tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post6835396123711192748..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: A Welcome to NewcomersGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-53526303410609123522010-06-12T00:27:28.785+02:002010-06-12T00:27:28.785+02:00Soooooo glad you're settled down and love you&...Soooooo glad you're settled down and love you're new hometown!<br /><br />What fantastic photos - after seeing this, I say to TorAa: We just have to come to visit one day - okay?RennyBA's Terellahttp://www.terella.nonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-8757597835956578322010-05-30T11:20:41.436+02:002010-05-30T11:20:41.436+02:00Susan: I totally agree. I'm sure they just a...Susan: I totally agree. I'm sure they just add the expense to their budget each year...and gain great reward for it!<br /><br />DB: You're a sweetheart and I do appreciate your kind, flattering words! I have so much fun playing around with the photos of places that feel like they're from the middle ages. I feel so lucky to see them!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-44954321714476748622010-05-29T20:10:59.518+02:002010-05-29T20:10:59.518+02:00It is indeed a beautiful day in the neighborhood. ...It is indeed a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Wat een uitstekend idee om een rondvaart voor de nieuwkomers to maken. Echt gezellig! <br />Whatever you did to process those windmill photos, you deserve a prize for the outcome. They look like Vermeers. <br /><br />I miss Mr. Rogers and the unhurried, simple neighborhood he created for our kids.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-55940990304653845122010-05-28T03:08:02.015+02:002010-05-28T03:08:02.015+02:00Gorgeous and unique photos. What a great city tha...Gorgeous and unique photos. What a great city that is so welcoming. American cities and towns should take a cue.susan dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00566764159379084113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-48012957606859791652010-05-25T14:53:28.682+02:002010-05-25T14:53:28.682+02:00Tor: According to Jen, Weeze airport is 1.5 hrs. ...Tor: According to Jen, Weeze airport is 1.5 hrs. away from us, and that's not bad!!! Just tell us when you are coming and we will make sure to meet you, if we can! :) Wouldn't that be something.<br /><br />Mad: You are always such a big fan. So, when are YOU gonna fly over? :)<br /><br />Renny: I can't tell you how many times I say to Astrid "That looks so Dutch!" It's become a joke for us. HA! How interesting that Dutch and Norwegian are similar. I never would have known that.<br /><br />Deborah: You have such a delightful way of affirming who I am and what I am experiencing. It means the world to me, so THANK YOU.<br /><br />ET: This place continues to awe me, Jen. I never get bored with it. I especially like that it is big enough and still small enough to make it homey. One day you may see it for yourself. :) And I see the Weeze airport is very doable for Tor. Who knows...we may see him before we know it.<br /><br />Vagabonde: You'd have a heyday with your camera here. I wonder how you'd show it off on your own blog. :)<br /><br />CS: We couldn't be happier, Sandra. Seriously, it's a taste of heaven on earth. And I feel very welcomed everywhere I go.<br /><br />Astrid: Feeling welcome is everything in the world. We are so lucky to be where we are, even here at De Lindeborg. I am so loving this learning. I just don't want to forget anything, that's all. But my head is already exploding. So many words, so little time.<br /><br />Ruth: How can we ever forget Mister Rogers! I hope he smiles whenever we sing his song. :) I certainly don't feel anything close to a Dutch Master in/of anything, but I sure am loving the process of learning all about it. Thanks for your vote of confidence, sister!<br /><br />Tor: HA! You really ARE a Dutchman. Little did I know. And yes, it IS very similar to German, even if neither side wants to admit it. :)<br /><br />Ted: Oh yes, Ted. 35 meters up. It was spectacular...somewthing I would never have expected to experience in my lifetime. Much of the processing you see here is the overlaying of textures through PhotoShop...textures you can find for free on the Internet. There is so much you can do and I've just scratched the surface!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-81189791826127406572010-05-25T01:30:29.980+02:002010-05-25T01:30:29.980+02:00Did you really go to the top of the ladder? Fanta...Did you really go to the top of the ladder? Fantastic! The photos are terrific. What is it you're using for processing to get some of the lovely effects? You keep getting better all the time.Emery Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764300703571229622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-11790619649505044652010-05-24T15:15:48.142+02:002010-05-24T15:15:48.142+02:00hoi hoe is het met je? Kom je taarjes eten? bla, b...hoi hoe is het met je? Kom je taarjes eten? bla, bla... blabla,<br />so it's written on a cup Anna received from or Dutch friends that lives in Huizen;)<br /><br />Haha, I don't speak Dutch, but I understand most when reading: It's not that different from German, which I learned in School many years ago. And due to the fact Ingelin now lives in Düsseldorf, we both have to refresh our German.TorAahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044855607413895442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-78228132337886655042010-05-24T12:04:57.122+02:002010-05-24T12:04:57.122+02:00Gorinchem really is picturesque, I didn't real...Gorinchem really is picturesque, I didn't realize it either. You are becoming a Dutch Master, my dear, both in the language, and in the art photography.