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Living abroad means having to adapt to customs of the host country, which could lead to either total frustration or bliss. I think each expat out there has got some silly story to tell about their hos...
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This word sounds so funny, I've never heard of it until today, so I had to write it down here: Haberdashery or plural Haberdasheries; cloth, pins, thread, etc. used for...
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Well, I managed so far, but since my other half refused to wear a surgical mask, although I kept nagging him about it, I now am victimised too. He shamelessly spread bacteria each time he had to sneez...
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A. told me about BYO a while ago, a -in my opinion- strange phenomenon since I've honestly never heard of it until he mentioned it... For you out there who are as daft ...
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Appointment 09.30 at hospital. I've spoken with the specialist for at least ten minutes before she and the nurse examined me thoroughly. Had to have a scan made, according to the scan specialist all s...
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'Holland' or 'The Netherlands'...
It's simple...
The Netherlands: a country
Noord Holland and Zuid Holland; two of twelve provinces of The Netherlands... [so no coun...
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I miss them you know... Internet is flacky out here and I hate it. The moment storm or rain, or both, mixed with a bit of thunder shows up, it will stop the internet hub from working and will send out...
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The London Underground is a metro train system in England that covers much of the conurbation of Greater London and some neighbouring areas. It is the world's oldest un...
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I've noticed that they don't sell large quantities of certain types of food. For instance soup in tins. The size of the tins are all the same, there are no bigger tins ...
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We went to Ikea this morning and bought our desks which will be delivered tomorrow morning between 07.00 and 12.00. No sleeping in again I guess... We didn't spend much time at Ikea today, we rushed i...
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I went to the doctor this morning. I needed to register with the nurse. A lovely lady who sat down to talk to me, making jokes and took time to help me with my stuff. She even gave me two addresses th...
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Sunday morning, waiting for Ikea to arrive with some furniture, new chairs for in the computer room, a bookcase for A. and a audio, TV and bookcase combination. We took the small items with us yesterd...
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The doorbell rang... If I was interested in buying fresh fish, yes I am, just not now... Too funny! I asked for a brochure, he will bring it next time and drop it in th...
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I'm feeling a bit down lately so I'm not in a talkative mood to be honest, that's why I didn't write on here yet. I've spent the last couple of days cleaning the house and sorting out boxes. I feel ve...
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I'm back! I had problems with my blog due to permission settings that seemed to have changed when the Irish lads immigrated my stuff from one server to the other. So my blog had disappeared for a few ...
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Well, it is fascinating to watch a tornada (sorry, my Southernese still lurks) from a couple miles a...
- jim on Beck's Canvas:
Hehe.... tell me about compromises :-) We both could stand some winning these days. Yes, avoid the ...
- Tess on Mental Detour:
Twisters: I realise it's a good thing but would love to see one for real and not on TV ;) No... no l...
- Tess on Beck's Canvas:
Wen: did you realise your blog has the same option? So any Blogger has one basically :) I installed ...
- jim on Beck's Canvas:
Seems your plans might be better then any I might have conjured up ;-)...
- jim on Mental Detour:
No twisters.... really a good thing even though they might be fun to see. No long Leo huh? Even thou...
- wen on Beck's Canvas:
I love this feature of your blog that allows you to receive e-mail notification of further comments ...
- Tess on Mental Detour:
Wen: you miss rain huh? *LOL* perhaps we should swap houses for a few weeks? Dress: thanks Wen :) I ...
- Tess on Beck's Canvas:
Wen: yes, it will be fun! Really looking forward to this :) More later this week. Happy to hear you ...
- Tess on Garden Design:
Wen: yes it is and I still haven't convinced myself 100% *hehe* I was supposed to get text and a CD ...
- jim on Mental Detour:
hmm. . . my lasts don't show up :(...
- jim on Beck's Canvas:
Time for a little research then fire up Illustrator and whip up a press pass :-O...
- jim on Mental Detour:
Ah yes, T-storms... any boomers? Seems we're scheduled for some severe ones today but they can be hi...
- wen on Mental Detour:
I also miss rain :) Chocolate satin dress? Wow! Beautiful colour! :) Great choice. I loved the pic...
- wen on Beck's Canvas:
"my Dutch friend who lives in London too, received an invitation as well" How cool!! Thanks for you...