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maandag 10 maart 2014 om 21:26
maandag 17 maart 2014 om 23:37
Yeah, there always seems to be that adaptation period when you're back in the Netherlands. When you're having a conversation in Dutch, quickly respond to what the other person is saying ("No way!") and then realize you just spoke English to your mom.
Where I used to be, people were overly polite too. You totally wish the bus driver "a good one" and you're "fine, how 'bout you?".
I miss it every single day...
Where I used to be, people were overly polite too. You totally wish the bus driver "a good one" and you're "fine, how 'bout you?".
I miss it every single day...
Talk dirty to me.
woensdag 19 maart 2014 om 11:52
woensdag 19 maart 2014 om 13:55
Elfje do you know if its gonna be a boy or girl yet or will it be a surprise ? I knew both mine I just couldn't wait
Scamp sounds like a busy day
We had pub lunch yesterday steak & chips yum
Wheather here not as good as yours then , its a bit chilly at the moment.
Cleaned house this morning , now relaxing and later on picking up just the one child as d gone for her schooltrip yesterday , she not back till Friday. House is quiet without her mainly because there are no arguments between them
Scamp sounds like a busy day
We had pub lunch yesterday steak & chips yum
Wheather here not as good as yours then , its a bit chilly at the moment.
Cleaned house this morning , now relaxing and later on picking up just the one child as d gone for her schooltrip yesterday , she not back till Friday. House is quiet without her mainly because there are no arguments between them
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 11:57
[quote]hans66 schreef op 17 maart 2014 @ 21:48:
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I may be one of the few who will say "Sorry", when I unintendedly bump into someone. I have been in the United States twice, and each time, when someone bumps into me, they say "Sorry", even when it is my fault, and it is me who should say "Sorry".
Dutch people will say: Kan je niet uitkijken? when they bump into you. I live in Australia, people say excuse me, sorry and thank you all the time. It's just a polite small talk. Once I became aware I practised for fun in the supermarket, saying 'sorry' to every one I walked past. People looked truly happy and said reassuring things back. like : 'You right, 'you'r ok'
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I may be one of the few who will say "Sorry", when I unintendedly bump into someone. I have been in the United States twice, and each time, when someone bumps into me, they say "Sorry", even when it is my fault, and it is me who should say "Sorry".
Dutch people will say: Kan je niet uitkijken? when they bump into you. I live in Australia, people say excuse me, sorry and thank you all the time. It's just a polite small talk. Once I became aware I practised for fun in the supermarket, saying 'sorry' to every one I walked past. People looked truly happy and said reassuring things back. like : 'You right, 'you'r ok'
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 12:02
Oh yes, please join Orbit.
I was surprised as well when everyone said good morning and excuse me (instead of just pushing me out of the way) and sorry (instead of swearing at me or blaming me.)
How an English bloke grabbed my case from up top in the airplane and how the Dutch people pushed to get off the plane first.
How ppl queue up in a line in front of a bus and Dutch people push to get on first.
I'm very nosy as to what Sophiepapa said now
I was surprised as well when everyone said good morning and excuse me (instead of just pushing me out of the way) and sorry (instead of swearing at me or blaming me.)
How an English bloke grabbed my case from up top in the airplane and how the Dutch people pushed to get off the plane first.
How ppl queue up in a line in front of a bus and Dutch people push to get on first.
I'm very nosy as to what Sophiepapa said now
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 12:28
After a long period in the UK everyone in the Netherlands looked at me in a rather astonished/suspicious way whenever I thanked the bus driver, apologised when I bumped into someone, held open a door for an elderly lady, and wished my teacher a nice day. Not everything is better abroad but a little politeness makes life a lot nicer.
De maatschappij maakt jou echt niet gek, dat doe je zelf veel beter (bootje_op_de_golven)
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 15:00
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 15:10
Good afternoon everyone! Haven't been here in a while, busy working shifts in a very very posh hospital in L. we can't even imagine in The Netherlands. Great fun to do though.
Elfje congrats with your pregnancy!
Scamp, the place looks lovely, and very romantic (except from the John Clees lookalike, let's hope he doesn't show up), when are you going to get married (just missed it).
I think people are very helpfull especially when you have a baby/pram/child with you.
Elfje congrats with your pregnancy!
Scamp, the place looks lovely, and very romantic (except from the John Clees lookalike, let's hope he doesn't show up), when are you going to get married (just missed it).
I think people are very helpfull especially when you have a baby/pram/child with you.
