100 days till Queens Day 2010....hip forums meetup 6th anniversary!!

Really Really Really Really High I'm thinking too fucking high myselfarty:.
Proud to be a reprobate.

 

30 Days till we return to one of the greastest places on earth. Looking forward to seeing friends....buds....hash....the sound of tram bells...bikes whizzing by....more buds with friends...:groupwave:

Hope everyone is well,

Tammy

 

Only 30 days to go till I'm on the ground and smoking up Mokem. See you all soon. Hey Mike how's the boat coming? Any luck yet? I'm thinking I may rent a bike this year but I'm not to sure I'd hate to get run over in Amsterdam that would definitely be a bummer. I'e already broke a rib in Mokem, got pneumonia and blown a knee there all I need is to crash a bike. I just may stick to chewing gum and walking.lol arty:

 

30 days for my landing!...looks like we got a nice group of folks this year. About 10+ so far...
Lets make our 2010 hip pig meetup at the Waterhole at 5pm on Wednesday the 28th....can't wait to see everyone again!
And don't forget your Borat swim suits!! They are the rave over there...


Still looking for a boat for our annual queens day cruise but so far I only found one that was too small and another that was to big and expensive. We still have Kees and another friend of mine looking for us. If we have one we'll have it for 2-3 hours 12p-3p and then the houseboat party begins at 4ish...


queens day houseboat party 2008



hip forums meet 2006 / dekuil

alright ya'll.....see ya real soon!
Mike O

 

Well I am booked and ready to go. I waited for a cheaper flight and BAM.
Saved almost $200 on airfare.

Here I come Amsterdam, Im ready to make up for lost time.


Mikeymike

 

Yah I should have waited to. I look a couple weeks ago and I could have saved $144 bucks and got a 5pm flight out. Hey Mickey when do you arrive?arty:

 

Yeah I just checked today and I could have saved $100 if I hadn't of booked about 5 weeks ago.

 

I have no idea what's going on here haha, but if its in amsterdam ill probably see you all.

 

Hi All,

Just finished planing my Queens Day trip! Can't wait to see you all again, should be a blast again this year.

I have been over twice already this year and it has been cold, snowy and canals frozen. Looking forward outdoor cafes and spring time in the dam.

See you all soon

Dan

 

Looking forward to seeing you again Dan! Spring time in AMS is magical indeed! Brews at the Brouwerij Ij perhaps?

 

Hoi Wild-Flowers,

We are a group of fun loving travelers who visit amsterdam yearly. Typically for the last week of April and the first week of May. If you will be in town at that time (or live in town) and care to meet up for a drink or smoke and a chat let us know!

Regards,
Koopa

 

Well it finally hit the low 60's in Mokem. Maybe we will hit the 70's soon. I'm hoping for good weather for Q-Day 2010 just like 2009 and 2007. Nothing like 2008 I hope.
:groupwave:

 

Glad your making it dan and of course I'll be seeing you down at Suzies. Well I hope it does get warmer Yogi...suppose to get into the 80's here in CT for the next couple of days and we can only hope it's as nice as 2007.

Queens Day cruise 2007
mike o, mike a, mike c, nancy, tammy

Well I have managed to get a boat for Queens day this year. Costs 200 euros an hour and seats 12 plus captain and is a 7.5 meter metal life boat. We'll be cruising into orange mayhem starting at 2p till 4p unless we decide to extend the madness if we choose. Of course pre-cruise lunch cocktails will be in order for those who show up around noon to help decorate the houseboat and cruise boat for the festivities. Orange overload this year, were sure to have loads of fun as usual!

Queens Day pig cruise 2007
dan, yogi, mike c, koopa, christine, nancy

Our mission this year is to beat 2007....that's a tall order but I have faith in the mighty pigs!!

Queens Day 2007

Later gators! Go Orange!

 

Great man I've got that most valuable of items packed for you. Yah it was 80 here yesterday it's really warming up. I'll see what I can round up for the boat.arty:arty:

 

Well done Mike. I will be at the houseboat pre-cruise of course. Does this boat has a place to keep the beer cold? mikeymike

 

Hi All!

Mike good job with the boat! Hopefully it has a head, for all the beer. LOL:cheers2:


Happy that we have such a large number of Koninginnedag vets returning again this year!
But Amsterdam may be a real PIGSTY. read on

Dan



Garbage collectors on strike for a week in Amsterdam, starting Queen's Day

Starting Friday, April 30, the garbage collectors in Amsterdam will go on strike for a week.

The work will be laid down for better wages.

The strike will cause major inconvenience, because it starts on Queen's Day. This is one of Amsterdam's biggest street parties. Officially it is to celebrate the Queen's birthday. On this day, everyone is allowed to have a street sale without a license, and there are many festivities in the streets. Queen's Day in Amsterdam attracts about half a million visitors each year.

These visitors leave behind a substantial amount of garbage: the downtown area will be covered with a layer of litter, here and there.

The strike is not completely certain yet, as the city of Amsterdam might decide to take the unions to court about it.

The strikers have announced they will in any case clean the Dam Square area around May 4, which is the national commemoration of the World War II victims.

 

Only 15 days and I'll be sitting at Basjoe's smoking a fatty. I'm glad all the usual suspects will be attending again. It seems all my dreams are consumed with Amsterdam themes here lately. With that garbage strike it's going to be a bit messy after Q-Day they have timed it for maximum effect I see. See you all soon amigos. oh by the way what's the count so far is it a full boat yet?

 

Mike O. comes through once again... Right ON Mike!!! Really appreciate your making things happen with the cruise. 2 hours @ €400 sounds fantastic, as does the time frame. Putting the finishing touches on the Queensday Playlist for the iPod.

2 weeks from today and we'll be IN Amsterdam! Can't wait to see what kind of "crew" we end up with this year.

Smoke You All Soon

:ssmokeit:

 

Thanks ya'll pigsters!
2 weeks and take off for me....doing a day trip to DC for some sightseeeing before heading out across the pond late afternnon! Can't wait to see everyone old and new!

James: Bring the guitar..or the ukalali.(sp) kodak moment!

Dan: I'll be meeting you at suzies at 9m the 27th!! be there!

Mike A: not to sure about a cooler for the boat which we really don't need
since I'm bringing a fold up cooler...no shit. Thanks Coors Light!

Yogi: At the moment we have 10 people for the cruise but might be 11 if Sjors(guy at other end of houseboat last year) gets on board. He'll be there, he knows when a good time is brewing, he's one funny guy! We actually had one of the pig vet drop out of the cruise...kid you not! Something about your mountain man stoner look scares him!:smash:

Mike C: Central Cafe 8:30a tuesday, I'm bringing to much party gear!!

Later gators....pig on! garbage or no garbage!

when the cruises all began.....queens day 2005...kicked ass!

 

Looks like I should visit one year at this time.