My friend Don flies in from his new address in New Mexico for the annual Goodwood Drivers Meeting (and later this Spring to the Monaco GP).
He…
Continue readingQuick heads-up: Paris – Roubaix today
And from what I’ve seen: it’s wet, slippery and very difficult. For a large part of the route, they’re cycling with the wind in the back.
Before…
Continue reading80 years since the April/May 1945 Liberation Ceremonies
Over the years, I’ve written small stories about the liberation of the Central and NE part of the Netherlands. 80 yrs ago now and that’s a reason for…
Continue readingVal Kilmer RIP
Dutch media outlets write about it this morning. Only 65 y/o. Sad.
Continue readingBritish hero. And a modest one
Yesterday, a guy started stabbing people in Amsterdam. He had several knives on him and he wounded people and caused havoc.
A young British…
Continue readingThailand (Bangkok) earthquake
Insane footage everywhere shot during this day’s earthquake. We know that some of us here have ties to the country. Is everybody safe?
Continue readingFirst 50kms of the year. A winter well-spent
As per title: my first 2025 trip with the Saab. A new allow fuel tank and a new 34ICH carb (that carb is simply a bolt-on job – and I’d done that…
Continue reading2026 wood burner season. I’m good to go!
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Continue readingChinese watch maker on YT
Perhaps he’s mentioned here before. But, if not, can I recommend this YT Channel. Just watch. No music etc. The ‘shorts’ are wonderful. Only the…
Continue readingOh how something simple becomes a great invention
A Dutch industrial design student came up with a very simple safety divice when cycling. An extra ligh. Check it here (in English)
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