davidandcatherinehamilton

Don't let anyone ever tell you

2012-02-02T22:01:00.000+01:00

that beer doesn't taste good! I had my first beer of the year this evening and together with a plate of sushi, it was a most enjoyable dinner. Thanks to The Chief and Patty!

Tune of the Day: Romance by Beth Gibbons

Not only did the Moose family come to visit last summer....

2012-02-01T22:04:00.001+01:00

they're now threatening to make Sweden unsafe this year as well. I don't know how much of this I can put up with.
Cold and windy outside- perfect evening to be in here and not doing very much at all.

Tune of the Day: Flaming by Pink Floyd

It has been a relaxed Sunday

2012-01-29T20:51:00.000+01:00

and I have signed up for another 1 week Photo Challenge with the crew from Nikon Cafe. With the short days, that will certainly keep me busy until next Sunday!
I'm still not sure if we are going to have a proper winter here...... there is a rumour that it will be somewhat cooler this coming week- but I will believe that when I feel it.

Tune of the Day: Ella Guru by Captain Beefheart

Bumped into a buddy in town today

2012-01-28T20:57:00.001+01:00

took some photos, did a bit of shopping and managed to get home dry. Can't complain about that on a day which was meant to be miserable.
Didn't make it to the PhotoMarathon..... but I have moved one step closer to developing my own black and white films.

Tune of the Day: No Light, No Light by Florence and the Machine

Waiting on the postman can be a pain in the butt

2012-01-26T21:44:00.000+01:00

but waiting on my new scanner might just be worse. If everything turns out perfectly, I will have my developing gear and my scanner here in time to try things out on Sunday. Fingers crossed!

Tune of the Day: Ban Ban Quere by Tito Puente

Now that the rain has stopped

2012-01-22T10:33:00.000+01:00

I might try to get out and take a few more photos.

Tune of the Day: Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed

I am looking forward to shooting some black and white

2012-01-18T22:12:00.001+01:00

after finding out that my new film camera works properly. Now that will be a step backwards. :-)

Tune of the Day: Unknown Soldier by The Doors

The sun was shining and Winterthur

2012-01-15T20:59:00.000+01:00

was on it's best behaviour today. I managed to take a few photos and have a look about.

Tune of the Day: Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed

I went to the show today

2012-01-14T19:01:00.000+01:00

and it was most enjoyable. It was nice to be there before the crowds really built up, the photos were terrific and I even got my hands on a prototype of the D4. A very serious piece of machinery!

Tune of the Day: Midnight Man by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

That fits the definition of "lazy Saturday"

2012-01-07T20:51:00.000+01:00

get out of bed, have breakfast, head into town to get a couple of things done, lunch, take a few photos, come back home, process photos, drink cup of tea, snooze.....

Tune of the Day: Bug Powder Dust by Kruder and Dorfmeister

I guess that the new dream expression is D4.

2012-01-06T22:35:00.002+01:00

Nikon have released details of their new Professional super camera and will, no doubt, be trying to get them into the hands of the super-stars in time for the Olympics in London. This new machine looks as if it will do everything apart from making dinner reservations and I am looking forward to getting my hands on one down the road a little.
I'm still very, very happy with my D700 and really enjoy using it but I am fascinated to see what the Pros can do with this new boy.

Tune of the Day: Brown-Eyed Girl by Van Morrison

Happy Birthday Moose

2012-01-05T00:01:00.001+01:00

I hope that you guys are having a great time in Australia. Don't panic....... the world won't end just because you are not in the office :-) Love and kisses to the family!

Tune of the Day: The Black Rider by Tom Waits

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T20:59:00.000+01:00

As one who has resolved to take more (and better) photos this year, I felt it necessary to get out and use my camera today. Zürich was pretty quiet, as you could imagine on a holiday, but that sometimes makes it easier to see things clearly.

Tune of the Day: More News From Nowhere by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

What do you have planned for this evening?

2011-12-31T13:21:00.000+01:00

It is many years since I have wanted to head into town and mingle with the crowds on New Year's Eve- this evening will be no exception. If you go out all year, there is no need to mix with the amateurs and drive yourself nuts on NYE as well.
We have some very good friends coming to join us for dinner, we will drink a couple of nice bottles of wine and when I am finished, I can walk upstairs and go to bed. LUXURY!

