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Old and New
Jun 5th
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KINDERDIJK, almost dawn.
The Netherlands is famous for its windmills. Today there are still more than 1.000 mills. Nowhere in the world you will find as many windmills as near (the Dutch village) Kinderdijk. Around 1740 no less than 19 sturdy mills were built here. They have been well preserved to the present day.
The mills drain the excess water from the Alblasserwaard polders – which are situated below sea-level – after which the water is sluiced into the river Lek (the Rijn).
The powerful mill sails serve to transmit the force of the wind on to large paddle-wheels which scoop up the water. Nowadays power-driven pumping engines do the job, including one of the largest water screw pumping-stations in Western Europe.
The foundation “Wereld Erfgoed Kinderdijk” maintains and preserves the windmills in Kinderdijk.
The preservation is not limited to the windmills themselves, but also covers the area in which the windmills are situated. The foundation makes use of funds from the government and the members of the foundation each contribute to the cost of maintenance. Additional sponsoring should take care of reducing the backlog of repairs.
In 1997 the mills of Kinderdijk were put on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.- source
lasting memory of a little friend (075)
Mar 17th
*old photo of Gizmo taken in 2007*
This was Gizmo. He was the youngest of all our 3 ferrets. Sadly all 3 of them are now in animal heaven where there is no pain, no worries nor sorrow.
He was never sick during his lifetime. He did not experience the pain of Danielle – the female ferret that died at 6 years old due to cancer, nor Jacob’s, that died at 8 years old, due to a condition. He was playful, smart and funny…and the fattest amongst the 3.
Back in the early 2008, I still remember that dreadful morning when I found him almost lifeless. I was already expecting that day because I was already noticing changes days before. We took him to the animal hospital where we were told that he’s no longer there but what we’re seeing was muscle contraction. His heartbeat was very very weak.The vet offered to put him to sleep immediately. It was the humane thing to do.
It was my 3rd time to witness my pet being euthanized. It wasn’t easy. First needle was given to put them into deep sleep, for them not to feel the 2nd needle. The 2nd needle was always the most painful to witness because it’s brought straight to the heart. It felt like my heart was also punctured 3 times. But like a real ‘mommy’ I had to see that everything was done properly, no matter how difficult it was.
He was cremated and his remain was scattered on a field.
To this day, my husband and I still talk about our 3 ferrets. We still miss their company from time to time.
Goodbye February 2010 (058)
Feb 28th
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Really, February 2010 is at its end?!? It was only a few minutes ago when I realized that this month is already ending. That we will NEVER EVER have it back! Can you imagine that?
To end my flower month, I leave you with this yellow beauty. May the start of your week be as vibrant as this flower.
With A Flower (057)
Feb 27th
With A Flower
I hide myself within my flower,
That wearing on your breast,
You, unsuspecting, wear me too –
And angels know the rest. More >
Kenny was here (55 & 56)
Feb 26th
I didn’t had time yesterday to publish my photo for my project photo-a-day 365 that’s why today I have two. Numbers 55 and 56.
As I’ve said, this month will be filled with flower uploads. Both photos were taken back in 2008 when my family visited Keukenhof , the famous Dutch gardens of floral display showcased each year, early spring.
It is still close now because it’s still early and well, because of the long winter which we hope to leave us soon. Then the fun at Keukenhof can once again begin!
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The second photo isn’t a flower though but my own Charlie, marking everything he found worthy of his scent . Dogs are allowed in the area as long as owners clean up after them when they decide to do number 2.





















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