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Couldn’t let this get by unnoticed. You probably know I’ve been involved with the 2005-2006 Volvo Ocean Race (otherwise, visit my portfolio for the published articles written on the race). After the victory of ABN AMRO I attended their celebration in Amsterdam and as a result wrote that I didn’t see them return for the next edition. I was right, but I certainly did not see the current Dutch entry coming. I can’t say I’m well informed and part of the circuit so I guess that’s nothing to be ashamed off.

But the Mean Machine Team announced their participation early on and is now the first team on the water. The Volvo-site has a piece of video online (click to open), it again shows off the VO70.

Well they got my interest!

Here’s a pic of Mean Machine XX (formerly Pirates o/t Caribbean), it’s courtesy of Sally Collison:

More info at the Team website: MEAN MACHINE

Respect to Peter de Ridder for getting ahead of the game!

So another week has gone by. Mostly busy with studying, but of course helped out getting the GR in shape (remember, I wrote about that earlier: GR = living room).

Thursday I had a drink at the DSSP (the fraternity I’m with), then I went to the party one of the guys I share my home with had organised. It was the youngest one in house, so naturally all who could had tried to make it. Anyhow it was great fun with most of the housemates, my club and lot’s of other friends.

Today (Friday) we had a get together at the row club were one of my housemates is in the board and after that we crashed in front of the TV and had pizza. Even though I’m a student it’s actually quite rare for me (and for my house in general) not to actually cook.

So what’s actually coming up this weekend and in the week leading to Christmas?
Saturday I’m celebrating the 23rd birthday of one of my long-time and best friends Sander. I’m combining that with a visit to my parents. Sunday I’ll probably be working on the counter of our bar, it still needs to get varnished now the apple is applied. Next week starts with the wrap-up of the interview assignment and I guess I’d be busy prepping for the dinner of Saturday. Christmas-break starts on Friday with the “VP-rede” and after the dinner on Saturday I’ll be off to celebrate the holidays at my parents.