Tune of the Day: Dig, Lazarus, Dig by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Mövenpick have renovated their Wine Bar in Zürich

2011-12-28T20:38:00.000+01:00

and they have done a very good job. I love the idea of being able to buy a bottle of wine at Bottle Shop prices and then just paying CHF15 for the privilege of drinking it in the bar.
The Breguet Exhibition at the Landesmuseum is also very good- a fantastic collection of showpieces from a couple of hundred years ago. I'd shudder to think what they might be worth today!

Tune of the Day: Gun Street Girl by Tom Waits

Success! I ate too much :-)

2011-12-26T14:41:00.000+01:00

We had friends over for Christmas lunch and it was a most enjoyable afternoon/evening/night. I'm just about to get out and go for a walk for an hour or so- some fresh air and burning a few calories will certainly do me some good.

Tune of the Day: Bigmouth Strikes Again by The Smiths

It is already Christmas in Fiji, so it is safe to say

2011-12-24T13:04:00.000+01:00

"Merry Christmas" to everyone. To all of our family, friends and innocent bystanders who were diverted here after hitting the "Checkout" button at some far away on-line store.... best wishes for the festive season; health, happiness and another glass of whatever you are enjoying.

Tune of the Day: 16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought Six by Tom Waits

Sometimes you just need to be an Australian

2011-12-23T19:06:00.000+01:00

and when The Butcher sends Violet Crumble is definitely one of those times. I'm salivating sitting here just trying to imagine how good this lot will be after a trip through the ice cream machine.
Look Out!

Tune Of The Day: The Butcher and Fast Eddie (it just had to be, didn't it?) by Rose Tattoo

I enjoyed walking around with a different lens today

2011-12-18T19:16:00.000+01:00

after using one of my 50s for my project this past week. The city was hopping- don't know if people were doing lots of shopping or just hanging out and taking it easy.

Tune of the Day: Desperadoes Under The Eaves by Warren Zevon

Time to build a boat!

2011-12-16T16:30:00.000+01:00

After several dry, mild months it looks as if we are playing a game of catch-up here at the moment. Going to get all of our October and November precipitation in a few days (albeit in December). They tell me that tomorrow it is going to get cool and we might even get some snow.
Chop a tree and open another bottle of red!

Tune of the Day: Green Eyes by Nick Cave

Lunch yesterday was great- thanks Gentlemen.

2011-12-15T17:09:00.000+01:00

And I really enjoyed a quick lunch with Catherine today- I could get very comfortable with this "not going to the office" idea :-)

Tune of the Day: Lazy Rain by Smog

All of this running around for a week trying to shoot a rainbow

2011-12-14T10:30:00.000+01:00

and one appears on my doorstep this morning :-) I'm happy that I have managed to get my picture for the project already as I am off to lunch soon and it might take a while....

Tune of the Day: Hound Dog by Jerry Lee Lewis

My 50mm lens is becoming a firm favourite

2011-12-13T20:30:00.000+01:00

(well, actually, they both are) and I am enjoying this little photo project this week. Tomorrow I will be on the hunt again in the morning before going: lunch, set, match.

Tune of the Day: Butcher and Fast Eddy by Rose Tattoo

Hey wait! I'm Japanese. :-)

2011-12-12T19:01:00.000+01:00

It was nice to have Stefan, Claudia, Peter, Jackie, Thomas and Patricia as guests at home last night. I enjoyed myself and I certainly hope that our visitors did as well.
If anyone went home hungry, it was their own fault. :-)

Tune of the Day: Built For Comfort by Howlin' Wolf

Guests coming this afternoon

2011-12-11T13:42:00.001+01:00

and I'm looking forward to cooking and opening a bottle of wine or three. Today is the start of Week 50 and I am participating in another Photo Challenge- this one just a week long and involving 50mm lenses. I will try to post some of my out-takes here during the week....

Tune of the Day: Strangers by Portishead

Züri West is expanding at an alarming rate

2011-12-10T19:58:00.000+01:00

and this weekend is the opening of a new tram connection which will run out that way. Look out!

Tune of the Day: Gun Street Girl by Tom Waits

Holiday

2011-12-08T20:48:00.000+01:00

h-o-l-i-d-a-y..... yup, you heard it right. Ask me all about it on Friday night

Tune of the Day: Lola by The Kinks

I enjoyed the watch market today

2011-12-04T16:35:00.000+01:00

and there were a few pieces that I could imagine myself wearing, but nothing really set me on fire. It was also nice to have a walk around town before it started to drizzle.
Dinner this evening will be a plate of risotto with white truffle and a bottle of Tignanello... any questions?

