Dead Fox Karma
August 4, 2026
Hopefully this is the little fucker that wiped out so many chickens this year.
2026 was a banner year for chicken massacre.
In summer you can almost watch the decomposition in real time.
Flowers and Vegetables: Summer in Virginia
August 4, 2026
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We grew all this stuff.
First flowers…by the guesthouse.
Then the garden
Food!
Escher Goes to London
August 4, 2026
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An excellent Escher show…does anybody know which direction it is in?
Absolute masterpieces on hand.
Replete with not that cheesy (but still cheesy) video interpolations.
A very long tesselation, filmed live.
Who dat? We know who dat…
Lisa is developing a big head.
The Floyd
Getting BIG and small
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Magic in Lichtervelde
August 4, 2026
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We’ve been to Lichtervelde for international rum events (more than one, even…plus a spa day), but who knew it was such an incredible place for a wedding? Thanks for inviting us Madou!
I believe this weather was imported from California…or maybe smuggled in. I am pretty sure it is not allowed.
Blue tiki for the win!
The scene was set under a familiar tree. Romey and I are telling everyone that our wedding was an inspiration for Matias and Finn since we also wrote our own vows and ran our own ceremony. It may not be true, but it’s a good story.
Here they come!
After the ceremony, there was lots of time for cocktails and fun.
Oh and trampolining too!
Ancestors.
Look familiar?
My very own wife looking all put together and fabulous.
We need some more pictures of noses…for sure.
The best wedding present you can give in 2026 is sheep. Sheep are in again.
Or is it kids?
No it’s sheep for sure.
A minor bathroom selfie interlude. Romey snuck me in. This is secret.
Behind the scenes…also secret.
Somebody let in a Scot with weapons. What were they thinking?! Madou’s mom keeps his brothers in line with physical force.
Then it was dinner time.
Or maybe it was actually bouncy castle time.
The brothers know too much. And they are willing to dish…but only in some west flemish dutch dialect. You’re lucky, madou, because we were planning to take notes.
Even mom was learning some stuff.
We tried to laugh at the right times.
Dancing…and dessert
Australians?!
Dancing again.
And then it was back to Brugges to recover.
We had a blast!
Fencing in Brugges
August 4, 2026
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Even the approach is magic. This is one of the very old gate houses in Brugges, not open to the public.
Fencing??!
Why yes, we will try that! Fencing is really fun and boy does your heart get going…especially when you are facing Chess.
Romey in rare form.
After our bouts, we had a drink together with the bride and groom.
An absolute blast.
A Walk In Brugges
August 4, 2026
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Some images from our latest visit to Brugges.
Door to Nowhere
August 4, 2026
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This is where our door in Virginia comes out…
The Fenix in Rotterdam: World Class Art in an Astounding Space
August 4, 2026
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The tornado alone is worth a visit. Stunning views. Gorgeous conception.
And then there is the art.
A Berliner visits the wall.
Rotterdam by Boat
August 4, 2026
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When you are a tourist in Rotterdam, you have to take a harbor tour. It’s mandatory. So much famous architecture. And a huge world port.
City view.
