The Chris Anderson Stadium (which we havewalked past more times than I would care to count) is no more. As of this winter it has been torn down in preparation for a new 7 million pound sports facility to be used by the University of Aberdeen. I learned today (once again compliments of the [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Our BLUE View
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Spring!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After hearing all the stories that have come from the States of the cruel and LONG winter you have been experiencing, I can proudly report that we have had quite a nice and mild winter here in Aberdeen.
The locals were predicting a very cold and snowy winter, and I was mentally preparing myself for [...]
Helicopters
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I thought I would just add a fun fact for you today about a common sight here in Aberdeen… helicopters:
“With the discovery of North Sea oil, helicopter operations began in 1967,linking the growing number of oil rigs to the mainland. As Aberdeen became the largest oil-related centre in Europe, the airport became the world’s [...]
Our BIG news!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 17, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Yes friends, you are reading right! We are thrilled to announce that the Eilers’ are expecting a new little addition to our family!
Baby Eilers is due the second day of August and Hannah has talked of little else since learning the news.
It was a very interesting conversation when I was first asked, “How are [...]
We are back!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
FINALLY after what felt like an eternity, WE ARE BACK ONLINE!!! We switched phone/internet providers, and with that came the typical “Scottish snafoos” with customer service.
I can’t tell you how much this computer has become a life-line for me while we are so far away. Three weeks without it again was [...]
The Woes of Technology
Posted in Uncategorized on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry that it has been so long since our last post. We have been experiencing another long and frustrating battle with the phone company to get our internet sorted. Ahhh the joys of UK customer service!!!So much to tell you, but it will have to wait until we have everything all up and [...]