Tune of the Day: Black Dog by Led Zeppelin

Looking for a restaurant in Zürich?

2011-12-03T20:55:00.000+01:00

You could certainly do worse than visiting Isebähnli. I had dinner there last night with a couple of friends and it was most enjoyable.

Tune of the Day: Starstruck by The Kinks

I love receiving old-fashioned post

2011-11-30T21:10:00.001+01:00

and stuff like this much more than bills. A music delivery this evening- The Kinks and The Flamin' Groovies. Makes for pleasant listening....

Tune of the Day: Headin' For The Texas Border by The Flamin' Groovies

Dinner was great and I wonder

2011-11-27T21:22:00.000+01:00

what sort of coincidence it was that I tore a hole in the butt of a pair of jeans today? I am a fat bastard! :-) But at least we went for a walk this evening......

Tune of the Day: Tell Mama by Janis Joplin

A Thanksgiving Dinner tonight

2011-11-26T16:46:00.000+01:00

which will probably mean turkey overload and too much red wine. Hey! Did I suggest that that was, in any way, a bad thing? I have organised a week's holiday for next month and that should coincide with another little photo project- looking forward to that very much.
Bundy, Roy?

Tune of the Day: Back Down South by Kings Of Leon

Monti says that Sarkozy and Merkel agree

2011-11-25T22:28:00.001+01:00

that an Italian default will mean the end of the euro. OK- I understand that...... why the heck don't they get their butts out of the restaurant and try to rescue their countries?

Tune of the Day: Girl From Ipanema by Getz/Gilberto

This Movember thing really goes off

2011-11-22T20:00:00.000+01:00

and I received further photographic evidence today to illustrate that point...

Tune of the Day: We're Out Of Here by Funky Porcini

It has been a quiet weekend

2011-11-20T20:01:00.000+01:00

and after a quick visit to Vaduz on Friday evening I have taken things very easy. I'm not sure what the coming week holds, but I believe that it will be a little cooler- the weather has been incredibly dry and relatively warm up until now and the skiers are starting to think that season 2011/2012 was cancelled without fanfare.

Tune of the Day: Champ by White Denim

Hamilton Island might be nice

2011-11-19T21:30:00.000+01:00

for some people! :-)

Tune of the Day: Spinning Away by Eno and Cale

Just sayin'

2011-11-17T20:36:00.000+01:00

Movember certainly does a great job of mobilising guys for the greater good. Looks fantastic Chopper!

Tune of the Day: If 6 Was 9 by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Hensby 854

2011-11-13T14:16:00.000+01:00

and congratulations to Greg Chalmers on winning the Australian Open at The Lakes. I only hope that his victory is not overshadowed by the John Daly incident earlier in the week.
Does anyone else really dislike UPS? I am awaiting a delivery (for which I have paid a handsome fee) and called them on Thursday morning to have the parcel re-directed to the office address when they were unable to deliver it at home........... solemn promises of it being delivered on Friday were broken when their office was shut for the day.
And get off my lawn!

Tune of the Day: Moanin' At Midnight by Howlin' Wolf

More Penfolds magic last night

2011-11-10T21:12:00.000+01:00

when we were lucky enough to be invited to a vertical tasting of Bins 707 and 407. A few wonderful wines and a very enjoyable evening. Thanks Barossa!

Tune of the Day: Love Shack by The B52s

I was in Burgdorf today

2011-11-06T19:45:00.000+01:00

and checked out the Photo Market. Not quite as impressive as I had hoped, but at least the weather was nice and I was able to walk about and take a few photos......

Tune of the Day: Cold, Cold Ground by Tom Waits

I bought a new lens last month

2011-11-05T18:51:00.000+01:00

and wasn't able to use it at the time because of the Octoberfest Photo Challenge in which I was involved. We went for a walk today and I think that I am going to have a lot of fun with my new (to me) Nikon 20/2.8 AFD.

Tune of the Day: Get Behind The Mule by Tom Waits

It is November already

2011-11-02T22:04:00.001+01:00

and that means a couple of things. My month-long photo project is over (it was a lot of fun and quite successful too, I believe) and big Gazza has a birthday tomorrow. Hope that you have a blast mate and I look forward to raising a glass with you again soon. BTW- we were at the Passport Office this morning and applied for new, red passports...... should take about a week :-)

Tune of the Day: Peaches & Cream by Beck

Many thanks to Penfolds and Barossa

2011-10-29T08:55:00.001+02:00

for a top-notch evening. The range of wines at the tasting was stupendous and we really enjoyed the dinner and conversation as well. Cheers!

