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January 12, 2008, 12:00 am
NetherlandsRotterdamIn personDutch
A sniff of architecture, sculpture parade, harbour cruise, cuisine

I should like to propose a Powwow in Rotterdam.
You may like a whiff or sniff of architecture, a brief stroll along unique modern sculptures, a harbour cruise, and to treat yourself to good cuisine on a spectacular location: http://www.montevideorotterdam.nl/

Date: Saturday 12th January, 2008
Time: 13:30 hours
Departure: 14:15 hours
Point of assembly: Near Central Station
Exact description of location, see : http://picasaweb.google.com/a.stufkens/PowwowRotterdam?authkey=CB0gB0aUL6o

I recommend coming by train because the proposed point of assembly is just opposite the railway station and it will do away with the fuss of seeking your way in the city and parking. Besides, this is where I propose to start the excursion.

Warning:
Do not let the construction mess around the station shock you. Like Phoenix the old station will rise again but then in an awesome way. See: http://www.benthemcrouwel.nl/portal_presentation/transport/rotterdam-cs

The stroll along the sculptures to the place of embarkment should take less than an hour.

The harbour cruise operator sees to an efficient and well informed boating experience with a modern feel: http://www.spido.nl/default-menu.aspx?TaalID=2
Costs: € 9.-
Departure: Sa. at 15.:30 hours


The place where I propose to have dinner has a pleasant and spacious atmosphere situated near the former headquarters of the Holland – America Line, where thousands of emigrants left for America in the fifties and sixties.
The place: http://www.humphreys.nl/wm.cgi?keywords=;id=71

For those who never participated in a powwow before:
The practice is that each participant pays for his/her own consumption.
Dinner is usually booked as a group dinner which results in one bill to be paid jointly.
Estimated costs, including 3 or 4 drinks: € 30.-

It would be very pleasant if each one would pay the exact amount of consumption without the need for change because the organizer has not the facilities of a professional cashier.

See you.

Note!
It seems that “Humphrey’s Restaurant” is fully crowded on Saturdays and that bookings should be done 2-3 weeks in advance.
So, indicate your definite interest not later than 22nd December 2007.
11-01-2008: I have booked for 15 . Unfortunately the deadline has now been reached.

Event Organizers:

Margreet Logmans (X)

Albert Stufkens


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Interested members (15) / Confirmed: 11
Name NoteWill Attend
Albert Stufkens  \"Organizer\" \"Photographer\" I will try to point out some remarkable features of some buildings on the route.  y
XMargreet Logmans (X)  \"Organizer\" Datum staat in m'n agenda, maar ik weet nog niets zeker.//Eindelijk besloten: ik kom. :-)  y
Henk Peelen  \"Photographer\" Way too expensive Albert! I thought we're all able to swim? You know, since my camera aint water thight, I'll stay on the quay.  y
Inge Dijkstra   A home game, so I'll be there for sure! My compliments to Albert for a very detailed organization! Though you beat me to it: I intended to organize a Rotterdam powwow next year as well ...  y
XLeen Antwerpen (X)  \"Photographer\" helaas  n
Renske Schuilenga   Klinkt goed, en zo vaak kom ik niet in Rotterdam. Ik moet alleen even kijken of het gaat lukken, op 12 januari  n
Özden Arıkan   Sounds great! Definitely interested... // I'll be there.  y
Nizamettin Yigit  \"Photographer\" Good choice! I will be attending.  y
Nigel Saych   Hello Albert, count me in. Can I bring Annette also, we have been saying for ages that we must get to know Rotterdam better; this will be the perfect chance.  y
Marlou Franken   Nice idea! Last time I signed up, I twisted my ankle. So in order not to tempt fate, I will opt for tentative.  n
Heather Lane   Heather  n
Piet de Jong   Ik ben graag van de partij (ik hoop mijn aanmelding niet te laat is).  y
Hannah Johnson   My boyfriend and I would love to join you.   y
Tatiana Willemsen-Golyandrina   Tatiana Nijboer   y
krigul   Albert, thank you for the good news!  y


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Albert Stufkens
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Welcome Nov 14, 2007

Welcome anyway!

 
Albert Stufkens
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Unique Nov 15, 2007

Ha, Henk.
For the price of a drink and a cake you can have a unique total package of experience. Besides, the boat will go farther than your camera can reach.
You will not be sorry!
Nevertheless it would be fine if you would shoot pictures and films.


 
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No Nieuwjaarsduik in de Maas? Nov 16, 2007

Well, if I can't allure you to a nieuwjaarsduik in de Maas, I'll give up and aboard the Spido

 
Albert Stufkens
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Leuk Nov 16, 2007

Well, Inge, you could combine your information about Rotterdam with my comments about our home turf.
Do not hesitate to organize your Rotterdam powwow in due time.


 
Albert Stufkens
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x Nov 23, 2007

Welcome Leen

 
Albert Stufkens
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x Nov 25, 2007

Looking forward to your participation, Renske.

 
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Özden Nov 26, 2007

Thank you for your cross-border interest.

 
Albert Stufkens
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Nizamettin Nov 26, 2007

I will see you then.

 
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Nigel Nov 26, 2007

Delighted to see you. Of course you can bring Annette also.
I will try to make a philosophical remark now and then.


 
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Marlou Dec 11, 2007

It would be a rare twist of fate if you would twist your ankle again. Hope you can join us.

 
Albert Stufkens
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Piet Dec 28, 2007

A fellow Rotterdammer. It is not yet too late. Welcome

 
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Contact and weather info Jan 4, 2008

In case on the spot mobile communication is needed, my mobile phone number is 0653 738188
According to the official weather bureau (KNMI) temperatures will be above normal (above 5 degrees) with a changing weather pattern.


 
Margreet Logmans (X)
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Forecast Jan 4, 2008

It's another 8 days before January 12, do you really trust the KNMI that much?

 
Albert Stufkens
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KNMI Jan 4, 2008

Ah, Margreet. KNMI can sense the highs and lows from across the ocean. I am pretty confident.

 
Albert Stufkens
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Hannah Jan 4, 2008

I will be seeing you and your boyfriend then.

 
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