tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post111079950303730196..comments2023-11-02T14:55:57.329+01:00Comments on Rik's Blog: O solo mio...Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726907210300737277noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1111139084180489602005-03-18T10:44:00.000+01:002005-03-18T10:44:00.000+01:00OK, it's official - I'm planning on going to Belgi...OK, it's official - I'm planning on going to Belgium on the weekend of May 22nd, barring any unforeseen circumstances. While there, I intend to consume mass quantities of Trappist beers. Always wanted to try a Geuze (sp?) too...<BR/><BR/>RikRikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726907210300737277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1111089335709608182005-03-17T20:55:00.000+01:002005-03-17T20:55:00.000+01:00It's only 30 minutes away by train, Rik! Definitel...It's only 30 minutes away by train, Rik! Definitely doable. Drop me a line if you need more info, I'd be glad to help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1111040080301051442005-03-17T07:14:00.000+01:002005-03-17T07:14:00.000+01:00Diz - That sounds like an excellent idea! Mmm...Be...Diz - That sounds like an excellent idea! Mmm...Belgian beers...<BR/>How far is Charleroi from Mons? I can catch a Ryan Air flight to Charleroi from here for less than 100 euros, so if it's not to far, I might actually do that...Mmm...Trappist Beers...<BR/><BR/>RikRikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726907210300737277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1110996358317063622005-03-16T19:05:00.000+01:002005-03-16T19:05:00.000+01:00Weekend of May 22: Mons, Belgium for the "Doudou" ...Weekend of May 22: Mons, Belgium for the "Doudou" - major festival celebrating the combat between St George and the dragon. The chance to party and drink lotsa yummy Belgian beers! Could be your chance to visit friends in NATO if some of them are assigned to the SHAPE base.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1110888182626002022005-03-15T13:03:00.000+01:002005-03-15T13:03:00.000+01:00Ciao Adele, welcome to the blog! Yes, that's a gre...Ciao Adele, welcome to the blog! <BR/><BR/>Yes, that's a great idea. A wine tasting trip to the Chianti region would be a perfect weekend trip. And while I'm there, I can stock up on Montalcino and Montepulciano. Fantastic idea. In fact, maybe I'll do the Piedmont region as well...<BR/><BR/>RikRikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726907210300737277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1110884280959436022005-03-15T11:58:00.000+01:002005-03-15T11:58:00.000+01:00Ciao Rik,I suggest you go to a Wine tasting tour i...Ciao Rik,<BR/><BR/>I suggest you go to a Wine tasting tour in the Chianti area... that is a unique experience.<BR/>Also join one of the evening dinners there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1110808785363975242005-03-14T14:59:00.000+01:002005-03-14T14:59:00.000+01:00Ed - It sure was. What a dumb ass, she deserves wh...Ed - It sure was. What a dumb ass, she deserves whatever happens to her. Virginia assures me that the X Man will not have any so I hope she keeps her word. Actually, I'm more worried about the water. What would you call that - "Marcos' Revenge"? Ha ha...<BR/><BR/>RikRikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726907210300737277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10361955.post-1110806993001987312005-03-14T14:29:00.000+01:002005-03-14T14:29:00.000+01:00I assume the casava root reference was to the late...I assume the casava root reference was to the latest event in the Philippines. I think the most ironic thing was that when they confronted the vendor who sold the stuff, she said they were perfectly fine and she ate a couple to prove her point. Last I heard she was in the hospital in critical condition. Hope Virginia has a good time back home. Mrs. "Abbey" and I are planning on going back this Christmas for a stay. It's going to be a pasalubong heavy trip so we are already starting to collect.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.com