Summer is soon coming to an end and time flies.

I have enjoyed TdF as you know and perhaps wife and I saw Jonas passing by yesterday (he has a summerresidence nearby) when we enjoyed a cup of coffee along the seaside.

Things are ok/fine and we enjoy the company of the other. And Hannah is still very satisfied with herjob were to she returned last week after 3 weeks vacation.

And how about you and your summer ? And your chess ?

Miss to hear from you and hope all is well !

We also made a day trip to Cefalu, pretty charming seaside town, where we climbed a high rock almost to the top, being rewarded with cool views. And also a half-day one, to nearby Monreale, which has a stunning cathedral.

Only played one chess game after we returned 2 days ago, which I won. And now about to re-enter the job duties environment. What about you, how have you been of late?

Very glad to hear from you and especially to hear about your trip to Italy.It sounds like you were having a gratt time.And too boot,you won your very first game after the vacation, as to underline the good energy you have accumulated ;)

Here summer has come to an end and early autum has arrived, which suits me fine.Better temperatures and more likely to get a good nights sleep.

Today we are planning to go to a place at the coast for a cup of coffee and a little chat. The same place were we saw Jonas Vingegaard passing by, on his very expensive bike, two weeks before the Vuelta, which he actually succeded to win ! Sometimes it is a small wonderfull world...

Time to prepare for the morning brunch, but meanwhile, I send you and Maria all the best wishes for the weekend which has just started.

Same here with some improvements with my health and on top of that I have become a grandfather !. Avery nice little boy.

Weather is typically October on its best, with a lot of falling leafes, paired with friendly sunshine.

Hannah still content with her job on the university and retirement is not round the next corner. It is a pleasure to say goodbye every morning, as well as an even biggger joy to have her safe back home. We are having many fine moments together.

I am also glad to hear that you have so much pleasure from chess.... I played my last game 12-13 years ago but still lurking at some tournaments and doing some puzzles as to keep the chessbrain just a little up to date ;)

Hereby I send you all my best wishes for your daily life and to Maria as well !

Well, for now we get sunshine and falling leaves too, which of course adds its charm to the city (I live in the part with quite a lot of trees), but still a november-like cold in the mornings...

I am occupied with preparation for the Christmas month and following the games closely in India.

All the best <moro>.

I am doing fine, and ready for Thanksgiving over here next week.

Hope all is well in Iasi.

Here we are trying to be ready for the christmas month. A time of the year I/we really appreciate.

Meanwhile I am following and enjoying the games in India. Especially the indian crew/the commentators are impressing me as, they are creating the finest atmosphere and having a lot of fun between themselves and the audience.But it is still painfull to watch the blunder of Esipenko yesterday.All this hard and intense and dedicated work during the years and in one second your dream is gone... ):

Winter is aproaching and today we may have the first snow ! I have loved the snow since early childhood.

And how about your chess ? Are you satisfied with your game ?

I send you and Maria all my best wishes in general and especially for the christmas month.

I've been following the games of World Cup too, but not too much. I did replay and see Esipenko's blunder, poor guy, I imagine you have to have tough nerves to stand such a debacle. Let's see if he'll at least take the bronze medal.

As of Christmas we are not as yet preparing for it, maybe will think about buying a tree in two weeks or so. Anyhow, no snow to speak of here, but expect some, soon.

Great to hear from you again and it sounds like life is fine/ok in good old Iasi.

I have enjoyed the transmission from Goa immensely and especially the indian crew who commentated the games.Compaered with these cheerfull guys, Leko and Gustaffson looked like undertakers in comparison;)

And Sindarov, who I was rooting for, finally took the title after a nervewraking game. One of the best games (whatever that is;) I have ever seen. A game followed by the whole uzbekistan governement !! Libe and on a big screen.

These were the words on this november morning, were Hannah is leaving for her work at the university.

Other than that I lost again on chess today, but that's not too bad in itself - or is it? - as long as I somehow keep recovering and starting to win again. Of course, upon replaying the games, I notice it's mostly due to errors done by my opponents. But isn't this the reason why we all lose in chess, even you, a master? Well, of course, it also matters the type of errors one commits...and, just between you and me, mine are really bad, and they apparently are getting worse by the day. I think I'm going to hire a high profile trainer for some half year or so...just kidding.

Just been at the local mall.Very nice people who work there and an exellent bread to boot.

And I am shure our handball ladies will go lightly on you on your national day. But it is quite interesting that our two nations shall meet. I recall vividly, how I admired the romanian team, back in the days when I grew up.

Think that you are right about chess and errors on all levels. But as the old (danish?) saying goes : We shall raise at the same tree were we stumbled.

I have had the pleasure,after following the world cup in Goa and now the London Classic, that I am still good and quick to find plans and tactics.But sitting at the board is something different.

Here is to a plesant sunday to you in Iasi on this very last day of November.

But I think you made a great effort, but the danes have found a new gear, perhaps due to our new feemale coach.

The quarterfinals are not hat far away for both of our teams !

I hereby send you, Maria, your family and your loved ones, all the best greeting for Christmas and a warm hope for the New Year, which should be a good one.

And with many thanks for our warm exhanges during 2025, which I have deeply appriciated !

Thank you my friend.

Hugs and Hoka Heys.

Wife and I have enjoyed Christmas Eve and the following days with chess from Norway (or Doha, should I say ;)For the tenht year i a row, the staff on the norwegian television made a splendid job.