What's the weather like these days?  ???

What's the weather like these days?  ???


Windy and rainy. We're expected to have a storm tonight and possibly tomorrow...

your average storm, obviously. We "only" get winds up to 110 - 120 kmh (70 - 75 mph)...]


With that, temperatures are dropping gradually too. We're getting below 50 now...I don't like it. 8-P

Windy and rainy. We're expected to have a storm tonight and possibly tomorrow...

your average storm, obviously. We "only" get winds up to 110 - 120 kmh (70 - 75 mph)...]


With that, temperatures are dropping gradually too. We're getting below 50 now...I don't like it. 8-P
Could that storm be with us (UK) now?

Could that storm be with us (UK) now?


Most likely, yes...It's coming in from the west/northwest.

Most likely, yes...It's coming in from the west/northwest.
As you can see by the Abbey Road Webcam it is very wet in London.

Henk, have you been collecting the bananas that have been washed up on the coast of the Netherlands?

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Henk, have you been collecting the bananas that have been washed up on the coast of the Netherlands?

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Nah...Don't like bananas very much. Besides, I'd have to get to the island(s) first...too much hassle over something that's probably not even edible (anymore). :P

Nah...Don't like bananas very much. Besides, I'd have to get to the island(s) first...too much hassle over something that's probably not even edible (anymore). :P
I take it then you are some distance from these islands?

I take it then you are some distance from these islands?


The most western village on the nearest of the two islands (Terschelling) is roughly 57.5 km (36 miles) away, as the crow flies - but the distance is not really the problem. You can't get there "as the crow flies"...You have to make a detour to get to the harbour from which the ferry to the island departs. And the ferry trip to the island will take more time than the trip to the harbour.

Ameland isn't much better (though it's nearer to the mainland, which means the ferry trip doesn't take that long). It's about 87 km (or 55 miles) away, as the crow flies.

Perhaps this map will make things clearer. Remember: I live in the reddish dot in the bottom left hand corner...

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/17/785141/waddeneilanden.jpg

Does music from the other European countries chart regularly in The Netherlands?  Apart from Britain what other countries have had hits there?

Does music from the other European countries chart regularly in The Netherlands?  Apart from Britain what other countries have had hits there?


Loads!

There's Belgium of course (2 Unlimited was a Belgian idea....), Germany (Nena, Scorpions and Peter Schilling, for instance), France, Switzerland, Austria (Opus, Falco), Spain (Julio Iglesias, Baccara, and yes...Las Ketchup), Italy (Italo disco, Andrea Bocelli), Greece (Axis, Aphrodites Child, Vangelis), Sweden (Abba), Denmark (Aqua, Toy Box), Norway, Finland (The Rasmus), Iceland (Bjork, Mezzoforte), former Yugoslavia, Turkey...and let's not forget Ireland. These are the countries/artists that I can think of right now, but there's plenty more.

The most western village on the nearest of the two islands (Terschelling) is roughly 57.5 km (36 miles) away, as the crow flies - but the distance is not really the problem. You can't get there "as the crow flies"...You have to make a detour to get to the harbour from which the ferry to the island departs. And the ferry trip to the island will take more time than the trip to the harbour.

Ameland isn't much better (though it's nearer to the mainland, which means the ferry trip doesn't take that long). It's about 87 km (or 55 miles) away, as the crow flies.

Perhaps this map will make things clearer. Remember: I live in the reddish dot in the bottom left hand corner...

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/17/785141/waddeneilanden.jpg
It looks to be quite a trek to get there.

It looks to be quite a trek to get there.


I must admit, I've never been to those particular islands.

I have been to Vlieland and Texel, but I visited both islands only once. I'm not much of a globetrotter.  ;D

How is your health?

How is your health?


I'm alive and well, Howard. :) I've no complaints at the moment (well, nothing more serious than some aching muscles, but I've only got myself to blame for that) and no chronic diseases either.

Here's a few questions for you, Henk-

-I realize everyone else may know, but from the things I've seen, I'm assuming you're Dutch?

-I am looking to expand my knowledge of European pop & rock groups. Any groups you'd suggest I start with?

-Do you know of a Swedish artist named Stakka Bo? If so, I'd like you to check something out for me. He released his 3rd album in 2001, but only in Europe, apparently. It's called "jr." Could you see if there's a possibility of dredging up a copy? I would deeply appeciate the info.

-What beverages do you enjoy consuming?


A question I've still failed to answer...  :-\\ :-[

How's the weather been?

How's the weather been?


Improving. We've had some showers the last few days, with temperatures dropping to around 13° C yesterday. Now it's sunny again (can't see a cloud in the sky) and temperatures are on the up. Maybe they'll get as high as 20° C this weekend. :)

(FYI: the "normal" temperature for this time of year is about 16° C)

I've been meaning to ask how your sister is.  Has she recovered now?

I've been meaning to ask how your sister is.  Has she recovered now?


Thanks for asking. :)

Thankfully my sister has fully recovered. The penicillin did the trick. She's been up and about for the past couple of weeks, busy with her kids and what have you. Pretty much everything is back in order chaos over there... ;)

Thanks for asking. :)

Thankfully my sister has fully recovered. The penicillin did the trick. She's been up and about for the past couple of weeks, busy with her kids and what have you. Pretty much everything is back in order chaos over there... ;)


Glad to hear it.

Do you have any plans for the summer (holiday or day trips)?

Where do you see yourself a year from now?

Glad to hear it.

Do you have any plans for the summer (holiday or day trips)?


We sure have.  :)

From August 2 to August 16, we will be staying at this place (near a little town in the east of the country called Tilligte) and explore the surroundings by bike, foot and car. We have already summoned good weather... ;)

Where do you see yourself a year from now?


I don't foresee any major changes, Howard... I'll probably still be living where I'm living now (Den Helder) and doing what I'm doing at present (working at this accountancy firm).

I don't foresee any major changes, Howard... I'll probably still be living where I'm living now (Den Helder) and doing what I'm doing at present (working at this accountancy firm).



What are your job duties there?

What are your job duties there?


I think I've told you before, but I don't mind telling again...

