why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

**savoche** · 09-11-2019, 01:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Racer

I have seen it on a map before I think it was near the Belgum border and near the sea so south west of Holland.
Holland like Italy was not always a unified country but rather regions with there own goverments before becoming one unified country
As I understand it

Dave

BACON

Quite right, Dave. Hence the name "the Netherlands" - with an s. The name is in plural in German, Spanish, and French, too. And in Portuguese. And probably some others.

The full Dutch name is "het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" - the kingdom of the Netherlands - but I believe that's for a different reason. The European part of the kingdom is called "Nederland", singular, while the other Nederlande are overseas territories. I think

FantasticMrFox · 09-11-2019, 03:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Probably own a k3 too, huh?

Nono, the original one, without the astrotracer!

MarkJerling · 09-11-2019, 03:30 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Quite right, Dave. Hence the name "the Netherlands" - with an s. The name is in plural in German, Spanish, and French, too. And in Portuguese. And probably some others.

The full Dutch name is "het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" - the kingdom of the Netherlands - but I believe that's for a different reason. The European part of the kingdom is called "Nederland", singular, while the other Nederlande are overseas territories. I think

Die Nederlanden, or The Netherlands, is the group of provinces, of which North Holland and South Holland are two. Collectively, these provinces, along with some islands in the Caribbean make up the country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Netherlands because of it's low-lying nature.

FantasticMrFox · 09-11-2019, 03:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Quite right, Dave. Hence the name "the Netherlands" - with an s. The name is in plural in German, Spanish, and French, too. And in Portuguese. And probably some others.

The full Dutch name is "het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" - the kingdom of the Netherlands - but I believe that's for a different reason. The European part of the kingdom is called "Nederland", singular, while the other Nederlande are overseas territories. I think

A fascinating country with an even more fascinating history. I grew up about three miles from the border - if you go on a bike trip and don't pay attention to where you are going, you may end up in a village where everyone suddenly speaks Dutch around you.

From the first major stock market crash (the tulip mania of 1637), to the largest corporation in world history (the Dutch East India Company's value at its height would equal $7.9 trillion today, almost ten times Apple's value), and their impressive history of land reclamation:

FantasticMrFox · 09-11-2019, 03:36 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Nederlanden, or Netherlands, is the group of provinces, of which North Holland and South Holland are two. Collectively, these provinces, along with some islands in the Caribbean make up the country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Funny enough, my now relatively insignificant hometown of Geldern was once the seat of a powerful medieval duchy, the Duchy of Guelders. It was so influential and had such a vast territorial extent, that an entire province of the Netherlands was named after it: Gelderland

tim60 · 09-11-2019, 04:39 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Funny enough, my now relatively insignificant hometown of Geldern was once the seat of a powerful medieval duchy, the Duchy of Guelders. It was so influential and had such a vast territorial extent, that an entire province of the Netherlands was named after it: Gelderland

Was that a country for making geldings?

robtcorl · 09-11-2019, 07:41 AM - **2 Likes**

I was home with some kind of ailment. Flipping around channels I hit a Mexican station with live pictures of the towers and the words Nuevo York. Took a few seconds to sink in what was happening and where.

**CharLac** · 09-11-2019, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Ny-Ålesund has Ålesund.

But...

The part of Oslo called Nydalen has no counterpart Dalen. It's just short for Nygårdsdalen - 'the valley of Nygård'. Nygård simply means "new farm". So I guess sometimes 'new' just means 'new'.

Sounds like something out of Led Zep song

normhead · 09-11-2019, 07:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

...

That was a little more than 15 grams.

**CharLac** · 09-11-2019, 07:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Die Nederlanden, or The Netherlands, is the group of provinces, of which North Holland and South Holland are two. Collectively, these provinces, along with some islands in the Caribbean make up the country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Netherlands because of it's low-lying nature.

Limburg...is that where the cheese comes from?

**CharLac** · 09-11-2019, 07:57 AM - **3 Likes**

House is starting to take shape. Counters go in tomorrow...and kitchen sink and dishwasher...yay!

robtcorl · 09-11-2019, 08:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

House is starting to take shape. Counters go in tomorrow...and kitchen sink and dishwasher...yay!

Looking good, very good, Charlie!

robtcorl · 09-11-2019, 08:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

That was a little more than 15 grams.

The metric system has always been problematic for me.

**CharLac** · 09-11-2019, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

The metric system has always been problematic for me.

Well from my high school daze, I remember that there are 28 grams in an ounce.....only bought an ounce once

:devilish: ...is this a mod only thing?

normhead · 09-11-2019, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

The metric system has always been problematic for me.

After 40 years of metric in Canada, it still is for me. I still don't know how tall I am or how much I weigh in metric.

