Comments on: If Solvang Isn’t Dutch, Then What Is It? http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html A humor column Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Margaret (nannygoats) http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-17865 Margaret (nannygoats) Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:00 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-17865 Wow! Well, now we know who to call whenever we have a Nederlands question. Thanks for the info! Wow! Well, now we know who to call whenever we have a Nederlands question. Thanks for the info!

]]> By: F. Eugene Barber http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-17862 F. Eugene Barber Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:55:00 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-17862 Most of Europe "low" counntries have windmills. The Delft dishes, cups, plates, etc. in Solvang are from The Nederlands. Holland is a province (like a state) in the Nederlands. Friesland is a state in the Nederlands and just across the border in Germany is Ostfriesland. The language of the Nederlands is Low German or Low Saxon (Plattdüütsch, Nedderdüütsch, Standard German Plattdeutsch, Niederdeutsch; Dutch Nedersaksisch. In the Nederlands National Anthem, they use the word Deutsch in the lyriics. F. Eugene Barber Author www.readerskorner.com Most of Europe “low” counntries have windmills. The Delft dishes, cups, plates, etc. in Solvang are from The Nederlands. Holland is a province (like a state) in the Nederlands.
Friesland is a state in the Nederlands and just across the border in Germany is Ostfriesland. The language of the Nederlands is Low German or Low Saxon (Plattdüütsch, Nedderdüütsch, Standard German Plattdeutsch, Niederdeutsch; Dutch Nedersaksisch.

In the Nederlands National Anthem, they use the word Deutsch in the lyriics.

F. Eugene Barber
Author http://www.readerskorner.com

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-51 Anonymous Fri, 07 May 2010 22:06:20 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-51 Funny post, but loli's irony free comment, funnier! Funny post, but loli's irony free comment, funnier!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-50 Anonymous Fri, 07 May 2010 22:03:02 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-50 Funny post, but lolicaor's irony-free comment is even funnier. Thanks for the laughs. Funny post, but lolicaor's irony-free comment is even funnier. Thanks for the laughs.

]]> By: lolicaor805 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-41 lolicaor805 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:20:13 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-41 Is this article a joke? I find it hard to believe that you'd take a corrective approach when you did next to no research just to check "how Danish Solvang is" They speak Danish in Denmark (and there are many people that speak English, German, Swedish and other languages, specially college graduates), which is a Scandinavian country along with with Sweden and Norway, and the architecture, traditional dress and language among them crossover greatly, thus it is possible to find windmills all over Northen Europe, and Wooden shoes (aka clogs) are not only a tourist image of the Neatherlands, but they are part of the traditional dress in Denmark, Norway, France, Spain, and even the UK. By the way, going to Amsterdam (The Neatherlands), does not make you a Scandinavian anthropologist and free of confusion, specially since you don't show much interest to learn about the places that you go to. Belgians are from Belgium, not Bulgaria, and the Trolley you picture is a replica of a 1915 Danish streetcar. Trolleys have been present in history not only in San Fransisco, but all over the world, including the UK, Denmark, Mexico, Argentina, Eastern Europe and even Asia.<br />If you had taken one of the historical tours you would know that Solvang is rich in Danish culture due to the national origin of its founders, but there are many other cultures present, such as Spanish, Mexican, Chumash, German, Norwegian, Irish and English, and Anglo American, thus do not be surprised that there are Michael Jackson tshirts being sold at souvenir shops, and there is a Dogtober fest at the park. Solvang is as diverse and makes many cultural mixes as any other part of the united states.<br /><br />I am left truly confused after reading your article. If you're claiming to be a journalist, aren't you supposed to do a bit of research? Wikipedia if not direct sources? Or is this supposed to be ironic by showing how little importance you give to accuracy? Is this article a joke? I find it hard to believe that you'd take a corrective approach when you did next to no research just to check "how Danish Solvang is" They speak Danish in Denmark (and there are many people that speak English, German, Swedish and other languages, specially college graduates), which is a Scandinavian country along with with Sweden and Norway, and the architecture, traditional dress and language among them crossover greatly, thus it is possible to find windmills all over Northen Europe, and Wooden shoes (aka clogs) are not only a tourist image of the Neatherlands, but they are part of the traditional dress in Denmark, Norway, France, Spain, and even the UK. By the way, going to Amsterdam (The Neatherlands), does not make you a Scandinavian anthropologist and free of confusion, specially since you don't show much interest to learn about the places that you go to. Belgians are from Belgium, not Bulgaria, and the Trolley you picture is a replica of a 1915 Danish streetcar. Trolleys have been present in history not only in San Fransisco, but all over the world, including the UK, Denmark, Mexico, Argentina, Eastern Europe and even Asia.
If you had taken one of the historical tours you would know that Solvang is rich in Danish culture due to the national origin of its founders, but there are many other cultures present, such as Spanish, Mexican, Chumash, German, Norwegian, Irish and English, and Anglo American, thus do not be surprised that there are Michael Jackson tshirts being sold at souvenir shops, and there is a Dogtober fest at the park. Solvang is as diverse and makes many cultural mixes as any other part of the united states.

I am left truly confused after reading your article. If you're claiming to be a journalist, aren't you supposed to do a bit of research? Wikipedia if not direct sources? Or is this supposed to be ironic by showing how little importance you give to accuracy?