My job is to check all outgoing mail (letters, email, annual surveys for our clients) for any misspellings and/or miscalculations. We can't have those of course... I also check tax declarations for entrepreneurs for misspellings and to see if no possible deductions etc have been overlooked.
Now this may seem like one heck of a job, and it is, although the annual surveys and the tax declarations have already been looked at by at least three people before I get to see them (so basically...they should be OK. Yeah, right... ::))
I've been doing this for the past 8 years and of course by now I know what things need special attention.

Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.
Unless there is important new information to be added or updated, start a new topic instead.


Umm...no, nothing of importance. Just bumping this one 'cause Midas obviously missed it. :P

We sure have.  :)

From August 2 to August 16, we will be staying at this place (near a little town in the east of the country called Tilligte) and explore the surroundings by bike, foot and car. We have already summoned good weather... ;)


How was your stay there?

(Sorry I forgot this one  :-[ )

How was your stay there?

(Sorry I forgot this one   :-[ )


Excellent. :) The weather was very cooperative (only a few heavy showers, but nothing worrying). Especially the first week was nice and warm/hot. We've been out and about plenty a-time and had a real good time.

Sorry I can't show you any pictures. I don't have a digital camera, and my scanner seems to be broken. :( But trust me: we've made far more (and better) pictures than we did during our 2007 vacation (when we had lots of rain).

Excellent.

Which mix of "A Question Of Time" do you prefer (Album Version, New Town Mix, Extended Remix, etc.) ?

Excellent.

Which mix of "A Question Of Time" do you prefer (Album Version, New Town Mix, Extended Remix, etc.) ?


In general, I'm not a fan of any remix of a Depeche Mode song (of course, this is limited to the remixes that I know - and there must be loads that I don't know). In this case, however, the Extended Remix is bearable.

If I had to pick one other remix/remake out of the many remixes of Depeche Mode songs, it'd be this one.

what do you call this type of footwear?

http://www.smartgeezer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/adidas-white-trainers.jpg

what do you call this type of footwear?

http://www.smartgeezer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/adidas-white-trainers.jpg


Is this a trick question...? 'Cause the obvious answer is: shoe. :P :D ;) ;D




Just kidding of course... ;)



Your question isn't as easy as it seems. I've been spending over an hour, scouring the internet trying to find a proper answer, but I still don't know.
I suppose you're looknig for the (a) Dutch word for "trainer". I'm not sure there is... :-\\  Technically, the shoe depicted (Adidas Universal) is what we call a hardloopschoen. In all honesty, I don't know if people actually go to a store and ask for a hardloopschoen nowadays...I don't anyway, but then again I don't need/want hardloopschoenen/trainers... I've seen similar shoes advertised as streetschoenen as well as sneakers, and those seem to be more current terms.

was 2 Unlimited the most successful Dutch act in the Netherlands during the 90s?

Is this a trick question...? 'Cause the obvious answer is: shoe. :P :D ;) ;D




Just kidding of course... ;)



Your question isn't as easy as it seems. I've been spending over an hour, scouring the internet trying to find a proper answer, but I still don't know.
I suppose you're looknig for the (a) Dutch word for "trainer". I'm not sure there is... :-\\  Technically, the shoe depicted (Adidas Universal) is what we call a hardloopschoen. In all honesty, I don't know if people actually go to a store and ask for a hardloopschoen nowadays...I don't anyway, but then again I don't need/want hardloopschoenen/trainers... I've seen similar shoes advertised as streetschoenen as well as sneakers, and those seem to be more current terms.


I suppose I also wondered if the American or British term had crept into the language and it looks like the American one has.

Don't you wear any form of casual shoe?  Don't tell me you wear socks and sandals.  :o

I suppose I also wondered if the American or British term had crept into the language and it looks like the American one has.


Indeed. In fact, only recently a "Sneakers" shoe store was opened in my town.


Don't you wear any form of casual shoe?  Don't tell me you wear socks and sandals.  :o


No!!  :o No sandals for me! 8-P

I do wear casual shoes, just no sneakers (with the odd exception...I have a pair of Diesels). Unfortunately, I can't find any example images rightaway. :(

was 2 Unlimited the most successful Dutch act in the Netherlands during the 90s?


I'll have to check to make sure, but I'd say: yes, with 13 consecutive Top 10 hits (15 in total).

I'll have to check to make sure, but I'd say: yes, with 13 consecutive Top 10 hits (15 in total).


I now have the means to make sure I answered your question correctly. Which I will do... later today.

This gives me a good reason to once again bump my own thread.

was 2 Unlimited the most successful Dutch act in the Netherlands during the 90s?


Now to finally answer your question: on most counts, yes, but not on all.

When it comes to the # of Top 40 hits, 2 Unlimited scored 18 but René Froger did slightly better with 21. All other counts are in favor of 2 Unlimited, though.

Most Top 40 hits in the 1990's:
1. René Froger (21)
2. Madonna (20)
3. 2 Unlimited (18)
4. Mariah Carey / BZN / Normaal (16)

Most Top 10 hits in the 1990's:
1. 2 Unlimited (15)
2. Michael Jackson (12)
3. 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor / Mariah Carey / Snap! (11)

Most weeks on chart in the 1990's:
1. 2 Unlimited (174)
2. Marco Borsato (149)
3. Michael Jackson (146)

Most weeks in Top 10 during the 1990's:
1. 2 Unlimited (77)
2. Marco Borsato (70)
3. Snap! (67)

Most points scored in Top 40 (all singles combined) in the 1990's:
1. 2 Unlimited (4,694)
2. Marco Borsato (3,874)
3. Snap! (3,583)

I was going to ask you some questions last time I was on, but I didn't want to repeat a question that had already been asked.  I decided to read the entire thread, so I didn't repeat, but it took so long to read, that I had to go before I had a chance to ask a question.

I didn't have a chance to finish reading the thread, but I do want to ask questions, so I'm just going to plunge ahead and ask.  If I repeat a question, I apologize.

What is your favorite food? 

Favorite color?

What are you afraid of?

Favorite vegetable?

What do you usually eat for breakfast?

If you could have any occupation in the world, which would you choose?

If you had to live someplace other than the Netherlands, where would you live?

No need to apologize for anything, Ash. :) I don't mind answering the same question twice (unless it's the same person asking again...and again)

There's some tough questions here, but I'll give it my best shot.


What is your favorite food? 


Has to be Italian. Especially pizza and cannelloni (though I haven't had the latter for quite some time - not easy to cook yourself).


Favorite color?


