Category Archives: the big move

update, on the usual topics

Posted on June 8, 2010 by dichroic

Travel, rowing, knitting, clothes, books … check. Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve written anything. Oregon was good; I’d forgotten how beautiful the drive along I-5 north of Ted’s hometown is. It reminds me of the scenery in … Continue reading →

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the imminent arrival of Stuff

Posted on May 5, 2010 by dichroic

Things I am looking forward to, when my stuff arrives Friday: I have got oranges, I have got nuts, but I do want a kitchen knife That really cuts. Being able to erg before work, so getting weekday exercise doesn’t … Continue reading →

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piccies

Posted on May 5, 2010 by dichroic

There are entries on Queen’s Day and our visit to the Keukenhof up at the other blog, with lots of pictures – a sea of orange and people with bonus 29th floor views from Queen’s Day, and the best of … Continue reading →

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the weekend: me vs everyone else

Posted on May 3, 2010 by dichroic

Over the weekend, I: drank lots of beer and listened to a good cover band on Thursday night; walked around the streets to see the sales and the celebrations Friday (and wore earplugs as the bands’ volume continued to rise; … Continue reading →

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comfortable here.

Posted on April 18, 2010 by dichroic

As far as the decor and furnishings go, this apartment isn’t as nice as a lot of the corporate ones. The floor’s thin veneer that’s buckling in spots, and in’s not that the furniture is from Ikea, but that it’s … Continue reading →

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a nearly-perfect day

Posted on April 18, 2010 by dichroic

It’s a glorious spring day here, just about warm enough to sit in the sun with a jacket on, with a blue sky that belies any volcanic ash cloud except for a hint of gray at the horizon. This morning … Continue reading →

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this is why it’s really not a good thing when I get in shopping mode

Posted on April 11, 2010 by dichroic

What I meant to buy today: short pajama bottoms and a soap dish, maybe some groceries. What I actually bought: um, pretty much a spring summer wardrobe. Two dresses, one skirt, two cardigans, and a bunch of layering pieces (3 … Continue reading →

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the essentials

Posted on April 9, 2010 by dichroic

Some people have the knack of making a place looking homey in a very short time, without spending much money. I, on the other hand, have the much less useful knack of spending gobs of money (in a very short … Continue reading →

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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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