Tune of the Day: Deform To Form A Star by Steven Wilson

Getting ready to go Gaga with Gago

2011-10-24T22:08:00.001+02:00

tomorrow evening. A pretty exciting idea!

Tune of the Day: Pound For A Brown by Frank Zappa

Octoberfest continues and I am really happy

2011-10-22T21:19:00.000+02:00

with my work so far. I'm not sure why, but I have found it fairly easy to pick up at least one worthwhile shot each day- fingers crossed that it stays that way. This coming week may even see me walking out the door with my tripod in the mornings.....

Tune of the Day: Hell Broke Luce by Tom Waits

Seriously, does anyone care who came third?

2011-10-21T20:16:00.001+02:00

I am happy that the Australians won the rugby match today, but I just don't see the point in a Loser's Final. Why not let the guys get on the gas and misbehave? Surely William Webb Ellis would approve......

Tune of the Day: Star Dust by Lester Young

Off to the ice hockey tomorrow nite

2011-10-17T22:05:00.001+02:00

and after a long break, it should be fun. If things go according to plan, we will have time for a fondue beforehand and maybe a couple of beers during the match. Who said that sport wasn't good for you? :-)

Tune of the Day: Stoicism by Ringo Shiina

Time for a night out?

2011-10-14T21:07:00.001+02:00

I guess that with girls it is easier to tell whether they are heading out after work or heading home........

Tune of the Day: Atomic Moog 2000 by Coldcut

Anyone else excited about the new Tom Waits album?

2011-10-11T21:09:00.001+02:00

I, personally, am starting to get pretty pumped about this new release. Picked up a nice complimentary Blue Note download from Amazon on the weekend and have been trying to grab a few albums from time-to-time.

Tune of the Day: Killing Floor by Howlin' Wolf

Congratulations are in order to

2011-10-09T18:08:00.001+02:00

Franziska, Patricia, Simone and Christian- the winners of this year's Many Hills Show. Hard to imagine that after more than 5 hours of racing, there were 3 women who finished with the same time!
Something of a shake-up in the rugby world this weekend with England and Ireland being sent home in the Northern Hemisphere group. Wales will now do battle with the French to see who will take on the winner of the Australia v NZ match. Interesting days!

Tune of the Day: Onamission by Coldcut

Hensby 777

2011-10-08T10:31:00.001+02:00

A busy week with an Oktoberfest visit and a great dinner last evening with the lads. These cooler evenings are much more pleasant for sleeping, that's for sure. Just taking in a little Roy and HG via podcast and preparing for the weekend.

Tune of the Day: The Final Comedown by Grant Green

Twist and shout!

2011-10-05T21:10:00.001+02:00

No, I am not talking about the Fed...... there is a new burger joint in town. Looking forward to testing it out soooooon

Tune of the Day: Slow Night, So Long by Kings Of Leon

Better than turning on the news

2011-10-03T22:07:00.001+02:00

this guy will bring you up to date in a flash! Thanks Nad- great to catch up as always.

Tune of the Day: Woe-Is-Uh-Me-Bop by Captain Beefheart

Winner, winner. Chicken dinner!

2011-10-02T14:59:00.001+02:00

Catherine cooked up a wonderful roast chicken lunch for us today. I will be heading out later to take some photos and to meet up later with a friend from Canada- this lot will certainly keep me satisfied for the afternoon......

Tune of the Day: Love Gets You Twisted by Graham Parker

We are off and running....

2011-10-01T22:40:00.001+02:00

I have managed to post my first photo for this month's Octoberfest Challenge and hope to be able to continue to produce at least 1 quality black and white photo with my 50mm lens each day.....

Tune of the Day: Dead Web by The Chills

There is a complete lack of respect around these parts

2011-09-30T12:38:00.000+02:00

but I guess that makes it 1-1 :-)

Tune of the Day: Pleasure and Pain by Ben Harper

Beautiful one day, perfect the next

2011-09-28T11:07:00.000+02:00

If I were asked to order weather for a week off, I'm pretty sure that I would order exactly what we are having now. September is a great time of the year!
Went to the movies yesterday- please put "The Guard" on your list. Irish. Very amusing.

