hey The Dutch lost last night, to a brilliant goal by Porto player Maniche off a quick short corner. What a stunner. The Dutch were treated harshly by the ref throughout, I thought, but even so did not deserve to win the game on their performance. Nevertheless, at this stage, there is no juice left in the Orange. The funeral is tomorrow at 11am. It will be undoubtedly the biggest funeral in our part of the world in some time - this is how loved my friend was. I am not good at funerals; or any serious situations, because I get nervous and tend to start giggling and then I have to leave the room - probably not easy in a standing-room-only church, I would guess. But I will let you know tomorrow. Apart from that, it is freezing cold, even though the sun is shining. And my camera got to Miami from Noo Yawk in one piece and should be here this time next week :) ok bye