Greetings from the Netherlands everybody. I arrived here in Delfzijl on July 14th and have found myself in a great part of the world. Delfzijl is the fifth largest port in the Netherlands and saw heavy fighting by the Canadians right at the end of the war in Europe. Delfzijl is situated near the mouth of the Eems river, with Germany being four miles away on the other side. The whole country is steeped in a different sort of history to the UK, being part of the continental land mass. Indeed the twn was a starfort until the early C19th, with a couple of the gates and some bits of zigzag moat still remaining.
The move from UK went quite smoothly and include my first (and probably last) visit to Hull, and a drive up from Rotterdam. The apartment was devoid of everything apart from two lights and a brand new kitchen (but no stove), so for the last three months my son and I have been turning it into a home - laminate flooring, light fittings, white goods, furniture etc. Plenty to see and do with cities like Groningen and Leeuwarden within easy reach, my new bike for local exploration and my son's van to take us to see a complete starfort at Bourtange about 30 miles away. Planning on doing a bit of 10mm SYW gaming once my study/games room/painting room is sorted out. Cheers for now, Andy
Hello neighbour. (I'm in Groningen myself).
Welcome back, Andy - I was wondering how you were doing - great to hear your move has gone so well, and to see you back here again!
Chris
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Welcome back Andy and you live in an area of Europe I would love to explore more in the future.
I see someone else who checked out but couldn't leave :P
Hi
Good to see you back! Hope things work out really well in the Netherlands.
Cheers Paul
Good to see you back on the scene again. All the best in your new home. :)
p.s. Have sent you a PM.
Welcome back mate, glad you're settling in well.
Welcome back Andy, good to see you on here again. :)
Welcome back!
Welcome back! An interesting time to move country, but it sounds that it is going really well.
welcome back.
I hope you continue to enjoy your new life.
regards
Sean
Grilled eel is really tasty, if you come across any.
I see that the Netherlands are being rebuilt in various places.
I had a look at Delft via Google Street View and what a difference there is next to the Old Town Centre.
I wonder if Murphies Heroes will ever find premises for their (normally) annual show after the pandemic cools down. Great little show.
Glad you move went well. As Fred says an interesting time to move.
Just looked up where you are on a map, and that's very north for a small country, May I ask what led you to move there?
Welcome back, Leman.
I have missed your informative battle reports and your very stylish tabletops. I look forward to their resumption. May you enjoy your new home.
Welcome back, sounds like you've had a busy time of it but glad to hear you're settling in
Quote from: Leman on 06 October 2020, 09:28:37 AM
Greetings from the Netherlands everybody. I arrived here in Delfzijl on July 14th and have found myself in a great part of the world. Delfzijl is the fifth largest port in the Netherlands and saw heavy fighting by the Canadians right at the end of the war in Europe. Delfzijl is situated near the mouth of the Eems river, with Germany being four miles away on the other side. The whole country is steeped in a different sort of history to the UK, being part of the continental land mass. Indeed the twn was a starfort until the early C19th, with a couple of the gates and some bits of zigzag moat still remaining.
Great stuff! A little envious but not too much: when I visited there twenty-two years ago it struck me as rather quiet, especially compared to being in London. Your observations will be of interest.
Welcome back, Andy ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil :)
Well Orcs, there are two very useful words in Dutch - warrom, meaning why and darrom, meaning that's why. Thus warrom? Brexit, darrom! I now feel I am in a country which is very uplifting.
Quote from: Leman on 06 October 2020, 08:20:45 PM
Well Orcs, there are two very useful words in Dutch - warrom, meaning why and darrom, meaning that's why. Thus warrom? Brexit, darrom! I now feel I am in a country which is very uplifting.
Well I hope you have a long and pleasant and enjoyable time in Holland. I found the place very welcoming on the times I have been there
Welcome back Andy and congrats on the move!
Quote from: Orcs on 06 October 2020, 09:40:37 PM
Well I hope you have a long and pleasant and enjoyable time in Holland.
>:( >:( >:(
The guy is definitely not in Holland... Delft, yes. Delfzijl, no.
But yes, enjoy your stay in
the Netherlands.
Quote from: OldenBUA on 06 October 2020, 11:56:54 PM
>:( >:( >:(
The guy is definitely not in Holland... Delft, yes. Delfzijl, no.
But yes, enjoy your stay in the Netherlands.
Next you'll be saying Inverness isn't in England, you pedant. ;)
Ms Sturgon is sending an RSPCA inspector after you Alexander.
Welcome back, great to hear the move is going well, I hope you continue to stay safe and enjoy your new life