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by Max Flower
Mon 11th May 2009 07:31 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey yo
Replies: 12
Views: 1625

Welcome, will this be your first trip?

Enjoy your stay,
MF
by Max Flower
Mon 11th May 2009 07:12 am
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: North Amercian sports bar?
Replies: 7
Views: 1863

Re: North Amercian sports bar?

Hi I was just wondering if Amsterdam had any North American sports bars? more specifically we would like to be able to catch a game or two of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. So basically was wondering if there were any bars in Amsterdam that would broadcast North American NHL Hockey. Any info as alwa...
by Max Flower
Mon 11th May 2009 06:48 am
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Bike rental questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1062

Thanks guys. Not sure yet if I will rent one but wanted to know if I should bring my own chain and lock. Definitely rent a bike dude you will not regret it, a few things you gain by renting a bike: - you will see more. - explore more nooks and crannies. - get to know your way around much quicker. -...
by Max Flower
Sat 9th May 2009 06:05 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Dont bunk the train to Schipol!!
Replies: 24
Views: 6420

I missed my flight home once, dejected and felling like an eejit, I made my way back to the apartment, when the lady asked for my ticket (which was purchased). Frantically searching my pockets and all the while explaining about my missed flight and assuring her I indeed did buy a ticket. I was only ...
by Max Flower
Sat 9th May 2009 05:51 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Whats everyone reading?
Replies: 357
Views: 56598

One of my favorite poems. Images by Tyrone Greene ... Dark and lonely on a summer night. Kill my landlord, kill my landlord. Watchdog barking - Do he bite? Kill my landlord, kill my landlord. Slip in his window, Break his neck! Then his house I start to wreck! Got no reason -- What the heck! Kill my...
by Max Flower
Sat 9th May 2009 05:09 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie to ACD, Old School on toke'age
Replies: 11
Views: 1507

Big up and welcome TC, you're probably feeling the rubber band effect already and wanting to go back soon.

Well you picked a good place to soothe the nagging Jones, enjoy your stay.
by Max Flower
Sat 9th May 2009 04:57 am
Forum: Canada
Topic: Dutch maker of medical marijuana considers supplying Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 3227

Thanks for the article Puffin, the Dutch stuff has to be better than the one strain, Flin Flon mine weed..
rks0 wrote:Flin Flon.
What a great name for a place!
Yes much better than Dildo.

Interesting footnote, there Ingwey
by Max Flower
Fri 8th May 2009 05:03 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hi smokey folks
Replies: 13
Views: 1630

Oh hai SleepyD, welcome to acd, enjoy your stay.
by Max Flower
Wed 6th May 2009 06:04 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Stepping out of the Shadows
Replies: 8
Views: 1432

A big welcome there Colin.
by Max Flower
Wed 6th May 2009 06:36 am
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Did Van Gogh Cut Off His Own Ear?
Replies: 4
Views: 898

Did Van Gogh Cut Off His Own Ear?

Click for video goodness

Looks like it was that French prick Gauguin who swiped off Van Gogh's ear in a fight outside a brothel.

MF
by Max Flower
Tue 5th May 2009 05:59 am
Forum: Food
Topic: Here's my plan + Looking for suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 3527

Bij Broodje Bert (Singel 321) -- Known amongst Amsterdammers for its eponymous sandwich comprised of freshly-grilled lamb meatballs on Turkish bread. Small lunch counter with a working grill constantly in operation inside. Bit of a terras outside from which to escape the indoor smoke. Sandwich cost...
by Max Flower
Tue 5th May 2009 05:52 am
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Canals of Amsterdam - what lies beneath?
Replies: 18
Views: 3621

by Max Flower
Mon 4th May 2009 05:56 am
Forum: International and Miscellaneous
Topic: Searching for a new job...
Replies: 9
Views: 1795

Boner wrote:Sounds like something Howard Marks would write.
At nearly 170,000 lbs smuggled Brian O'Dae was "the Canadian Howard Marks".

Video goodness of Brian O'Dae on CNN about legalization.

Brian's wiki page
by Max Flower
Sat 2nd May 2009 06:02 am
Forum: Nederlands
Topic: Cool Site On How To Pronounce Names and Common Words Etc.
Replies: 3
Views: 4149

Cool Site On How To Pronounce Names and Common Words Etc.

A golden site by a dude who always has grand slam information and insight to dutch history and culture. His site has links to audio with pronunciation of a whole bunch of place and Amsterdam street names, a number of common words and greetings/food names. It's great to be able to practice saying the...
by Max Flower
Sat 2nd May 2009 05:49 am
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: Sombrero's Amsterdam Club Guide
Replies: 37
Views: 10999

I'm eager to check out that M.S. Stubnitz (if it's still there) it sounds off the hook. Three cheers to you Sombrero for that excellent rundown and review.

Thanks,
MF