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by Epsilon
Sat 26th Aug 2006 05:59 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: july trip report...
Replies: 4
Views: 1861

Enjoyed reading your report...Didn't know of the link between Rusland and Ballontje ...You didn't mention a hotel / apt. any comments on where you stayed ?
by Epsilon
Sun 9th Jul 2006 04:10 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: American vs English slang and terminology (gasp)
Replies: 57
Views: 13100

I attended a British Forces School in Westphalia in the late 60s-early 70s ... 3rd year through Upper Sixth ...one of the more notable differences ,and this may be dated - Johnny Bag = Rubber ,which equals eraser in American ...So if any of you Brits find yourself in an American classroom ,don't say...
by Epsilon
Fri 30th Jun 2006 02:59 am
Forum: Nederlands
Topic: New York Yankee hats
Replies: 95
Views: 56295

New York Yankee hats

Not really a Dutch Language question as much as a local custom question ... Throughout the NL,and in the parts of Germany we've visited, it seems that the hat of Choice is a New York Yankees baseball hat . Never seen a Mets hat (NYCs other Baseball team). I'm wondering why the Yankees , and for you ...
by Epsilon
Wed 28th Jun 2006 03:53 am
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

...the top ten shops would be ...In Amsterdam- De Graal, NES and Basjoes De Grall - because of its sheer comfort , the music room very cool ,friendliness...Nes seems the best of the CS Bars ,Best Hash of trip, and of course our own DC ... Basjoe - James/Joe is a cool DOD, comfortable ,calm http://us...
by Epsilon
Mon 26th Jun 2006 10:36 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

After a couple days in Germany it was off to Haarlem for the Final NL stop It was rainy and cool as we pulled into Hotel Carillon ,right on the Grote Markt ...We were anxious to make the most of our last days so we headed to Empire first which was friendly , and quiet . The Vespa was the center of A...
by Epsilon
Mon 26th Jun 2006 03:38 am
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

The thing with Liberty is that there are TWO rooms that size with equally comfy couches ...we loaded up and left Middelburg for Breda via Zierikzee ..(we have an Anton Pieck of Zierikzee,so we wanted to see it in person ) after a trip over the rather scary Zeeland Brug - not like driving the Afsluit...
by Epsilon
Sun 25th Jun 2006 04:28 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

A couple of pix... The victory celebration in Breda after Oranje win over Ivory Coast http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/48058/2362334670086114710S500x500Q85.jpg The Vespa CS Empire in Haarlem raffled off ...And the Winner was- The girl who worked there http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/48760/2431665...
by Epsilon
Sun 25th Jun 2006 02:50 am
Forum: Coffeeshop Reviews
Topic: Willie Wortel's Indica, Haarlem
Replies: 89
Views: 60096

Indica has had a facelift since our last visit in 04 ...horns and Louis Armstrong on the walls and Les Paul shaped tables ,make for a nice vibe ...the DOD (dude on duty-same guy both days) was amiable,and seemed to have a nice rapport with his regulars and us visitors alike...My favorite of the WWs ...
by Epsilon
Sun 25th Jun 2006 02:29 am
Forum: Coffeeshop Reviews
Topic: Nes Cafe
Replies: 504
Views: 159028

Its nice to finally be able to vote " I like NES"...in the poll...spent an enjoyable little while there on 6/6/6 ...Their Hash was voted Best of Trip by the Travelling Companion ...The layout is nice ...the music was good ...the staff friendly...the computer being free for guests is anothe...
by Epsilon
Sun 25th Jun 2006 02:25 am
Forum: Coffeeshop Reviews
Topic: Amnesia
Replies: 491
Views: 320992

I'm not real sure what all the buzz about this place is ...We found the Vibe loud and touristy,the top of the line weed at 11 a gram (well at least on the menu we bought off) was mediocre...not really clean ...one restroom ? ... liked their postcards though .
by Epsilon
Sun 25th Jun 2006 02:08 am
Forum: Nederlands
Topic: Eerst een Bob...
Replies: 1
Views: 4160

Eerst een Bob...

After spending the last 3 weeks all over the Netherlands , often by car ,along the main highways at times I have a question ...We constantly saw these big USA style billboards (Please NL -don't go there) I mean every 5 KMs ,and they say- Eerst een Bob ,dan een fluitje,Daar Kan je mee thuis Komen ......
by Epsilon
Sun 25th Jun 2006 01:50 am
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

Back in the Mountains ...Great trip ...NL stops included Amsterdam , Zutphen, Deventer, Amersfoort, Middleburg,Goes,Zierikzee,Breda,Haarlem... The Best weed award would have to go to Breda , not necessarily the best shops ,but definitely the best weed ...The TC rates the Silver Purl (yeah its spelle...
by Epsilon
Wed 21st Jun 2006 07:23 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

In Haarlem just now ...things are getting revved up for the Argentina gam, a 9PM start here ...weather beautiful (if you like that bright sunshine) ,cool ,breezy ...Visited WW Indica earlier ...place looks great ...liked the vibe The T.C. says she likes it better than Sensimillia ...enjoyed the vibe...
by Epsilon
Sat 17th Jun 2006 01:07 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

Yo ...In Breda now ...Spent the evening on the Main Square for the NL- Ivory Coast Game ...These folks are into their Voetball( and their worried about Argentina -Who wouldn't be )...hope the pix come out ...The TC rates the weed /Hash we're getting in this town as the best so far , well at least si...
by Epsilon
Mon 12th Jun 2006 07:17 pm
Forum: Travelogues
Topic: NL -06-AMSZut-Am'foort,Zeeland,Breda,Hrlm
Replies: 28
Views: 8042

Amersfoort-CS Trenchtown...US just got its ass handed to them by Czechies...but they were happy here yesterday when Oranje won one...CSs hard to find in this town ...tucked away in little corners ...all (well the 3 we have found) have a gruis weed deal for 3 or 3.50 a gram , ...not bad, saw Nevilles...