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Aftermath of the roadtrip, small projects and a busy weekend

Tue 1 Sep 2026 - blog, 3D printing, travel, family

Just a little quick update, the first day of September. Ending of the first week back after holiday and an eventful weekend. Still reflecting from the roadtrip to Sweden. Read More…

Swedish Road Trip: Family, Friends, and Fun

Wed 26 Aug 2026 - blog, family, Friends, holiday, roadtrip, Sweden, Travel

I just returned from a nostalgic Swedish road trip, revisiting High Chaparral, catching up with family in Mellanfjärden, friends in Sollentuna, and relaxing in the archipelago. Our Polestar 4 handled the long Sweden roadtrip flawlessly. I can’t wait for the next adventure. Read More…

Everything Booked: Our Sweden Road Trip Awaits

Sun 9 Aug 2026 - blog, family, Friends, holiday, roadtrip, Sweden, Travel, Visit, Weather

I have been busy with work lately, but also with fun things like planning our trip to Sweden. Everything is now booked, Airbnbs in Denmark, Mellanfjärden, Nynäshamn, and near High Chaparral, and I am excited for the trip to reconnect with family. Read More…

Azores and Porto Memories

Tue 28 Jul 2026 - blog, travel, holiday, family

After 18 days away - two weeks in São Miguel and a few days in Porto - I’m back at work catching up. São Miguel’s nature and peaceful cliffs stole my heart. Porto surprised me with its beautiful old architecture. Already feels like ages ago. Read More…

Holiday Time: Azores Calling!

Sat 4 Jul 2026 - blog, holiday, family

July summer in full swing - hot and cold, windy and calm. Great evening with friends, tuna steak and the best beer. Holiday Tuesday! Two weeks in São Miguel, Azores, then Porto. Last work day Monday: finishing the quarterly newsletter, then 2.5 weeks of freedom. Read More…

My translation program and the Azores

Sun 28 Jun 2026 - blog, travel, holiday

Again an update after a few days. I have developed a Python program that automatically translates my articles into English. Switched to Linux and got a new mechanical keyboard. Soon I’m going on vacation to the Azores for two weeks. Read More…

A Week of Heat and Pride

Thu 25 Jun 2026 - blog, family, 3D printing, Freemasonry

This week brought brutal heat—up to 38°C - and sleepless nights. But the real highlight is J., who’s officially finished his bachelor’s! The ceremony is in September, then on to his master’s. I also attended a masonic event and kept busy with 3D printing projects. Read More…

Back from Sweden, midsummer ahead

Thu 18 Jun 2026 - blog

Back from Sweden, still with all the impressions. Visited parents and both my brothers and old friends. The journey home was smooth - bus, flight, Uber, then I drove from Brussels. First wrote this update in Swedish with my new keyboard and a Python program I developed. Tomorrow is Midsummer! Read More…

Summer, Sweden, Swamped

Sun 7 Jun 2026 - blog, family, life

June arrived but the weather’s been unpredictable—everything from sunshine to rain in a single day. I’ve been drowning in work, family matters, and trip planning. Swedish National Day came and went unnoticed. I attended a quirky ‘Abstract Green’ event. Now I’m scrambling to pack for Tuesday and might have to cancel some plans. Read More…

Magic Weekend at Verbeke Foundation amongst all the life activities

Thu 28 May 2026 - blog, family, life

Been a bit lazy lately - life got in the way. Tonight I’m writing from the garden, celebrating a new keyboard arrival (yes, I’m that excited). We just had the most magical weekend at Verbeke Foundation in Belgium. Sweden trip is coming up fast! Read More…

 

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