Only 2.5 weeks left....

Not too many new things to tell you, but since I have time I thought it is nice to write again. Did I tell you that I got a keyboard for Christmas? Well, with the keyboard standing there I decided to get myself a piano self study book. It is so much fun and I am half way through the beginners book. Currently I struggle with "Joy to the world". I enjoy my new hobby very much.
We also had some time for more mountain bike trips. We found a nice round trip, half on paved roads, half in the woods. There are so many little villages around Thetford that we almost forget that we are living in 2008, it looks so ancient. Part of the bike trail was on "Peddars Way". This is an ancient Roman road that leads through Norfolk to the sea. It is very interesting to bike there and think that the old Romans walked there, too.
On February 16 Dave invited me to a very romantic late Valentine's dinner. There is one big farm estate near Thetford, Elveden. They have a small cafe/restaurant where they sell all kind of specialities. Some weeks ago they advertised the valentine's dinner and Dave booked a table without telling me. It was a very nice surprise. We went there by taxi and one of Dave's colleagues took over the "on call" for him for that night. That meant we could have some wine with the 4 course dinner. The tables were all decorated with red blossoms, candles and nice white table cloths. Very romantic, very special, I loved it.
Last weekend we were busy doing nothing. At least it feels like that. Actually we reviewed the offer from the Motherlode Lodge and added everything we thought they forgot. We also went to the alteration shop to have Dave's pants reworked. We found a nice suit for him on base in Lakenheath and since he doesn't have any nice and fitting suit we decided he needs one. Or did I decide it? Do I already behave like a wife? Oh, oh,.....
Now I am preparing the trip to Alaska. I already booked a hotel in London since we plan on spending the weekend before the trip in London. I can't wait to come to Alaska again.

It is raining outside. Since I don't have much work left I will leave the office after writing this blog and go shopping. I need new shoes and Dave needs a shirt and tie (the future wife's speaking again...).