Entries by Xanthous

Thursday, February 7. 2008

Happy Birthday Loxy

You may not think it's the most flattering photo, but it's what I had on file and a good illustration of the great creature you are.

It's been a long time since I've actually seen you, but there are fond memories of hanging out with you and Nat. I was on my way to Africa and you warmly took me into your home, helped me find a job, took me shopping, lots of good advice and fun times together.
I'm glad that we didn't lose contact over the years, and it's been heart warming to see your family blossom and grow.
Here's to many more happy years for you and yours!
"You can not lose, if you keep up the fight".

Happy Birthday Loxy!

Posted by Xanthous in Family Matters at 21:20 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

Sunday, February 3. 2008

Sunday report

Liani came home this evening. I went to the train stop to pick them up and as soon as she saw me, she ran down the platform as fast as her little legs could carry her shouting "Dadddddyyyyyyyyy", and gave me the tightest hug. Such a love. I missed her so much. She had a great time, was a good girl, and has lots of stories to tell.

This morning I took the boys sledding. It's been a sad winter so far. No snow until yesterday and down here where we are, it's already turned to ice.
But up in Bäretswil, the snow is nice, there a small ski lift, and it's less then 15 min away.
Anyway, here's some clips from my cell phone. Crappy quality, but something...

Location:

sledding:

Posted by Xanthous in Family Matters at 23:33 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Saturday, February 2. 2008

'photographs' drawn with a ballpoint pen

Amazing art done with only a (or up to 14) blue ball point pen/s.

They may look like pin-sharp photographs - but these amazing pictures are actually drawings created with the humble ballpoint pen.

The stunning pictures, measuring up to 10ft high, were drawn by a rising star of the art world, Juan Francisco Casas.

Casas, 31, can use up to four 14p ballpoint pens for a canvas and his works are already a sell-out at exhibitions.

Formerly a traditional painter, Juan began the drawings three years ago based on photographs of nights out with his friends.

See the rest of the story and some examples here...

and here....

:-0

Posted by Xanthous in Fun stuph at 22:59 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Thursday, January 31. 2008

first trip

"Smooschie"....as she's affectionately called.

This weekend, Almendra is going to Geneva to visit some friends and do some excursions with her kids. She invited Linai to go along. It's the first time Liani goes somewhere without either of us. She was all excited to travel by train and go out with Alme and her kids.
I called just now to check on them (they are still on the train ride there), and she's doing just fine..."covered in chocolate", was the report.

Anyway, I know she'll have fun.

Posted by Xanthous in Cute Kidz at 22:54 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Tuesday, January 29. 2008

Concerned about the environment?

From the BBC's blog from the World Economic Forum in Davos:
Stuck in the Davos rush hour

Tim Weber
25 Jan 08, 07:21 AM

One chief executive, who told me at length about his profound concerns for the environment, is using a large American SUV while in Davos. It's certainly eyecatching, with its chunky design and 6 litre engine.

How is the car, I asked the driver. Well, he said, I've driven 234 kilometres so far, and used up 70 litres of fuel.

Ouch.

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