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Next Stop… Fatherhood

djd — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:19:43 +0000

And now for some happy news… Jen and I are expecting! Mum’s been the word around here (ha!) for the last few weeks but now that the first scan is out of the way we’re spreading the news!

She’s been doing great so far so keep your fingers crossed for us. Estimated due date is April 21st 2011 but time will tell.

More to follow!

ps – The whisky was picked up over Easter in Speyside for a special occasion and quickly became known as the ‘Baby Bottle’. Little did I know I’d be opening it so soon!

Home Sweet Home

djd — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:16:22 +0000

As part of Jen’s 30th Birthday Lollapalooza we spent just over a week at home visiting family and friends. It was truly great to see everyone!

Here are some photos from the week, more on Flickr of course:
- Down on the Farm
- Adam, Maria, and Family
- Jen’s 30th Night Out

Today the Mrs. turns 30!

djd — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:18:21 +0000

Jen, you’ve grown to be an amazing woman in your first 30 years and I can’t wait to spend the next 30+ with you. Love, dj

More photos from Crete

Winter Walk

djd — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:55:14 +0000

Photos from a recent stroll through the Beverley Westwood after an amazing snowfall. Full set on Flickr here.

Happy 2010!

djd — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:31:03 +0000

Some highlights from Christmas. Full set on Flickr here.

Marathon Memories

djd — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:18:37 +0000

A big thanks to my wife Jen for this amazing frame on the 1 year anniversary of completing my first marathon.

Jen’s supported me every step of the way, from before the event and all the hours of training, during it in Odense with my parents, and now even a year later with this great gift (not to mention swimming lessons!). Thanks Bella! I couldn’t have done it without you.

Weekend in Belgium and Two Can’t Miss Bars

djd — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:09:02 +0000

My simple advice to you…
If you like beer… and I mean good beer.
Get to Belgium… now.

Jen spoke at a conference in Brussels a week or so ago so a few of us decided to meet up there for a weekend of chocolates, frites, and of course, phenomenal belgium beer.

The beer there will knock your socks off so be sure to pace yourself.

After sampling the wares from a range of fine establishments, I can highly recommend three stops, each with their own distinct vibe.

First stop was Delirium Cafe (Official Site – TripAdvisor) in Brussels. Ideal for the younger crowd, Delirium serves the world famous Delirium Tremens and Delirium Nocturnum straight from the tap, not to mention dozens of others and over 2000 additional bottled beers from around the world.

For a slightly quieter night with close friends, we found Poechenellekelder (TripAdvisor) to be a great spot. With a very nice beer list, fine selection of small dishes and cheese plates for sharing, and reasonable prices, we were able to spend much of the first evening here.

Finally, for our day trip to Bruges, the famous ‘t Brugs Beertje (Official Site – TripAdvisor) can’t be missed. This friendly local has been featured in the Good Beer Guide – Belgium and attracts crowds from all over. It offers around 300 beers to choose from and quickly fills up so get there right when they open if you want a table. Daisy, the owner and barkeep made us feel right at home so we made quite an evening out of our visit!

As for the beers themselves, here is a short list of some we sampled, along with links to their ratings from RateBeer.com. Seriously. Superb. Stuff.

Maredsous Brune – 90th percentile
Gouden Carolus Tripel – 96th percentile
Val-Dieu Grand Cru – 96th percentile
St. Bernardus Abt 12 – 100th percentile
Gouyasse Tripel (Triple) – 85th percentile
Achel 8 Blond – 96th percentile
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue – 99th percentile

Photos follow. Full set on Flickr: Belgium

Angie and Maxim’s Wedding

djd — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:49:07 +0000

We had the pleasure of celebrating with Angie and Maxim at their wedding, and it was an absolute blast! These two just go great together, and you couldn’t have asked for a more excited set of friends and family to revel with.

View Flickr for the full set: Angie and Maxim’s Wedding
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Beverley Minster Roof Photosynth

djd — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:02:04 +0000

The view from the top of the Beverley Minster which overlooks the market town of Beverley and the Westwood.
The roof is rarely open to the public but we were lucky enough to catch a tour a few weeks ago.

http://photosynth.net/embed.aspx?cid=AB58C1EE-AE8A-4EDD-B0FD-DE1F3F217303&delayLoad=true&slideShowPlaying=false

Deanna and Russ’s Wedding

djd — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:46:40 +0000

Congratulations to our friends Deanna and Russ who tied the knot this past weekend. These are two really great people, and we were so glad to be a part of their big day. Of course, I had my camera in tow.

View Flickr for the full set: Deanna and Russ’s Wedding