Diary
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Rega Planar 2 Record Player
After hesitating for a few years I finally bought a new record player. I ended up chosing the Rega Planar 2. There was a nice open box deal at Eglantier hifi. I had been playing with the idea to buy a record player for some time just to be able to listen to some old…
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Bar & Kwizine
Went for dinner in Bar & Kwizine in Rijmenam some time ago. We were without kids so it was a private evening out just the 2 of us. We were tipped to check the place out located in an old house behind the church in the center of Rijmenam. We had good quality food and…
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‘t Kerckevelt
Recently looking for a place to eat on Tuesday evening in the neighborhood. Not easy. We ended up in ‘t Kerckevelt. This is in Steenokkerzeel almost next to Zaventem Airport. It is a nice brasserie with good food and a cosy atmosphere. Food is good and service is very friendly. Inside is a renovated old…
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FEV vacationing
End of last year I had to say goodbye to my almost 7.5 year old diesel lease car. Because of the changed regulations and tax laws I ended up getting a full electric car from Audi with a theoretical range of slightly over 500 km. This summer was the first time we went on vacation…
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2500 km on the Stromer
Recently I managed to go to work again a couple of times on my Stromer ST3. As a result I finally reach the 2500 km milestone on it commuting to work.
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London Marriott Maida Vale
We spent a long weekend in London and staid at the London Marriott Maida Vale. We found this hotel looking for reasonably prices options in London. It is a bit outside the center and less expensive. Also, we could get a family room with 2 double beds which also reduced the price compared to places…
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PerfectDraft Pro
After some years of hesitating I finally bought my own PerfectDraft machine and a Pro one at that. Ever since my wife stopped drinking wine because the sulfites give her headaches I am mostly drinking beer. But there is never room in the fridge and one beer is too little while 2 are often too…
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Saisaki
Went for dinner at Saisaki in Werchter some time ago. We had seen it passing by in the car a few times and planned to try it out some time. We had ‘our’ typical menu with Edamame and Gyoza for starters and then a sushi boat. Quality was good but not exceptional, but the atmosphere…
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No more ICE
I learned earlier this week from a colleague that ICE can also stand for Internal Combustion Engine. It was his own invention no doubt but he said he got a personalised number plate with ICE on it when he switched to an electric car. He had overlooked that ICE in the US also stands for…
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