09-11-2019, 03:30 AM - 2 Likes	#70338
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by savoche Quite right, Dave. Hence the name "the Netherlands" - with an s. The name is in plural in German, Spanish, and French, too. And in Portuguese. And probably some others. The full Dutch name is "het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" - the kingdom of the Netherlands - but I believe that's for a different reason. The European part of the kingdom is called "Nederland", singular, while the other Nederlande are overseas territories. I think Die Nederlanden, or The Netherlands, is the group of provinces, of which North Holland and South Holland are two. Collectively, these provinces, along with some islands in the Caribbean make up the country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Netherlands because of it's low-lying nature. Last edited by MarkJerling; 09-11-2019 at 03:36 AM.

09-11-2019, 07:57 AM - 3 Likes	#70346
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09-11-2019, 01:13 AM - 1 Like	#70336
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by dbs Hi Racer I have seen it on a map before I think it was near the Belgum border and near the sea so south west of Holland. Holland like Italy was not always a unified country but rather regions with there own goverments before becoming one unified country As I understand it Dave BACON Quite right, Dave. Hence the name "the Netherlands" - with an s. The name is in plural in German, Spanish, and French, too. And in Portuguese. And probably some others. The full Dutch name is "het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" - the kingdom of the Netherlands - but I believe that's for a different reason. The European part of the kingdom is called "Nederland", singular, while the other Nederlande are overseas territories. I think

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FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by robtcorl Probably own a k3 too, huh? Nono, the original one, without the astrotracer!

09-11-2019, 03:31 AM - 1 Like	#70339
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by savoche Quite right, Dave. Hence the name "the Netherlands" - with an s. The name is in plural in German, Spanish, and French, too. And in Portuguese. And probably some others. The full Dutch name is "het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" - the kingdom of the Netherlands - but I believe that's for a different reason. The European part of the kingdom is called "Nederland", singular, while the other Nederlande are overseas territories. I think A fascinating country with an even more fascinating history. I grew up about three miles from the border - if you go on a bike trip and don't pay attention to where you are going, you may end up in a village where everyone suddenly speaks Dutch around you. From the first major stock market crash (the tulip mania of 1637), to the largest corporation in world history (the Dutch East India Company's value at its height would equal $7.9 trillion today, almost ten times Apple's value), and their impressive history of land reclamation:

09-11-2019, 03:36 AM - 3 Likes	#70340
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by MarkJerling Nederlanden, or Netherlands, is the group of provinces, of which North Holland and South Holland are two. Collectively, these provinces, along with some islands in the Caribbean make up the country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Funny enough, my now relatively insignificant hometown of Geldern was once the seat of a powerful medieval duchy, the Duchy of Guelders. It was so influential and had such a vast territorial extent, that an entire province of the Netherlands was named after it: Gelderland

09-11-2019, 04:39 AM - 4 Likes	#70341
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Funny enough, my now relatively insignificant hometown of Geldern was once the seat of a powerful medieval duchy, the Duchy of Guelders. It was so influential and had such a vast territorial extent, that an entire province of the Netherlands was named after it: Gelderland Was that a country for making geldings?

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I was home with some kind of ailment. Flipping around channels I hit a Mexican station with live pictures of the towers and the words Nuevo York. Took a few seconds to sink in what was happening and where.

09-11-2019, 07:43 AM - 1 Like	#70343
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by savoche Ny-Ålesund has Ålesund. But... The part of Oslo called Nydalen has no counterpart Dalen. It's just short for Nygårdsdalen - 'the valley of Nygård'. Nygård simply means "new farm". So I guess sometimes 'new' just means 'new'. Sounds like something out of Led Zep song

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by robtcorl ... That was a little more than 15 grams.

09-11-2019, 07:48 AM - 1 Like	#70345
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by MarkJerling Die Nederlanden, or The Netherlands, is the group of provinces, of which North Holland and South Holland are two. Collectively, these provinces, along with some islands in the Caribbean make up the country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Netherlands because of it's low-lying nature. Limburg...is that where the cheese comes from?

09-11-2019, 08:07 AM - 1 Like	#70347
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac House is starting to take shape. Counters go in tomorrow...and kitchen sink and dishwasher...yay! Looking good, very good, Charlie!

09-11-2019, 08:11 AM - 2 Likes	#70348
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by normhead That was a little more than 15 grams. The metric system has always been problematic for me.

09-11-2019, 08:27 AM - 1 Like	#70349
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by robtcorl The metric system has always been problematic for me. Well from my high school daze, I remember that there are 28 grams in an ounce.....only bought an ounce once :devilish: ...is this a mod only thing?

09-11-2019, 08:43 AM	#70350
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by robtcorl The metric system has always been problematic for me. After 40 years of metric in Canada, it still is for me. I still don't know how tall I am or how much I weigh in metric.

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