Diary
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Top Finalists of 2026 Queen Elizabeth Concours Shine at Leuven’s Cello Concert
On Thursday we went to 30cc in Leuven to listen to the number 1, 2 and 3 finalists of the 2026 cello Concours. We saw Leland Ko, Tae-Yeon Kim and Ettore Pagane each play a piece individually with the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra and then at the end they played a short piece, the 3 of…
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Dutch Mountain Trail Hike Preparations
As mentioned in another post we are planning to walk part of the Dutch Mountain Trail this year. So; not the complete 100km but a little over half of it during 3 days. And we will walk sections, returning to our hotel every day. Some of the preparation started with a hotel found in Heerlen…
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Building Resilience in the Workplace
Long ago, at the beginning of my career I got some good advice about how to be successful in the professional workspace. Basically 3 things were required: a round back, a thick skin and short toes. It was said half as a joke but I have found this to be good advice for life in…
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Apple Watch Series 11 Review: Battery Life and Features After One Month
I have now used my Apple Watch Series 11 for about one month and I am quite pleased with it. Added software functionality for running and increased battery life are all positive. I could get one with a 15% price discount and if it lasts as long as my previous Apple Watch then I will…
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Discover Chalet des Bruyères: A Hidden Culinary Gem near Ronse
When we recently visited Ronse we had dinner at Chalet des Bruyères. This restaurant without pretences actually turned out to be a real discovery. Excellent food quality and very friendly service in an old house from the beginning of the twentieth century. The interior is maybe not special and the place is small so if…
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Enhancing Your Dart Experience with Optimal Lighting
Last year I bought a second hand dart carpet from a colleague. They were getting rid of all their dart gear so I got the carpet + a set of darts, a board + surround, all for the price of the carpet alone. As we already had a board the plan was to sell the…
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Exploring the Hotond: A Must-Visit Peak in East Flanders
When we were recently in Ronse for a hockey match at hockey club Hermes we had some time on our hands before the game started. We decided to cross the street and go for a walk towards the Hotond. With a height of 150 metres this is the highest point in the province of East…
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Welcome Apple Watch Series 11
As I decided my 8 year old Apple Watch had to go also I had to decide what to replace it with. For a long time I had been thinking about switching to a Garmin ForeRunner but after watching some reviews on DC RainMaker I went for the newest Apple Watch Series 11 instead. This…
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Arboretum Wespelaar on Easter 2026
On Easter we got together again with the family for a lunch at home. In the morning we visited the Arboretum Wespelaar to look at their blossoming Magnolias. After the visit we went home to search for chocolate Easter eggs in the garden, some drinks and then a late lunch. We had sole filet prepared…
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Goodbye Apple Watch Series 4: Why I Made the Switch
This week I finally said goodbye to my Apple Watch Series 4. I had it for more than 7 and a half years but now it was time to make a switch. The watch was running on an old OS and missing many of the newer sports activity features. It also has a limited 16Gb…
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