tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post5833408636264506614..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: Gorinchem's 2012 Botenbeurs = Boat AuctionGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-86099059518808952652012-12-07T16:03:35.278+01:002012-12-07T16:03:35.278+01:00The thought of it makes me gag, LC. HA! You can ...The thought of it makes me gag, LC. HA! You can have it all. And you're talking about Albert Heijn...one of the biggest and most expensive super markets in Holland. But if you want something, you'll probably find it there! :)<br /><br />Thanks a million for commenting here. How fun. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-85747210995393677532012-12-07T14:16:10.249+01:002012-12-07T14:16:10.249+01:00Ha! I wanted to eat like this in Amsterdam.
But I ...Ha! I wanted to eat like this in Amsterdam.<br />But I knew there's no way I could the whole fish in my mouth.<br />So I went to a supermarket, Albert H-something (it's everywhere in Holland) and bought a pack of herring.<br />And tried it at my hotel. Ha ha... Luckily I didn't do it in the street, I nearly choked myself. xLondon Callerhttp://1ondoncalling.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-13621570519705955412012-10-18T20:28:58.340+02:002012-10-18T20:28:58.340+02:00You always make my day when you stop by here, Vict...You always make my day when you stop by here, Victoria. Thank you. I can't imagine the life you lead...and I thought WE did a lot. HA! <br /><br />I would stay away from Amsterdam PERIOD on any major holiday, but especially on Queen's Day. Other than that, a kayak there would be delightful...but maybe even better elsewhere around the country. <br /><br />And we're definitely on the same page about raw herring!!!! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-40804262950632590702012-10-18T19:24:17.527+02:002012-10-18T19:24:17.527+02:00I just noticed your reply above... I think I may h...I just noticed your reply above... I think I may have told you that I paddled a sea kayak with a Dutch friend (Wil) on one of the canals in Amsterdam on the Queen's Birthday... that I don't recommend because, as you know, everything that CAN float is on the water on that day and the canal was quite rough!<br /><br />I don't think I could stomach raw herring... I don't care of it pickled or any of the other ways the Swedes prepare it so cannot begin to imagine eating it raw. UGH... I too would leave that to Astrid!<br /><br />As always, I thoroughly enjoyed pouring over your pictures... off now to V&V... I swear I'm NEVER going to get back on track with blogging/visiting blogs. I always have to come see what you and Astrid have been up to, though. :-)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170129859014155605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-53439021140167754102012-10-14T21:01:26.141+02:002012-10-14T21:01:26.141+02:00That Dutch phrase about the angels peeing on your ...That Dutch phrase about the angels peeing on your tongue still grosses me out...I don't get it...but it really is something the Dutch say when anything is absolutely, unbelievably delicious! Go figure. :)<br /><br />I would love to follow up somehow to see if/who buys any boats on boat-auction day each fall. Hmmm. I wonder who knows? Astrid and I might enjoy having a canoe or kayak one day. Wouldn't that be fun for the canals of Holland! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-80435147352620003332012-10-14T20:58:20.002+02:002012-10-14T20:58:20.002+02:00Thanks, Jen. We absolutely love our city here whe...Thanks, Jen. We absolutely love our city here where we live. Being in the city center makes us feel so close to everything! Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-37035121473245879462012-10-14T20:41:06.258+02:002012-10-14T20:41:06.258+02:00An angel peeing on your tongue? No thanks. Angels ...An angel peeing on your tongue? No thanks. Angels shouldn't do things like that!<br />The harbour is delightful.... and I wonder if all those boats found new owners? Next thing we will hear is that you and Astrid have bought a boat!!!!!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-10479864619072652412012-10-14T17:53:17.130+02:002012-10-14T17:53:17.130+02:00I definitely liked that pictures of the boats in t...I definitely liked that pictures of the boats in the harbor area the most... Well actually the bells!! Lovely pics as usual. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-56977718135121808312012-10-12T19:48:40.946+02:002012-10-12T19:48:40.946+02:00One day you will REALLY see our town, Robin, since...One day you will REALLY see our town, Robin, since you didn't see it this time. Yup. You'll just have to come back! :)<br /><br />And yes, that Astrid is something else, isn't she! