Sunday Skating

Sunday, 19-July-2020 - Veghel/Nijnsel - It was only my third time out this year. I wasn't ready to join the Fun-on-Wheels Sunday group. I took a lot of breaks to catch my breath. So many people stopped to see if I was okay when in was sitting in the grassy shoulder. I missed traveling through the countryside, enjoying the flowers like these along the way (photo). I was good for 28 km. (23 km would have been enough, but I had to get back home.) pics (86) gps-tracked route

Memorial Day

Monday, 25- May-2020 - Veghel - There are more souls to remember this year.

Mask Making Day 3

Tuesday, 14-April-2020 - Veghel - Made two more masks today for Marij. Used a different design (photo). I used 50-in nylon cord instead of elastic. pics (20)
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Mask Making Day 2

Monday, 13-April-2020 - Veghel - Made my second mask today. Learned how to make bias tape using straight pins (photo). pics (11)

Covid-19 Mask-making on Easter

Sunday, 12-April-2020 - Veghel - It's Easter sunday. there were only a few people with the Pope today, and there were only three people at church in Amelith, but the message was clear. I made my first covid-19 mask today. pics (27)
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St. John Amelith Sunday 12- April-2020

4M: Mid-Michigan Mask Makers

Hopeful Sunrise

Sunday, 22-March-2020 - Veghel - The strong sunlight on the other side of the bedroom shade was waiting to get in. These pigeons welcomed me when I went upstairs to get a better view. With all my worry about Corona, I was suddenly at peace with the Lord.

Fun-on-Wheels Pietertocht

Sunday, 23-June-2019 - Oirschot - Pieter was our guide today.  The route took us along the Wilhelminakanaal (photo). Thirteen skaters, one bicyclist, and one moped rider. We were good for 36 km. pics (45)

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Air Force 2019

Friday, 14-June-2019 - Volkel Air Base - I road my bike to see all there was to see on the first day of the Luchtmachtdagen 2019. There I met EurofighterTyphoon fighter pilot and narrator of the Spanish Air Force Solo Demonstration, Lt Marcos Delgado.
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Fun-on-Wheels Skating in Eindhoven

Sunday,14-April-2019 - Eindhoven - It froze last night, so I had to dress warm. I met Frans, Mieke, and Maria at the carpool. We loaded up and headed for the Ikea meeting point in Eindhoven. There we met Carlijn, Ria, and Yvonne. The route took us into the center of the city past the Philips Stadion (photo). We were good for 29 km. pics (67).
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Blauw-Geel Champions

Sunday, 20-May-2018 - Veghel - My nephew Gilbert (photo) and his team Blauw Geel '38/Jumbo 12 became league soccer champions today when they beat Heeswijk 5 5-1.  They had two more games to play, but they could no longer be touched.  I got to the stadium just before half-time--much too late to see Gilbert's opening goal.  He was substituted at halftime, and he had already showered when the final whistle was blown.  The celebration started right after the trophy was presented to the team captain.  pics (124)