Monthly Archives: August 2007

After supper, about 7pm, I suddenly decided I fancied a trip to Winterthur, where you may recall they have late night shopping until 9pm on Thursdays. I am just completely awe-struck by the number of trains they have here! I … Continue reading →

It was hot and sticky again here today, so I decided to go for one of my post-work swims. Went to Horgen this time, which is a lot nearer than the place I went to last time.  It was lovely. … Continue reading →

Having scared myself silly with a couple of tumbles on the skates, and having been reminded by Annette that I don’t get paid sick pay any more, I finally admitted defeat and have sold them on Ebay to a person … Continue reading →

I have been meaning to do the trip to Rapperswill by train and return by boat for ages, so I decided that would be a nice mellow way to spend part of the day. The train part is a journey … Continue reading →

There is a big street parade in Zurich today, so I had planned to go away! Someone who was here last year said it was incredibly noisy with lots of Techno music blaring. However, I decided to have another quieter … Continue reading →

Today was the day I was invited to my employment agency for a little party, along with all the other new contractors. Quite a good number, considering what a small company they are. Got a nice goody bag containing mouse … Continue reading →

So the German for Magnesium Sulphate Cream is Magnesiumsulfatcreme! However, when I asked for this at the chemist they looked a bit blank. She was able to sell me an alternative antibacterial cream and some plasters. Lots of rain in … Continue reading →

Yesterday I noticed that my watch had some condensation inside the glass, and then I noticed a small crack in the glass. Probably going swimming in the watch wasn’t such a great idea! I think the glass has been damaged … Continue reading →

Step 1. Learn how to put on skates. That’s easy – no problem Step 2. Learn how to stand up with skates on. A little harder, but I think we have that licked! Step 3. Learn how to balance by … Continue reading →

I decided that this was my day for another swim, but wanted to go for a trip as well. So I decided to combine the two! I looked on the map and found a small lake about an hour away … Continue reading →