And why? Because today she turns …, well, let’s just say it is her birthday today. And even though she’s 100% Dutch, she currently has lived longer in Lebanon than she has lived in Holland. She’s been through quite a bit of Lebanese history, experienced the Israeli invasion of 1982, lots of civil disturbances, bombs in front of her, bombs behind her, and today it is her …… birthday. And so, to make it a bit memorable (it’ not every day that one turns …), a figured I’d put her on the blog today.
And to give you an indication as to how old she is getting; just take a look at that sleeping bag she used this summer while we were in Paris together. A real original, totally retro, Paisly design, sleeping bag. It is a real one, still from the late 60’s, early 70’s. That sleeping bag totally rocks, Marijke.
And to give you an indication as to how old she is getting; just take a look at that sleeping bag she used this summer while we were in Paris together. A real original, totally retro, Paisly design, sleeping bag. It is a real one, still from the late 60’s, early 70’s. That sleeping bag totally rocks, Marijke.
Yeahhh, happy birthday girl!. That bag is indeed . . ... something! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is something that needs to be celebrated. We Lebanese cannot stick it out here, but the Dutch beat us at it. Good job there
ReplyDeleteMona
Hey Siets, Thanx a lot for this special blog in honor of my 50th birhtday! Yes, you may as well say it, 50! And it didn't even hurt! Since you are still making fun of my sleeping bag I might, just MIGHT, let you use it for one day next summer!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Marijke
No, don't let her use the sleeping bag, other camper may think my sister is 70... Y.
ReplyDelete…… Birthday doesn't hurt at all, still getting wiser every day is my experience. Marijke …… congrats and welcome to the club!!
ReplyDeleteLove the sleeping bag, Mieke still has one almost like yours and those are the best.
Dimphy
welcome back; it's so good reading your words again!
ReplyDeletefound this video clip and thought you might like it. the first boy dancer reminds me of your son.
Dui
Lidia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNT8x3alC2E
Hi Sietske,
ReplyDeleteNice picture ;)
Could you please give me your email adress?
Made some close ups of pictures of you, Adrian and Hana and i do wanna send them to you without bothering Marijke hihihi.
Gr. Debhora
Nice blog, I occasionally check out your log, and suddenly I see my aunt, with this fantastic sleeping bag. Marijke, congratulations again, I'm half your age since yesterday and it doesn't hurt either ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Maryke, een fyne verjaardag en nog veele jaren.
ReplyDeleteGroetjes, Amna.
me gusta mucho tu blog lo visito a diario visita el mio y si t gusta deja un comentario de si t gusta o no y nos linkeamos los blogs
ReplyDeletezegge... maak je niks meer mee?
ReplyDeleteja precies, gebeurt er nog wat offuh... moeten wij die Israeli's even belluh...?
ReplyDeleteBusy with preparing or starting up the new school year?? It must be very busy there in this month, knowing about the scedule in Lebanon.
ReplyDeleteSome people are missing you!
Dimphy
Ja, bel de Israeliers even. Want inspiratie is ver te zoeken. Ik denk dat ik maar wat ga roddelen over de buurt hier, gebeurd weer van alles bij de buren.
ReplyDeleteSietske
vertel...
ReplyDeleteY.
Of iets over een zekere stichting?? Dan kan ik je mailen!
ReplyDeleteDimphy
Although I am very honored by "my" blog, I think I have been on the front page long enough now!
ReplyDeleteMarijke,
ReplyDeleteI am getting used to you already, later on I will miss you on the first sight.
Dimphy
I would like to start a petition here: keep Marijke on the front page! Anyone supporting my petition?
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree, we want Marijke on the front page!!!
ReplyDeleteExactly, let's keep her and the sleeping bag!
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes!!! No change!
ReplyDeleteRemember Marijkes own words from 5:55 PM !!
ReplyDeleteAre you guys starting a fan-club here? I can get you some signed pictures if you want, signed by the sleeping bag of course!!!
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