Yardwork

Saturday, 06-Oct-2007 - Veghel - It was nice skating weather, but I stayed home to do some yardwork.
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Windsurfing Trials

Sunday, 30-September-2007 - Langenboom - I wanted to go windsurfing at least once this year. After all, it was one of my New Year's resolutions. There wasn't much wind, but I wanted to find out how my new board reacted with me on it. I figured out how to rig the sail, and I went out for about an hour. It was a test of balance. When the wind did pick up, the board took right off. I was delighted. The old board can now be officially retired.

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New Windsurfing Gear

Saturday, 29-September-2007- Alphen - After work on Friday, I went to Mark's brother-in-law, Corné, to see his windsurfing set he had for sale. There, I met Mark's sister, Desirée, and Desirée and Corne's children. The windsurfing gear looked good, so I bought it. My old board had served me well for the past 13 years, but it was wearing out. I picked up my new board on Saturday morning, hoping to go windsurfing that afternoon. I was a rainy day so we weren't skating. On my way home, I bought a helmet for water sports. After my head injury earlier in the year, I didn't want to get hit on the head with a mast. It kept on raining, so I just checked out my new gear.
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Car Repair

Sunday, 23-September-2007 - Veghel - Spent Saturday and Sunday fixing Marij's Ford Escort. I thought I did a pretty good job.
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Sunday Fun on Wheels in Elsendorp

Sunday, 16-September-2007 - Elsendorp, NL - My shoulder was hurting from yesterday's basketball game. I needed to get it loosened up, and I didn't want to drive my car this weekend, so I hopped on my bike and rode to the Keldonk meeting point. Great weather, great skating--40 km. I must admit that I got spoiled last weekend, skating on all those smooth paths and roads. Jan and Coby gave me a lift home after I noticed my rear tire was bulging out of the rim. After a nice shower, I did some yardwork. We had Chinese food for supper. When I picked it up, I walked through the annual Veghel Kermis (carnival) attractions.

http://picasaweb.google.com/dale.weiss.planet/20070916_keldonkElsendorp

35 Years Rush Basketball in Uden

Saturday, 15-September-2007 - Uden - I was getting ready to go skating when I read Larry's e-mail: basketball game starts at 1630 today. It was a veteran exhibition game: former American Air Force players against Dutch Rush veterans. I cancelled skating; I couldn't miss this, even from the bench. Larry Brewington had been getting the guys ready for this game for the past three months. Even though I hadn't played basketball in ten years, and hadn't made any of the practice sessions, I had to go. I had to get a good warmup so I wouldn't break anything, so I jumped on my bike and headed for Uden. I better tape up my right ankle. When I got to the sport hall, I heard Larry's voice and hooked up with the reast of the team. We were all ready to do this, and we did. It was a great game. We won 64-58. After the game, we had time to talk about old times while enjoying a great barbecue provided by our Rush hosts.
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Fun on Wheels Skating Weekend in the Achterhoek

Zondag, 9-September-2007 - Lievelde, NL - The Fun on Wheels group went for a three-day skating weekend in the Achterhoek, a corner of the Netherlands near the German border. We stayed at a camping farm.

Day 1, Friday, 7-sep - 54 km tour starting at Eibergen, NL. http://picasaweb.google.com/dale.weiss.planet/Achterhoek_dag_1_deel_1
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Day 2, Saturday, 8-sep - 62 km tour starting at Zwillbrock, DE.
http://picasaweb.google.com/dale.weiss.planet/Achterhoek_dag_2

Day 3, Sunday, 9-sep - 43.2 km tour starting at Lievelde, NL
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Marc's Bar BQ Volleyball

Wednesday, 5-September-2007 - Uden, NL - Inspired by our new photographer, Tom van Alebeek, and by the absence of our team captain, Ron Hendriks, we played to a 3-0 victory. Thanks to all of our fans who cheered us on.

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Marij on Vacation

Tuesday, 4-September-2007 - Hellevoetsluis, NL - Drove Marij to Hellevoetsluis today to be with Katherine for a few days--finally on vacation. Couldn't resist taking pictures of the clouds.

http://picasaweb.google.com/dale.weiss.planet/Marij_vacation_trip

Driving Weather

Monday, 3-September-2007 - Tilburg, NL - It's my sister Jane's birthday today. Took some pics while driving to and from work today.

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