get ’em out…
Dear diablog, From time to time we have kept you fed with interesting and innovative designs and engineering information. This is no exception and is here mainly for the Druid in the hope that a) he...
View ArticleArgentina + Chile = Heaven
Dear Reader, According to our beloved commentator Smiles here neither am I funny, nor are you interested in wordplay and maps. As Smiles put it oh so nicely: Stick to music, food and drink, So, let’s...
View Articlenearly time for a cracker…
Dear diablog, So much to tell you about but no time to do it!! I have no idea which of the heavenly bodies organises the year, but can only assume they have such a good time on New Year’s Eve they...
View Articleso what’s not to like…
Dear diablog, Glynsky’s back on the move and got stuff to report from the outside world. I am lucky enough to have a sort of surrogate ‘son’ who is young enough to find good new things and places and...
View ArticleEurope the American way
Dear Reader, By now you know, everyone at diablog is somewhat nuts. To fit in properly, I did a typical American thing. A European tour, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Tirol, Italy and...
View Articleburning bridges 3…
Dear diablog, Continuing on our way we arrive at (safely avoiding the ditch at Freddie’s Curve) and travel a few kilometres more to the home of Bernard Boutinet one of the best (for me) independent...
View ArticleInner peace
Dear Reader, Along the lines of Glynsky’s post here, I found some good advice on imgur.com. And since it is the weekend, you might want to go along, and find some inner peace. This quote is slightly...
View ArticleThe spirits of Life #6 more Rum
Dear Reader, Summer is the season of cocktails, many of which are rum based. Now I am not much of a cocktail drinker – I prefer my drinks neat. But I had promised here, to educate myself more about...
View Articlea little of what you fancy…
Dear diablog, A timely reminder from Erica who has been concerned at my lack of attention to her Diablog needs: HEALTH ISSUES ? Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you...
View ArticleSmall French meal
Dear Reader, When I feel like celebrating with a little meal, the choice of food places is tremendous. Always a safe bet is one of my three favorite brasseries. And a good selection for a small meal is...
View ArticleOh Marta …
Dear Reader, No worries, I did not fall in love with a woman. The Marta mentioned in the headline is my recommendation for the upcoming winter. But first, sorry for the silence over the last couple of...
View ArticleGold of the Gascogne
Dear Reader, In line with this post, here is another drink worth your attention. Again, it was introduced by friends while visiting. Clotte de Manon comes from the best sites of the Armagnac region...
View ArticleWe agree, Glynsky is late
Dear Reader, The headline is somewhat wrong and misleading. There should be a period instead of a comma. I am pointing this out, because of the recent struggle with spelling, missing words, grammar,...
View ArticleAmateur night
Dear Reader, If you come to NY, please come prepared. The reason I am asking you, kindly, is what I call an amateur night. I had visitors. From out of town. Big eyes. Big mouth. “Show us The City. We...
View Article2nd living room abroad
Dear Reader, With limit living space in NY and a general preference for going out – instead of being homely – comes something I call 2nd living room. And I have more than a few of those. During a visit...
View ArticleCraft beer since 1845
Dear Reader, The headline is almost a verbatim copy, taken from a German family owned brewery. Their slogan: craft beer since 1862. I changed the numbers to fit an English brewery, Fullers. More about...
View Articleaperitif before brunch
Dear Reader, I apologize for yet another pointless propaganda post earlier on diablog. Let’s leave it to John Oliver to answer Philippa. Not that it helps, as Philippa is proof, Brexit supporters are...
View ArticleGood times
Dear Reader, We are living in good times, and very interesting times. While the wannabe president of the US is de-constructing himself more than the government every day, last week Chelsea Manning was...
View ArticleHave another coffee
Dear Reader, Finally, I was able to talk to the head honcho of diablog, Mr. Glynsky himself, Guess my surprise, when I found out, I am not on one of his many block lists. His army of beautiful, yet...
View ArticleBad luck – good luck
Dear Reader, My love for espresso is well documented here on Diablog. A few weeks ago my espresso machine died. First the gasket went. I had pushed too much, my fault. Yet, after some hustle I bought a...
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