drama, drama, drama

So last night I just had a feeling there was something wrong with our move.  So I emailed the moving company today.  Well they didn't put us down to be moved on Monday.  Hello we have to be out of the country on friday we have plane tickets.  Not to mention I want to go to Paris on Thursday.  

To make a long story short no Paris but we will get pack and moved next week. 

All I got to say is LA better be damn good.  (I think the gods are saying stay in Brussels) 

Fun Friday

This is a ad stating the skating rink is open at Place Sainte Catherine.  I will miss the ads in Europe very much they are very created and don't worrying about the political correctness. (however some days you see nudity when you least expect it)

 OHH it is also sponsored by the french speaking area of Belgium. (Wallonie not sure how you can miss that part-the rest is small print) 

song

I have been singing the part of a christmas song all day to day..."oh the weather outside is frightful"

At least this weather is making it a little easier to leave next friday. (the last 3 days it has been cold with snow then rain then snow then rain.  I came home today soaked and cold. Thank God I had my rain/snow proof coat on) 

Floods

This is why I convinced Joe to see Venice in May and not our usual fall/winter vacation. I can't imagine wading though this water with suitcases and a dog.

Piazza San Marco

By the Rialto bridge.  

Venice has suffered its worst flooding in 22 years, leaving some parts of the historic Italian city neck-deep in water, reports said Monday.
Water burst the banks of the coastal city's famed canals, leaving the landmark Piazza San Marco -- St Mark's Square -- under almost a meter of water at one point, news agency ANSA reported.
Strong winds pushed waters to a high of 1.56 meters (5 feet 2 inches) at 10:45 a.m. local time, prompting the city government to issue warnings to the public, the agency said.
The flood level began to drop soon afterwards, prompted by a change in the direction of the wind.
Previous highs include 1.58 meters in 1986 and 1.66 meters in 1979, the news agency said.

More photos at CNN.  

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/01/venice.floods/index.html?iref=24hours#cnnSTCPhoto

Teeth wash

So I thought I would have Foxy's teeth cleaned one last time here before we go.  Basically because they don't put her to sleep to clean them.  Well he pulled 7 teeth this time, before it was 5 so that is Foxy's contribution to Belgium all her teeth.  Oh my poor baby.  

Now she is so doped up it is terrible she is falling down and walking like a drunk.  

So sorry baby girl that you teeth are missing. 

Christmas Market

So with a list a mile long of stuff that needs to be done, emails like crazy of people coming over to inspect things on the house and my days in Brussels being very limited…I went to Koln, Germany on Monday. (no Paris but maybe on Thursday cross you finger)
Here are some photos from the Christmas market. I must say it is very different from the Brussels one – I really didn’t think I was going to get anything but I got most of my Christmas shopping done – yup some of you are getting gifts from the Koln Market. I even got myself a little something. To see my little something  click here.

One of the 6 christmas markets in Koln

Part of the old wall in Koln - #5 of the 6 markets

Big Santa with a tree - not sure why a tree

Lunch - yummy potatoes

Goolash in a bread bowl - My shopping partner Lori had this for lunch

I'm a sucker for people begging with animals

Journey of Life

This is an Advertising and should maybe be on my other blog. However right now in my life with leaving Belgium I ponder these questions. 

Cranberries

This is what I thought cranberries were for - that is before I made homemade cranberries and loved them.  I  can't wait till next Thanksgiving. Why next...while with traveling back from LA on thanksgiving and then being in temp housing for Christmas - I'm waiting till next year to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas right.  

Joe and I even bought our Christmas presents for each other already. I do however have our New Years Eve plans done. I can't miss that it is one of my favorite holidays.  Stay tuned for them...

Pelican Rouge

So Months ago I saw these coffee cups at a troc and I really wanted them. How ever the guy said they would be 5 euros each. Actually I think they were for there break room - they were still in the cardboard box and half opened. Bummed cause that was more then I was willing to pay.

Then the 16th of November I was showing my friend Barb from England the Marrolles market...Yup the first box I saw from the corner was the coffee cups! I can't even tell you how excited I was - I think I may have scared Barb a little with how excited I was.  

Joe was in the US and when I talked to him I was very excited and said "guess what I bought today" I could hear the terror in his voice "I'm scared to know" but them it was all good when I said "the Pelican Rouge coffee cups!"

Here is a couple photos of my prized find!  

One reason I like them is they have dutch and french on them - very Belgium - and perfect treasure to take home. 
Bonus they had a tea mug - so come and visit me in LA and have a coffee or tea in a cool glass.