"I didn’t know I was this geeky until I discovered the online world through my office’s 2400 baud modem back in ’93." Tag Archives for amsterdam
Sesame chocolate
I had black sesame ice cream at a Japanese restaurant here in Amsterdam the other day and though it had a hint of chocolate, unlike the white sesame and the green tea ice cream in the dessert. Mikan Moblog has … Continue reading
We’re not letting the bastards grind us down
U2 may be making it hard for us to go see them, and then have the gall to apologise but not acknowledge their mistakes, but we won’t be discouraged. Tickets schmickets. I’m sorted for Dublin, Paris and Brussels, have an … Continue reading
Wanted: shipping advice
I’m looking to ship about 50 books and some t-shirts from Dublin to Amsterdam. I’m told surface shipping is the cheapest, but I contacted a company and got quoted £390. Does anyone have any experience in this?
Embarrassment of Riches
Don’t ask me how, but I managed to secure 4 (update: make that 3, one’s spoken for) tickets (€ 365) for U2 in Brussels. But… I was already sorted for Brussels. Some heavy swapping will have to take place. (For … Continue reading
Himself, myself and the ticking clock
Quiet start of the new year here in Amsterdam, well, except for the deafening noise of the fireworks outside. Nothing compared to the display in London, but still pretty amazing as usual. I’m alone, but not lonesome and the virtual … Continue reading
The great trek
I ain’t half back and already arranging my trip to Ireland (Dec 14 – 18). It’s going to be a bit of a trek, flying into Cork on December 14, catching a bus to Tralee and then on to Dingle … Continue reading
Dutch film director Theo van Gogh murdered in Amsterdam
Dutch film maker Theo van Gogh was murdered in the vicinity of Oosterpark in Amsterdam this morning. He was shot and stabbed several times. A note was pinned on Van Gogh’s body. The killer was apprehended by Dutch police after … Continue reading
Walter’s debut
Walter‘s da man. About four years ago, I spotted an interesting site on the Dutch web. I didn’t and don’t spend much time on Dutch sites, since most of my online life takes place in the English-speaking realm. But I … Continue reading
A day at the zoo
Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo is not too far from where I live. Just the place to go to when you’re working the weekend shift and only have periods of three hours in between site updates. Artis album #1 Artis album #2
