It was all there, a complete set of emotions and feelings… Speed, fear, overtaking, adrenaline, noise, vibrations, (small) crashes, sweat, winning, loosing. A complete birthday party of one of their friends at the kart tracks in the sun. A nice event, and the kids really liked it, so maybe we need to try this a few more times.
I got another chance! My first coffee plant provided me with a few beans, but not even close enough for making a cup of coffee. My second plant was even worse with only a single bean. Both plants died soon after the first harvest. After these two plants I kept trying, buying a few small plants every few years, and trying to keep them happy. Usually the plants would not last more than a couple of months.
Now, almost 15 years later things seem to have changed. Maybe it is the small drop in temprature, maybe it is the minor increase in precipitation (a bit more rain). Maybe it is something I dont even realise that I stumbled apon by pure luck. I dont know for sure, but what I do know is that my current coffee plant is thriving. It is still without flowers, but I feel confident enough to already start the research. I need 76 coffee beans for a single cup of coffee.
Not bad at all! Alan’s first football tournament has finished, and they ended up right in the middle. His team has secured fourth place! Super good! Alan turned out to be one of the top scorers on his team, and we’re naturally very thrilled for him.
| Results | Statistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Team | Points | Won | Tied | Lost |
| 1 | Muelle Grande | 37 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Las Coloradas | 36 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Guiniguada B | 30 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Inter Colonia B | 18 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Alcotan Canarias | 17 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Pedro Hidalgo | 15 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 | Victoria C | 9 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 | Atletico Isleta B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
The last match of the tournament! It would be very nice to finish with a win. It is a home game, so we have an advantage.
Ai, the first half started not so good, with three goals by the other team. The second half was even worse with at least four six more goals. I even lost count.
| 26 apr | Inter Colonia B | 0 – 9 | Las Coloradas |
| 26 apr | Inter Colonia B | 0 – 9 | Las Coloradas |
| 11 apr | Guiniguada B | 3 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 4 apr | Pedro Hidalgo B | 1 – 0 | Inter Colonia B |
| 29 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 2 | Victoria C |
| 22 mar | Alcotan Canarias | 5 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 15 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 0 | Atletico Isleta B |
| 8 mar | Muelle Grande | 8 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 mar | Las Coloradas | 10 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 22 feb | Inter Colonia B | 4 – 5 | Guiniguada B |
| 15 feb | Inter Colonia B | 5 – 4 | Pedro Hidalgo B |
| 8 feb | Victoria C | 6 – 8 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 feb | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 1 | Alcotan Canarias |
| 25 jan | Atletico Isleta B | 4 – 7 | Inter Colonia B |
| 18 jan | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 4 | Muelle Grande |
Another game that is played on a Friday. A bit earlier this time, so I won’t be able to make it. It will be a difficult game, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Alan did not play, he did not feel good, so he stayed home and was reading his new hamster book in the evening. Sadly his team lost but it was a close call.
| 11 apr | Guiniguada B | 3 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
Only one more game to play, next week.
| 26 apr | 09:00 | Inter Colonia B | Las Coloradas |
| 11 apr | Guiniguada B | 3 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 4 apr | Pedro Hidalgo B | 1 – 0 | Inter Colonia B |
| 29 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 2 | Victoria C |
| 22 mar | Alcotan Canarias | 5 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 15 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 0 | Atletico Isleta B |
| 8 mar | Muelle Grande | 8 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 mar | Las Coloradas | 10 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 22 feb | Inter Colonia B | 4 – 5 | Guiniguada B |
| 15 feb | Inter Colonia B | 5 – 4 | Pedro Hidalgo B |
| 8 feb | Victoria C | 6 – 8 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 feb | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 1 | Alcotan Canarias |
| 25 jan | Atletico Isleta B | 4 – 7 | Inter Colonia B |
| 18 jan | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 4 | Muelle Grande |
This game is played on Friday, in the evening. All the previous matches were played on Saturday, and in the morning, so we will see what affect this new planning has.
A very exiting match. Both teams were playing on a vey similar level. A lot of near goals, and sadly the only goal that entered the net was from the other team.
| 4 apr | Pedro Hidalgo B | 1 – 0 | Inter Colonia B |
To complete the pool we still have two matches to play. There are 8 teams, so in total there will be 14 matches. Each combination will play a game at home and visiting the other team. Right now Inter Colonia is fourth on the ranking. There are options to reach third spot. We’ll see.
| 11 apr | 18:00 | Guiniguada | Inter Colonia B |
| 26 apr | 09:00 | Inter Colonia B | Las Coloradas |
| 4 apr | Pedro Hidalgo B | 1 – 0 | Inter Colonia B |
| 29 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 2 | Victoria C |
| 22 mar | Alcotan Canarias | 5 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 15 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 0 | Atletico Isleta B |
| 8 mar | Muelle Grande | 8 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 mar | Las Coloradas | 10 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 22 feb | Inter Colonia B | 4 – 5 | Guiniguada B |
| 15 feb | Inter Colonia B | 5 – 4 | Pedro Hidalgo B |
| 8 feb | Victoria C | 6 – 8 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 feb | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 1 | Alcotan Canarias |
| 25 jan | Atletico Isleta B | 4 – 7 | Inter Colonia B |
| 18 jan | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 4 | Muelle Grande |
A home match against Victoria. The previous match against this opponent resulted in a win, although it was a pretty close call. Still, it make a new victory pretty likely.
