This year the karate barbecue wasn't as much fun as other years. Perhaps the concept isn't working anymore, because there weren't many present.
Due to the Dutch music I stayed on my seat in stead of dancing. Plus a friend of mine got called away because of illness of his mother. All in all not a big success.
The moment that it was fun, was when a woman got hold of the microphone and started singing along with much enthusiasm, she simply didn't stop anymore ROFL.
But today we had another barbecue to eat the left-overs. That was nice! Lots of laughing, talking and relaxing.
Came home and am reading ever since: Temple of the Winds by Terry Goodkind.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Sleepless nights
Plagued by an allergic skin reaction to nickel and (something in) leather (as well as many others, but they didn't bother me now) the nights are long and itchy. It takes all my self control to refrain myself from scratching until it bleeds. Seems I'm extremely sensitive in more than one way ;-) But there are plenty of things to dream about... see my previous post.
Harley wedding July 12th 2009
Our Harley wedding was just a fairytale. In the presence of around 100 biker-friends, we said our vows and were wed in Harley fashion.
It was all part of a biker weekend in Simpelveld because our Chapter exists 15 years. First the ride towards the south of the Netherlands by beautiful roads. One almost didn't feel the rain that was pouring down. Almost... ;-) Then Friday evening a karaoke spectacle. It was so spectacular that I fled outside and stayed there until things were safe (and quiet) again.
Saturday the ride out to Belgium with the Sittard Chapter, grand views, S-turns, some rain drops and great sandwiches made it unforgettable. In the evening a performance of Shake the Snake which rocked!
Then Sunday morning arrived and at 10 am we were in the chapel, me in leather and lace. See the pictures below for a visual story... a fairytale wedding. I love my hubby the Vman.
After the ceremony we drove over to my parents, shared stories and laughs and had a tasty dinner. Finally we rode back home in sunlight and rain showers. What a weekend...
It was all part of a biker weekend in Simpelveld because our Chapter exists 15 years. First the ride towards the south of the Netherlands by beautiful roads. One almost didn't feel the rain that was pouring down. Almost... ;-) Then Friday evening a karaoke spectacle. It was so spectacular that I fled outside and stayed there until things were safe (and quiet) again.
Saturday the ride out to Belgium with the Sittard Chapter, grand views, S-turns, some rain drops and great sandwiches made it unforgettable. In the evening a performance of Shake the Snake which rocked!
Then Sunday morning arrived and at 10 am we were in the chapel, me in leather and lace. See the pictures below for a visual story... a fairytale wedding. I love my hubby the Vman.
After the ceremony we drove over to my parents, shared stories and laughs and had a tasty dinner. Finally we rode back home in sunlight and rain showers. What a weekend...
Monday, June 29, 2009
Update part 2
June 14th: 60 years anniversary aunt of the Vman
Tuesday June 16th: eating asparagus at Nicolette
Wednesday June 17th: 50 years anniversary of my parents
Saturday/Sunday June 20/21st: Villa Augustus
Saturday June 27th: out into town for some music and booze.
Tuesday June 16th: eating asparagus at Nicolette
Wednesday June 17th: 50 years anniversary of my parents
Saturday/Sunday June 20/21st: Villa Augustus
Saturday June 27th: out into town for some music and booze.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Update
As usual I'm behind on schedule. It's better to write a bit each day, than wait too long and have no idea what has happened in the last month. Checking my notes as we speak. Hmmm seems writing activates a craving for salted popcorn, plus tea of course *rushes off to her microwave and returns with a bowl of creamy crunchies a few minutes later* This is much better.
Okay, where was I? Ah yes, our birthday party on May 23rd. The day started sunny so the Vman readied the garden, chairs, parasol, while I continued the cooking I started the day before. Since we invited our guests for a snack-kind-of supper, we had to make sure there was enough. My fridge was loaded and winking at me, so I dove in.
Made a huge pan of fresh tomato soup, accompanied by Italian bread in garlic and tomato taste plus bread sticks; two bowls of pasta-pesto-chicken-salad; an Indonesian chicken dish called "saté ajam" with hot peanut butter sauce and French baguettes and garlic butter. The Vman made a creamy filling from tuna, crème fraiche and whiskey and stuffed that in lots of tomatoes. To complete it all we made a big bowl of green salad with fresh herbs and a dressing of yogurt, honey and a bit of mayo. The result of this all was finger licking good.
