In reply to General Lee:
> Dear Grayefish
> Being Dutch (a word that doesn't exist in our language) and therefore coming from Nederland (The Netherlands) and from Holland (North and South Holland are 2 provinces of The Netherlands)and having lived in the UK since 1999 it has been a absolute pleasure reading all the comments made on your post and I can say that I recognize a lot of the things you all mention, they make me smile and sometimes proud.
> BUT when you talk about a strange bunch of people in a weird country do not worry this island is still top of the list as far as I'm concerned.
> With love from a tall man without curtains or carpets.
Personally I consider being 'curious' or 'strange' rather good
The UK is weird too, but in a different way.
I was talking to a new Dutch friend here and we came to the conclusion that the Dutch are all a little bit wild as the country is rather flat and in his words 'boring' in terms of things to do, so they make up for it in personality. lol
Already I have grown to love the Dutch as they're a great bunch and all speak their mind (as well as very friendly and welcoming to me)... it's just such a shame that the country is so bloody flat. lol