That would be yellow and blue. It's easy to tell once you've visited me. ;D


What are you afraid of?


Apart from the usual stuff, like snakes, killer bees, fire ants and the like? Heights. And people. I find it hard to interact (face to face) with something as unpredictable as a human being.


Favorite vegetable?


This is not as easy as it seems. I don't eat enough vegetables ( :-
What do you usually eat for breakfast?


I'm a creature of habit, so it's two slices of bread with chocolate sprinkles, and a cup of tea (flavor may vary) for me.


If you could have any occupation in the world, which would you choose?


Something that would get me a lot of money without any great effort... but those jobs don't seem to exist.
Seriously.. If I could, I'd probably try being a poet for a living. Not gonna happen, though.


If you had to live someplace other than the Netherlands, where would you live?


I can't think of any place I'd rather be than the Netherlands. Mostly because I'm not really familiar with other countries.
If I HAD to live abroad, I'd probably pick Belgium. Same language (well, sorta), same climate, same currency, and close to 'home'. ;)

What's your favorite sport?

How many languages do you speak?

What's your favorite place that you have visited?

What is your favorite group/artist ( musical)?

What's your favorite sport?

How many languages do you speak?

What's your favorite place that you have visited?

What is your favorite group/artist ( musical)?


I'll answer those tomorrow, as I'm off to bed now.

As promised...


What's your favorite sport?


I don't play any sports (anymore). Once upon a long ago I used to play soccer, and I still enjoy watching that. Other sports that I like to watch include Formula 1/A1 racing and cycling.


How many languages do you speak?


Fluently? Just the one (Dutch), although I like to think my English is pretty decent and I can just about manage in German.
Most Germans appreciate the effort you put into it, even if you screw up with the cases or gender. ;D


What's your favorite place that you have visited?


That's a tough one. I've not been abroad a lot, except for some daytrips to Luxembourg, Germany or Belgium.
I can tell you what my least favorite place was, though: Liège (Belgium). That's one ugly city - at least the parts that we have seen.

One of my favorite spots in the Netherlands would be De Weerribben - a nature reserve in the province of Overijssel. Another one of my favorite places is the butterfly garden in the Emmen Zoo (for obvious reasons, I assume).


What is your favorite group/artist ( musical)?


That's Depeche Mode, without a doubt. I've quite a collection of albums and singles by that band. I've never been an avid fan, though, and lately I find myself losing interest. That's partly because they're not at all popular in my country.

Fluently? Just the one (Dutch), although I like to think my English is pretty decent and I can just about manage in German.
Most Germans appreciate the effort you put into it, even if you screw up with the cases or gender. ;D



Your English is better than most Americans I know. 

Your English is better than most Americans I know. 


Thank you. :) There's a difference between typing/writing and speaking, though. It's much easier to type (especially with a dictionary at hand  ;)).

Thank you. :) There's a difference between typing/writing and speaking, though. It's much easier to type (especially with a dictionary at hand  ;)).

Hi Henk,
Your English is good. If you would have told me you are from Canada or USA, I would have believed you.
And I guess I'll never visit Liege.

Who's your favorite (past and present) F1 driver?

Hi Henk,
Your English is good. If you would have told me you are from Canada or USA, I would have believed you.


Thank you too. :)


And I guess I'll never visit Liege.


Smart move. ;)


Who's your favorite (past and present) F1 driver?


I don't have any real favorites. I'm usually rooting for the underdog(s). Right now I'm thinking "wouldn't it be great if Barichello could win once more?" I know, he's not really an underdog, but still...he's by far the oldest and most experienced driver. For all we know, this might be his last season.
Apart from that, I'll always be rooting for any Dutch driver. We (the Dutch) are still waiting for our first Formula 1 victory...

Never was a fan of Michael Schumacher, though.

Never was a fan of Michael Schumacher, though.

Because he was arrogant?
Because he cut people off? (Damon Hill)
Because he always won?

Because he was arrogant?
Because he cut people off? (Damon Hill)
Because he always won?


Yes, yes and yes. ;D


I'm so glad the dominance of Ferrari belongs to the past. It got boring.

Yes, yes and yes. ;D


I'm so glad the dominance of Ferrari belongs to the past. It got boring.



I liked it when Senna or Prost were in Ferarri, and I always liked Gerhard Beger and Michele Alboreto

Have you ever been to the U.S.?

Where would you like to visit (in the U.S.) if you had unlimited time, money (and energy)?

If you could change 3 things that have happened to you in your life, what would they be?

If you could have a dinner party with any 5 celebrities (living or dead), who would they be?

Where is the best place you've ever eaten?

Oops.. I totally missed your questions yesterday, Patty. :-
Have you ever been to the U.S.?


No I haven't. I'm not much of a globetrotter, sadly.


Where would you like to visit (in the U.S.) if you had unlimited time, money (and energy)?


Wherever I find fellow-00zers.


If you could change 3 things that have happened to you in your life, what would they be?


What, only three? Hardly fair! ;D

Well, for one: I would've opted for braces as a kid. Sadly, my parents decided otherwise (might've been a money thing, I don't know for sure).
Secondly, I really wish I had had the courage to talk to this one girl I met when commuting to my former employer. For a couple of years, I saw her at least twice a week in the train between Den Helder and Amsterdam (that's a 75 minute trip). I just never found the words to tell her how beautiful she was (in my eyes).
Thirdly... don't know. Can't think of anything right now.


If you could have a dinner party with any 5 celebrities (living or dead), who would they be?


Oh, that's hard! Never given this much thought... Let me see...

Barack Obama seems like a totally laidback guy to me - a funny man too. I think we'd be getting along well.
Madonna. Heck, why not? Just 'cause she's Madonna, d'oh.
Fréderique Huydts - a Dutch actress who sadly passed away about two years ago. A talented and beautiful woman, she was.
Martina Hingis - Swiss tennis player. I've always admired her.
Robbie Williams - the singer, formerly in Take That. Somehow I feel he and Obama share the same sense of humor.



Where is the best place you've ever eaten?


I don't go out eating a lot, and when I do it's mostly burgers & fries or some cheap-ish restaurant. Nothing fancy.
But recently I had dinner with a bunch of colleagues and I had a three course meal at the "Vijverhut" restaurant in Groote Keeten (a tiny speck about 15 minutes south from where I live). That was by far the best three course meal I had ever had.

