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"Costa Magna" Proteksan yacht 1983

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by ombreetsoleil, Jul 30, 2013.

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  1. Old Phart, Jul 31, 2013
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    Old Phart

    Old Phart Senior Member

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    I dunno
    If you do, be sure to post the dates on YF.

    Never know who might visit during mealtime (everyone loves a free-one). ;)
  2. ombreetsoleil, Jul 31, 2013
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    ombreetsoleil

    ombreetsoleil Senior Member

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    The more the merrier.

    I am Dutch.........(Dutch treat):D
  3. K1W1, Jul 31, 2013
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    Hi,

    ombreetsoleil, You have had many reasons explained to you why one more person might have caused the upset to your acquaintance.

    You only seem to like the ones that make out your aforesaid acquaintance is correct so I would suggest you read up on a few facts before a banging your drum too much on only half the story.

    I am aware of the Dutch mindset where they say "If it ain't Dutch it ain't much. "

    I am also well aware of what many say NL on the number plates means to folks outside the most heavily populated country in Western Europe.
  4. ombreetsoleil, Aug 1, 2013
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    I have read what the other forum members say what may have been the reason for the captains reaction and I have admitted that I only heard one side of the story.
    But I can't understand why you have to write the sentence "If it ain't Dutch it ain't much. "
    Seems like someone is a bit prejudice.............:rolleyes:
  5. HTMO9, Aug 1, 2013
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    Hi Ombreet

    I think that expression was used by Nilo on this forum before. That is IMO just saying that Dutch people are proud of their products :).

    We have annother saying in Germany:

    "Not every salesman is Dutch, but every Dutch is a salesman."

    and one more:

    "If somebody fails his driver licence test 3 times, he will get a yellow licence plate and a big NL warning sign on his car" :D.

    Do not worry, that it is just having a little fun. I think, the Netherland (Holland) is a beautiful country with very nice people. Dutch companies are my biggest and hardest competititors in business but some of their owners are my best friends. All of our family boats were and are built in Holland, except my Grandfathers and my Fathers Sailboats. They were made in Germany by A&R.
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