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November 14, 2005

What the...?

The pedals on my bike were stolen this morning! Why would someone steal the pedals off my bike? This lead to an impromtu tram ride on a tram going in almost the right direction on the way to this morning's play group. Not a good way to start the day.

Play group is a revolving door of friendly expats all with interesting stories. Today I met a man from New Orleans who had lost his job and home in Hurricane Katrina. His friends in Amsterdam had just had twins and he was here helping until he figures out if he'll be able to settle in New Orleans again. He'd just quit his job to start a new job as a lawyer in the French Quarter. His first day was to be the day the storm hit. There is nothing left of his Grandma's house that he was renting.

Play group ended around lunch time and the return tram dropped us off right in front of McDonalds. I caved to Karsten's pleas but only if he promised to order the Chicken McNuggets. I don't want him eating any Mad Cow Burgers. I'm happy to report this is only our second time eating at the American establishment.

Tonight I'm checking out the book club here. Appropriately enough the book is Refer Madness by Eric Schlosser.

Posted by jana at November 14, 2005 6:44 AM