As on all birthdays, the hosts don't get a chance to talk to everyone, running around with drinks, snacks and food. But it was good to see that everyone could get along fine. My parents were sitting in the same porch swing as I'm sitting in now, and I don't think my dad left it at all that afternoon. No one was taking that seat away from him haha. My mom tried to stop his swinging because she would get nauseated. Then after a while he would start again. All the grandchildren would come and sit next to them, one after another. Endearing :D
The weekend after that was a relaxing one with a some fun hours of gaming. Maeglin and me are playing Neverwinter Nights 2 online, this beautiful but buggy game is keeping us busy for months. Love it!
And then my fist Biker Weekend. Boy oh boy, I was so excited. We were leaving on Friday June 5th and got together with a small group of our Chapter. The ride to Leersum was beautiful. We crossed three rivers by small "pontjes", looking like this:
Seems there was no route to Leersum without this means of transportation. After a healthy lunch we continued our trip, to arrive at the site, that was bustling with bikers, noise and people with cowboy hats. We got ours too. We shared the holiday house with two brothers, picked our bedroom, settled in and soon the first bottles of whiskey appeared on the table. I didn't know whiskey smelled that strong, for within minutes our friends from the neighbouring house appeared too. Let's say all were thirsty ;-)
In the evening our stomachs started grumbling, so we headed towards the party tent, grabbed French fries and waited for the band "Pluis en de struikrovers" to play. And what a band. Soon the women were dancing while the men watched. And even those couldn't resist the beat.
Saturday walked around on the site, and then I went back to bed, could hardly walk because of the previous evening: my hernia was having a good time. My back wasn't. In the afternoon we took a ride and had a late lunch at a cafe. Later that evening barbecue plus another band. The singer played guitar with his mouth. Amazing.
On Sunday a ride-out to Amersfoort: over 800 bikers in a long winding column. There were people waving everywhere, and we blocked villages and half of Amersfoort. It was awesome. We visited the dealer in Amersfoort and then flew home. Just in time, the first rain drops fell when we were back home.
Okay, where was I? Ah yes, our birthday party on May 23rd. The day started sunny so the Vman readied the garden, chairs, parasol, while I continued the cooking I started the day before. Since we invited our guests for a snack-kind-of supper, we had to make sure there was enough. My fridge was loaded and winking at me, so I dove in.
Made a huge pan of fresh tomato soup, accompanied by Italian bread in garlic and tomato taste plus bread sticks; two bowls of pasta-pesto-chicken-salad; an Indonesian chicken dish called "saté ajam" with hot peanut butter sauce and French baguettes and garlic butter. The Vman made a creamy filling from tuna, crème fraiche and whiskey and stuffed that in lots of tomatoes. To complete it all we made a big bowl of green salad with fresh herbs and a dressing of yogurt, honey and a bit of mayo. The result of this all was finger licking good.
As on all birthdays, the hosts don't get a chance to talk to everyone, running around with drinks, snacks and food. But it was good to see that everyone could get along fine. My parents were sitting in the same porch swing as I'm sitting in now, and I don't think my dad left it at all that afternoon. No one was taking that seat away from him haha. My mom tried to stop his swinging because she would get nauseated. Then after a while he would start again. All the grandchildren would come and sit next to them, one after another. Endearing :D
The weekend after that was a relaxing one with a some fun hours of gaming. Maeglin and me are playing Neverwinter Nights 2 online, this beautiful but buggy game is keeping us busy for months. Love it!
And then my fist Biker Weekend. Boy oh boy, I was so excited. We were leaving on Friday June 5th and got together with a small group of our Chapter. The ride to Leersum was beautiful. We crossed three rivers by small "pontjes", looking like this:
Seems there was no route to Leersum without this means of transportation. After a healthy lunch we continued our trip, to arrive at the site, that was bustling with bikers, noise and people with cowboy hats. We got ours too. We shared the holiday house with two brothers, picked our bedroom, settled in and soon the first bottles of whiskey appeared on the table. I didn't know whiskey smelled that strong, for within minutes our friends from the neighbouring house appeared too. Let's say all were thirsty ;-)In the evening our stomachs started grumbling, so we headed towards the party tent, grabbed French fries and waited for the band "Pluis en de struikrovers" to play. And what a band. Soon the women were dancing while the men watched. And even those couldn't resist the beat.