This is not kosher!
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 15:12
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 17:11
Elfje a boy
23 degrees, wow. I've got the heating on today!
Wellhello, we don't have a date. We are engaged but we can't set a date because Scampman has severe agoraphobia.
He can't handle a wedding day, let alone a honeymoon.
We both love the weather-woman from the BBC. I like everyone from Breakfast TV there anyway
23 degrees, wow. I've got the heating on today!
Wellhello, we don't have a date. We are engaged but we can't set a date because Scampman has severe agoraphobia.
He can't handle a wedding day, let alone a honeymoon.
We both love the weather-woman from the BBC. I like everyone from Breakfast TV there anyway
donderdag 20 maart 2014 om 17:38
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 09:47
Wellhello, are you in the UK? a posh hospital sounds great! I'm in North Australia and there are certainly no posh hospitals here.. There are hardly any doctors and you are basically on a waiting list until it's an emergency. My friends old Mum was send home with a drip in her arm. I plan to stay healthy..
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 13:55
Orbit
I think that I really belong in the UK , cause I always say sorry when I bump into someone, always hold doors open for (elderly) people and always try to be friendly and polite. I'm born in the wrong country haha.
Sloffriend and I decided not to look for houses on the Isle of Wight any longer, but focus on Wiltshire or close to Weston-super-Mare where his sister is living.
Scamp, that must be hard for you and Scampman. Does he get any therapy for it?
Brr, yesterday it was almost a summer day and now it's raining
I think that I really belong in the UK , cause I always say sorry when I bump into someone, always hold doors open for (elderly) people and always try to be friendly and polite. I'm born in the wrong country haha.
Sloffriend and I decided not to look for houses on the Isle of Wight any longer, but focus on Wiltshire or close to Weston-super-Mare where his sister is living.
Scamp, that must be hard for you and Scampman. Does he get any therapy for it?
Brr, yesterday it was almost a summer day and now it's raining
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 13:55
Well hello peeps!
I am currently preparing myself for a flight back home to the Motherland! Though I doubt it will be happy travelling with all the preparations for the nuclear summit... Ah well. I booked some earlier flights than I would have otherwise to ensure I have enough time on both sides which should help.
I am looking forward to kroketten, bitterballen and carpaccio! Very few London restaurants serve carpaccio, especially good carpaccio is difficult. I asked for it at our local butcher, and he didn't even know what it was!
The weather here has been ok though it was very windy yesterday. Hopefully the flight will be calm! 3,5 days in the Netherlands, such luxury!
I am currently preparing myself for a flight back home to the Motherland! Though I doubt it will be happy travelling with all the preparations for the nuclear summit... Ah well. I booked some earlier flights than I would have otherwise to ensure I have enough time on both sides which should help.
I am looking forward to kroketten, bitterballen and carpaccio! Very few London restaurants serve carpaccio, especially good carpaccio is difficult. I asked for it at our local butcher, and he didn't even know what it was!
The weather here has been ok though it was very windy yesterday. Hopefully the flight will be calm! 3,5 days in the Netherlands, such luxury!
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 14:00
quote:Slofje schreef op 21 maart 2014 @ 13:55:
Orbit
I think that I really belong in the UK , cause I always say sorry when I bump into someone, always hold doors open for (elderly) people and always try to be friendly and polite. I'm born in the wrong country haha.
Sloffriend and I decided not to look for houses on the Isle of Wight any longer, but focus on Wiltshire or close to Weston-super-Mare where his sister is living.
Scamp, that must be hard for you and Scampman. Does he get any therapy for it?
Brr, yesterday it was almost a summer day and now its raining The sun is shining in London and I got a window seat at work today! Me happy. I have no idea where Wiltshire and Weston-super-Mare are... We should try and find a central location for a UK Viva Forum meet! Lol.
Orbit
I think that I really belong in the UK , cause I always say sorry when I bump into someone, always hold doors open for (elderly) people and always try to be friendly and polite. I'm born in the wrong country haha.
Sloffriend and I decided not to look for houses on the Isle of Wight any longer, but focus on Wiltshire or close to Weston-super-Mare where his sister is living.
Scamp, that must be hard for you and Scampman. Does he get any therapy for it?
Brr, yesterday it was almost a summer day and now its raining The sun is shining in London and I got a window seat at work today! Me happy. I have no idea where Wiltshire and Weston-super-Mare are... We should try and find a central location for a UK Viva Forum meet! Lol.
