This week shall prove interesting as many new experiences are around the corner.
First, we received notice that our house has finally sold and the closing went well. To all those of you planning on selling a house, because we had powers of attorney take care of our closing, there was apparently a small added charge for that which we were not notified of until the day of closing. Even our realtor team was unable to explain why. The amount taken was quite negligible and certainly not worth fighting about, and the long-distance closing was quite smooth so I can't complain too much. The sale certainly takes a serious weight off of our financial shoulders. Yay!
Second, our next major destination for vacation is Belgium. Antwerp, Brussels, and Bruges are on the list, but we'll see if we don't get sucked into one of them for more than a day. LOTS of sights there, and LOTS of things that I know J will be excited about: a modern fashion museum, a large Sunday flea market (in Tongeren), a seafood market and restaurant road, and more!
Third, we are doing a Volksmarch on the 4th of July and are celebrating it with BBQ and fireworks with other ex-patriots. This is going to be interesting, because I would very much like to know where the fireworks will be held where Germany won't raise a stink about the lack of adherence to quiet hours. I'm also very much looking forward to being around some grilling. I haven't seen much outdoor grilling in Germany, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. Oh, FYI, firepits are not allowed in Germany...only stove cooking. I guess I was a little spoiled on that one in the States.
Finally, the Euro Cup champs: Spain. When you look at their stats, they are doing something right: won Euro 2012, World Cup 2010, Euro 2008, gave up only one in-game goal the entire Euro Cup 2012 Tournament (not counting game deciding shoot out), I even heard rumors that they changed their playing style for the tournament so that it looked flashier than their more conservative playing just so the crowd would not be bored watching. I honestly couldn't help but look at their on-field formation tactics which continuously change.
J's birthday is coming up, so I would like all readers to wish her a Happy Birthday! Her wish list is on Amazon.com if you seek gift ideas. Note that if you ship from the States, things take a minimum of two weeks to get here.
Sorry about the delay uploading pictures. I also heard rumors that the video's I posted of D-Rock and K's wedding are not viewable. Please comment on whatever page this applies to and I'll see if I can reload said media.
A special shout out to Kaleb. Congrats of your job in New Zealand! Clearly, there was no need for the Beacons of Minas Tireth to be lit.
3 comments:
Now get over to France and watch some of the Tour. I can watch it live at midnight each day of the Tour if I choose, but like you said I have a job which requires me to be punctual.
Hmm selling a house while away. Now you are giving me ideas!
Thanks for the heads-up on the shipping time. I wish I had read this earlier. I don't know why I thought it was just a week! J will have a prolonged birthday it seems!
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