Author Archives: JJS

Le Mans 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by JJS

I have been watching the clip below in slow motion as I am sure some of us (see left) are in it.

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Tortoise classic

Posted on June 5, 2023 by JJS

My new vintage glasses have arrived thanks to eBay.

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9×8 bits

Posted on May 25, 2023 by JJS

Bits being the operative word. I have opened the box containing numbered packs containing in total over 1.750 pieces as well as a 377 pages manual. I am already stuck with page 1. There should be a manual on how … Continue reading →

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BD

Posted on May 24, 2023 by JJS

Always on the lookout for new comic books

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Lego Technic

Posted on May 17, 2023 by JJS

May 7th I never thought I would consider, at my age, purchasing a Lego set. Then as I was setting up my computers to be able to follow the WEC (World Endurance Championship) season, the first race in Portimao -Portugal … Continue reading →

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Here we go!

Posted on May 7, 2023 by JJS

Had a very pleasant and fast road trip to Barcelona. Now sitting at the airport with time to spare, especially since a 1 hour delay has just been announced.

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First beach day

Posted on May 3, 2023 by JJS

Following the now established early May tradition, the season at the beach was opened today with a lunch at O’Pieds Nus in Canet en Roussillon. Followed by a very pleasant nap. The water is still too cold to my liking. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Conclusion

Posted on April 17, 2023 by JJS

After thoughts I am extremely glad I went, the time spent planning ahead was really worth it. Everything ran according to plan. It was also extremely well budgeted. I suppose our day to day experience in a previous working life … Continue reading →

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French Polynesia

Posted on April 16, 2023 by JJS

All posts are drafts to be completed when home 🛩️ The journey – Getting there 🐠 Day 1 – March 17th – Tahiti 🐠 Day 2 – March 18th – Tahiti 🐠 Day 3 – March 19th – Tahiti & … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – The Journey back

Posted on April 3, 2023 by JJS

Day 1 7:40 am scheduled departure. I have been up a couple of hours after a not so good night. I shall find sleep on the plane for sure. I have a feeling I might be comfortable enough for the … Continue reading →

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