Tune of the Day: Ella Guru by Captain Beefheart

I came back from the South

2011-09-26T11:29:00.000+02:00

with a little bit of a tan....... Which is more than I can say for some of the travelling party

Tune of the Day: Dog Days Are Over by Florence and The Machine

After sweeping away a little spam

2011-09-24T11:05:00.000+02:00

and processing some photos, I am back on deck. We had a great week in Barcelona and I could seriously understand someone eating themself to death in that fantastic city. The Catalan love of seafood and the pig was a great match for my dietary plan.....

Tune of the Day: Used Cars by Bruce Springsteen

A slightly closer look

2011-09-16T21:59:00.000+02:00

at the bottle from our lunch table. This one was seriously enjoyable :-)

Tune of the Day: Factory Girl by The Rolling Stones

Now, that is the way that Sunday lunch should be

2011-09-14T20:18:00.000+02:00

good friends, good food and a couple of nice bottles of wine. Thanks to the cook, thanks to our visitors and many thanks as well to the Cellarmaster.

Tune of the Day: Going Under by Kruder and Dorfmeister

Happy Birthday Boys!

2011-09-10T00:01:00.003+02:00

Campbell and Angus share a birthday and I hope that you are both having lots of fun. We will try to give you a call a little later. Happy Birthday- much love from Uncle David and Aunty Catherine xxxx

Tune of the Day: I Asked For Water by Howlin' Wolf

The SNB has some teeth after all

2011-09-06T21:22:00.000+02:00

and caught plenty of people on the hop today when they announced that they would no longer tolerate a EURCHF rate below 1.20. After the initial up-move, the rate stayed in a pretty narrow range for most of the day and it will be very interesting to see how this develops over the next few months. I'm sure that they have found another way to spend some money and if the woes of the rest of Europe keep magnifying, we are going to be long of a whole bunch of €. Dunno how I feel about that.....

Tune of the Day: I'll Rise by Ben Harper

We had our own little bbq action last night

2011-09-04T21:33:00.000+02:00

and it seems as if everyone enjoyed themselves. Food was good, wine was good, music was good and the conversation was lively. Could you ask for more?

Tune of the Day: Let's Spend The Night Together by Muddy Waters

When the Good Lord says that he is going for steak

2011-09-03T07:56:00.002+02:00

he means steak. I could imagine myself picking my way around this one as well. Nice work Hobbsie! Fingers crossed that your satays look half as good today.
We will be firing up the bbq later with a group of friends- enjoying what will possibly be one of the last sunny and warm Saturdays of the year.....

Tune of the Day: Albert Goes West by Nick Cave

I have really enjoyed having a Monday off

2011-08-29T17:06:00.001+02:00

it gave me the opportunity to sort out a problem with the telephone, sort out a small problem with the computer and get some shopping done. Now I have a bike ride and a bbq in front of me. That works!

Tune of the Day: Lord Only Knows by Beck

In terms of the upcoming World Cup

2011-08-27T21:41:00.000+02:00

it was really nothing, but to win the last match against the All Blacks today to take the Tri Nations Trophy was a big achievement. New Zillen have been the most feared and probably the best team in world rugby over the past 25 years and retain the favourite's role for the World Cup IMHO but strange things can happen when the real pressure is on.

Tune of the Day: Burning Down The House by Talking Heads

It is shaping up to be one of those weeks

2011-08-25T21:44:00.000+02:00

Sushi, beer, earthquake, English Fern, ParkMassaker, thunderstorms, Swiss National Bank, sleepless nights........... what more could you ask? I, for one, am looking forward to the weekend :-)

Tune of the Day: Get Some, Go Again by Henry Rollins Band

For those of you who have visited the Beach Club

2011-08-20T21:52:00.001+02:00

today was a special day. The Limmatschwim took place and the river through Zürich was covered in swimmers, inflatable plastic ducks and rescue boats. Catherine said that it was a lot of fun and with the sun shining and the temperature in the 30s, I would have to agree with her.

Tune of the Day: The Butcher and Fast Eddy by Rose Tattoo

GAZZA!

2011-08-18T21:30:00.000+02:00

You da man! How was the Rock'n'Roll?

Tune of the Day: Visions of China by Japan

I have heard reports

2011-08-17T21:07:00.000+02:00

that the great Gerald Genta has passed away. In any case, I am going to wear this one tomorrow.

