like, oh HELL yeah! I love basketball! I’ve been to many basketball games back in Canada, …
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Remember years ago when I posted about Fox News trashing the Netherlands? Then later about the Dutchie’s response to the ridiculous babblings of Bill O’Reilly? I don’t think it’s any secret that I think Bill O’Reilly is a complete douche, nor do I think it’s an unpopular opinion. He’s a blow hard who hears nothing but his own voice, and …
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On February 14, 2010 (Valentine’s Day) the Lock of Love art piece was placed in Rotterdam’s popular district of Delfshaven. The Lock of Love ritual has been taking place all over the world, and is now here in Rotterdam as well. Not just a rail on a bridge or a chain around a lamppost, this work of art has love …
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One of the things from my 101 List that I’ve been most keen to do is start riding my bike again. I’ve not ridden my bike in the last number of years because I never found it comfortable. To put it bluntly, I’ve been too fat and self-conscious. We bought it about 5 years ago because I wanted to join …
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Yesterday morning we woke up and it was foggy and grey. Not exactly what we hoped for on a Sunday morning but it would have to do. I had a lot of housework that I was avoiding, so I asked my husband how he’d feel about going for a drive so I could take some photos. He was up for …
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Tonight when I was getting ready to make dinner I saw a beautiful amber colored glow in our dining room. I looked out to see what was happening outside and saw the sun setting behind our building. I know when I start seeing the lovely gold and purple sunsets that spring is well on it’s way. I ran to get …
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