Keith Fitz
@dannykeg.bsky.social
Family man, European, retired, UK/NL, Green and Progressive. Inventor of Discontinuous Grooves.
“If there’s one thing that distinguishes a good watcher from a bad one, - said Jim - it’s the gentle art of doing damn all convincingly.”
“If there’s one thing that distinguishes a good watcher from a bad one, - said Jim - it’s the gentle art of doing damn all convincingly.”
Give it two years before you make any big decisions. Don’t expect to read as many books as you think you will. One advantage is that it gives you more time around hospital appointments. The best is if you have grandchildren living close by, make a point of picking them up from school often.
January 29, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Give it two years before you make any big decisions. Don’t expect to read as many books as you think you will. One advantage is that it gives you more time around hospital appointments. The best is if you have grandchildren living close by, make a point of picking them up from school often.
But are they Liberals or Conservatives ?
January 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM
But are they Liberals or Conservatives ?
I’ve always found it a strange definition to call the VVD “Liberals“ they sit with the RE faction in the European Parliament, but in word and deed they are surely a Conservative Party ?
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I’ve always found it a strange definition to call the VVD “Liberals“ they sit with the RE faction in the European Parliament, but in word and deed they are surely a Conservative Party ?
HP sauce is produced at the Heinz plant in Elst here in the Netherlands, you can buy it in most Dutch supermarkets. Walkers shortbread is also stocked in Albert Heijn XL supermarkets on a special stand along with Mackays preserves.
January 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM
HP sauce is produced at the Heinz plant in Elst here in the Netherlands, you can buy it in most Dutch supermarkets. Walkers shortbread is also stocked in Albert Heijn XL supermarkets on a special stand along with Mackays preserves.
Absolutely, all to do with Brexit!
January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Absolutely, all to do with Brexit!
Yep, even down to exactly the same clock and mirror.
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Yep, even down to exactly the same clock and mirror.
What would be the difference between this HIHO model and the Norwegian or Swiss versions ?
January 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
What would be the difference between this HIHO model and the Norwegian or Swiss versions ?
Here in the Netherlands, most children from the age of 10 onwards cycle to school on their own or with friends.
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Here in the Netherlands, most children from the age of 10 onwards cycle to school on their own or with friends.
Helsinki (Finish/international) Helsingfors (Swedish/Swedish-Fins). Helsingborg ferry port in south west Sweden.
January 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Helsinki (Finish/international) Helsingfors (Swedish/Swedish-Fins). Helsingborg ferry port in south west Sweden.
why would they use the Swedish name for Helsinki ?
January 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
why would they use the Swedish name for Helsinki ?
“Perkins, we need a futile gesture”
January 15, 2026 at 8:52 AM
“Perkins, we need a futile gesture”
I remember them well, every shoe shop had one, it was fun to see your toes wiggle inside your shoes. Then suddenly they disappeared, and they were not spoken about. For me it was only once a year or so whenever I needed new shoes, but I wonder how many shoe show employees suffered long term damage?
January 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
I remember them well, every shoe shop had one, it was fun to see your toes wiggle inside your shoes. Then suddenly they disappeared, and they were not spoken about. For me it was only once a year or so whenever I needed new shoes, but I wonder how many shoe show employees suffered long term damage?
It’s many years since I was in Taiwan, mid 80’s, but the road across the island from Taichung to Hualien was spectacular also the east coast road from Hualien back to Taipei.
January 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM
It’s many years since I was in Taiwan, mid 80’s, but the road across the island from Taichung to Hualien was spectacular also the east coast road from Hualien back to Taipei.
No bins this week for us.
December 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
No bins this week for us.
It was ridiculous, the standard of refereeing is appalling.
December 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It was ridiculous, the standard of refereeing is appalling.
Yes I took the bus to go to a football match, Blackpool vs Blackburn, although to be fair, Christmas Day football was becoming an exception wi the games gradually switching to Boxing Day.
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Yes I took the bus to go to a football match, Blackpool vs Blackburn, although to be fair, Christmas Day football was becoming an exception wi the games gradually switching to Boxing Day.
I don’t know when exactly the UK start shutting down, I still remember growing up in the 60’s and getting the bus (Sunday schedule) on Christmas Day.
December 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I don’t know when exactly the UK start shutting down, I still remember growing up in the 60’s and getting the bus (Sunday schedule) on Christmas Day.
Here in NL the door to door collectors have QR codes on their boxes.
December 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Here in NL the door to door collectors have QR codes on their boxes.
Encourage them to do whatever they enjoy doing, let them have fun growing up.
December 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Encourage them to do whatever they enjoy doing, let them have fun growing up.
If you are thinking of Kelly’s ? It is only a Grocery shop.
www.kellys-expat-shopping.nl/en/
www.kellys-expat-shopping.nl/en/
Your One Stop Shop For All British & American Groceries | The Hague - Amsterdam - Wassenaar
With a whole range off much loved brands like Kraft, Richmond, Lucky Charms, Branston, Cadbury, Uncle Ben's and many other brands, Kelly's Expat Shopping is your one stop shop bor UK & USA groceries!
www.kellys-expat-shopping.nl
December 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
If you are thinking of Kelly’s ? It is only a Grocery shop.
www.kellys-expat-shopping.nl/en/
www.kellys-expat-shopping.nl/en/