"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
Just in case
Never done this before: booked a flight ‘just in case’. But who can pass up on a 6.49 pound one way flight from Belfast to Amsterdam? And I might just have to be there the day before.
6-3 6-4
We played our first match in the yearly Dutch Broadcasting tennis tournament in Hilversum, and lost. I played really, really badly. Mostly due to lack of practice (3rd time I was on the court this year) and not having played … Continue reading
Where the buffalo roam
Back in Amsterdam. It is pissing down. When I stepped into the taxi, Crowded House’s ‘Take the weather…’ came on. Seriously. My balcony was going to be renovated while I was gone. I come back to find it isn’t even … Continue reading
Powazak.com, brownglasses.com, hchamp.com: IRL
I met up with Rachel and the newly wedded Derek and Heather in Amsterdam last night. Derek I hadn’t seen since 1999 when he worked in my country for a while and we ended up traveling to Ireland together. It … Continue reading
At the hair salon
girl: “… you know, I always think of them as people who look after themselves really well.” client: “mmm” girl: “Like in Amsterdam. You see a lot of goodlooking people in Amsterdam.” client: “Yeah, you do.” girl: “I guess in … Continue reading
The road to Mizen head
We’re dependant on the network’s reach. It’s been a while, a week, or more, or less. My head’s been killing me and my shoulders ache in sync. I got a signal outside, he says. How are ya? OK, I say … Continue reading
Weekend well spent
Long weekends are lovely (when they’re migraine free). Good things these past three days include: A Sneakerfreak single release party. Managed by a co-worker of mine these guys are competent musicians, a little old fashioned (I got this 10,000 maniacs, … Continue reading
Professional my arse
Can I pick up my camera tomorrow? No, I can’t. The shop hasn’t got it yet. I think it’s time to demand my money back. Hey Google-bot, catch this: Do not buy from Foto Professional on Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam. They … Continue reading
Overheard 1
Location: sportswear shop in Amsterdam-Zuid. When: Saturday afternoon. Who: American woman customer to friend/salesperson. What: “… and this is my lover Melvin.” Do people actually say that?
