Last post of 2008 - "Oudejaarsavond"

"Oudejaarsavond" the final last hours of 2008 are ticking away. Happy new year in the Eastern Pasific and a few ours to go here in Swifterbant. Hope you all have a wonderful "oudejaarsavond" and I will take some pictures at 24:00 o'clock. See you all in 2009!!!

Skating in the Netherlands

YES after a couple of very cold Dutch nights (about ten degrees below zero) we can finally skt ate in the beautiful nature of Swifterbant. I just picked up my old ice skatings at my parents and hopefully the ice is still perfect on friday. I had some time to take a few pictures and more will following in 2009!!!

Weekendje Weg 27 & 28 December 2008

Last weekend Nicole and I went to Eindhoven and Tilburg. We stayed at Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven, see pictures below. Saturday we first went shopping and in the evening we had diner at "De 4 Azen". Sunday we went to "De Nieuwe Thermen Tilburg" for the beauty arrangement "Yin & Yang". One word: RELAXED!!!

Second Christmas Day 2008

The second Christmas day we went to my parents. My brother was also free of work so the whole family was complete. In the afternoon we played "Rummikub" and in the evening we went "Gourmetten".

First Chirstmas Day 2008 & Birthday Trees

Thursday 25th of December 2008: as usual we celebrate the first Christmas day at Nicole her parents because it's here mothers birthday. At 05:00h in the morning we heard the local music band play Silent Night. We started the day we a Christmas breakfast and in the afternoon we did our yearly "sjoel" competition with the both grandma's. YES I finally won the game with a highscore of 109 points:). Of course we had to draw "lootjes" and as previous years I had Maurice (and mostly Eri). After that we enjoyed our Christmas dinner, see pictures below.

Christmas at home

After a very busy month we finally had some time to set up our Christmas tree on december 20th. As many other people we also have a "fake"tree but it looks really nice.
For the first time we bought each other some Christmas presents. I gave Nicole a new watch of "Fossil S+Ark" and I got a Nikons SB-600 external speelight for my digital SRL.

December 5th 2008 - Saint Nicholas

Firday 5th of December 2008, Saint Nicholas. Just like last year we celebrate Saint Nicholas with our neighbours. See pictures below of a very nice evening.

Max is waiting for the presents.

Chaos in the kitchen! DO NOT WARM chocolate milk in the waterboiler!!!! This will give a mess

Finally the laundry basket full of presents!

Of course "pepernoten" hmmm.

And hot chocolate with cream.

November 23rd 2008 - Snow in Swifterbant

Sunday November 23rd 2008, it was snowing in the Netherlands. The winter was coming early this year. Of course there were a lot of traffic jams that week but the landscape was very nice to see. Hopefully we get a white Christmas this year.

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 16: Sunshine State

Here it is, the final episode of this year. Prison Break will continue in spring 2009. Please note that RTL5 will be broadcasting Season 4 till Episode 16 of course. The file can be downloaded here, ENJOY!

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 14: Just Business

Episode 14 is available for download here.

Start Season 4 of Prison Break in the Netherlands

As mentioned in my post of Episode 12, Prison Break Season 4 will start tonight (in stead of last week) in the Netherlands on RTL5, so everybody watching at 21:25h. Season 4 will contain a total of 22 Episodes. The winter break in America will start after Episode 16. In the spring of 2009, Prison Break Season 4 will continue with the Episodes 17 till 22.

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 13: Deal or No Deal

Tuesdaymorning, so a new episode of Prison Break Season 4 is online and available for download. Enjoy watching Episode 13: Deal or No Deal. Click here for the download links.

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 12: Selfless

As always tuesday morning and YES the next episode of Prison Break is online. You can download episode 12: Selfless here. ENJOY!!!

As a recall, tonight on RTL5, Prison Break Season 4 will start in the Netherlands, so for all that aren't watching Season 4 online, check it out!!!

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 11: Quiet Riot

Due to my trip in Copenhagen, I wasn't able to post episode 11, but here it is. ENJOY!

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 10: The Legend

Just been available for download, episode 10. "The Legend" can be downloaded here.

Apple MacBook 13 inch

Today we received our new laptop, an Apple MacBook 13,3' with 4GB internal memory and 320GB hard drive. For the complete specs, please click here. I must say, using an Apple for the first time is a complete new experience for a Windows minded user, but Apple is really easy to install and can be used directly. So in one word: FANTASTIC!!! See pictures of the MacBook below.

Prison Break Season 3 continues

Sorry for the late post, but as many Prison Break fans noticed, Season 3 is now transmitted on RTL5. Season 4 will follow directly after the last 3 episodes of Season 3.

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 9: Greatness Achieved

Yesterdayevening episode 9 was broadcasted on Fox and of course available for download here. Everbody who has been watching episode 8 was very curious about Agent Mahone is going to do...., so enjoy!!! On november 11th episode 10 will be broadcasted.

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 8: The Price

Finally after a 2 week stop due to a football match, Episode 8 was broadcasted yesterdayevening on Fox in the US and of course today available for download here. Enjoy watching!!!

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 8: The Price

Episode 8 of Prison Break Season 4 will be broadcasted next week (20-8) on Fox due to a baseball game. So just be patient for a week.

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 7: Five the hard way

After waiting for one week, finally Episode 7 of Season 4 has been broadcasted monday evening on FOX in the US and of course available for download on tuesday morning in the Netherlands. Here it is: "Five the hard way".

Prison Break Season 4 - Episode 6: Blow Out

Tonight episode 6 of Season 4 will be broadcoasted on FOX US. Tomorrow the episode will be available for download. I will add the download link here. Enjoy watching:)

Weekend Brussel

Nicole and I went to Brussels for a weekend (20 & 21 September). I had a BBQ from my work in Bonheiden at "De Salmhoeve". I had booked a hotel nearby the centre of Brussels, the Crown Plaza Hotel Europe. Satruday we went shopping in Brussels and sunday was a car-free sunday in the centre of Brussels. We hired some bicycles and went cycling in the centre of Brussels. I must say it was a great weekend and the weather was very nice, lots of sunshine:).
See pictures of our weekend below.