I thought I would revive this because... well I don't know.  I just think Henk is a rather cool guy and we should know more about him.  :)

I know this is a little early, but will you be singing in the men's christmas chorus again this year?  I had such fun listening to the recording of your chorus singing in the past.


How is your family?  Did you all go on holiday at the same time and place again this year?  I always thought that was really neat.  My family (well actually some of my mom's sisters and brothers and my parents and brother went on holiday or camping a few times when I was a child - but we just kind of stopped doing that and I wish we still did.)  I vaguely remember you used to go to a small resort near Drenth and it had windmills nearby (I remember the pictures.)  Did you go there again this year?

I thought I would revive this because... well I don't know.  I just think Henk is a rather cool guy and we should know more about him.  :)


Awww... you're too kind! Karma to you, Patty. :)


I know this is a little early, but will you be singing in the men's christmas chorus again this year?  I had such fun listening to the recording of your chorus singing in the past.


FTR: I sing in a men's choir, and we have performances throughout the year - not just at Christmas. ;) But to answer your question: yes, we will be performing at/around Christmas this year as well. I don't have the details at hand (yet), mosly because I've stepped down from the board earlier this year.


How is your family? 


They're doing fine, thank you. :)


Did you all go on holiday at the same time and place again this year? 


Not all - just me, my younger brother, my father and my youngest sister. My other brother and sister are married, and they plan their own vacations.


I vaguely remember you used to go to a small resort near Drenth and it had windmills nearby (I remember the pictures.)  Did you go there again this year?


You remember well! 8) But we didn't go there this year. Plans were to visit the province of North Brabant, but we had to revise them because of my father (long story!) and so we ended up in the town of Rijssen (in the province of Overijssel) instead. Vacation was so-so. I'll be starting a thread on the subject shortly (once I have my pictures developed).

Do you speak English very often? 

When perusing the ooze, do you type in Dutch then use a translation program or do you type in English?  I often forget that English isn't your first language because you are just that darn good!


Would you like to own your own house (assuming that you pay rent now)?

Do you have any long-term goals?

How good are you at making decisions (I must admit, I have a terrible time making even simple decisions.)

what's your favorite sport?

Are you watching the Ryder Cup?

Do you speak English very often? 


No I don't, actually. Although when I'm behind the computer I often find myself talking to myself in English.  :D


When perusing the ooze, do you type in Dutch then use a translation program or do you type in English?  I often forget that English isn't your first language because you are just that darn good!


I type in English. Or gibberish. ;D
I always keep a dictionary at hand, though. ;)



Would you like to own your own house (assuming that you pay rent now)?


I'd like to, but then it would have to be really really big with breathtaking views and no neighbors for as far as the eye can see. And of course I'd need enough money to afford me some staff to keep the place up to standards. So basically...it's not gonna happen.


Do you have any long-term goals?


Errm...live long and prosper? Does that qualify? :-\\



How good are you at making decisions (I must admit, I have a terrible time making even simple decisions.)


I've no trouble deciding to put things off for a while. ::)

what's your favorite sport?


That would be soccer, hands down. I don't play it, but I like to watch it.

Other favorites include speed skating, cycling and Formula 1.

Are you watching the Ryder Cup?



No, I don't watch golf. I think it's pretty boring, and apart from that we (i.e. the Dutch) don't have any international golf stars.

No, I don't watch golf. I think it's pretty boring, and apart from that we (i.e. the Dutch) don't have any international golf stars.
I was thinking as it is Europe v USA, but there again.

Are you nostalgic about Johan Cruyff ?  :\'(

I remember my youth watching the orange team beatting on the grass .

Then Barça bargained over the crack, and the succesful  soccer orange blew out.  :-X
I'm not a fan footballer, but I long for the good old days when colours where soul and skin.

I feel like any past time was better than nowadays.
Did you feel the same, dear Henk ?

grettings

Does Netherlands get snow? ???

Does Netherlands get snow? ???


Do you ever read my posts?  :-\\ Yes Howard, we do get snow. Not as much and not as often as in the U.S. of A., but it snows from time to time. Especially in winter.

Are you nostalgic about Johan Cruyff ?  :\'(

I remember my youth watching the orange team beatting on the grass .

Then Barça bargained over the crack, and the succesful  soccer orange blew out.  :-X
I'm not a fan footballer, but I long for the good old days when colours where soul and skin.

I feel like any past time was better than nowadays.
Did you feel the same, dear Henk ?

grettings


Nostalgic? Not really. I was quite young when Johan Cruyff was in his prime, so I don't remember much about it.
And we've made the final of the World Cup twice without the aid of Cruyff (1978 and 2010). ;)

holy crop, you're right !!,

then..... I'm older than you for maybe.... half score.

anyway, have you ever think about visiting Spain ?
I quite often see some country-folks of yours enjoying our land

Henk

If the UK board members were arranging a mini-meet somewhere (say London) would you consider coming across to meet up?

holy crop, you're right !!,

then..... I'm older than you for maybe.... half score.

anyway, have you ever think about visiting Spain ?
I quite often see some country-folks of yours enjoying our land




To be honest, I've never really thought about visiting Spain. Somehow the country just doesn't appeal to me. Sorry... :-[ :(

Henk

If the UK board members were arranging a mini-meet somewhere (say London) would you consider coming across to meet up?


That's a toughie... I think I just might. Consider it, that is. It's tantalizingly close...

To be honest, I've never really thought about visiting Spain. Somehow the country just doesn't appeal to me. Sorry... :-[ :(


I thank you sincerely wrote Henk.  Quite opposite I'd like to roll around those channels from some Dutch towns.

Henk

Which city is the capital of The Netherlands?  I always thought it was The Hague but Elizabeth is revising geography for a school exam, and she learnt it was Amsterdam.

Isn't The Hague it's own entity, like Vatican City?  I might be mistaken (often am.)

Henk

Which city is the capital of The Netherlands?  I always thought it was The Hague but Elizabeth is revising geography for a school exam, and she learnt it was Amsterdam.


Elizabeth is right - our official capital is Amsterdam, but our government is seated in The Hague. It's confusing, even to the Dutch.


Isn't The Hague it's own entity, like Vatican City?  I might be mistaken (often am.)


