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Sunday Column (67)
Posted by Volker in personal, Sunday Column on June 6, 2010
Another week has passed without being noticed.
We came back from the wedding in Germany on Sunday night. On Monday it was bank holiday in the UK, so I tried to make the most of the time and the family went for a walk and chilled. I also felt very tired from the weekend, and noticed getting a cold 
But no whining….
On Monday night there was the last episode of Flash Forward, a TV series I am actually glad about that it is over. You get hooked in the first few episodes and then realise that you aren’t interested. But you cannot stop until the end. And the end wasn’t great.
Tuesday I went off to mexad’s first birthday party to Cologne along with my new member of staff. So it was a good trip, some beers and of course a lot of meetings and work. We came back late on Wednesday. Thursday I went to friends’ wedding in Essex. A lovely country / golf club atmosphere, lovely weather and Jen’s and mine first English wedding. We had to leave early and I drove, so we were home by 11 or so.
That was my week really. Friday gave me the opportunity to catch up on a lot of work and I was successful in getting a lot of it done. A day in the office which passed very quickly but got me on top of things. We have our new office lease signed and will be moving as of 1st of July.
Saturday morning I stole myself away to have a massage. I should go more often but the venue is very far away. The afternoon was under one motto: chilling! BBQ, boy, fun & sun. Desperately needed that as Colin’s and many other baby’s birthdays are coming up over the next few weekends.
The gadget of the week must be these cuff links: 4GB USB Flash drive to carry on your sleeve. At $195 a pair maybe too expensive for a father’s day present.
Ok, what a wonderful weekend, busy week and lots of things ahead. It should be a more quiet week – let’s see.
Have a good one,
Volker
Sunday Column (15)
Posted by Volker in personal, Sunday Column on June 7, 2009
Another week and a rainy weekend, at least most of Saturday and Saturday/Sunday night. Even some thunderstorm. Welcome to Britain.
At the time of me writing this blog entry there is no news from little Colin to come out. Jen had some acupuncture and we are hoping it speeds things up. We will have breaking news on this blog depending on the situation. Also, we will inform you via email and send first pictures. What an exciting but also stressful time!
This week was a busy interview week. With a flying start on Monday and 3 interviews on Thursday/Friday, I am now all interviewed out 
I hope that one of the interviews I had will lead to a job. Again, I keep you posted on the developments.
We got our Lombok sideboard exchanged. It had a big crack in the top piece and they exchanged it quickly and without asking too many questions. Their customer service is just great. So is their furniture. Nice to see that companies don’t cut down on customer service.
Our friends’ Volker & Tini had their wedding this weekend and we hope they had better weather than us. Shame we could not make it, as we so would have loved to be there. But with the due date being a day before the wedding, this just was not an option. I don’t want to say “see you next time”, but surely see you at the next occasion soon. Enjoy your honeymoon!
I spent Saturday morning visiting our old neighbour and then went to Waitrose. Their 4 for 3 or 8 for 6 offer on wine is very tempting. So I got into the wine buying rush and got a few bottles, then went to Oddbins and stocked up on the great stuff even more. As a result I re-organised my wine cellar (under the stairs) and noticed that I have about 60 bottles laying around, some of which exceed the proud price of £10, some the £20 and a few….never mind. I just really like my good wines and hope I can enjoy them more often again when the wee man is here.
So, a lazy lazy weekend. No CV writing, no interview preparation. Just a waiting game and lots of thoughts on my mind. Even the cats were lazy. I don’t think they moved all day. Pah…..
Then again I was active today. Pictures to follow, but we spent a small fortune on garden plants and dug up the garden once again and planted so many plants. It will look all nice flowery and green soon that I cannot wait to share some pictures!
Also, on Twitter, I finally cracked the 500 followers. That is good going.
Lets pray for some nice weather next week, the arrival of our boy and me finding a job.
Love and Happiness from our wee, greener and more flowery, place,
Volker
Weekend in Scotland
Scotland the Brave – we went up to Inverness this weekends for a friend’s wedding. It was great. Finally we got out of the London mist and dived into the clear air of the Highlands and were part of an amazing day.
A friend got married, the couple and the people shared so much love and happiness that it was a fabulous day. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Although stressful at times to attend a few weddings this year, it is always nice to go, see friends, celebrate and have a good time. And at the same time having some time away from the normal everyday life.
Saying that. We came home to a paddle of water – clearly from the washing machine. So I know what I am doing tomorrow on my day off
I will try to write more often, I have been busy as usual lately but I think it is worthwhile keeping in touch. Please, send me some comments and some views. BigBrother did about consultancy. Much appreciated.
Have a great week.
Volker
weekend away – wedding in Germany
Hello,
Just home from a fabulous wedding in Germany.
Thank you J&K for a great wedding ceremony and a great weekend. Have a good honeymoon and speak soon.
C – I hope you sobered up again and got home ok.
Thank you V&T for giving us a lift and spending a great weekend together. Thanks to all really!
Next weekend is the big move – I will then post more regularly again. Bear with me.
Volker
Weekend in Glasgow
Hello,
This weekend we went up to Glasgow for Karen & Lewis’ Wedding. Congratulations to you both.
It was a great weekend. Friday we enjoyed some retail therapy in Glasgow – and Glasgow is great for that. Saturday, besides the wedding, it was so great to catch up with friends I have not seen for ages.
So nice to return to a city I have not seen for 5 years, catching up with friends we have not seen for months. Weird how people develop and things change in our multicultural circle of friends.
Today is rather slow. Nice Italian food in Glasgow and picked up a bottle of Dalmore. Nice bottle of single malt! Slowly getting into Whiskey again.
Now waiting for my plane which is already delayed but hope to be home soon.
Enjoy the rest of this sunny Glasgow.
Volker Ballueder
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