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Google: this app is not available in your country

Posted on July 23, 2013July 23, 2013 By admin

Well, that was painful as hell.

Ever since we moved from the UK to Switzerland and opened a bank account with the BCV, I’ve been trying to download and install the app from the Google Play Store without success. It keeps complaining that the app is not available in my country (O.o). After much swearing at uncooperative phone systems, turns out that the culprit is the Google Wallet. My credit card, which I registered a loooong time ago, has a UK address, which is what Google bases itself on (in part). So, I had to update my credit card details, then flush out my browser cache, and voila, app downloaded. It really didn’t help that the default language for the Swiss play store is German, nor that the mobile phone reception on campus is shit so I couldn’t get the 2-step Google verification codes easily. It took me about an hour of faffing to get it done.

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Cafe Coccinelle

Posted on July 20, 2013 By admin 1 Comment on Cafe Coccinelle

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Rabbit has found his favourite eatery in Lausanne. We’ve been here twice and already we’re recognized :-)

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Now that’s original

Posted on July 20, 2013 By admin

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We just came across a shop that sells not only oil and vinegar in bulk, but also liqueurs, rum and whiskey!

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When Richard went to work today, a happy feeling came his way.

Posted on July 19, 2013 By admin

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It’s been a very long time since I’ve been this happy about work. I’m downloading a buttload of source code from various places that I will spend the next little while figuring out how to make it all work together and make something new. I’m excited!!

I have loud music blaring in my iPod and I am bopping to the code. This makes me very, very happy.

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So much want

Posted on July 17, 2013 By admin

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I saw this print online. I want it,  but I have the feeling that we’re already going to be tight for wall space as it stands :-)

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[recipe] Frozen watermelon margarita

Posted on July 17, 2013 By admin 1 Comment on [recipe] Frozen watermelon margarita

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2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes, rind discarded before measuring
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 ounces tequila
2 ounces orange flavored liqueur
1 1/2 cups ice
Lime wheel or watermelon wedge, for garnish

Put cut watermelon in a plastic bag and place in freezer for a minimum of 2 hours. (If time does not permit this step, add a few extra ice cubes when blending, the difference is not that significant.)

Stuff all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Garnish rim of glass with a lime wheel or a watermelon wedge and serve immediately.

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We have (tentatively) found housing

Posted on July 17, 2013 By admin 2 Comments on We have (tentatively) found housing

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We’ve gotten oral confirmation that the flat we put an offer on is ours. We still need to sign the contract but our relocation agent is going to look into that for us.  All going smoothly,  we should be able to move in from August 30th.

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Bean Loves Nana

Posted on July 15, 2013July 15, 2013 By admin

This is an email that Katy forwarded to me, that she sent to my mom. I love my mommy :)

Hi hi,

Ben got the parcel you sent to him today. He’s tried one of the biscuits and is currently bouncing of the walls on the sugar fumes alone! :-)

Ben also said (and this is a direct quote) with much sincerity…

‘I love Nana. She sends me really lovely things’

I now have to go and try and pop the corn on the hob and convince the child he can’t just eat popcorn for the rest of the day.

Thank you for making the child’s week :-)

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Posted on July 15, 2013 By admin

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Chemistry puns, oh my.

Posted on July 15, 2013 By admin

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