Hah! They wish! ;D

I just got the 2009 CD 'Outta Here' by Esmée Denters in the mail.  I am curious, was she as popular as the charts show in her homeland? 
She never reached the mainstream over here

I just got the 2009 CD 'Outta Here' by Esmée Denters in the mail.  I am curious, was she as popular as the charts show in her homeland? 
She never reached the mainstream over here


Well, it's not like she had a string of hits here either...but she was rather popular, for a short period of time. I can't think of the last time I saw one of her videos, though, come to think of it.
Then again, I've somewhat lost touch with today's music. :(

I read her second album is due in September.

Elizabeth is right - our official capital is Amsterdam, but our government is seated in The Hague. It's confusing, even to the Dutch.



I wondered if it was something like that.  Dai has been to The Hague on business and said that most of the government buildings were there.






Isn't The Hague it's own entity, like Vatican City?  I might be mistaken (often am.)


One of the European courts is there (human rights court I think) and so some pretty high profile trials have been held there.  Possibly (dredging into my memory banks here) some of the Yugoslavia war crimes trials took place there - they probably made the US news?

One of the European courts is there (human rights court I think) and so some pretty high profile trials have been held there.  Possibly (dredging into my memory banks here) some of the Yugoslavia war crimes trials took place there - they probably made the US news?


True, true. It is the seat of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Currently, the trial against Ratko Mladic (former military leader of the Serbian army, accused of genocide and other crimes against humanity) is being held there.

Why is it called The Hague instead of just Hague.

Have you ever been to Amsterdam?

Why is it called The Hague instead of just Hague.


Because the Dutch equivalent is Den Haag, not Haag. The city is also known as 's-Gravenhage, but most foreigners find that a bit hard to pronounce... ::)


Have you ever been to Amsterdam?


More than once. I used to work there from 1985 to 1994. Even lived there for a short period of time (less than a year).
I also remember shopping there (but I wasn't impressed much) and a visit to the Anne Frank House (of course). There's some vague memories of a canal tour in a boat, too. I must've been 7 or 8 back then.
That's about it, I think. In general, I'm not very fond of big cities (although Amsterdam is still relatively small).

Elizabeth is right - our official capital is Amsterdam, but our government is seated in The Hague. It's confusing, even to the Dutch.


Confusing to me too! I always thought it was the latter...the more you know!

According to a certain online encyclopaedia, it's one of only four countries worldwide that have this oddity...

Is "Henk" a dutch version of the common English name "Hank" or 'Henry"

Or, visee-versee

Are "Hank" or "Henry" a dutch version of the common Dutch name "Henk"

Is "Henk" a dutch version of the common English name "Hank" or 'Henry"

Or, visee-versee

Are "Hank" or "Henry" a dutch version of the common Dutch name "Henk"


It could be both. I'm not sure which version (the Dutch or the English) has senior rights, but I think it might be the English one.

It could be both. I'm not sure which version (the Dutch or the English) has senior rights, but I think it might be the English one.
From wikipedia:

Henk is Dutch male first name which originated as a short form of Hendrik but developed into a name in its own right. It influenced "Hank" which is used in English-speaking countries (mainly in the US) as a form of "Henry".

From wikipedia:

Henk is Dutch male first name which originated as a short form of Hendrik but developed into a name in its own right. It influenced "Hank" which is used in English-speaking countries (mainly in the US) as a form of "Henry".


Well whaddayaknow... I was wrong!

Well whaddayaknow... I was wrong!
Speaking as genealogist, I was curious too.

What's your favorite Dutch singer/band of all time? 


If if you were to create a list of the top 10 most well known Dutch pop or rock songs, how many would the average American/Canadian recognize?

Have you ever been to Buinen?  I have a friend that lives there, and she is gorgeous (both inside and out).

What's your favorite Dutch singer/band of all time? 


That's a seriously difficult question... I have to think about it.



If if you were to create a list of the top 10 most well known Dutch pop or rock songs, how many would the average American/Canadian recognize?


I'm not sure. You mean a Top 10 of Dutch songs/tunes that are internationally known, or just any Dutch songs?  ??? I think the latter would include a lot of original Dutch songs that never made it abroad. There may be one or two that sound familiar, but even that is highly uncertain. Heck, I can't even begin to think what would be on said list!

However, if you meant the first... That would also be hard to say, as I'm not sure what the average American/Canadian knows. :-\\
That list would undoubtedly include "Venus", though, as well as "Paloma Blanca", "Radar Love" and "Twilight Zone"... probably one or two tunes by 2 Unlimited...perhaps one or more of these as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_MNlYPqkqg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7nRYincX-Q

Have you ever been to Buinen?  I have a friend that lives there, and she is gorgeous (both inside and out).


I've no active memory of ever being to Buinen, but having visited most of my country in the past 40-odd years - especially the province of Drenthe, where Buinen is located -, I'm inclined to believe I have been there.
I'm positive I haven't been there this year, though.

However, if you meant the first... That would also be hard to say, as I'm not sure what the average American/Canadian knows. :-\\
That list would undoubtedly include "Venus", though, as well as "Paloma Blanca", "Radar Love" and "Twilight Zone"... probably one or two tunes by 2 Unlimited...perhaps one or more of these as well:


2 Unlimited had the most hits of any Dutch act in Canada:  7 total (not including dance charts) all which made the Top 40
The first Dutch group to reach #1 in Canada was Shocking Blue with Venus in 1970.  The 2nd was Diesel with Sausalito Summernight in 1981

If my research has served me correctly, the third (and to date last) Dutch act to top the chart in Canada was 2 Unlimited with No Limit in 1992

What are your favorites sports to watch on TV?
Did you ever play a sport. If so, which ones?
How many very famous  "non Dutch" fooball players play in the Dutch Football league? (past or present players)
Favorite Dutch football player of all time.
Have you attended any Dutch Football league games?

Anouk (from The Hague) had limited success here in America.  I really loved "Nobody's Wife" and "It's so hard" and "One Word"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFuaFNQ8K5A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL3ulsRgqZ8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymoc6oysRLM

OK for my stupid question of the day - Does The Netherlands have different names... like... is it also called Holland?  I guess it's orta like how USA is also known as America and "The States" just sort of nicknames.  There are also some Caribbean islands like Aruba and Antilles that are Dutch also right?

