Day Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On the ferry waiting to set off to Rotterdam, then bus into Amsterdam. No whacky backy for me, I will take a wander down the red light district though, be rude not to. Derby4Me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, David said: On the ferry waiting to set off to Rotterdam, then bus into Amsterdam. No whacky backy for me, I will take a wander down the red light district though, be rude not to. Leave Wayne’s grannies alone Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 4 hours ago, David said: On the ferry waiting to set off to Rotterdam, then bus into Amsterdam. No whacky backy for me, I will take a wander down the red light district though, be rude not to. In Amsterdam and no wacky backy?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I hope he does wander and not opt for scooters or push bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 57 minutes ago, Boycie said: I hope he does wander and not opt for scooters or push bikes. He will fall in a dyke. Calling it now. Comrade 86, Boycie and Mucker1884 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 6 hours ago, David said: On the ferry waiting to set off to Rotterdam, then bus into Amsterdam. No whacky backy for me, I will take a wander down the red light district though, be rude not to. But surely you didn't miss a home game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 7 hours ago, sage said: But surely you didn't miss a home game... Off to Cheltenham instead, bagged myself a free ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 8 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: In Amsterdam and no wacky backy?! No, I'm older and wiser now. Boycie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 13 hours ago, David said: On the ferry waiting to set off to Rotterdam, then bus into Amsterdam. No whacky backy for me, I will take a wander down the red light district though, be rude not to. Be careful of the "chocolate cake". I think it's just chocolate flavour. Not real chocolate at all! ? Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Jeeez, Amsterdam really isn't my kinda place. Streets are rammed with 20 year olds walking round smoking that crap. Knew it was a thing, but the streets just stink so bad. Well I've done it, can't say I'll ever be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 hours ago, David said: Off to Cheltenham instead, bagged myself a free ticket Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, David said: Jeeez, Amsterdam really isn't my kinda place. Streets are rammed with 20 year olds walking round smoking that crap. Knew it was a thing, but the streets just stink so bad. Well I've done it, can't say I'll ever be back. We stayed in Haarlem when we wanted to "do" Amsterdam about 5 years ago - lovely old city, much quieter with cheaper accommodation and only 20 minutes on the train into Amsterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Crewton said: We stayed in Haarlem when we wanted to "do" Amsterdam about 5 years ago - lovely old city, much quieter with cheaper accommodation and only 20 minutes on the train into Amsterdam. Was just saying to the Mrs, would like to come back and see different areas of the Netherlands, not write it off just because of Amsterdam. What was your thoughts of Amsterdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, David said: Was just saying to the Mrs, would like to come back and see different areas of the Netherlands, not write it off just because of Amsterdam. What was your thoughts of Amsterdam? I'd been there a couple of times in the 1980s but the objective this time was to see more of the art & culture that I hadn't seen much of the previous two times. I'd looked at staying in the city centre, but the hotel prices were ridiculous. That's why we ended up staying out in Haarlem - it also suited our preferences at our time of life compared to 40 years ago. Amsterdam's even more of a cyclist's city now as you probably noticed- they really do seem to regard pedestrians and tourists as a nuisance! That aside, it still seemed to be the relaxed, easy-going place that I remembered. I found the natives friendly enough as before and strolling around the canals and bars was a treat. I did a mini-tour of the southern Netherlands also back in the 80s and found Utrecht, Maastricht, Dordrecht and s'Hertegenbosch in particular worthwhile, but that WAS a long time ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Crewton said: Amsterdam's even more of a cyclist's city now as you probably noticed- they really do seem to regard pedestrians and tourists as a nuisance! Tell me about it, those tinkling bells are worse than the granny scooters over here. You get a 2ft pavement and 8ft cycle lane. Step one foot on there and you have a tyre up your arse. Crewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, David said: Tell me about it, those tinkling bells are worse than the granny scooters over here. You get a 2ft pavement and 8ft cycle lane. Step one foot on there and you have a tyre up your arse. Mrs C nearly ended up in someone's front basket a couple of times ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, David said: Tell me about it, those tinkling bells are worse than the granny scooters over here. You get a 2ft pavement and 8ft cycle lane. Step one foot on there and you have a tyre up your arse. Found that in Munich. Very much like Friargate in Derby but miles of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 These are the worst, the bike x wheelbarrows, even seen Just Eat riders use them, kebab be cold by time it gets to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, David said: These are the worst, the bike x wheelbarrows, even seen Just Eat riders use them, kebab be cold by time it gets to you I bet the Munchies delivery drivers make a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 hours ago, David said: Tell me about it, those tinkling bells are worse than the granny scooters over here. You get a 2ft pavement and 8ft cycle lane. Step one foot on there and you have a tyre up your arse. That's not as bad as it may sound mate. They come out ok, as long as you fully deflate them first. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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