DutchGT500 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sept 8, 1609. A small ship, de Halve Maan (Half Moon), sales into the bay of Manna Hatta. The Statue of Liberty was not there yet. This was the beginning of New Amsterdam. So the roots of modern day New Yorkers lies in the Dutch society. Hard working optimists. Today is the day that our future king and his wife are in New York to start these celebration with 21 salute shots. Did you know that in 1776 The Netherlands was the first country in the world that recognized the United States as an independent nation? Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was based on the same document in which the Dutch separated from Spain after 80 yrs of war and resistance against Spain? Did you know that The Netherlands is the third greatest investor in the USA? And that for a country with 16 million people. I am waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for the info Patrick....... That explains why I get along so well everytime I visit Amsterdam. AA+++ for the Netherlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 No I didn't know that. Thanks for the history lesson, Patrick. If I get back to Europe again I'll have to make sure I make it further North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 As a New Yorker, I am familiar with the Dutch roots of our great city and State.........although I was not aware of the specifics as stated by PJ. Thank you sir..........Dale has visited your great country and is anxious to go back and share it with me......I look forward to the day when I can see it first hand. And was it our great native Americans that introduced the future cafe owners of Amsterdam to a product that would one day outdo coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I've been to the Netherlands on three different occassions and loved each trip, the country and especially its people! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thank you, thank you. Enough feathers in my butt. Yes, in Amsterdam a coffeeshop is slightly different from a Starbucks. Wicked, you are invited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thank you, thank you. Enough feathers in my butt. Yes, in Amsterdam a coffeeshop is slightly different from a Starbucks. Wicked, you are invited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-s Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sept 8, 1609. A small ship, de Halve Maan (Half Moon), sales into the bay of Manna Hatta. The Statue of Liberty was not there yet. This was the beginning of New Amsterdam. So the roots of modern day New Yorkers lies in the Dutch society. Hard working optimists. Today is the day that our future king and his wife are in New York to start these celebration with 21 salute shots. Did you know that in 1776 The Netherlands was the first country in the world that recognized the United States as an independent nation? Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was based on the same document in which the Dutch separated from Spain after 80 yrs of war and resistance against Spain? Did you know that The Netherlands is the third greatest investor in the USA? And that for a country with 16 million people. I am waiting. Yes, the Dutch have had it together for a long, long time. The Dutch also are one of the first nations to establish insurance and also commerce. Sound country and good people we have a lot to owe to. SAS Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Where are these Nether Regions of which you speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I believe that the Netherlands also have a very good national health care system too. http://scienceblogs.com/denialism/2009/05/...e_like_Neth.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCrazy Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Where are these Nether Regions of which you speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The Dutch also "settled" North Carolina! :happy feet: Of course, they - along with the Brits among others - tossed a few Native Americans off of their own land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The Dutch also "settled" North Carolina! :happy feet: Of course, they - along with the Brits among others - tossed a few Native Americans off of their own land! I apologize for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I believe that the Netherlands also have a very good national health care system too. http://scienceblogs.com/denialism/2009/05/...e_like_Neth.php Yep, it is a good role model for a new US system. We pay half of what you pay for health insurance with very good care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Always had a good time there! I've been to two Metal Festivals there and fun was always had by all. The best time was going to a small bar in a nice town where everyone was just so friendly and ended up staying all night! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hey! This just in: Marijuana Tourists No Longer Welcome In Dutch Coffee Shops nrc.nl — The Dutch government wants to maintain its tolerant policy towards cannabis and keep so-called coffee shops open, but they should no longer be tourist attractions, Dutch ministers wrote in a letter that was leaked to the press on Tuesday. A government memorandum on altering the coffee shop policy and other drug-related issues is expected this fall. More… http://www.nrc.nl/international/article235...ng_coffee_shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I don't smoke and I don't use, but if anyone wants too I don't care as long as it stays where it belongs. In the coffeeshops nobody bothers someone. I think this new policy is for border shops. A lot of so called tourists come from Germany and Belgium just over the border to get there stuff. In Amsterdam it is different, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hey, but let's quit talking about this tourist attraction. We are famous because of other things too. TULIPS! Waterworks Wooden shoes Windmills Good cheese Shell Philips Hyves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I don't smoke and I don't use, but if anyone wants too I don't care as long as it stays where it belongs. In the coffeeshops nobody bothers someone. I think this new policy is for border shops. A lot of so called tourists come from Germany and Belgium just over the border to get there stuff. In Amsterdam it is different, but who knows. Thats funny I figured it wouldn't be too long before you got annoyed by the mention of the #1 cash crop. The reason why people from the USA mention this is because the first things that come to our minds when we think of Amsterdam is the SEXY ladies in the windows smiling so invitingly at us B) :devil: the second thing is the coffee shops :beerchug: I love the openmindness of Amsterdam I wish the good ole USA could share even more of Amsterdams policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I love Amsterdam. Been there a couple of times. Love the shopping, the late setting sun in summer, the canals, the trains, the chocolate covered croissants near the red light district when out on evening walks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks for the history. Now I have another reason to love the Netherlands. Marji and I just got home the Netherlands last month, our second time visiting. Beautiful places, friendly people ( as long as you don't walk on the bike path ) and fantastic food. Our son, Danny, is travaling through the area now. Started in Spain, headed to Belgium next and on to Amsterdam after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hey, why didn't I know that? Should have been fun to take you to the races with our Shelbys. Our big Mustang show is next weekend, 19+20 Sep. The next weekend after that I will go to Monster Jam with the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Did you know that in 1776 The Netherlands was the first country in the world that recognized the United States as an independent nation? Not many Americans know the story. I was assigned to a US Navy Frigate in 2007 and we participated in a re-enactment of this event at St. Eustatias. For those that don't know the story, the dutch fort offered a gun salute to a ship flying the U.S. Flag (officially recognizing our independence). They paid for it dearly. The British later sank a bunch of vessels at Statia in retribution. Pretty interesting story and it was great to be a part of the celebration. Hey, the diving wasn't bad either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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