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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Even The Weather Is…
Even the weather is sunny [20°C / 70°F] while the country turns orange* Only some rain is falling on the Belgian coast and a few drops in Zeeland and near The Hague. Time to hop on my scooter and enjoy … Continue reading
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They’re Back… The Hordes
It’s Queen’s Day in the Netherlands, the un-official birthday of HRH Queen Beatrix [January 31]. And the hordes of the countryside have flooded the city again. A friend who lives in the center of the town, can’t even reach his … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Daily life, Dutch, Netherlands, Traditions
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A Dogably PAWfect Day #49
Lily is a Great Dane that has been blind since a bizarre medical condition required that she have both eyes removed. For the last 5 years, Maddison, another Great Dane, has been her sight. The two are, of course, inseparable. … Continue reading
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Training Has Stopped !
Late last night I was over the moon, this morning I was back on earth. A good nights sleep and checking my feet after the walk was in order. Left foot just as it was the day before. Right foot, … Continue reading
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In Training
We, good friend and neighbor Corrie and I, went to the theater last night. We saw the rock-musical Next to Normal, in the Dutch version. Because of the weather we took bus and tram to get there, which also took … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, Theater
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La Cucina #16 – 3 [main] Ingredients
Main dish Grilled Provencal Shrimp Skewers Makes 4 servings Total: 30 minutes Main Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence Stock Ingredients: salt and freshly ground black pepper TO MAKE: … Continue reading
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Cook Has An Off Day – Or A Day Off, That’s The Question.
Just make yourself a PBJ sandwich, or for a change a PBC. The C in PBC stands for chocolate spread, or sprinkles as we use them in Holland.
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Creative Connection
Yesterday the vice-chairwoman and I represented the Guild at the Creative Connection 3rd edition in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Of course I was here well before they would start. I prefer to be rather early than arriving late, especially when the bus … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, Guild
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Best Of Amsterdam #17 – Meat
Butchers come in all shapes and sizes, but the next one has made a name for itself. Yolanda & Fred de Leeuw since 1966 on Utrechtsestraat 92. They started a butcher shop which turned into a delicatessen with a large amount … Continue reading
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