Woke up this morning to find a lone fishy swimming in the glass tank. One had said goodbye overnight. Spent almost 5 years with us having been born at our old Sulaimaniya villa. May he rest in Peace!
The other feller also left us in September, sadly. May they rest in Peace!
Fish
My babies - last of the Mohiccans
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Downloads
Lots of great free Android stuff on to my Galaxy and enjoying it like never before. Sky FM audio channels are awesome.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Galaxy Pad is here
Received the Samsung Galaxy Pad today. Cool as a cucumber. Installed Apps and stuff and spent lots of time playing with the new toy. SkyFM Radio Jazz apps is super for the weekends.
Heres the dude:
Heres the dude:
Monday, June 20, 2011
JB moves on
Received information a few moments ago that JB Muller had passed away after suffering a heart attack in Colombo. A man of great courage and commitment towards the Burgher community he has assisted me in my genealogy and historical research for many years now. We will miss him. May he Rest in Peace!
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It was only yesterday that I had correspondence with Esme [ Tanya] Muller as we were going to send some thing for her father ..., And today this mail came rather like a shock . Too soon ,Sri Lanka has lost another Dutch Burgher !
The late JB Muller died in the car of a heart attack while going to Hospital ; he was being driven by Esme Brother in law ,[ in SL ].
I received this info from Esme husband in the NL
We met JB in February 2011 , a terrible bus journey [we got lost ] to his home place from where we were in busy Colombo Wellawatta , and took us ca 3 hours more as expected , ..now thinking back ,...I am so happy that we did take the initiate of John Barry's spontaneous invitation to come at once to his home ,guess he knew time maybe was scarce ? .
Jb, was very kind and gave us a lot of kind help for the Amsterdam Exhibition and a signed book , we took some pictures of him in his work room .
Talking to his son in law , today who told me ,it was JB himself who had decided that if he should pass away , it should not be at the home but the wake be in a Funeral parlor ,the Funeral is on Tuesday .
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From: Nina van Dort [mailto:ninavandort@live.com]
Sent: Monday, 20 June 2011 6:23 AM
Subject: JOHN BARRY MULLER HAS DIED.
Sent: Monday, 20 June 2011 6:23 AM
Subject: JOHN BARRY MULLER HAS DIED.
It was only yesterday that I had correspondence with Esme [ Tanya] Muller as we were going to send some thing for her father ..., And today this mail came rather like a shock . Too soon ,Sri Lanka has lost another Dutch Burgher !
The late JB Muller died in the car of a heart attack while going to Hospital ; he was being driven by Esme Brother in law ,[ in SL ].
I received this info from Esme husband in the NL
We met JB in February 2011 , a terrible bus journey [we got lost ] to his home place from where we were in busy Colombo Wellawatta , and took us ca 3 hours more as expected , ..now thinking back ,...I am so happy that we did take the initiate of John Barry's spontaneous invitation to come at once to his home ,guess he knew time maybe was scarce ? .
Jb, was very kind and gave us a lot of kind help for the Amsterdam Exhibition and a signed book , we took some pictures of him in his work room .
Talking to his son in law , today who told me ,it was JB himself who had decided that if he should pass away , it should not be at the home but the wake be in a Funeral parlor ,the Funeral is on Tuesday .
From: taniam95@hotmail.com
To: ninavandort@live.com
Subject: Mr.JOHN BARRY MULLER HAS DIED.
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:01:16 +0000
To: ninavandort@live.com
Subject: Mr.JOHN BARRY MULLER HAS DIED.
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:01:16 +0000
Dear everybody,
I heard my father JB, as you all know him by that name. He has sadly passed away this morning.
I am shocked and sad. This is to let you know only if you know him.
Kind regards,
Esme
Daily News, Monday, 20 June 2011
MÜLLER - JOHN BARRY of 25, Poonagala Road, Bandarawela - 90100, (born in Colombo on the 3rd of February 1943). Beloved husband of Indrani, loving father of Claire, Carolyn, Esme, David and Lance, son of late Lionel Terence Müller and of Ethel Annlyn Rôdè (nee Van Langenberg), brother of Therese and Maurice. His mortal remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 21st June. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (General Christian Section). No. 364/1, Polgahakottunuwa, Batakettara, Piliyandala.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Back to the Blog
More than a week since I last posted. Back pains have kept me off work and play this week. Getting back on track, slowly, but steadily.
Attended farewell lunch for Mohamed Jalaludeen of Hollandi bank who is leaving Riyadh after 29 years of service as a banker. Nice gathering, sad parting. Great buffet lunch, Indian style. Chief organizer Shibly.
Eventful Friday, new changes across the city.
Had to chase behind the plumber to have the bathroom fittings all reconnected without any leaks since the retiling of the walls was done by my landlord. What an effort to get it done right the first time.
Attended farewell lunch for Mohamed Jalaludeen of Hollandi bank who is leaving Riyadh after 29 years of service as a banker. Nice gathering, sad parting. Great buffet lunch, Indian style. Chief organizer Shibly.
Eventful Friday, new changes across the city.
Had to chase behind the plumber to have the bathroom fittings all reconnected without any leaks since the retiling of the walls was done by my landlord. What an effort to get it done right the first time.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Maria's Party
Maria, our grand daughter organized a surprise party for one of her class mates where the whole gang converged at Applebees to celebrate. Picked them up and just got home, its after midnight on Thursday already. Waiting for the parents to pick up the rest of the gals from our place. Went to bed at 2:00 am. phew!
Death of M F Hussain in London, the Picasso of India has saddened all those who knew and loved him for his simplicity, humility and great artistic talents. He was 96. God Bless him!
Death of M F Hussain in London, the Picasso of India has saddened all those who knew and loved him for his simplicity, humility and great artistic talents. He was 96. God Bless him!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
My First Night with Kindle
Enjoyed a great Kindle evening listening to the audio transcript of Part I of The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry downloaded yesterday. Absolutely Fabulosa!
Also moved some of my favorite MP3 music on to the Kindle so I may listen tot them on the move.
Life is a Kindle!
Moved some of my favorite MP3 tracks on to the dude to listen to.
Kindle is Hot!
Also moved some of my favorite MP3 music on to the Kindle so I may listen tot them on the move.
Life is a Kindle!
Moved some of my favorite MP3 tracks on to the dude to listen to.
Kindle is Hot!
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