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 14:45
quote:UCchick1990 schreef op 21 maart 2014 @ 14:00:
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The sun is shining in London and I got a window seat at work today! Me happy. I have no idea where Wiltshire and Weston-super-Mare are... We should try and find a central location for a UK Viva Forum meet! Lol.
A meet would be great in the future. I won't be moving before another 6 months .
Wiltshire is a county in the South West (Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Bath) and Weston is near Bristol.
Have a nice trip UCchick! U travelling today? I read in the newspaper this morning that there were already traffic jams thanks to the nuclear summit.
carpaccio. After watching Masterchef UK I thought there were good restaurants/chefs in the UK! You should bring some nice Dutch food back with you!
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The sun is shining in London and I got a window seat at work today! Me happy. I have no idea where Wiltshire and Weston-super-Mare are... We should try and find a central location for a UK Viva Forum meet! Lol.
A meet would be great in the future. I won't be moving before another 6 months .
Wiltshire is a county in the South West (Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Bath) and Weston is near Bristol.
Have a nice trip UCchick! U travelling today? I read in the newspaper this morning that there were already traffic jams thanks to the nuclear summit.
carpaccio. After watching Masterchef UK I thought there were good restaurants/chefs in the UK! You should bring some nice Dutch food back with you!
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 17:12
Slofje, I feel exactly the same. I should've been born here , in the UK.
Bath
Happy traveling UcChick. I'll be in NL for 3,5 days in May.
A UK meet would be lovely. I'll travel anywhere
I love trains and traveling.
Elfje, I would like a proper wedding. So it's worth the wait. It's hard to wait, as I'm really impatient. But Scampman is worth the wait
Orbit, Ozzy hospitals sound really awful!
Bath
Happy traveling UcChick. I'll be in NL for 3,5 days in May.
A UK meet would be lovely. I'll travel anywhere
I love trains and traveling.
Elfje, I would like a proper wedding. So it's worth the wait. It's hard to wait, as I'm really impatient. But Scampman is worth the wait
Orbit, Ozzy hospitals sound really awful!
vrijdag 21 maart 2014 om 17:54
Slofje I've been near Weston super mare last weekend! Lovely place , they've got a nice beach front and the arcade in the pier is brilliant.
UC chick enjoy your stay in motherland , I've got kroketten end bitterballen in my freezer as my mum just been, its a shame IC loves them too
Scampman sounds like he's worth waiting for at least you've got plenty of time to organise your dream wedding
Orbit I just love Australia , love the people , attitude and the accent. I went backpacking in my younger days Had the best time ever. Are you near Darwin ? I remember going to the crocodile sanctuary there.
Viva UK meet sounds good
UC chick enjoy your stay in motherland , I've got kroketten end bitterballen in my freezer as my mum just been, its a shame IC loves them too
Scampman sounds like he's worth waiting for at least you've got plenty of time to organise your dream wedding
Orbit I just love Australia , love the people , attitude and the accent. I went backpacking in my younger days Had the best time ever. Are you near Darwin ? I remember going to the crocodile sanctuary there.
Viva UK meet sounds good
zaterdag 22 maart 2014 om 00:13
UCChick, i'm a bit jealous, I crave for kroketten!
I just found out that hot cross buns are quite the same as krentenbollen so we enjoy them a lot in this period!
Yeah an UK meet, seems nice! I have a friend in L. I actually met here on Viva, even our kids were born on the same day!
@Orbit, Aussie healthcare sounds awful! I've heard lots of UK nurses are going down under because the payment is very good. Posh hospital was nice, heard lots of celebs going into rehab there.
Not so good news here, daughter has been admitted in hospital yesterday so we've spend our day next to her bedside. Tonight dad's with her, now I'm home for a bit of sleep and a shower.
Sorry I'm writing a bit chaotic, but my hoofd loopt over
I just found out that hot cross buns are quite the same as krentenbollen so we enjoy them a lot in this period!
Yeah an UK meet, seems nice! I have a friend in L. I actually met here on Viva, even our kids were born on the same day!
@Orbit, Aussie healthcare sounds awful! I've heard lots of UK nurses are going down under because the payment is very good. Posh hospital was nice, heard lots of celebs going into rehab there.
Not so good news here, daughter has been admitted in hospital yesterday so we've spend our day next to her bedside. Tonight dad's with her, now I'm home for a bit of sleep and a shower.
Sorry I'm writing a bit chaotic, but my hoofd loopt over
This is not kosher!
