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the less-good side

Posted on April 7, 2010 by dichroic

I just had my first encounter this trip with what the Dutch call “customer service” – called the apartment management company about a couple of things, found the electrician won’t be here until probably Friday (and meanwhile the main light … Continue reading →

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mammoth shopping

Posted on April 7, 2010 by dichroic

Whew. After taking advantage of my last breakfast in the hotel, I headed out, dropped off my suitcase at the flat, then went grocery shopping. It was a little embarrassing at the checkout, actually; I’m certain I’ve had shopping trips … Continue reading →

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relocated

Posted on April 7, 2010 by dichroic

Here I am at 5:45, faffing around online instead of trying to sleep. It’s not jetlag, it’s that leaving the laptop next to the bed is a bad idea for me – too attractive a nuisance. I don’t know, yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Day has Come

Posted on April 5, 2010 by dichroic

At 16:00, my ride to the airport comes to pick me up. After that I will not officially be residing with my husband for the next 7 months. This is the major downside to this move; I’ve said that I’ll … Continue reading →

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last visits

Posted on April 1, 2010 by dichroic

I got pretty thoroughly stomped on today. I’d decided to make one last visit to the National Palace Museum, because it’s a pretty amazing place – the collection is based on all the stuff the Chinese emperors had collected in … Continue reading →

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after all the moving: impromptu Pesach dinner

Posted on March 30, 2010 by dichroic

I wasn’t really going to do anything for Passover this year, what with the move and, well, being in a country that doesn’t sell any Passover food. But I’ve been feeling like I have a cold all day; I think … Continue reading →

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moveblogging: …and there it goes

Posted on March 30, 2010 by dichroic

When the movers came back after lunch, they took all my stuff downstairs and stacked it on the sidewalk. I felt sort of like a homeless person. Well, OK, a homeless person with a truly ridiculous amount of stuff. All … Continue reading →

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moveblogging: the visual evidence

Posted on March 30, 2010 by dichroic

Full: Empty: You can see why that room was ideal for my craft stuff; I’m going to miss it. (Especially because Dutch apartments don’t really do storage – though this new one is a lot better than our last place. … Continue reading →

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moveblogging: 11:35 AM

Posted on March 30, 2010 by dichroic

Nearly done packing – I found my hamper and my top nightstand drawer were still unpacked, so they’re boxing those now. I think that’s it. The truck this all goes into will arrive at 14:00. The movers go on lunch … Continue reading →

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moveblogging: 10:00 AM

Posted on March 30, 2010 by dichroic

They’re on a well-deserved break. Wow, I have a lot of stuff – 20 boxes packed so far, plus one erg, and they haven’t even gotten to my clothes yet. It’s all books, yarn, the few kitchen things I’m bringing … Continue reading →

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