Eise Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Just did not want to let this pass without a party (Dutch treat...). You are all invited at the lakeside! (Just Click on the picture to see it full size.) Thank you to all from who I learned a lot, and also thank you all who understand less than I do about certain subjects, but force me me to rethink, or make my viewpoint clearer, or force me to read some book or article (again). I noticed that much of what I read is influenced by topics here in these fora. And thanks to those who make this forum possible, moderators, administrators, sponsors, etc. Up for the next 1000! Edited March 25, 2019 by Eise 7
studiot Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 3:31 PM, Eise said: Thank you to all from who I learned a lot, and also thank you all who understand less than I do about certain subjects, but force me me to rethink, or make my viewpoint clearer, Expand I like your attitude, Sir. On 3/25/2019 at 3:31 PM, Eise said: Just did not want to let this pass without a party (Dutch treat...). You are all invited at the lakeside Expand Is there Advocaat? +1
MigL Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 I would think I belong to the second group, Eise. I'm sorry if I've forced you to rethink, or make your viewpoint clearer, or forced you to read. I can assure you I always look forward to reading your posts, and attending your parties. Keep them coming.
Eise Posted March 25, 2019 Author Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 3:53 PM, studiot said: Is there Advocaat? Expand You seem to like Advocaat... This is the second time you mention it in a posting! But I do not live in the Netherlands anymore. We do not have such lakes, with mountains around it. So I am afraid, no Advocaat. Sorry. On 3/25/2019 at 4:25 PM, MigL said: I would think I belong to the second group, Eise. Expand Don't worry, the two sets are not mutually exclusive. It depends on the topic. On 3/25/2019 at 4:25 PM, MigL said: I'm sorry if I've forced you to rethink, or make your viewpoint clearer, or forced you to read. Expand No need to say sorry! I like it.
studiot Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 5:12 PM, Eise said: You seem to like Advocaat... This is the second time you mention it in a posting! But I do not live in the Netherlands anymore. We do not have such lakes, with mountains around it. So I am afraid, no Advocaat. Sorry. Expand Schnapps will do.
beecee Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 5:12 PM, Eise said: You seem to like Advocaat... This is the second time you mention it in a posting! But I do not live in the Netherlands anymore. We do not have such lakes, with mountains around it. So I am afraid, no Advocaat. Sorry. Expand Ahhh, the Netherlands.My favourite entertainer/showman/Violinist/Conductor/Entrepeneur comes from Maastricht in Holland. I'm sure you would know who I mean. Nice OP also, and while I certainly have crossed swords with you on occasion, you have on a couple of those occasions, made me rethink my position also.
CharonY Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 5:12 PM, Eise said: This is the second time you mention it in a posting! But I do not live in the Netherlands anymore. Expand I was wondering about that, the Netherlands were much flatter in my memory. Assuming still being in Europe it looks much more like a different country which speaks fake German (among other things) ;p
koti Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 8:06 PM, CharonY said: ... country which speaks fake German (among other things) ;p Expand I wouldn’t try saying that in a coffee shop in Amsterdam
CharonY Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 8:18 PM, koti said: I wouldn’t try saying that in a coffee shop in Amsterdam Expand I think a coffee shop is somewhat safer than some of the seedier bars. But then this is such a common situation (or used to be) that I doubt much would come from it, besides more beer (incidentally, that is how Dutch was developed as a language).
MigL Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 I have cousins, originally Italian, but now Swiss. One of them has moved to Holland, and she continuously asks me to visit. I should like to do that, one of these days.
Eise Posted March 26, 2019 Author Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) On 3/25/2019 at 5:13 PM, studiot said: Schnapps will do. Expand To keep in style (i.e. some Swiss stuff), would Kirsch or Williams do? Otherwise I have a small choice of single malts (and one of them is Swiss!). On 3/25/2019 at 7:55 PM, beecee said: Ahhh, the Netherlands.My favourite entertainer/showman/Violinist/Conductor/Entrepeneur comes from Maastricht in Holland. Expand 2 Things: Ehmmm. No idea who you mean, I am sorry. Maybe because I am already living in Switzerland since more than 25 years? And the other thing: never say of Maastricht that it is in Holland! The Netherlands and Holland are not the same! On 3/25/2019 at 8:06 PM, CharonY said: I was wondering about that, the Netherlands were much flatter in my memory. Expand MUCH flatter. Only water surfaces on windless days are flatter... On 3/25/2019 at 8:06 PM, CharonY said: Assuming still being in Europe it looks much more like a different country which speaks fake German (among other things) ;p Expand You know the Swiss are proud of their dialect? So please be careful, do not offend the other guests at the party... On 3/25/2019 at 8:59 PM, CharonY said: I think a coffee shop is somewhat safer than some of the seedier bars. Expand You are probably right. After eating a piece of cake in a coffeeshop, aggressiveness is reduced to a minimum... Never understood why these are called 'coffeeshops'. The other stuff is much more important... Edited March 26, 2019 by Eise
beecee Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 6:32 AM, Eise said: 2 Things: Ehmmm. No idea who you mean, I am sorry. Maybe because I am already living in Switzerland since more than 25 years? And the other thing: never say of Maastricht that it is in Holland! The Netherlands and Holland are not the same! Expand OK, my first point was referencing Andre Rieu...here he is in Melbourne at a concert I was also at... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UFmwArST-I The second point you raised, I can only plead ignorance, so something I have learnt today, thanks.
CharonY Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 6:32 AM, Eise said: You know the Swiss are proud of their dialect? So please be careful, do not offend the other guests at the party... Expand Ooooh I know. Since you are from the Netherlands, I am sure you have heard about the the rivalries regarding the various German dialects (and traditionally the outgroup is made fun of as being fake or drunk German, whichever it is). I like to make fun of it, especially at parties because, well, I do not look German at all but am a native speaker and used to have the ability to somewhat convincingly mimic a number of dialects. It is terrific fun to see people start to take offense if someone makes fun of certain dialects and then get visibly confused when they see me. But of course, the subsequent peace offering is beer and then we all make fun of Frisians (sometimes) or folks from Saxony (all the time).
Eise Posted March 27, 2019 Author Posted March 27, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 3:54 PM, CharonY said: I do not look German at all but am a native speaker and used to have the ability to somewhat convincingly mimic a number of dialects. It is terrific fun to see people start to take offense if someone makes fun of certain dialects and then get visibly confused when they see me. Expand Is that you, Kaya? On 3/26/2019 at 3:54 PM, CharonY said: But of course, the subsequent peace offering is beer and then we all make fun of Frisians (sometimes) Expand Watch it! I would guess I have 3/4 Frysian blood. My nick is even Frysian!
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