Saturday walked around on the site, and then I went back to bed, could hardly walk because of the previous evening: my hernia was having a good time. My back wasn't. In the afternoon we took a ride and had a late lunch at a cafe. Later that evening barbecue plus another band. The singer played guitar with his mouth. Amazing.
On Sunday a ride-out to Amersfoort: over 800 bikers in a long winding column. There were people waving everywhere, and we blocked villages and half of Amersfoort. It was awesome. We visited the dealer in Amersfoort and then flew home. Just in time, the first rain drops fell when we were back home.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Birthday schtuffs ;-)
And then another week has passed... I just KNEW this blog would help remembering things :D
Monday a day of training in giving and gracefully receiving feedback with my co-workers. Let's say it was interesting, sometimes great, sometimes irritating and annoying. In the evening out for dinner with the board of participation, we had the chef's table. The food was great, the company refreshing.
Tuesday work and in the evening to Sean's school: parent information evening. Apart from having a non-knowing mentor, things were okay ;)
Again working overtime on Wednesday. After that surprising my love with a bouquet of lovely purple wild flowers, which was waiting for him on his table when he came home. That evening I drove back to the Vman and we spent a romantic evening. He liked my present: a magnetic stainless steel knife rack.
His kitchen is really beautiful. And that's exactly what we were doing on Thursday, me on the roof, him in the kitchen, trying to connect a pipe for the cooker hood haha, that was fun. After that on the Harley to a meeting and having tea with a friend. On top of that we were expected at a birthday party, which was nice.
Today it's grocery shopping, hairdresser and catering time: tomorrow the Vman and me are celebrating our birthdays. Around 26 people are joining us and the weather will be fine hurrah \o/
Monday a day of training in giving and gracefully receiving feedback with my co-workers. Let's say it was interesting, sometimes great, sometimes irritating and annoying. In the evening out for dinner with the board of participation, we had the chef's table. The food was great, the company refreshing.
Tuesday work and in the evening to Sean's school: parent information evening. Apart from having a non-knowing mentor, things were okay ;)
Again working overtime on Wednesday. After that surprising my love with a bouquet of lovely purple wild flowers, which was waiting for him on his table when he came home. That evening I drove back to the Vman and we spent a romantic evening. He liked my present: a magnetic stainless steel knife rack.His kitchen is really beautiful. And that's exactly what we were doing on Thursday, me on the roof, him in the kitchen, trying to connect a pipe for the cooker hood haha, that was fun. After that on the Harley to a meeting and having tea with a friend. On top of that we were expected at a birthday party, which was nice.
Today it's grocery shopping, hairdresser and catering time: tomorrow the Vman and me are celebrating our birthdays. Around 26 people are joining us and the weather will be fine hurrah \o/
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Anniversary dinner
A year and a day ago, the Vman and me first met, and from that moment on we've been inseparably connected in heart and soul.
Back then we had dinner in a Spanish restaurant La Iguana. Yesterday we took our boys, all four of them plus a friend, to Rhodos. No, not the island, but a Greek restaurant.
The two eldest were allowed to drink a glass of ouzo haha, that was fun. Tasted like "gestampte muisjes" according to Nick, aniseed. We all took starters, main dish and some even desserts... let's say the food was plenty ;-)
Have laughed a lot, silly male teens say the weirdest stuff! Try to be romantic with 5 adolescents about :D
Then we went our separate ways again, but not before the Vman surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of orange flowers. Drove home with a big smile on my face.
Waiting for him now...
Back then we had dinner in a Spanish restaurant La Iguana. Yesterday we took our boys, all four of them plus a friend, to Rhodos. No, not the island, but a Greek restaurant.
The two eldest were allowed to drink a glass of ouzo haha, that was fun. Tasted like "gestampte muisjes" according to Nick, aniseed. We all took starters, main dish and some even desserts... let's say the food was plenty ;-)
Have laughed a lot, silly male teens say the weirdest stuff! Try to be romantic with 5 adolescents about :D
Then we went our separate ways again, but not before the Vman surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of orange flowers. Drove home with a big smile on my face.
Waiting for him now...
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