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[Goofyernmost]

@Goofyernmost Just saw on Facebook that where my relatives live in South Carolina is expected to get an inch of snow. They've already shut down schools for tomorrow.

Snow down here is different. They do not know how to drive in it. They do not have enough equipment to clean it up so going to school is a real and present threat to the safety of the students. However, here all it was is cold air, and not even that cold. An inch of snow here in North Carolina will shut everything down too. And it will stay shut down until the sun melts the snow. I cannot image the amount of lost revenue that is caused by this reaction.

 

[Gabe1]

On Saturday I visited Den Bosch, the city I was born in.
I ate a Bosche Bol which is a large profiterole filled with sweetened cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
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With a very full tummy I walked to the market, as long as I can remember the town has had a market on Wednesday mornings and all day Saturday. The flower stalls are my favorite as I love the smell.
You can also buy fruit and vegs, fabric, cheese, meat, fish and an assortment of other things.
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My next stop was the St.Jan cathedral.
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That looks delicious Slurp

I love your farmers market. I’d love access to fresh fish

 

[MOXOMUMD]

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I would think a ferret would need only one.

 

[Gabe1]

And what is Disney thinking????

Spinner Ride name for new ToyStory Land name:

Alien Swirling Saucers. So the fan acronym will be....bleep...

 

[Go.Nijntje]

No visit to Den Bosch is complete without stopping by Tum Tum, a candy shop that hasn't changed in over 80 years.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

On Saturday I visited Den Bosch, the city I was born in.
I ate a Bosche Bol which is a large profiterole filled with sweetened cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
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With a very full tummy I walked to the market, as long as I can remember the town has had a market on Wednesday mornings and all day Saturday. The flower stalls are my favorite as I love the smell.
You can also buy fruit and vegs, fabric, cheese, meat, fish and an assortment of other things.
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My next stop was the St.Jan cathedral.
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Gorgeous windows in the cathedral.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Luckily the nativity scene was still up in the St.Jan so I walked through it. It is quite large with different areas starting at one side of the church and ending at the other.

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Once again, gorgeous!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

No visit to Den Bosch is complete without stopping by Tum Tum, a candy shop that hasn't changed in over 80 years.
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My daughter spotted the Pez dispensers right away. She collects them.

 

[Go.Nijntje]

Sounds good but then you have to factor in earthquakes, fires, and mudslides. Aside ftom mostly ok weather, that state is a disaster. The high taxes kind of suck too.

Which ship on that line is good? I heard it is super crowded.

Personally we like the Jade as it is big enough to offer everything we want but not so massive it takes a week to figure out where everything is. For our next cruise we have booked The Breakaway, it is big but hopefully we will like it.

That looks delicious Slurp

I love your farmers market. I’d love access to fresh fish

The market is wonderful for people on a budget as especially the fruit and vegs are much cheaper than in supermarkets.

 

[Gabe1]

Sounds good but then you have to factor in earthquakes, fires, and mudslides. Aside ftom mostly ok weather, that state is a disaster. The high taxes kind of suck too.

Consolation Prize can go to Cali. Don’t believe any state is as messed up as Illinois. Last two governors jailed. High state tax rate Cali can be a runner up.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Snow down here is different. They do not know how to drive in it. They do not have enough equipment to clean it up so going to school is a real and present threat to the safety of the students. However, here all it was is cold air, and not even that cold. An inch of snow here in North Carolina will shut everything down too. And it will stay shut down until the sun melts the snow. I cannot image the amount of lost revenue that is caused by this reaction.

I saw someone in my aunt's apartment complex wearing a winter coat when it was 65 degrees out. I'm wondering how any of them are even functioning right now.

 

[Gabe1]

I have to go out. I don’t w a n t to

 

[Go.Nijntje]

Once again, gorgeous!

Thank you, I grew up visiting the St.Jan so I had no idea how stunning it really was until I started travelling and visiting other churches.

 

[Go.Nijntje]

My daughter spotted the Pez dispensers right away. She collects them.

I didn't even notice the Pez dispensers but than they have over 400 kind of candy at Tum Tum.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I saw someone in my aunt's apartment complex wearing a winter coat when it was 65 degrees out. I'm wondering how any of them are even functioning right now.

They don't function very well. But, at least they do have cold weather clothing. They may use it sooner then we would, but, they are prepared. They just don't stay outside for very long and the golf courses take it on the chin. I like to play when it is cool, but, not this cool. Most around here never go to the course until the hottest part of the day, and that is something I cannot understand at all. My confession though is that the longer I stay here the weaker my ability to not be phased by cold air. I have noticed that every year since I moved here it has seemed that I grab a jacket way sooner then I once did.

 

[Go.Nijntje]

I have to go out. I don’t w a n t to

Wrap up warm!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

It is currently warmer in Anchorage, Alaska than in Baltimore.

I can't take this. I'm out.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Your dad looks great! I get the don't take things for granted. We lost our Papa Ray (ex-FIL) right before Christmas. He was only 62. Your family always has quite the spread of food.

Sorry about your ex-FIL.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

And what is Disney thinking????

Spinner Ride name for new ToyStory Land name:

Alien Swirling Saucers. So the fan acronym will be....bleep...

Just gave me my laugh for the day.

 

[StarWarsGirl]