on 3/20/02 11:35 PM, Baardwijk, J. van DTO/SLWPD/RZO/BOZO at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> You have Dutch blood running through your veins, Matthew? I'm about as Dutch as you can get without actually being born in the Netherlands. I live in a mostly Dutch town (Hudsonville MI). I would say that about 80% of my town is ethnically Dutch. (If you want some kind of proof, go to http://www.hudsonvillechristian.org/emaillist.shtml) I went to a mostly Dutch college www.calvin.edu. All of my favorite cookies taste like almonds. And I love the smell of tulips in the springtime. I have never been to the Netherlands, much less Europe. I would love to spend a year there doing something...but since I don't know Dutch, I might have to settle for a couple weeks of vacation. You are welcome to stop by an visit. But I have to warn you (please sit down Jeroen) this area is very conservative and votes predominantly Republican***. And since were Dutch, we are very stubborn about it. Aren't you glad we live over here :). I'll leave you with a little Dutch Calvinist humor (Dan M, I know you are scratching your head on this one...) Q: How do you know you are a Dutch Calvinist? A: You have lace on your curtains...but not on your underwear. Did I mention my wooden shoes? Matthew Bos ** Especially my Oma who emmigrated after WWII. She is my main source of banket.
