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Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-06, 6:13 pm

McJointy Rollus
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Hi everyone,
Well It feels like a decade, but its been 3-4yrs since i last arrived in Amsterdam, and i was wondering if anything has changed in that time?
Im thinking of booking my 30minute flight from the UK (30mins...always pisses the Americans off!!!) and just wondered what to expect, is much the same?
Bit of a pointless post you make think but i still wanna know..
: )
Thanks
Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-06, 7:56 pm

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30 MINUTES... FUCK that pisses me off.
Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-06, 9:35 pm

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I agree with the final sentence of the original post. Hopefully he won't get pissed.

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Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-07, 4:30 pm

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30 mins pisses me off. It's always taken me 45 mins from Heathrow to Schipol.
Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-07, 11:21 pm

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You should try flying from Bristol....just over an hour!
Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-07, 11:27 pm

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Normally I bike it in 15 minutes, but if I really get pissed I'll do it in 10 ....
Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-07, 11:35 pm

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Big show-off
Re: Been 3 yrs....probably 4...or...maybe it is 3..
Posted: 2006-03-08, 12:22 am

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Wim,

You are not supposed to bike when you are Pissed, or stoned or....(horny is OK) It is a safety hazard, dude. You can get a ticket for biking under the influence, you know.

Interesting thought about getting from the UK to Amsterdam in 30 miuntes. That doesn't really give you enough time to contemplate and plan your strategy for the visit. I'll take the eight hour flight any day. Gives one a sense of accomplishment.. Besides, it usually takes me more than 30 miuntes to find a parking space.

Quim,

When are you arriving? Are you sure you're still going?? I am patiently awaiting your stories, mate. Remember the quaint Dutch phrase enorme schaamlippen and report back.

Regards all,

Skip
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 12:27 am

chairman
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Wim do you mind if I come and live with you and your family for a couple years? You could just tell them I am your long lost cousin or something. I'll help out with the housework and I'll make dinner every other night. I make a great tuna casserole!

Regards,

Victor

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Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 5:45 am

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30 mins? huh

45 mins? huh!!

8 hours ???huh!!!!

It takes me at least two 12 hour flights plus all the transferring time just to get to Amsterdam!!

However, i always have a holiday on the way in asia and one on the way back!

I enjoy the journey and Amsterdam is just one of the destinations....
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 10:16 am

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I walk out of my front door, turn left then right and Bobs yer Uncle. aint life grand?

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withnail
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 11:47 am

Wim Admin
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" Wim do you mind if I come and live with you and your family for a couple years? You could just tell them I am your long lost cousin or something. I'll help out with the housework and I'll make dinner every other night. I make a great tuna casserole! "

Vic , I always feel a weak spot for my lost brother - come and visit and I'll introduce you !

Withnail , already learned what a "lachebekje" is .... ?
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 12:24 pm

withnail Power Kat
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wim - ive been asking around the office here for a translation. the answers vary between having the 'gift of the gab' or a 'fish mouth'. hmmm, not sure what to make of that really.

the selection in my neighbourhood RLD is really quite lovely after 9.30pm each night (did i tell you i have moved to de pijp?). In fact i have noticed of late that optimal visiting hours for my two favoured RLDs seem to be - Singel 2.30pm onwards (weekdays) and Pijp 9.30pm onwards (weekdays).

ive been busy getting re-aquainted with some old friends this week down in the singel. in fact our board friend Fiets just beat me to door 21 in oude nieuw on sunday. i think he was a little surprised to see me stood behind him as he did the door interview ;-)

doog!

withnail
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 12:55 pm

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Withnail
well a bek is a dogs mouth , a bekkie or a bekje is considered as a young girls mouth or face
she has a "lekker bekkie" , she has a cute face (mouth) ,

"je" or "tje" attached to a word means little , "ïe" , "tie" or "kie" also , but is slang ...

just like "hoer" is a bad word , but a "hoertje" is a nice girl with possibilities (IMHO)
she is a "lachebekkie" (lachen =laughing) or "lachebekje" , she is a nice laugher , so you say to those girls in your office : "hey sweetheart , you have a lekker bekkie ..."
( better don't try the "lekker hoertje" .... )

Hey , we'll see Hutchings , when will you introduce me to your Fiets friend ...., he must be angry with me ....

W.
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 3:57 pm

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Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-08, 4:50 pm

withnail Power Kat
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haha! ok mr.one turn, you beat me ;-)

withnail
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-09, 12:09 am

chairman
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Thanks Wim, I'll see you tomorrow then :)

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Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-09, 12:59 am

Wim Admin
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" You are not supposed to bike when you are Pissed, or stoned or....(horny is OK) It is a safety hazard, dude. You can get a ticket for biking under the influence, you know. "

Skip,
I already have a 50 Euro ticket for passing red light on on my bike (the wrong red light) , I never pass a redlight crossing , this was just a very simple one only for pedestrians and there were no pedestrians , the bastard cops made it an easy trap .....

Vic,
tomorrow ? you're welcome , hey wait , another 10 years and I send my daughter to the US ..... , she wants a house with a nice backyard, and I'll come and visit her ..... (ugh ugh)
(did you read Withnail is living now around the corner of Pijp ?? , with Sabrina, Leonie , Julia , Sylvana .... that must be something ......

W.
Re: 15 minute bikeride
Posted: 2006-03-09, 1:34 am

chairman
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" hey wait , another 10 years and I send my daughter to the US ..... , she wants a house with a nice backyard, and I'll come and visit her ..... (ugh ugh)
(did you read Withnail is living now around the corner of Pijp ?? , with Sabrina, Leonie , Julia , Sylvana .... that must be something ......"

I'll be waiting for your daughter then- hopefully we hit off and then maybe get married in Holland. That way I can have dual citizenship and start my takeover of the Achterdam :) First I will buy the snack shop and from the money I make off of cigarettes, etc.- I will purchase the entire street. Then all my S+F's are free- a guy can dream can't he?

Jealous of the Pijp being Withnail's backyard playland. All my pay checks would be spent pretty quick in that environement!

Hope all is well for you-

Regards,

Victor

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Re: Red Light Running
Posted: 2006-03-09, 5:44 pm

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Wim,

Remind me never to get on your bike with you.........(the PW rocket is OK, though). 50 Euro, just imagine what good use you could have put that geld to. Questions abound:

Were you going to the hunting grounds or returning?
Were you Pissed, just a little upset, pissed (inebriated), sober or very horny?
Were the bike police hiding behind the corner of a building or what?
Did they chase you down with their little bike generator sirens blaring or just ringing the bells on the handle bars repeatedly?
Did they read you your rights when you were apprehended?
Did you consider consulting a barrister?

This is really interesting because next time I visit I may try to make a citizens (alien) arrest if I see any red-light runners. Good to know that they have a no tolerance law enforcement policy. Just imagine if they gave out 50 Euro tickets for the gnomes on de Wallen's bridges, but I suppose that would abridge Charlie-man's free speech rights as opposed to protecting we tourists from the crazy bicycle red light runners.

Sorry for your misfortune.

Skip
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