Tune of the Day: Satisfaction by Devo

It is always nice to have nice visitors

2011-08-14T12:09:00.000+02:00

and we really enjoyed our bbq evening with Patricia and Dan. The beer, wine and whisky were enjoyable and I believe that the food was OK as well. Once again, the Street Parade had to make do without me.....

Tune of the Day: Bump It by Erykah Badu

Silver leather chaps and a matching codpiece

2011-08-13T13:43:00.000+02:00

.... somehow I don't think so. They may have to hold the Street Parade without me. I guess that this will mean that I can make some noise this evening whilst barbecueing and drinking beer. That suits!

Tune of the Day: Busenfreund by Tosca

Anyone like to bet that Soc Gen will be a casualty?

2011-08-10T21:42:00.000+02:00

Rumours, innuendo, falling stock price, Sarkozy in crisis meetings the whole day........ I think that all we need now is for the CEO/Chairman/CFO to stand up and say that the bank is solid and that they have no liquidity/capital problems.
The beat goes on.

Tune of the Day: Riders on the Storm by The Doors

Nice timing!

2011-08-06T17:48:00.000+02:00

Somehow I don't think that that comment will apply to my golf tomorrow, but it might work for the weather :-) I am very much looking forward to the day out and I'm busy washing Gore-Tex at the moment in anticipation. Hey! In the end...... golf balls are cheap.

Tune of the Day: Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart

Cornelia tells me

2011-08-04T21:56:00.000+02:00

that we are locked in for Sunday. It looks as if my annual golf outing will be a wet one, but it will be fun nonetheless.

Tune of the Day: Nicotine and Gravy by Beck

Rockford Day was most enjoyable

2011-08-02T21:20:00.000+02:00

and we managed to have a great meal from the barbecue, a couple of wonderful bottles of wine and very pleasant company. I'm not exactly sure how the menu fits into my diet, but heck, it's only once a year!

Tune of the Day: Defocus by Amon Tobin

Sunday morning started the right way.....

2011-07-31T10:08:00.000+02:00

with a nice sleep-in and then a great breakfast. It appears as if the day will be good- perhaps even a bike ride later and then maybe a chance to take some more photos.

Tune of the Day: Get Some, Go Again by Rollins Band

One of the most relaxed Saturdays in recent memory

2011-07-30T21:16:00.000+02:00

a little shopping, a little cooking, a nice dinner and a bottle of good wine. Questions?

Tune of the Day: Sister Morphine by The Rolling Stones

Hensby 664

2011-07-27T21:42:00.000+02:00

and according to Roy and HG, the Schlecks are cheats. At least Cadel brought home the sack! Not a lot to report on this miserable Wednesday evening although I am looking forward to seeing more Grisacre photos soon......

Tune of the Day: Nostalgia by Charlie Haden

Them great eats keep a comin'

2011-07-24T19:51:00.002+02:00

I left the Chef on her own for a couple of hours today and came home to find this lot waiting for me. A fantastic lamb shank and potato curry, served with naan bread and home-made coriander chutney - the recipe is here.
Barcelona is booked and, please be careful, I might even visit a golf course next month.

Tune of the Day: Tread Lightly by Kirsty MacColl

What a day!

2011-07-23T18:14:00.000+02:00

Cadel Evans has ridden himself into the history books and barring earth-shattering occurrences, should arrive in Paris in yellow tomorrow afternoon as Australia's first ever Tour de France winner.
Last night's dinner at Wiesengrund was wonderful- fantastic food, great wines and enjoyable company. No less impressive was the good Lord Hobbsodopoulos coming to terms with a hamburger at lunchtime on Friday........

Tune of the Day: Exodus by Bob Marley

Things became a little scary up in Galibier-land today

2011-07-21T21:31:00.002+02:00

and Andy Schleck did a fantastic job riding himself and his brother right into contention for this year's Tour de France title. Alp d'Huez tomorrow- anyone care to bet that it will be Frank Schleck's turn to rattle the field?
Cadel Evans is still very much in the hunt as well and if he can stick to his guns tomorrow, he can remain very happy about his chance Contre le Montre on Saturday. Bring it on!

Tune of the Day: When My Love Comes Down by Grinderman

P.S. Get well soon, Hobbsie

It was pretty miserable this evening

2011-07-19T21:46:00.000+02:00

and that makes for a cool night and hopefully a good sleep. Heading out for dinner with some customers tomorrow night and then out again on Friday night with a group of friends. Wish me luck :-)

Tune of the Day: Is This All There Is? by Los Lobos

Vaduz was fun

2011-07-17T10:14:00.000+02:00

and the guys were in good form. After arriving back home, I changed clothing, grabbed my camera and headed off to visit Fretsche to check out some bikes and watch a little fun racing. It was a beautiful summer afternoon and there was also plenty to look at.
Thank you!

