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Driving In London Is Like a Video Game
For those of you waiting on the edge of your seats, I passed my driving theory test. While I got a perfect score on the multiple choice section, the hazard perception section was a close call. The Hazard Perception section … Continue reading
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Driving Assessment
This morning I had a session with a driving instructor for a little “test prep” for the practical test. I got a chance to review the maneuvers required for the test and get some pointers on what they look for … Continue reading
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Driver’s License Part 2
Good news arrived in the mail today in the form of a Provisional License. It was good news in that it only took about half of the four weeks promised, but this isn’t a real license. It merely registers me … Continue reading
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A New Challenge – The Driver’s License
Or “licence” as I understand it is spelled over here. If you thought life was too boring and there are no new challenges, this sub-plot should keep you entertained for a while (though hopefully not more than a month). So, … Continue reading
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Happy New Year!
8554 Contrary to what you might think, we are not stuck in Vienna. We headed north to Prague to ring in the new year. When the clock struck midnight we were standing on the Charles Bridge drinking champagne and marveling … Continue reading
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Fiancé vs. Fiancée
I was looking up the correct spelling for the word that means a person engaged to be married and discovered that there are two different words depending on if you are male or female. A bride-to-be is a fiancée while … Continue reading
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Look Ma, New Wallpaper
As K pointed out, it seems like it is always dark and rainy around here anymore. While I love the night photography shots that we got from the London Eye, I thought it was time to brighten things up a … Continue reading
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