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Update on Mexican Gulf post

Update on Mexican Gulf post

Just wanted to give a little update on the post I did about the “vacuum cleaners” we have in Holland….
(previous post; Am I overlooking something)
Almost seems like I do have some influence in “the world politics”…..; because now (all of a sudden?) the USA asked the European Community to help with cleaning the oil in [...]

Am I overlooking something?

Am I overlooking something?

Maybe I am just plain dumb….. and I do not understand how “it all works”…..
But I am looking at the situation in the Mexican Gulf….. and I keep wondering…. (already for weeks);
why is nothing happening overthere..??
Mr.Obama had an angry speech in which he says that the “who is responsible”-fight should stop and BP (or who [...]

In time of crisis; booking my holiday...!

In time of crisis; booking my holiday…!

Last year I spent my holiday in the USA and Canada….  a nice circle from Toronto – Niagara – Washington – New York – Toronto
I had a lot of fun….. saw amazing stuff…. so – I really had a great time.
So; busy with making plans for my next holiday -> I am thinking of the [...]

US Health reform; I just hope.....

US Health reform; I just hope…..

As a lot of people know; in Holland we do have good health system. Everybody is covered (uh… insured..??)….. so – if we have to go to the hospital; the main thing will be = HELP THAT PERSON…
Yep – a real good situation….
BUT; pls know – this is not for free…!
We, the Dutch, are paying [...]

English - German... just pick your language

English – German… just pick your language

Tonight I saw an article about Bondskanselier (prime minister) Merkel, of Germany,  talking to the USA Congress; in which she is thanking the USA with their help making the 2 German countries back to one….
She is also talking about World War 2 – about the regrets etc. etc…. Well – just watch the little clip [...]

Holiday Time – Canada and USA ready for Sjeltur?

Holiday Time – Canada and USA ready for Sjeltur?

Just wanted to let you all know about “this half of the Sjeltur team” going on holiday for a little while…..(ahum – three weeks)!
Coming Saturday my plane is leaving to Toronto – Canada…!
A little round trip “east coast”…..; starting in Toronto – to Niagara Fall – Washington – Virginia Beach – New York – [...]