Tune of the Day: Roadhouse Blues by The Doors

Off to see the Prince tomorrow

2011-07-14T21:58:00.000+02:00

and that should make for a fun Friday evening. When I return on Saturday I have a pretty full program and then we have guests coming for Sunday dinner- looking forward to catching up with a few people on the weekend.

Tune of the Day: Empty Frame by Eno & Cale

The thunderstorm last night was

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world class. I sat bolt upright in bed at 1:15 and there was hail banging on the windows, howling winds, lightning and buckets of rain. Sadly, it didn't cool things in a hurry and I ended up having a very poor night's sleep.

Tune of the Day: Flakes by Frank Zappa

Bye-Bye Mooses

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after some fun times here in Zürich, Marty, Party, Miss and Mini Moose are moving to the mountains to shake Zermatt up a little. If they have half as much fun down there as we had here, it will be a fantabulous end to the Grisacres Tour. Take care guys!

Tune of the Day: Spanish Caravan by The Doors

Lord Hobbsodopoulos

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tells me of a 3 tonne prehistoric wombat-like creature, the remains of which were found on a Queensland farm. Anyone wanna bet that it wore maroon in the State Of Hate?

Tune of the Day: Weekend in Brooklyn by The Kisses

Not a bad weekend and although

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Zürich is a Moose-free zone at the moment, they will be back soon enough. We had a lot of laughs, some good food and a couple of memorable bottles of wine.

Tune of the Day: Out of the Blue by Roxy Music

In spite of my lack of reporting, the Mooses are here

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and these guys are on fire. We have all been enjoying ourselves very much and the comfortably cool weather in combination with an evening bbq has been terrific. More to come......

Tune of the Day: Temptation by Holly Cole

Summer is here and that is a good thing

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especially when you can get about in shorts and take it easy. We are looking forward to our visitors arriving on Thursday and I hope that they are ready for some action :-) Running around after little Grisacres sounds like hard work, but maybe we can send them out to kick a football.

Tune of the Day: Trans Fatty Acid by K&D

Continuing the theme

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we had a little more oink from the bbq this evening. Marinated pork chops with some salad and a bottle of wine. Works for me :-)

Tune of the Day: Prenda Del Alma by Los Lobos

To keep the good Lord happy

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we decided to sacrifice some pig for lunch today. A little raw ham with melon- a summer classic.

Tune of the Day: Magnolia by J J Cale

Lord Andreas Hobbsodopoulos

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and I were discussing the state of the world this past week and we have decided that pigs are filthy animals and they should be killed and eaten one at a time :-) Sadly, my pig photo will have to wait for a day or two, but I am enjoying a Pimm's and Dry at this very moment in preparation for putting a chicken on the bbq for this evening's dinner.
Catherine has been out biking and I was shopping in town- I might even get to another bike event tomorrow.

Tune of the Day: Scarred by Luke

After I get through tomorrow

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I am having a week off. I have a lot of running around to do next week and things to sort out before the Goodsmackers arrive, but it will be a nice, relaxing break. Did anyone notice that it is meant to be 33° on Monday and Tuesday....... they say that summer normally comes on a Tuesday :-)

Tune of the Day: Jelly Roll by Charles Mingus

Last evening, I was searching through some old blog posts

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trying to find something and I realised that my older posts tended to be much longer. I'm not sure how/why that has happened but if it bothers anyone please let me know :-)

Tune of the Day: Telegram Sam by T Rex

Dan is well, Myrtha is on the road,

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Patricia is single and The Chief is still the best. So much information from a quick visit to the city........ I really should get out more :-)

Tune of the Day: No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley

The Rampensau has been crowned

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and it was a very enjoyable event for all concerned. Thanks to the Park Massaker Crew for a great evening of alternative bike culture, bbq and music. Congratulations to Manü who can now officially be the "Rampensau" for the rest of the year :-)

Tune of the Day: Walk Away by Ben Harper

Oh, it's Thursday already?

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That means that I am out for dinner with the lads tomorrow night! Bring on the weekend...

Tune of the Day: Here Come The Warm Jets by Brian Eno