Actually, I can. And it doesn’t end up sounding anything like “Shave a n******”. The s followed by that “hocking up a loogie” sound is definitely hard for us Germans, but since I lived in the Netherlands from 1970 to 1974 and also for the last three years, I’m actually pretty good at it. I can even pronounce s’Hertogenbosch ,s’Gravenhage, and Gorinchem correctly. And in an emergency I can understand Hagenees (En broodje ä met ö, anyone?), “Uteregs” and Jordaans, but Twents, Gronings, and Limburgs can cause problems.
My history also means that the time-machine thing is also one of my most fervent wishes. I never liked the “Mannschaft” and still don’t! I just hope we (by that I mean Oranje) kick their butts in Portugal next year. Maybe you should ask Heloise if you can do a kind of second honeymoon in Portugal next summer?
Oh and by the way Coldfire, do you happen to have any ideas where I can return your grandfather’s bike? It’s kind of wheighing on my conscience lately.
[sub]This is another inside joke. The Dutch like to say that the Nazis stole all their grandfather’s bikes, and when they meet a German they ask if they can have it returned. So, as you can see, I do indeed appreciate that type of humor! [/sub]
Actually, your fine countrymen stole my late grandfather’s 1939 BSA motorcycle. So, if you want to clear your conscience, it’s going to cost you.
I’m impressed that you can understand all those dialects. Some of them are hard even for me, and I only understand Limburgs because I lived there for 6 years. Hagenees makes me smile every time I hear it.
Couple of remarks: the championships are this year, and you got your apostrophes wrong for 's Hertogenbosch en 's Gravenhage (they appear because the original names are Des Hertogenbosch [Zweite Fall, you see :)] and Des Gravenhage). But I feel incredibly guilt even pointing that out, as you’re obviously at a native or near-native level when it comes to Dutch.
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I hope she realizes you’re only marrying her to get a US citizenship …
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Heh. A reverse Bubba.
Congrats! I, too, wanted to get married in such a Holy Mecca before St. Elvis, however, the Forces That Be (mom) poo poohed it.
BTW, why am I the last to know about who is dating/sthupping whom? This information should be on some kind of SDMB News Ticker for the chronically clueless, like me.
Now, after the ceremony, you can say to your bride, " Grab the level and pull down and you could be a winner."
What a great date to get married on! You will only have to buy each other gifts every four years and it will take you 12 light years to make it to the 60th, but by then your pants will be up to your chest, wearing velcro shoes and eating your dinner at 1pm.
Oh, and For the Important Information that us Girls Like to Know: *The Details of The Proposal. * And for the guys, who will certainly ask, * Were You Naked When You Asked? *
Best of Everything to both of you.
Heloise, good luck training him.
Coldie, just do as she says the first time. Don’t make her nag.
We were staying the night in Lone Pine, CA, which is close to Sequoia National Park. It’s very small, but gorgeous, with lots of mountain scenery nearby. He had a box in his hand, which he handed to me. I opened it and it contained a pair of beautiful gold and diamond earrings. He said he wanted it to be unusual. That’s when he asked. Yes, we were naked, and the rest is none of your business.
Yay, another Doper marriage! UncleBill and I made a point to thank Ed Zotti when we met him at ChiDope two years ago for creating this place where so many of us have met. The SDMB wasn’t intended as a dating service, but it’s become a damn good one! Congratulations, Coldfire and Heloise, and may your marriage bring you as much joy as mine has.
Congratulations and warmest wishes. In a world full of uncertainty, it is great news to hear of your happiness. Cyber love does endure - Mr. Beckwall and I have been together for 8 years! May your future be filled with affection, respect and friendship.
As usual, I’m late to the party - but congratulations to both of you. Now then, perhaps there could be a little stop-off here in NYC so us local dopers can celebrate you properly?