Anouk (from The Hague) had limited success here in America.  I really loved "Nobody's Wife" and "It's so hard" and "One Word"


As you might have heard or read, Anouk will be representing The Netherlands in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Her song "Birds" is doing very well in polls (which doesn't say anything, but we remain hopeful after missing out on the final for 8 years in a row...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vtOwHHDAFc

What are your favorites sports to watch on TV?


Soccer would definitely be #1, followed by Formula 1 racing, speed skating and cycling. On occasion, I also like to watch any other sport where a Dutchman/Dutchwoman or Dutch team is involved with a chance of winning (like field hockey, swimming or athletics). I don't like watching tennis, basketball or golf.


Did you ever play a sport. If so, which ones?


I played soccer for about 8 years or so, but I lacked the skills and determination to make it work. I also hate being out in the rain or cold, so that didn't help. ;D
And for about one year, I played bowls. Yes, bowls - not bowling. I had to stop when I found my current job, and though I wasn't really any good at it I enjoyed playing that.


How many very famous  "non Dutch" fooball players play in the Dutch Football league? (past or present players)


Proabably too many to name. Players like Romario and Luis Suarez come to mind. The odd thing is, you often tend to forget they played in Dutch competition.


Favorite Dutch football player of all time.


Difficult question. Probably Marco van Basten - only because I've never actually seen Johan Cruyff play in his heydays.


Have you attended any Dutch Football league games?


None that I recall.

OK for my stupid question of the day - Does The Netherlands have different names... like... is it also called Holland?  I guess it's orta like how USA is also known as America and "The States" just sort of nicknames. 


Yes, The Netherlands are often referred to as Holland (because it's shorter, I guess). Strictly speaking, this is incorrect, as Holland is only a part of The Netherlands. Much like New England is only part of the USA.


There are also some Caribbean islands like Aruba and Antilles that are Dutch also right?


Right. The Netherlands Antilles (consisting of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saint Eustatius, Saba and the Dutch part of Saint Maarten) officially seized to exist on 10/10/2010, though. By then, Aruba had already gained a status aparte within the Kingdom of The Netherlands (much like Puerto Rico within the USA). In 2010, Curaçao and Saint Maarten followed suit, while Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba became municipalities of The Netherlands. So technically, the latter three are now part of The Netherlands.

Soccer would definitely be #1, followed by Formula 1 racing, speed skating and cycling. On occasion, I also like to watch any other sport where a Dutchman/Dutchwoman or Dutch team is involved with a chance of winning (like field hockey, swimming or athletics). I don't like watching tennis, basketball or golf.

I played soccer for about 8 years or so, but I lacked the skills and determination to make it work. I also hate being out in the rain or cold, so that didn't help. ;D
And for about one year, I played bowls. Yes, bowls - not bowling. I had to stop when I found my current job, and though I wasn't really any good at it I enjoyed playing that.

Proabably too many to name. Players like Romario and Luis Suarez come to mind. The odd thing is, you often tend to forget they played in Dutch competition.

Difficult question. Probably Marco van Basten - only because I've never actually seen Johan Cruyff play in his heydays.



Ah, thanks for your answers.
I played bowls too (they call it "lawn bowling" here).
Never knew Romario played with a Netherlands team. I learned something.

Ah, thanks for your answers.
I played bowls too (they call it "lawn bowling" here).


That's great!  :) I especially like playing bowls because it doesn't necessarily require a certain physique. ;)


Never knew Romario played with a Netherlands team. I learned something.


From 1988 to 1993 he played for PSV Eindhoven. In those days Dutch soccer was at a higher level than it is today (the club teams, that is - not necessarily the national squad).
Another Brazilian phenomenon that played for PSV Eindhoven was Ronaldo (1994 - 1996).

Is the sport, biathalon (cross-country skiing and shooting) very popular in the Netherlands?  Or is the really not as much snow so that it isn't all that well-known?

What are the social programs like there?  Is there governmental healthcare, unemployment monies, pensions to older citizens?  What would you say is the most popular nationality of foreigners that live in the Netherlands?

Are guns allowed there?  I think that canabis smoking is legal (at least in Amsterdam) is it legal everywhere there?

What are some popular foods there?  (Probably alot of fish since it has a busy sea port...)

Is the sport, biathalon (cross-country skiing and shooting) very popular in the Netherlands?  Or is the really not as much snow so that it isn't all that well-known?


Biathlon is not very popular. I believe there's only a handful of Dutchmen/-women (the Sloof family) that compete internationally, but I don't think any of them has ever even made Top 50 in any event. In general, we're much more of a skating nation than a skiing nation.


What are the social programs like there?  Is there governmental healthcare, unemployment monies, pensions to older citizens? 


Social programs are good, in general - although they're under a lot of strain lately (cuts due to the recession).
No governmental healthcare anymore. Everyone is obliged to pay for it (partially via income taxes, partially via additional healthcare insurance). Additional healthcare insurance is partially obligatory, and partially optional.
Unemployment moneys - yes, we have them, although those too are under a lot of strain. There are still too many politicians who believe cutting back on unemployment money will force more people to look for a job. Of course it doesn't (always) work that way. Right now, of course, unemployment rates are rising, and for a good reason. It's silly to think those people can find a job anywhere else.
Besides, in many cases finding a new job means losing benefits (like child care support, or house rental support), and the rise in pay (if any!) just doesn't compensate for the loss of those benefits.


What would you say is the most popular nationality of foreigners that live in the Netherlands?



This is a tricky question. I can only tell you what the most common nationalities are (as of January 1, 2012). Not sure how to interpret these statistics - I suppose this includes people with double nationalities as well as people with just one. 

1. Turkish        392,923
2. Indonesian  377,618
3. German      376,606
4. Moroccan    362,954
5. Surinamese  346,797



Are guns allowed there? 


Within certain limitations, yes. In all cases you need a permit, though, and for some categories of guns/weapons it is illegal to carry them (although you can have them at home, provided you have the right permit).
Penalties for misconduct have gone up dramatically in recent years.


I think that canabis smoking is legal (at least in Amsterdam) is it legal everywhere there?


It is a common misconception to think smoking cannabis is legal. It is not - but it is tolerated in registered coffee shops. Smoking cannabis anywhere else (except in your own home) is illegal.
Owning cannabis is also illegal. That is why you have to smoke it in the coffee shops.


What are some popular foods there?  (Probably alot of fish since it has a busy sea port...)


