Monthly Archives: March 2007

A new language for Europe

Posted on March 31, 2007 by

My friend who is working at the European Commission in Bruxelles has just told me that an agreement is made whereby English will be the official language of the EU rather than German which was the other possibility. An official announcement will be made … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on March 31, 2007 by

I came across this little story many times. As usual, a well meaning friend forward this to me to keep my spirits up. I post it here for the rest of you to read. You have two choices… Jerry is … Continue reading →

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Something new…

Posted on March 30, 2007 by

I know, I know, my post’s should be going about loosing weight and lately they look more like the Dutch Tourist Board. Nothing wrong with that of course, but still there has to be something new. Tomorrow I hope to get … Continue reading →

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F.Y.I.

Posted on March 29, 2007 by

I just called the hospital again and this time the same planner was not so bitchy as she was before, she explained what was going on and why surgery would not be done in April. Loads of holidays [for staff] … Continue reading →

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Quintessentially Dutch

Posted on March 28, 2007 by

If the temperature stays below freezing for long enough, the ice in Friesland gets so thick that the whole province can be traversed on skates. If the ice is strong enough to hold all the competitors, officials will organise an … Continue reading →

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Beef and Barley with Mushrooms – Low Cal Recipe

Posted on March 28, 2007 by

Beef and Barley with Mushrooms – Low Cal Recipe Shopping List: 115 gram or ½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms 350 gram or 12 ounces beef top round steak, 2 cm or ¾ inch thick 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Wednesday

Posted on March 28, 2007 by

Wednesday is the best of days… In the morning it is still half a week and in the evening there are only two days left. Albert, I hope your final exams go well today and that you get positive news … Continue reading →

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I am full of… ehm!?

Posted on March 27, 2007 by

Yesterday, before “Obese Class” started I had another weight check, they do it every other week, and I gained 600 grams with two weeks before. I knew what is was… because as soon as I got home I had to … Continue reading →

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National Anthem

Posted on March 26, 2007 by

This is a long post, so beware!  The Dutch National Anthem is the oldest in the world. The Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, has 15 eight-line verses. It was written between 1569 and 1572. Based on older songs, the Wilhelmus … Continue reading →

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Amazed

Posted on March 26, 2007 by

I am totally amazed by all the viewers, over 1,600 since starting on January 29th, and 95 visited me yesterday alone. What is so special of this log? The Carrot Zucchini Bread recipe has been looked at most since I … Continue reading →

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