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  • #16
    Originally posted by Scott Triplitt View Post
    This time of year back in 1965, I read Washington Irving's short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." With Halloween just around the corner, the story seems so timely, as does its relationship to the Dutch, who have left an amazing impression upon civilization and the World. From Wikipedia, here is the essence of the story, stretching from the 1790's in upstate New York to those who ride their Spyker chariots through that beautiful countryside today. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_..._Sleepy_Hollow
    Fascinating story, thanks for sharing! If you're interested in Dutch influences on the USA, specifically the Northeast, I can recommend the books of Russel shorto.
    Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:07.
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    • #17
      Originally posted by IVR007 View Post
      Fascinating story, thanks for sharing! If you're interested in Dutch influences on the USA, specifically the Northeast, I can recommend the books of Russel shorto.
      Hi IVR007,

      Thanks for introducing me to Russell Shorto! I went to his website and will definitely be ordering some of his books.
      Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:07.
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      • #18
        Very cool...
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        • #19
          12049110_760601210753250_4357405095612260996_n.png Brilliant....
          Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:07.
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          • #20
            image_16856.jpg For the Dutch speaking contingent...
            Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:06.
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            • #21
              image_17432.jpg I must be slipping.....
              Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:06.
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              • #22
                image_17447.jpg One for Scott....
                Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:05.
                Rijk

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                • #23
                  image_17450.jpg And here is the answer:lol::lol::lol:
                  Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:05.
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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by F Spider View Post
                    One for Scott....
                    Hi Rijk,

                    Very interesting. I thought Woodside might be near Fort Ross, where a Russian settlement was in Northern California, but that is not so. However, their wealth may explain why they were willing to spend "6 figures" for Lenin's body.

                    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodside,_California
                    Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:05.
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                    • #25
                      image_17608.jpg there You Go...
                      Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:05.
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                      • #26
                        image_16819.png I like these...
                        Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:05.
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                        • #27
                          image_17808.jpg Redact...
                          Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:04.
                          Rijk

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                          • #28
                            image_17924.jpg For the dreamers amongst us...
                            Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:04.
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                            • #29
                              image_18696.jpg Funny...
                              Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:04.
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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by F Spider View Post
                                Funny...
                                Hi Rick,
                                Very funny!
                                Last edited by F Spider; 02-04-2022, 15:04.
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