The Soundtrack of My Life

by | Aug 13, 2008 | Expat Life

I have come to believe that I function infinitely better when I have music playing, regardless of what I’m doing. Sometimes I will just turn on the radio and listen to whatever comes on…but since the radio stations here are increasingly lame and geared...

On the road again…to Italy

by | May 15, 2008 | Europe, Italy, Travel

Hi everydog!!Hope you’re having some really nice weather where you are. It’s in the upper 70’s here in Germany which the humans find to be quite pleasant…but without A/C I have to say it’s a bit warm. At least the mornings are still nice...

A rant about customs offices

by | May 14, 2008 | Expat Life

I realized that there is a risk of the customs agency here in Germany finding out who I am after I write this…and then I will never be able to pick up another package at customs without having to jump through many more hoops than usual – but those people...

The Defi is gonna be jealous

by | Mar 18, 2008 | Europe, Italy, Travel

We’re doing something a bit different for Easter this year. We usually visit Locarno, Switzerland, to get in some climbing. The weather is usually a bit warmer there than here in Germany and we can enjoy our first taste of the summer….but this year a...

What is wrong with kids these days??

by | Jan 21, 2008 | Expat Life, Self

Here in Germany there is an increasing awareness of a problem among the youth of this country. In general, I guess this would include “kids” from 12-19, but the problem certainly begins at home. You may have heard about it in the news: here in Germany...

Finally, a vacation fit for a Newfie

by | Nov 10, 2007 | Travel

We’ve finally made it, the guest house project back at the farm has come a long way and the build out is nearly finished – time for a vacation. We’ve arrived safely on the island of Texel in the North Sea yesterday afternoon without much of a hassle....