2008/12/30
2008/12/18
Xmas II
I am clearly in the wrong line of business. I have received a couple of lame e-cards but what Cheaks keeps bringing home is rediculous. Just now box number I don't how many... Including an icecream machine and all ingredients to make icecream and additional hardware. A big chunk of old Amsterdam cheese (only the best frikkin cheese in holland) wines, chocolates sweets, traditionally prepared cookies and bread, candles, pots and I don't know what more. From her boss she got 250euro and a lottery ticket. The grand price is 25mill. If she wins she will be a littlebit richer than her boss. That would be a real bummer! For him.
;-)
;-)
2008/12/14
2008/12/10
2008/12/07
2008/12/06
Funny building
Alfred was kind enough to drive me to Beijing airport. Passed a funny building on the way there.
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2008/12/03
2008/11/30
2008/11/29
Diner with the evil sisters
Quick dinner before I hop onmy flight to Beijing again. I got a cold since this morning so it will be a nice trip.
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2008/11/23
2008/11/22
2008/11/18
Tack it!
Erwin brought his DEWALT tacker. That thing is the shit. Screw screwing cause tacking is much easier and quicker. Battery operated so no hassle with cables and hoses. 18v, adjustable powerthingy sothat you can tack just about anything. I gotta have this and tack me a gardencabin!
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2008/11/16
Men at work
Erwin and I started reconstruction on Dads carport. We will isolate it, replace the roof, replace dreinage, renew doors etc. Allthough it is a big job it will be nice to get out of the office and do some manual labor. O, and Erwins powertools are kickass!
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On your bike!
Jess got some practise done today. I'd say another 50miles with the sidewheels and he'll be ready to go on a 2 wheel bike. Next step: motorbike.
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2008/11/11
Camiel III
Today was Camiels funeral.
It was very very, very impressive to say the least. His closest friends on bikes also rode Camiels bike behind the hearse. It was really packed with people, speeeches were amazing and saw many friendly faces from the past. It brought back a lot of memories.
I've seen a few funerals lately but this one was really heavy. A worthy goodbye for an even worthier character.
2008/11/10
2008/11/09
2008/11/08
2008/11/06
Camiel II
Just 2 weeks later Camiel left this world.
Although you know it is coming it still is a shock.
His homegirl Carolien just called me to give me the news and it was a shock and happy surprise at the same time when I saw his name in my phone while it was ringing. In the past 2 weeks I wanted to call him so many times but as he made me understand it was not really necessary to do so but for a moment I thought it was Camiel calling me...
She told me he had a happy couple of last weeks. He was satisfied and he past peacefully.
Respect to the guy that had so much going against him.
So long Camiel and thank you too!
Although you know it is coming it still is a shock.
His homegirl Carolien just called me to give me the news and it was a shock and happy surprise at the same time when I saw his name in my phone while it was ringing. In the past 2 weeks I wanted to call him so many times but as he made me understand it was not really necessary to do so but for a moment I thought it was Camiel calling me...
She told me he had a happy couple of last weeks. He was satisfied and he past peacefully.
Respect to the guy that had so much going against him.
So long Camiel and thank you too!
2008/11/04
2008/11/03
2008/10/30
Yes! Fireplace time again!
No matter how old you are, it is always good to play with fire.
Today is the first day in the season to use our fireplace again. Great!
Unfortunately the real reason for using the fireplace again is the damn cold wheather. Not so great.
Today is the first day in the season to use our fireplace again. Great!
Unfortunately the real reason for using the fireplace again is the damn cold wheather. Not so great.
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2008/10/24
Little girl
Got some ebaystuff in today. Forgot I ordered a piercing for my little girl as well. Boy they grow up fast!
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2008/10/20
Camiel
Infact I heard it through the grapevine already last Friday but today Camiel called me himself.
He had been treated years back already but this time doctors had to give up. Camiel sounded exactly like he did every other time we met. Nothing special in his voice...
In short he explained that the doctors said it is a matter of months. He himself said it felt more like a matter of days.
He thanked me for the goodtimes we had and asked me to inform my Mum since she had always showed a lot of interest in his wellbeing.
It was hard to talk to him. Especially since he was so down to earth about it.
Life was 1 hard lesson for him I think. His Mum already passed away when we were still in school. Always in trouble with his Dad who passed away only recently. Since young he has been diabetic and a long history with cancer. Nothing seemed to come easy for him but he worked hard to get what he wanted.
In a way he is happy he won't leave behind any kids although I senced a bit of regret there. He is good with kids, I noted that whenever he came over to our place. Also to his sisters kids he was like the naughty uncle, the Dad that every child wants.
Never the less, he lived a happy life. He ended up with a very nice girlfriend, Carolien and travelled around a lot with his Harley and van, from 1 bikemeeting to the other.
He left me with the message to go and live and enjoy because people don't do that anymore.
He had been treated years back already but this time doctors had to give up. Camiel sounded exactly like he did every other time we met. Nothing special in his voice...
In short he explained that the doctors said it is a matter of months. He himself said it felt more like a matter of days.
He thanked me for the goodtimes we had and asked me to inform my Mum since she had always showed a lot of interest in his wellbeing.
It was hard to talk to him. Especially since he was so down to earth about it.
Life was 1 hard lesson for him I think. His Mum already passed away when we were still in school. Always in trouble with his Dad who passed away only recently. Since young he has been diabetic and a long history with cancer. Nothing seemed to come easy for him but he worked hard to get what he wanted.
In a way he is happy he won't leave behind any kids although I senced a bit of regret there. He is good with kids, I noted that whenever he came over to our place. Also to his sisters kids he was like the naughty uncle, the Dad that every child wants.
Never the less, he lived a happy life. He ended up with a very nice girlfriend, Carolien and travelled around a lot with his Harley and van, from 1 bikemeeting to the other.
He left me with the message to go and live and enjoy because people don't do that anymore.
Today Camiel called me to say goodbye.
May God have mercy on him in his final days here and on his soul when the time is there.
Vaya con Dios Amigo! You won't be forgotten.
Picture: Class of 1980. Insert is Camiel. Chinese guy top right is Danny Liem, guy top left Jan Willem van Ommeren. Both passed away years ago.
Good guy
2008/10/19
2008/10/18
Electrics redone
Mathew, some guy who got my cousin pregnant, helped me out with the electricity at home. Basically he ripped it all out and renewed the whole thing.
Good thing though since now the place is much more safe.
@Kayl: Mat also fixed the lights in your room.
ps: Before I get accused of breaking up the family again... Mat married my cousin before he got her pregnant.
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