Originally posted by royandreno:
Well Mike, if you browse the net for Noordwijk, you get a minimum of 50 pages of Noordwijk HOLLAND, IOW The Netherlands. You speak about analyzing and deciphering the language. I can tell you I have spent a total of 6,5 years in the States and been married to a british lady for 8 years. I would say you missed with your posting.
I shall agree with you, the people on the demo did look miserable, but don't try to tap dance away from the fact that you goofed when trying to translate Noordwijk into Norway. An unconditional retreat was your best way out, and you missed the opportunity. 
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Roy-Andrè Geesh..... My Geography happens to be a "little"
off. Sorry for the slight geographical error.
I guess "Hollanders??"
not only don't smile much they also don't know how to take a little 'ribbing' when they read it.
For those who don't know what ribbing means(loose translation): it is a lighthearted attempt to make something humorous out of a situation, in this case all the frowns on the faces of those Hollanders.
I stated in my recent post above what my true feelings were towards those Hollanders in Noordwijk or any other people in the Netherlands and that is my writings were meant no harm. If if makes any of my SZ members over the pond happier I apologize if they feel hurt by my words.
You know they say "laughter" is the best medicine. Try to truly laugh without smiling. Can it be done? Maybe the people in the Netherlands would fare better if they smiled more?
Just a thought..
Peace
Best regards,
Mike
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