Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Pretty in red

There is no longer hiding the fact that Amy is pregnant and it also is seemingly obvious that we are having twins. Amy though is feeling well and looking awesome.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The nursery

Yesterday both the dresser/ changing table and the 2nd crib were delivered and the nursery really is starting to take shape. We also have a rocking chair in the works.

The dresser / changing table is quite large. We should be able to fit in quite a few clothes in there.


Although we will not need the 2nd crib yet, it is good to know that it is in place.


These mobiles are from Germany, and the cute mouse version is over the orange crib.


The one with the sheep is also quite adorable and hangs over the green crib.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The family wagon has arrived

Yesterday we picked up our new Ford Flex family wagon at Parkway Ford in Winston-Salem and it is now at home in the West End. Still looks very clean and smells so new.



Never had a car that had such low mileage. The MINI came to me with about 200 on it.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Mofa Race in Ebersbach, Germany

A Mofa is a motorized bike with a 25cc engine (actually 50cc limited to 25cc) which you are allowed to ride as a 15 year old in Germany. The next step up is a 50cc but you have to be 16 to ride one of those and you need a specific drivers permit. A new fad in Germany is to race these 50cc bikes and Jan Ullrich has been spotted at a few of these events. At the end of Eurobike I was able to check out the Mofa race in Ebersbach, very close to where I grew up.

No entry fee for this annual event



Yes, that is 22km through the speed trap



And an aggressive pass



A big sand pit for the kids right next to the course



Not the ride desired



Trouble in pit lane



All kinds of interesting rides



No words needed



We think running might have been faster



Skilled and fast



The pits were very busy



Quite a large support staff / crew here



Day over for this team.



It is not about the speed, but the style. :-)



But some guys really were fast.



Like a scene out of Mad Max



How much longer before that front end breaks off?



The action is getting faster



But the audience is chilled