Not sure. Easy, fast and simple straightforward food, I suppose. There is a thing like traditional Dutch cuisine, but there's not much to it: stamppot (Mash Pot), poffertjes, Dutch apple pie and oliebollen... they don't require much cooking skills. ;)

Oddly enough, fish is not a particularly popular dish in The Netherlands. We actually prefer meat.

As you might have heard or read, Anouk will be representing The Netherlands in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Her song "Birds" is doing very well in polls (which doesn't say anything, but we remain hopeful after missing out on the final for 8 years in a row...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vtOwHHDAFc


I had not heard about Anouk in Eurovision.  We get almost nil coverage of that contest here.  I don't think I'd even heard of it until I came to this message board.  Good luck to her and your country. 

Speaking of Eurovision... can you explain that to me a little more?  Does the winning country get money or a trophy or is it some sort of bragging rights..?

Speaking of Eurovision... can you explain that to me a little more?  Does the winning country get money or a trophy or is it some sort of bragging rights..?


I somehow managed to miss your questions until now, Patty. Sorry about that.

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC for short), an initiative of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), was based on/inspired by the famous Italian San Remo Festival. It was first held in 1956, with only seven countries partaking, with two songs each. In years to follow, the number of participants has dramatically increased, with up to 39 acts in recent years. This called for a change of approach, and that is why the semi-finals were introduced.
The idea behind the contest was to create more of a bond between European countries. It is open to all active members of EBU (currently 72, in 52 countries), as long as they a) broadcast the entire contest (both semi-finals and final) live; b) are (financially) able to host the event in case of a win.
In spite of the name, the EBU is not exclusively open to European countries. For example: Israel, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and Jordan are also active members. Israel has even won the contest three times!

The winning country gets the honor to host the contest the next year. For some countries, that is reason enough not to partake in the contest...
The winning song writer gets an award (after all, it still is a SONG contest).

As long as there has been an ESC there has been controversy. It is hard, if not impossible, to keep people (be it the public in general or an expert jury) from rewarding a neighbouring country, regardless of the quality of the song. This seems especially true for the Balkan states (former Yugoslavia), the Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland), the Baltic states (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia), and the former Eastern European countries (Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine etc.).
There is also the case of Greece and Cyprus: both countries will always award the other 12 points, no matter what.
In recent years, with televoting taking over, we've witnessed a change in voting: countries with large numbers of migratory workers now tend to vote for the country of origin. This means countries like Turkey or Armenia are getting high notes from countries like Belgium, Germany or The Netherlands.
In short: voting does not always seem to reflect the quality of the song. That is why the expert juries were reintroduced a couple of years ago. Their vote makes up 50% of total votes, the other half is decided by the public (via televoting).

I somehow managed to miss your questions until now, Patty. Sorry about that.

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC for short), an initiative of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), was based on/inspired by the famous Italian San Remo Festival. It was first held in 1956, with only seven countries partaking, with two songs each. In years to follow, the number of participants has dramatically increased, with up to 39 acts in recent years. This called for a change of approach, and that is why the semi-finals were introduced.
The idea behind the contest was to create more of a bond between European countries. It is open to all active members of EBU (currently 72, in 52 countries), as long as they a) broadcast the entire contest (both semi-finals and final) live; b) are (financially) able to host the event in case of a win.
In spite of the name, the EBU is not exclusively open to European countries. For example: Israel, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and Jordan are also active members. Israel has even won the contest three times!

The winning country gets the honor to host the contest the next year. For some countries, that is reason enough not to partake in the contest...
The winning song writer gets an award (after all, it still is a SONG contest).

As long as there has been an ESC there has been controversy. It is hard, if not impossible, to keep people (be it the public in general or an expert jury) from rewarding a neighbouring country, regardless of the quality of the song. This seems especially true for the Balkan states (former Yugoslavia), the Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland), the Baltic states (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia), and the former Eastern European countries (Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine etc.).
There is also the case of Greece and Cyprus: both countries will always award the other 12 points, no matter what.
In recent years, with televoting taking over, we've witnessed a change in voting: countries with large numbers of migratory workers now tend to vote for the country of origin. This means countries like Turkey or Armenia are getting high notes from countries like Belgium, Germany or The Netherlands.
In short: voting does not always seem to reflect the quality of the song. That is why the expert juries were reintroduced a couple of years ago. Their vote makes up 50% of total votes, the other half is decided by the public (via televoting).

Yes a "song" contest, over the past few years it has become a "performance" contest.

Yes a "song" contest, over the past few years it has become a "performance" contest.


Which isn't a bad thing per se...  ;) And IMHO, the songs that have won in recent years rightfully did so.

That said, I think our entry this year is really all about the music. No spectacular performance, just a singer and her song. Hope it goes down well with the audiences the world all over... (I know the expert juries seem to like it, as well as the journalists)

Which isn't a bad thing per se...  ;) And IMHO, the songs that have won in recent years rightfully did so.

That said, I think our entry this year is really all about the music. No spectacular performance, just a singer and her song. Hope it goes down well with the audiences the world all over... (I know the expert juries seem to like it, as well as the journalists)
I hope the British entry of Bonnie Tyler does well for this year, do remember what happen to Engelbert Humperdinck last year?

I hope the British entry of Bonnie Tyler does well for this year, do remember what happen to Engelbert Humperdinck last year?


Do we WANT to remember...? ::) ;)

Which isn't a bad thing per se...  ;) And IMHO, the songs that have won in recent years rightfully did so.

That said, I think our entry this year is really all about the music. No spectacular performance, just a singer and her song. Hope it goes down well with the audiences the world all over... (I know the expert juries seem to like it, as well as the journalists)


A late update... Anouk finished 9th. Not bad at all, considering our results in the past 20 years.


I hope the British entry of Bonnie Tyler does well for this year, do remember what happen to Engelbert Humperdinck last year?


Sadly, it was only slightly better than 2012...

I hope the British entry of Bonnie Tyler does well for this year, do remember what happen to Engelbert Humperdinck last year?

Sadly, it was only slightly better than 2012...
I reckon the UK should give up on trying to win the Eurovision Song contest.

I reckon the UK should give up on trying to win the Eurovision Song contest.


Maybe that's the secret to winning... :-\\



Now that the UK has tried The Hump and Bonnie Tyler, might I make a suggestion for 2014...? Why not send Tom Jones? ???