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-46780449697206409262012-10-12T19:06:49.552+02:002012-10-12T19:06:49.552+02:00These photos are just the best and one day I'l...These photos are just the best and one day I'll get to see your beautiful town again! Those photos of Astrid are just priceless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-25355477460109526462012-10-12T09:30:59.998+02:002012-10-12T09:30:59.998+02:00I love that you can appreciate all the good things...I love that you can appreciate all the good things we have here on our doorstep, Margaret...kinda like how I feel about you there in beautiful North Carolina! Thank you, again and again, for taking the time to plow through all my collages/images...and then still hopping over to V&V!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-2247569394528753092012-10-11T23:10:35.602+02:002012-10-11T23:10:35.602+02:00Yes, the reflections are breathtaking and the sky ...Yes, the reflections are breathtaking and the sky was beautiful too - contrasting dark and light. The last photo, bottom center of the Russian boat is fantastic with its rigging captured - just an interesting composition.<br /><br />The last photo of Astrid smiling so contentedly ... (while I am trying not to gag on my side) - is great! <br /><br />I think you live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Now I'm hopping over to V&V. :)<br />Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-60008527817926760632012-10-11T12:32:22.487+02:002012-10-11T12:32:22.487+02:00The Dutch skies take on new meaning for me, Ruth, ...The Dutch skies take on new meaning for me, Ruth, when I think about the paintings of the Dutch Masters. You have to see them to believe them...and I never tire of them. Give me a moody sky any day over a blue sky. HA!<br /><br />I don't know if marinated herring is raw, but maybe? It's just that the spices ...um...spice it up a bit. I'll have to ask Astrid. I never even wanted to try what Mom had. It's purely psychological, I'm sure! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-54269449667345440272012-10-11T11:44:43.277+02:002012-10-11T11:44:43.277+02:00The glories of autumn displayed in your photos! Ju...The glories of autumn displayed in your photos! Just gorgeous. What is it about those skies? Very dramatic and rich, a great backdrop for the colors, boats, etc. <br /><br />Raw herring?? Remember how Mom loved marinated herring? I still love it, and now I wonder if it is raw? Hmmm. I don't think I could do what Astrid is doing here either. : )Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-49112400031518984072012-10-10T21:28:54.067+02:002012-10-10T21:28:54.067+02:00You know how much I love your reaction to these po...You know how much I love your reaction to these posts, MLMA! We really are so lucky to live in this delightful little city. Everything is right at our fingertips because of where we live.<br /><br />Next time I won't let you wait 4 years before you have raw herring again. Maybe once a month sounds more like it?!<br /><br />And that orange jacket? To think I bought it before knowing I would ever live in the Netherlands!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-71477195837404700902012-10-10T20:55:07.531+02:002012-10-10T20:55:07.531+02:00Meeting Robin was great, it felt as if we had know...Meeting Robin was great, it felt as if we had known each other for years and we just went on, from where we left.<br />Botenbeurs, is an event we always go to. This time the skies were our biggest friends, they added to the fabulous pictures you took.<br />The herring, ha, it was 4 years ago that I had two (op één been kan je niet lopen, you cannot walk on one leg). It was as if an angel peed on my tongue...<br />Beautiful pictures and I love you in that Orange jacket. IHVJ.Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-20441497220272777962012-10-10T20:04:08.298+02:002012-10-10T20:04:08.298+02:00Yup, I was "gone" for the day on Monday....Yup, I was "gone" for the day on Monday. HA! Thanks for checking in. I plan to get back to my regular schedule next week.<br /><br />The herring is NOT pickled...totally raw with onions added, the way Astrid likes it. You can have it with her. I'm sure she'd enjoy the company. :)<br /><br />I love our hood here, Maria. You'd love it, too. Very homey, indeed.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-7353548605633184812012-10-10T19:37:24.225+02:002012-10-10T19:37:24.225+02:00Oh yeah I was here on Monday, I knocked on teh doo...Oh yeah I was here on Monday, I knocked on teh door but no one answered. I was hoping to see a sign that says GONE SHOOTING, but nothing.<br /><br />The raw herring, was it even like pickled (ceviche style) or just raw, raw? I could try it. I do like the herring that comes in jars and you eat with bread.<br /><br />I love your "hood" too Ginnie, so much going on but has that homey small town feel to it.Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.com