It has been a while since our last post …. again. We’ve simply been too busy to sit down and update the Weblog. In short, here’s what we’ve been up to. First of all we’re in the middle of finishing our bathroom. Today I’ll do some painting work and hopefully we’ll be done in about 2 weeks time. On to the next project then, I suppose 
At work I’ve been busy with a relatively large consulting project, and preparing more material for lectures. I have a nice idea for a case that I hope to be able to post here soon. Stay tuned!
As for the kids, things are going well. It seems that Stijn is on the verge of a cold and whines a bit now and then, but that’s the time of year I guess. A while ago I went for a long walk with Koen (Eva already posted the pictures,check the photo blog!) in the woods and he’s doing great. He’s looking forward to the birthday party that we’re planning. Just a few more weeks!
I’ve also been buisy playing bridge. Things have not been going too well I’m afraid. Last week I played with Paul, an experienced player, as Tom couldn’t make it to our regular bridge game. Unfortunately Paul and I don’t understand each other too well at the bridge table, leading to disastrous results. Horrid. Admittedly I wasn’t too sharp either and made some blunders. My biggest frustration was this hand:
♠KQJx ♥x ♦ AKxxxxx ♣ x
My RHO opened 1♥. With Rom I could simply overcall 1NT, showing exactly a 4card in ♠ and a long minor. I had the option of doubling to show ♠ and bidding ♦ later but figured I might get stuck if partner started bidding ♣. Having a good alternative, the bidding went:
| 1♥ |
2♦ |
4♥ |
pas |
| pas |
4♠ |
dbl |
all pass |
I had to play 4♠ doubled in a 4-2 fit going down 4. Partner did have Qx in ♦ which would have resulted in a good score. Rats! Well, better luck next time 