Maybe that's the secret to winning... :-\\



Now that the UK has tried The Hump and Bonnie Tyler, might I make a suggestion for 2014...? Why not send Tom Jones? ???
Yes, Tom Jones has proved himself popular with a younger generation with the British television talent show "The Voice", and go for it, give him a try... ?

Checking checking one two one two...



Yep, it's still there. :D

If you could bring 1 celeb back from the dead..who would it be?
Do you wear glasses or contacts?
If you were to travel to 1 country, where would you go?

What is/are your favorite holidays?

If you could bring 1 celeb back from the dead..who would it be?


This is seriously hard question. The only person I can think of is not an international celeb, but she was a celebrity in my country: Frédérique Huydts. She was a Dutch actress who died in 2006 as a result of colon cancer. She was 38 years old - about a year younger than I was back then. That really hit me - especially since I had something of a crush on her.


Do you wear glasses or contacts?


I am myopic, so I need glasses whenever I drive. I also wear them when I watch tv.


If you were to travel to 1 country, where would you go?


I think it would be the U.S. of A. Lots of people there I'd want to meet, and lots of places I'd want to see.

What is/are your favorite holidays?


That would be Sinterklaas.

What it is? It's a traditional family gathering on the night of December 5th. People exchange surprise gifts, accompanied by funny rhymes. Children are told the gifts are brought by Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) and his helpers, known as Zwarte Pieten. Nowadays he is said to reside in Spain (although the real Saint Nicholas was bishop of Myra in Turkey), and every year he travels to the Netherlands by steam boat.

Sounds somewhat familiar? That's because some businessman nicked "our" Saint Nick and turned him into Santa Claus!

What is/are your favorite memories from your childhood?

What is/are your favorite memories from your childhood?


I've been trying very hard to come up with an answer, but the truth is I don't have a lot of memories from that period. :-\\
I must have been happy at times, 'cause I have the pictures to prove it... I just don't remember the actual moment/occasion.

Do you make New Year's Resolutions?

Do you make New Year's Resolutions?


Nope.

Do you prefer blinds, curtains or both?

Do you prefer blinds, curtains or both?


I prefer curtains, though I actually have both in my apartment. Most of the windows are too small for regular curtains, so I had roman blinds made for them. (Not something I recommend, because it turned out VERY expensive!)

Right now it's really, really, really, really, really cold in Canada. It's January.  :D
What's a typical winter like in the Netherlands? How cold does it get and how much snow to you get?

If you were to travel to Asia, what places/cities/tourist attractions would you go to?

Do The Netherlands ever get snow?

Right now it's really, really, really, really, really cold in Canada. It's January.  :D
What's a typical winter like in the Netherlands? How cold does it get and how much snow to you get?



If you were to travel to Asia, what places/cities/tourist attractions would you go to?



Do The Netherlands ever get snow?


I'll answer your questions when I find the time (which is not right now! ;D :D ;))

Right now it's really, really, really, really, really cold in Canada. It's January.  :D
What's a typical winter like in the Netherlands? How cold does it get and how much snow to you get?


Our winters are usually relatively mild. Average temperatures for December through March are 3.7°C, 3.1°C, 3.3°C and 6.2°C respectively. On average, we get snow on 20 to 30 days a year, but not more than a couple of inches in general (mostly showery snow, when temperatures are hovering around 0°C).

Some extremes:

Highest temperature on record for December: +17.8°C (Dec. 4, 1953)
Highest temperature on record for January: +17.2°C (Jan. 16, 1947)
Highest temperature on record for February: +20.4°C (Feb. 24, 1990)
Highest temperature on record for March: +25.6°C (Mar. 29, 1968)

Lowest temperature on record for December: -22.3°C (Dec. 31, 1923)
Lowest temperature on record for January: -27.4°C (Jan. 27, 1942)
Lowest temperature on record for February: -26.8°C (Feb. 16, 1956)
Lowest temperature on record for March: -20.7°C (Mar. 4, 2005)

Warmest December ever recorded (on average): 1974 (+7.3°C)
Warmest January ever recorded (on average): 2007 (+7.1°C)
Warmest February ever recorded (on average): 1990 (+7.6°C)
Warmest March ever recorded (on average): 1991 (+8.8°C)

Coldest December ever recorded (on average): 1933 (-2.1°C)
Coldest January ever recorded (on average): 1940 (-5.5°C)
Coldest February ever recorded (on average): 1956 (-6.4°C)
Coldest March ever recorded (on average): 1917 (+1.9°C)

Coldest winter period on record: 1963 (avg. temp. -3.1°C, with 81 days of temps. below 0°C, and 70 days of a continuous layer of snow)
Warmest winter on record: 1990 (avg. temp. +6.0°C)

Most days of snow in one year: 37 (1963)
Thickest layer of snow recorded (excluding drift snow): 80cm (1987)
When including drift snow, the winter of 1979 takes the record, when complete villages were blocked and houses were snowed in up to their roof tops.

Doest that answer your questions?

MTA: In addition to this, I'll add that we are currently experiencing a very mild winter. Day highs for several January days have been broken already.

Do The Netherlands ever get snow?


See reply above.

If you were to travel to Asia, what places/cities/tourist attractions would you go to?


I'm not planning on traveling to Asia. Somehow the continent does not appeal to me. :-\\

Do you plan on visiting New York?

Doest that answer your questions?



I can only assume it does. :-\\

Do you plan on visiting New York?


I would really love to visit New York (as well as several other places in the US of A), but knowing me I'll probably never really get there.

I would really love to visit New York (as well as several other places in the US of A), but knowing me I'll probably never really get there.


Is it the money?

Is the temperature and climate of Amsterdam similar to London?

Is the temperature and climate of Amsterdam similar to London?


Generally speaking? ??? I think so, yes.

Generally speaking? ??? I think so, yes.
Splendid, I thought it would be, but needed confirmation. Many thanks.

Why?

Why?


Yes.

Yes.


:o

What was the most successful song by a Dutch artist for 2014?


These were the Top 5 songs in 2014 by a Dutch artist that charted in Canada ...

1 | Waves (Robin Schulz Remix) - Mr. Probz
2 | Soundwave - R3hab and Trevor Guthrie
3 | Wasted - Tiesto featuring Matthew Koma
4 | Animals - Martin Garrix
5 | Red Lights - Tiesto