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[capecodgirl]

I've long been delighted and impressed that the people who read my journal originate from far and wide. What I'd love is for you to comment below, and tell me which region/country you are from. And I'd love if you could add to that one particular thing that makes your part of the world unique. It might be music, a TV show, a recipe, a landmark, a

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[toomuchfandom]

Well, I'm from Den Helder, which is in the Netherlands in a province called Noord Holland *grin

[capecodgirl]

My ancestry is actually Dutch (by way of Belgium). My maiden name is Vermynck.

European politics in general are much more rough and tumble than they are here.

I agree about freedom of speech and opinion. Personally I think that some people who get offended really need to develop a sense of humor.

[toomuchfandom]

Oh that's cool! And that's a typical Belgian surname too;) (We don't use the y much... the Belgians do. We use ij mostly.)

Oh it's a soap opera, really, European Politics *giggle*

[pigglet27]

My ancestry is Dutch as well! My last name gets lots of weird looks especially if I have to spell it after I've pronounced it...de Jongh.

My father was born in Rotterdam in the 1920's and had great stories about growing up in the city.

[capecodgirl]

Is it pronounced "deyoung"?

I'm amazed at the wide lifestyles and experiences that this little meme has produced.

[pigglet27]

Yep! Only someone who has knowledge of Dutch names (or german) get it right.