Any Dutch/American couples??

[lizandpat 0]

Hey Liz, those are pretty, didn't know they were typical for Texas?

I recall having them in bouquets over here.

Wow Jeanine, that is going fast.

Can imagine getting nervous a bit, I would be also.

But you will be fine

No movement here, I wish.

Would be nice to have something to show for finally.

Hi Peet...yep, those are the state flower for Texas...

Jeanine - That's awesome...it's going so quickly now!!! I'm sure everything will turn out great for you!!

Nothing here either...although I don't expect anything on ours for another month or two.

[lizandpat 0]

Hi all...have a quick question...I know that Tulips are the most well known flowers from the Netherlands but are there any others?

Thanks!

[Peet 1]

LOL, yep,

There are many more, the Netherlands is know for its flower export and design is what you can call it I guess.

http://www.floraholland.com/en/AboutFloraH...es/default.aspx

As a country the Netherlands designs and grows the most new cutting flowers.

But if you would ask me if there are any special flowers that certain places are known for, I honestly wouldn't know.

At the same time, I am so used to be able to buy every possible flower at every street corner, I was rather disappointed when we visited some nurseries in the US.

Edited March 25, 2009 by Peet

[lizandpat 0]

LOL, yep,

There are many more, the Netherlands is know for its flower export and design is what you can call it I guess.

http://www.floraholland.com/en/AboutFloraH...es/default.aspx

As a country the Netherlands designs and grows the most new cutting flowers.

But if you would ask me if there are any special flowers that certain places are known for, I honestly wouldn't know.

At the same time, I am so used to be able to buy every possible flower at every street corner, I was rather disappointed when we visited some nurseries in the US.

Wow..thanks Peet! That website was cool!!

Do you have a favorite flower?

Edited March 25, 2009 by lizandpat

[marieke 1]

hey everyone its been a while. we were away during springbreak. it was a fun fun trip! i'll be bloggind on it soon!

today i found out that i got fired. i did expect it so it was okay, but of course it sucks.

bloody hurricane ike!!!! %^&^%!!!

glad to see the speedy processes on here though!!

kissers!

ps and my fav flowers are daisies!!!!

Edited March 25, 2009 by marieke

[Peet 1]

Ahhh, glad you had a good time Marieke, too bad about your job though.

What does a hurricane have to do with it?

If you ask me they could speed it up a bit more, it is frustrating to see CSC approving so much faster.

But I guess I shouldn't complain eh?

Let me see, I am very spoiled if it comes to flowers, my Dad used to work in them and we got used to fresh flowers on our tables.

Several family members still work in the flower business.

Really love the fragrance of white Fresia's. And they are beautiful to look at.

But last winter Jack bought me an orchid, a white phalenopsis it is called I think and I am so proud that I got it back in bloom again.

It has 5 flowers now, it is very pretty.

[lizandpat 0]

Welcome back Marieke!! Glad to hear you had a great spring break trip!!! And I'm sorry to hear about your job. I know you were expecting it but it still isn't nice to hear. Oh...and daisies are my favorite flowers too! hehe!

Peet - Wow...I'd love to have fresh flowers everyday...I love them!!

I'm with you about VSC...would be nice if they would keep up with CSC's pace!!

btw...Love your picture!!

Edited March 26, 2009 by lizandpat

[marieke 1]

Hurricane Ike destroyed 3 schools, made many many people evacuate and not come back (start over somewhere else or house is destroyed). we ended up losing 25% of our kids. losing 3 schools and 25% of kids means is we need less teachers and staff. 220 have been fired. its hard but we understand it had to happen. me being the last in...

[lizandpat 0]

Marieke - your hubby's job is safe though right? Are you going to look there or were you still thinking to look other places still?

[marieke 1]

yeah thomas is safe. and its not a money thing for us. with unemployment i think we will go down 600. I just *hate* sitting on my behind all day. it makes me lazy. galveston is not hoppin' right now, so i guess i'll be on the beach everyday!

[lizandpat 0]

yeah thomas is safe. and its not a money thing for us. with unemployment i think we will go down 600. I just *hate* sitting on my behind all day. it makes me lazy. galveston is not hoppin' right now, so i guess i'll be on the beach everyday!

Phew..ok, that's good about Thomas' job! LOL...nothing wrong with bumming around on the beach.. ;-)

[Peet 1]

Ah, I understand Marieke.

It sucks, but it is understandable.

Glad Thomas doesn't have to worry though. And no, the beach doesn't sound that bad for a while.

Thanks Liz, am really happy with that picture, it is one of the few we have of us together.

My fault, since I hate having my picture taken.

Am getting really frustrated here, our expected NOA2 went from May back to June

That is the wrong way

[lizandpat 0]

Happy Friday everyone!!

Any plans for the weekend?

[marieke 1]

Happy Friday!!

nope, no plans at all! I love it! Well i guess i need to work on my resume.

there is a hotel next door that is going to open up again in june. they got bad

water damage due to the hurricane and have been restoring. its a beautiful place.

i have a degree in tourism and 6 years of front desk experience, i should

find something there. it'll be nice to walk next door to work. actually the staff entrance is

in our alley.

wat are your plans liz?

[lizandpat 0]

Happy Friday!!

nope, no plans at all! I love it! Well i guess i need to work on my resume.

there is a hotel next door that is going to open up again in june. they got bad

water damage due to the hurricane and have been restoring. its a beautiful place.

i have a degree in tourism and 6 years of front desk experience, i should

find something there. it'll be nice to walk next door to work. actually the staff entrance is

in our alley.

wat are your plans liz?

WOW..that would be a VERY nice commute to work..LOL!! Good Luck, Marieke!!

I'm going shopping for dresses for my daughter...lol! It's almost Easter and she needs a new dress since she's outgrown the one from last year..lol! With the way she's growing right now, I'll do good to have the new one still fit her at the end of the summer...hehe!