Three point gained! A nice match with plenty of goals.
| 29 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 2 | Victoria C |
| 22 mar | Alcotan Canarias | 5 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 15 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 0 | Atletico Isleta B |
| 8 mar | Muelle Grande | 8 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 mar | Las Coloradas | 10 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 22 feb | Inter Colonia B | 4 – 5 | Guiniguada B |
| 15 feb | Inter Colonia B | 5 – 4 | Pedro Hidalgo B |
| 8 feb | Victoria C | 6 – 8 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 feb | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 1 | Alcotan Canarias |
| 25 jan | Atletico Isleta B | 4 – 7 | Inter Colonia B |
| 18 jan | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 4 | Muelle Grande |
Today I heard a funny story by a colleague. While on the beach an unknown dog approached and started to lick him. A funny story, and for me an inspiration for a new song. I asked an AI for a song text based on the following premise (my colleagues story, a unknown dog licked him, made a bit more interesting):
The result I got were some very nice lyrics, and together with a style indication: dream-pop, pop, rap, dark ambient. I used my suno account and got a very nice song.
(Verse 1)
Sun-bleached sand beneath my skin
Lying here, letting daydreams begin
Lost in thought, a gentle haze
Then a shadow fell across my days
Someone near, a breath so light
A tender touch, bathed in sunlight.
Is this real? Or just a plea?
Fantasy unfolding over me.
(Verse 2)
Warmth spreads slow, a subtle grace
Fingers tracing time and space
Sunscreen scent, a summer kiss
A boldness I couldn’t resist.
Wet and warm, a playful tease
Rubbed all over, finding ease.
She takes the lead, no hesitant plea
This stranger’s touch awakening me.
(Chorus)
Eyes closed tight, surrender slow
Letting go of all I know
A rising tide, a burning heat
Is this a dream? Or bittersweet?
Something wild, something free
Lost in the moment, just her and me.
(Verse 3)
Doubt creeps in, a whispered fear
This feels too much to be held near
Public sand, a reckless game
Things she’s doing, whispering my name.
A line is crossed, a boundary blurred
Passion flares, unspoken word.
Licking slow, with fervent grace
Lost in shadows of her face.
(Verse 4)
I crack an eye, a blurry view
Shades of brown and black shine through
So close now, I can almost see
The intensity consuming me.
Creamy touch, a fevered plea
This isn’t right, it can’t be she.
(Verse 5)
I wake with a start, the spell is broke
Not a lover’s kiss, but a canine stroke!
A dog? Oh God, it’s truly true.
My daydream shattered, soaked in dew.
Dirty and raw, a shameful sting
This fantasy, a ridiculous thing.
(Verse 6)
But the worst is yet to unfold
A sea of faces, stories told.
Thousands watching, judging eyes
Laughter rings beneath the skies.
The dog remains, oblivious still
While humiliation takes its fill.
Stuck in place, what can I do?
Underneath a horrified view.
(Outro)
Salt and shame, on this crowded shore
A broken daydream, forevermore.
Here we go again. After last weeks win the team is ready for another win. We won the previous match, so what will this match bring? Fingers crossed.
Too bad, we lost! Alan did not play in this match. He had to take it easy for a week. His spirit did participate as you can see in the match photo with his team mates holding up his shirt.
| 22 mar | Alcotan Canarias | 5 – 2 | Inter Colonia B |
| 15 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 0 | Atletico Isleta B |
| 8 mar | Muelle Grande | 8 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 mar | Las Coloradas | 10 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 22 feb | Inter Colonia B | 4 – 5 | Guiniguada B |
| 15 feb | Inter Colonia B | 5 – 4 | Pedro Hidalgo B |
| 8 feb | Victoria C | 6 – 8 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 feb | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 1 | Alcotan Canarias |
| 25 jan | Atletico Isleta B | 4 – 7 | Inter Colonia B |
| 18 jan | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 4 | Muelle Grande |
This match has brought quite a few extra spectators for Alan. There is family visiting, and of course, no one wants to miss this top match. In the previous match we secured a victory. Can we achieve this again?
We are back! A massive victory where Alan scored a goal! In the end our team scored 7 times!
| 15 mar | Inter Colonia B | 7 – 0 | Atletico Isleta B |
| 8 mar | Muelle Grande | 8 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 mar | Las Coloradas | 10 – 3 | Inter Colonia B |
| 22 feb | Inter Colonia B | 4 – 5 | Guiniguada B |
| 15 feb | Inter Colonia B | 5 – 4 | Pedro Hidalgo B |
| 8 feb | Victoria C | 6 – 8 | Inter Colonia B |
| 1 feb | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 1 | Alcotan Can. |
| 25 jan | Atletico Isleta B | 4 – 7 | Inter Colonia B |
| 18 jan | Inter Colonia B | 2 – 4 | Muelle Grande |
