Comments on: Cucumbers and Introductions… http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html World Cup 2010 - South Africa, Oranje, Nederlands Elftal, Eredivisie, Marco van Basten, Dutch football, The Netherlands Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:55:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: stephen http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80959 stephen Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:11:06 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80959 I have some Dutch blood flowing through my veins. A Dutch ansestor immigrated to the America's in the late 1600s I have some Dutch blood flowing through my veins. A Dutch ansestor immigrated to the America’s in the late 1600s

]]> By: tjeerd http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80949 tjeerd Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:52:18 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80949 Born in canada to dutch parents. I am a Huge NFL and NCAA Football fan. I love soccer, but it takes a back seat to American football, I guess I am not your typical Canadian with Hockey at number three instead of one. Born in canada to dutch parents.
I am a Huge NFL and NCAA Football fan.
I love soccer, but it takes a back seat to American football, I guess I am not your typical Canadian with Hockey at number three instead of one.

]]> By: Bart http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80907 Bart Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:28 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80907 I'm dutch :) I’m dutch :)

]]> By: goose http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80859 goose Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:22:40 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80859 was just wondering; how many dutch people do we have on this blog?? lerkot? misha? was just wondering; how many dutch people do we have on this blog?? lerkot? misha?

]]> By: JVB21 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80793 JVB21 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:31:13 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80793 First a big thanks to Jan for being a source for Dutch Football news, and goose for the nicely placed witty banter. Curiously I play footy with a "goose," his wit is sharp, as are his studs (that may read wrong, with obviously innuendos but accurate) I'm Canadian as the flag on my posts indicates, heritage wise I'm a bit of a mix bag of blood on my father's side and 100% oranje on my mother's. Until recently I was living in Victoria and enjoying the luxury of year round footy. Admittedly I'm new to the game, grew up playing almost every sport, but focused on Basketball. Five years ago a friend invited me out to play some soccer and I fell in love with the game. The space, the movement, the necessity of team play and oft heralded beauty captured me. I'm addicted. I'm a bit of a utility player but I like the engine room best, lets me show my teeth a little more. Davids is one of my favorite players. As is Bergkhamp, but I've already sang that song before. Generally I like players with heart and effective skill. When it comes to teams, obviously I'm fan of the oranje, but after that it's tough. Barca, Arsenal, are great to watch but since the game is new to me it's history and politics haven't soaked in to my bones yet. I enjoy attractive, positive football, and the Fly'r, the underdog, the fellas that haven't a chance. My own playing experience, and the best thing about football, is the fact that on any given Sunday the "long shot" can win. Heart and team play can truly make the difference in this game. First a big thanks to Jan for being a source for Dutch Football news, and goose for the nicely placed witty banter. Curiously I play footy with a “goose,” his wit is sharp, as are his studs (that may read wrong, with obviously innuendos but accurate)

I’m Canadian as the flag on my posts indicates, heritage wise I’m a bit of a mix bag of blood on my father’s side and 100% oranje on my mother’s. Until recently I was living in Victoria and enjoying the luxury of year round footy. Admittedly I’m new to the game, grew up playing almost every sport, but focused on Basketball. Five years ago a friend invited me out to play some soccer and I fell in love with the game. The space, the movement, the necessity of team play and oft heralded beauty captured me. I’m addicted. I’m a bit of a utility player but I like the engine room best, lets me show my teeth a little more. Davids is one of my favorite players. As is Bergkhamp, but I’ve already sang that song before. Generally I like players with heart and effective skill.

When it comes to teams, obviously I’m fan of the oranje, but after that it’s tough. Barca, Arsenal, are great to watch but since the game is new to me it’s history and politics haven’t soaked in to my bones yet. I enjoy attractive, positive football, and the Fly’r, the underdog, the fellas that haven’t a chance. My own playing experience, and the best thing about football, is the fact that on any given Sunday the “long shot” can win. Heart and team play can truly make the difference in this game.

