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Magic in Lichtervelde

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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

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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

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Some images from our latest visit to Brugges.

Door to Nowhere

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This is where our door in Virginia comes out…

 

The Fenix in Rotterdam: World Class Art in an Astounding Space

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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

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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.

Here goes the garden!

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Still eagerly awaiting the tomato tsunami.

Summer Solstice 2026: A Musical Treat

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2026 presented us with a particularly fun iteration. The weather was balmy with only one slight rain delay. There was lots of music. The porch fest rocked on until 3:30am. Just really fun.

As we get older, the winter solstice has generally overtake the summer solstice in terms of audience participation. This summer was a welcome exception to the trend. I guess people were chomping at the bit since we skipped a year due to a death in the family in 2025. Thanks for joining us!

We’ve moved the party nexus close to the house, and it makes things swankier with Kitselman’s excellent patio in full swing.

Food is under Josie’s oak.

The garden is just ramping into production.

And off we go! The Charlottesville/NY contingent arrived early to get the party started.

And Leiden was the featured guest! Gonna keep him up…all night long!

Bubble?

John and Betty came as the ghost of wedding past.

Baby on the porch! Who knew that the dog gate doubled as a baby gate too?!

Music on the patio.

It rained for a few minutes and we all temporarily raided the kitchen… but soon we were back outside where we belong.

At dusk, we lit the fire to turn the sun.

Woo hoo!!

This is my favorite picture of the party. Romey cooks a marshmellow.

Sure is a nice ritual.

Iulie obliderates a marshmellow.

Tunes around the fire followed. And after that, back to the porch for even more music into the wee hours. Special thanks to Gina, Allan James, the two Mikes, Emory, Chip, Linus, and all of the other musicians for a hella time.

Using a hay bale to block the heat…now that’s how to do it.

St Vincent at Wolftrap

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After a picnic dinner of delicious sushi on the patio (how civilized can you get?), we headed in for an opening act so memorable that we have no idea who it was.

St. Vincent, on the other hand, was excellent. Always trying to push the tempo regardless of the national symphony conductor.

We had a posse.


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An excellent wolf trap iteration.

Garden update June 20

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Oh lookee there!  Summer squash and a green pepper.  It’s early days in garden land.  This year’s garden is beautiful.

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