<br /><br />I miss Mister Rogers.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-39324911586618784492010-05-24T11:13:53.452+02:002010-05-24T11:13:53.452+02:00'Gorinchem is a big enough city to have everyt...'Gorinchem is a big enough city to have everything and a small enough city to know everybody' <br />That is how we could describe Gorinchem, you did an amazing job presenting the city we both like so much, we feel at home here, we feel very welcome here.<br />I have a smile on my face everytime you come home from school, you even explain me why some Dutch words are the way they are......<br />I am so proud of you and it is so strange to me that I can speak Dutch to you and you get the gist of it, it amazes me how fast you learn, but than I kind of know you will pick it up soon, determined as you are.<br />Ik ben zo ontzettend trots op jou.<br />The pictures are a delight and it is a big invitation to everybody to come and visit it some day.Astridhttp:www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-27395228480145702942010-05-24T08:29:29.611+02:002010-05-24T08:29:29.611+02:00I'm so delighted to see how well you are doing...I'm so delighted to see how well you are doing, and how happy you both are, Ginnie. It really puts a big smile on my face! :) <br /><br />I think it's so great that the city organizes these welcome days for newcomers :)CanadianSwisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643821249467079199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-31338860448599177752010-05-24T06:00:16.079+02:002010-05-24T06:00:16.079+02:00I did not realize how pretty your town was – the w...I did not realize how pretty your town was – the windmills certainly add that extra special touch. Your mayor sounds nice too. I’d love to visit your neighborhood.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-30508256704891134342010-05-24T05:57:13.327+02:002010-05-24T05:57:13.327+02:00P.S. I saw Tor ask about Weeze airport vs how far...P.S. I saw Tor ask about Weeze airport vs how far? It's roughly 1hr 30 mins according to Google Maps. :)<br /><br />I'm always curious!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-13693829612474301832010-05-24T05:53:51.877+02:002010-05-24T05:53:51.877+02:00My words are nearly the same as Deborah's.. I...My words are nearly the same as Deborah's.. I'm in love with your city too Ginnie!!! Wow, what beauty all around you!!! That's always something I loved doing while I was in Europe. I guess here in Victoria it's old hat. Some places are nice, but I have to travel away to do that..<br /><br />And you know I think you will know a lot of dutch in one year! I too want to come and visit... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-77798480395780414512010-05-24T04:11:10.601+02:002010-05-24T04:11:10.601+02:00I think I love your city too, Ginnie. Your enthus...I think I love your city too, Ginnie. Your enthusiasm shines through in your text and the photographs - it really does look like a beautiful place. And so welcoming!! It seems rather unusual for a city of that size to still pay such personal attention to it's citizens - especially the new ones. <br />That lens you have is massive!! <br /><br />You remind me of a kid at Christmas. Everything is a marvel to you and your pride and delight spills from every phrase. How lovely - lucky you, lucky Astrid.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-60876591498063412832010-05-24T02:14:19.762+02:002010-05-24T02:14:19.762+02:00It looks so Dutch! I love the windmills, really ni...It looks so Dutch! I love the windmills, really nice pictures. I am glad you are enrolled in classes too, you know Dutch isn't too far from the Norwegian language, maybe we can soon understand....RennyBAhttp://www.terella.no/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-60873634249861208652010-05-24T02:03:29.487+02:002010-05-24T02:03:29.487+02:00looks like you had a wonderful time! your photos a...looks like you had a wonderful time! your photos are amazing and i love the processing you did on them!madretzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773461029643334609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-27486319554363262352010-05-24T01:50:14.816+02:002010-05-24T01:50:14.816+02:00Hi Ginnie,
I think I must come down and visit you....Hi Ginnie,<br />I think I must come down and visit you.<br />Is the Weeze Airport very far from you?TorAahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044855607413895442noreply@blogger.com