]]> By: sandesh http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80658 sandesh Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:45:12 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80658 hello tjeerd n mario good to hear frm you r u in nepal these days?? but i guess u r not nepali right? it is very nice to have many dutch fans writing bout them n their love to the oranje football wat do u ppl think bout robben van der vaart sneijder babael n huntelaar r they gonna change their clubs this season i really wanna see babel van der vaart huntelaar n sneijder coming to either italy or england or spain we cant watch dutch league frm here in nepal i wanna watch them play sandesh hello tjeerd n mario good to hear frm you
r u in nepal these days??
but i guess u r not nepali right?
it is very nice to have many dutch fans writing bout them n their love to the oranje football
wat do u ppl think bout robben van der vaart sneijder babael n huntelaar
r they gonna change their clubs this season
i really wanna see babel van der vaart huntelaar n sneijder coming to either italy or england or spain
we cant watch dutch league frm here in nepal i wanna watch them play
sandesh

]]> By: tjeerd http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80630 tjeerd Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:34:31 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80630 Jan I think it was Nov. 1983 and they lost 2-0. I remember abnoxious British fans around us ripping off the backs of their seats and throwing them on the field. As a Canadian visitor who attended numerous North American hockey, baseball and CFL football games it was totally bizzare. Jan I think it was Nov. 1983 and they lost 2-0. I remember abnoxious British fans around us ripping off the backs of their seats and throwing them on the field. As a Canadian visitor who attended numerous North American hockey, baseball and CFL football games it was totally bizzare.

]]> By: Bruce http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80488 Bruce Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:29:20 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80488 Hello all. I've posted a few times on hear before and I read very regularly. Here is a bit about me: I'm 24. I live in Seoul, South Korea. I'm a Canadian citizen, born in Vancouver, BC, but I am still very Dutch, as my parents and my in-laws are all Dutch. Currently, I am teaching in Seoul, but I have a BA in Urban Geography and plan to get my Masters in Environmental/Urban Design and do some work in either Europe or Canada. I have been following Oranje as long as I can remember. Aside from Oranje, I am an avid Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven fan. I have also had a soft spot for other clubs such as Feyenoord, Arsenal, and Barca. But I honestly just loving watching the Dutchies, which is why I like watching Arsenal and Barca. I think Dirk Kuyt is my favourite player. I try to match my game to his. He is such a hard worker and is a very smart and unselfish player. Hello all. I’ve posted a few times on hear before and I read very regularly. Here is a bit about me:

I’m 24. I live in Seoul, South Korea. I’m a Canadian citizen, born in Vancouver, BC, but I am still very Dutch, as my parents and my in-laws are all Dutch. Currently, I am teaching in Seoul, but I have a BA in Urban Geography and plan to get my Masters in Environmental/Urban Design and do some work in either Europe or Canada.

I have been following Oranje as long as I can remember. Aside from Oranje, I am an avid Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven fan. I have also had a soft spot for other clubs such as Feyenoord, Arsenal, and Barca. But I honestly just loving watching the Dutchies, which is why I like watching Arsenal and Barca.

I think Dirk Kuyt is my favourite player. I try to match my game to his. He is such a hard worker and is a very smart and unselfish player.

]]> By: Jan http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80471 Jan Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:49:12 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80471 Very good sorries indeed! Sphinx: I don't know Brisbane too well, but you'll find your way around the city I guess... If you go north you'll enter Great Barrier Reef territory, which is very nice! Sunshine coast, Gold coast are ok too, if you're into something like that. Further south is Byron Bay in NSW. Number 2 popular tourist destination in Oz, after Sydney. Beautiful hinterland too. Rainforest, heaps of national parks... Very good sorries indeed!

Sphinx: I don’t know Brisbane too well, but you’ll find your way around the city I guess…

If you go north you’ll enter Great Barrier Reef territory, which is very nice! Sunshine coast, Gold coast are ok too, if you’re into something like that. Further south is Byron Bay in NSW. Number 2 popular tourist destination in Oz, after Sydney. Beautiful hinterland too. Rainforest, heaps of national parks…

]]> By: goose http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html/comment-page-1#comment-80435 goose Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:59:41 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/cucumbers-and-introductions.html#comment-80435 great storys yall, very interesting group of people we have here... good to see how football can bring a group of people together from all around the world... @dr. ; keep the faith, i know the pain, remember crying after the loss in 98, that really hurt..glad i wasnt alive during the 74 WC, think i would gone crazy!! im sure well have succes again, remember, the longer you wait the sweeter the victory when it comes!! weres my mate micha?? grtz great storys yall, very interesting group of people we have here… good to see how football can bring a group of people together from all around the world…

@dr. ; keep the faith, i know the pain, remember crying after the loss in 98, that really hurt..glad i wasnt alive during the 74 WC, think i would gone crazy!! im sure well have succes again, remember, the longer you wait the sweeter the victory when it comes!!

weres my mate micha??

grtz

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