]]> By: Adrian http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12622 Adrian Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:58:10 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12622 That Belgian Cafe. I remember eating there about 20-something years ago. Still looks the same. I love Solvang. It's so pretty and the food is so good. I wish we weren't too far away to go there now. That Belgian Cafe. I remember eating there about 20-something years ago. Still looks the same. I love Solvang. It’s so pretty and the food is so good. I wish we weren’t too far away to go there now.

]]> By: cheri http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12621 cheri Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:17:05 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12621 OMG!! Solvang Bakery is the SHIZZLE!!! I think I gained about 12 lbs the weekend I stayed there. lol!! OMG!! Solvang Bakery is the SHIZZLE!!! I think I gained about 12 lbs the weekend I stayed there. lol!!

]]> By: the mama bird diaries http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12620 the mama bird diaries Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:48:05 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12620 The international language of pastries. Yum. The international language of pastries. Yum.

]]> By: MikeWJ at TooManyMornings http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12619 MikeWJ at TooManyMornings Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:01:31 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12619 Damn, now that's a Danish! I'm headed to Solvang. Or anywhere I can find a Danish like that. Damn, now that’s a Danish! I’m headed to Solvang. Or anywhere I can find a Danish like that.

]]> By: La Jolla Mom http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12618 La Jolla Mom Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:33:03 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12618 I saw your tweet about Solvang a few days ago. I meant to respond because my family had a home not far from there growing up. It's good for Abelskeivers (sp?), danishes and that's about it. Or machine done blue and white china. Anywhoo - psyched to meet you in VEGAS. I saw your tweet about Solvang a few days ago. I meant to respond because my family had a home not far from there growing up. It’s good for Abelskeivers (sp?), danishes and that’s about it. Or machine done blue and white china.
Anywhoo – psyched to meet you in VEGAS.

]]> By: Lorie Shewbridge http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12617 Lorie Shewbridge Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:37:07 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12617 I have ALWAYS been totally confused about those countries and now not am I MORE confused, I am HUNGRY, thirsty and I have to take the dog out!! I'm making cookies now, thank you very much... If my weight goes up, it's all your fault, not the dozen or so cookies I eat!! I have ALWAYS been totally confused about those countries and now not am I MORE confused, I am HUNGRY, thirsty and I have to take the dog out!!
I’m making cookies now, thank you very much… If my weight goes up, it’s all your fault, not the dozen or so cookies I eat!!

]]> By: Legallyblondemel http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12616 Legallyblondemel Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:44:40 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12616 What?!? I've driven through Solvang some bazillion times, and I've never once questioned its Dutch appearance. Now all of my illusions are shattered. At least there are pastries, though. Come to think, that's generally a valid point - "At least there are pastries . . ." Excuse me while I go rifle through my (sadly pastry-free, but next best alternative) candy drawer. What?!? I’ve driven through Solvang some bazillion times, and I’ve never once questioned its Dutch appearance. Now all of my illusions are shattered.
At least there are pastries, though. Come to think, that’s generally a valid point – “At least there are pastries . . .” Excuse me while I go rifle through my (sadly pastry-free, but next best alternative) candy drawer.

]]> By: LaTonya http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12615 LaTonya Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:23:05 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12615 Now I'm really confused! I feel like the Abbot and Costello, Who's on first... What? But I do like cream cheese filled danish! Now I’m really confused! I feel like the Abbot and Costello, Who’s on first… What?
But I do like cream cheese filled danish!

]]> By: Michelle (aimlesstopics) http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12614 Michelle (aimlesstopics) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:12:22 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12614 Love the blog. Thanks for stopping by mine. Love the blog. Thanks for stopping by mine.

]]> By: Laura http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12613 Laura Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:27:00 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12613 This is a little late--thanks for the NGIP pens!!! I will not be sending you anything, because I have absolutely no crafty skills. But sincerely, Thanks! This is a little late–thanks for the NGIP pens!!! I will not be sending you anything, because I have absolutely no crafty skills. But sincerely, Thanks!

]]> By: Kate Coveny Hood http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12612 Kate Coveny Hood Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:19:30 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12612 Now I'm confused... And I want a pastry. Now I’m confused… And I want a pastry.

]]> By: Emily http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12611 Emily Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:54:51 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12611 I'm a big fan of Bully Hill's Love My Goat red wine. Hard to find here in the south. I’m a big fan of Bully Hill’s Love My Goat red wine. Hard to find here in the south.

]]> By: One sassy girl http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12610 One sassy girl Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:12:16 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12610 I'd have failed miserably in this town. Geography and all that goes with it is my kryptonite. I once thought Portugal was in South America... ouch. I’d have failed miserably in this town. Geography and all that goes with it is my kryptonite. I once thought Portugal was in South America… ouch.

]]> By: Braja http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12609 Braja Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:07:57 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12609 I have a Danish. He's my husband :) He's from Copenhagen and I love that place. It's my favorite Euro city in the world. Well...ok,in Europe. Cos...ok I'll shutup... I have a Danish. He’s my husband :) He’s from Copenhagen and I love that place. It’s my favorite Euro city in the world. Well…ok,in Europe. Cos…ok I’ll shutup…

]]> By: Theresa http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12608 Theresa Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:15:21 +0000 http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/10/if-solvang-isnt-dutch-then-what-is-it.html#comment-12608 Dutch, German, Holland, windmills, wooden shoes...who cares. All you need to learn how to say is "Where is the friggin' bakery that sells Aebelskiver? Dutch, German, Holland, windmills, wooden shoes…who cares. All you need to learn how to say is “Where is the friggin’ bakery that sells Aebelskiver?

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