“No, you do not do anything at all! We’re going to do it the traditional way” I say cheerfully because my maintenance problem is solved – anyway in theory, “You’re there to supervise, I’m there to lend a hand, Kors is there to look at it and to comment. and Broes does the job.” We both […]
The art of watching Read More »
The piano tuner sadly shook his gray head. No, there was actually nothing left to do … yes, he could do something, but: “Then I have to dismantle it completely, remove all the strings, replace the felt … that will be about 900 euro.” I also started shaking my head sadly. “Tjee, 900 euros, you
(Piano)roll over, Beethoven Read More »
Last week I wrote about my little tour to the supermarket, caused by my hunger for something special. It resulted in a delicious meal, which our guests also enjoyed very much. I had made a spinach quiche for the real vegetarians amongst them, and of course some side dishes. It was fine, really good, they
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I was craving something. Something salty, tasty, a nice snack. Nothing to be found anywhere. At least not something I was craving for. Unfortunately. Then you have the choice between sitting yearning or to get up, take the car key and drive to the supermarket in Alqueidão. I also had to get some things for
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It is not entirely clear how we got in, but inside we are. Friend B. dives into the bathroom, I look around a bit. A fairly large house with bright large rooms, a bit messy, with lots of stuff and books. Cozy, I don’t like a modern empty grey house so much When B. appears
An Elephant in the room Read More »
Everybody comes in at the same time. I sit fairly in front, because I was just a little late, and the room was already half full. Very glad that I had taken the trouble to buy a ticket in advance. There was a long line in front of the counter, so I could walk straight
Loving Vincent, loving the film Read More »
Okay …, so April 18 to 22. That is Wednesday to Sunday. Just to be sure: up to or t / m? Wednesday arrival, Sunday departure. Right? A nice long weekend, with valuable coaching sessions, everything included, so no worries about nothing. Coaching 50 plus. Anyway: a day has twenty-four hours And a lot can
Great chance to book this: Coaching 50 plus Read More »
“Yes, that one is still the best”, Astrid concludes and points to the earlier train. We have talked about it extensively and counted back: 2 0’clock flying, arrive an hour before departure (it’s January, not crowded, no endless queues at customs – right?), 1 hour by subway … She’s here for a week, but now
Mosaic queen Astrid Read More »
It went in a typical portuguese fashion. A timely request for a reservation on new years eve. Nothing wrong with that, you would say, nice to have a group of guests with the Passagem de ano. Then they would come with fewer. Then there were more. Then fewer again. Then an email: “We are six
The world upside down: nice guests, thanks for being here! Read More »
