My birthday's coming up November 4th, but I won't be home. If you want to send me a card, best to post it in advance, it might take a while to reach its destination ( Read more... )

Never knew that putting a funeral service together created so much stress for all parties involved. Not to mention discord between siblings. I'll be glad when thursday is over.

In other news: 5 weeks and counting. Now go here, watch the video, cast your vote and spread the word. Help the cheetah with a simple click!

Last night, friday the 25th of September 2009 around 11.15 pm, at the honorable age of 87 years, grandpa finally gave up the fight and passed away in the presence of his four children and their partners. He will be missed, but he is certainly in a better place now. Apart from his four children he is survived by his wife to whom he's been married ( Read more... )

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It's monday and I'm at home. The last day of my extended weekend. I just spent three wonderful days in Maastricht in which I explored the city center again (they just can't stop redesigning and changing it) and acted as unofficial crew during my friends' summer LAN party. Much fun was had with games both old and new. Played along with Guitar Hero, ( Read more... )

And if my week wasn't full enough, I went over to Amsterdam today. Why? To get a ticket for a concert. The old fashioned way. I stood in line for over 2 hours to get one ticket. Yes, one ticket per person, photo ID required, wristband strapped. Why? Because it's sort of a secret concert. Not openly advertised. Special measures needed to be taken ( Read more... )

Twitter down, LJ down, how was I supposed to let the world know that absolutely nothing interesting happened during the past two hours?!

The priest has administered the Last Rites to grandpa. Absolution. Anointment. Viaticum ( Read more... )

Well now.... misery loves company as they say. Feel free to skip if you've had enough bad news for today ( Read more... )

He's not doing well.
He's not swallowing anymore and the reflex will not be coming back.
The doctors are 'letting nature run its course'.
The family is hoping and praying for a swift and painless end.

Guess my visit was a goodbye after all.