DianaNL reads - Part 4

The Netherlands in Springtime

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WELCOME

Happy new thread, Diana!

>16 kidzdoc: Thank you, Darryl!

Congrats on your shiny new thread, Diana.

Happy New Thread, Diana!

>18 Ameise1: Thanks, Barbara.

>19 msf59: Thank you, Mark.

Happy new thread, Diana, the tulip fields are so beautiful now.

Happy Monday and Happy New Thread, Diana! Love the gorgeous picture up top.

>22 FAMeulstee: Thanks, Anita. I love the colors of the fields!

>23 alcottacre: Thank you, Stasia, and Happy Monday!

I knew there were tulips but I never pictured them in my head like that. Very colourful. Great topper. Happy new thread, Diana.

Happy new thread, Diana and I love the thread topper! Such brilliant colors.

>1 DianaNL: Beautiful!!! I was there 3 years ago enjoying the beauty. Love it.

Happy New Thread, Diana.

>1 DianaNL: That's gorgeous!

I'm a fan of the Poldark books, and loved Demelza.

Happy new thread Diana and a great thread topper photo my dear, hope you are having a good Monday.

>15 DianaNL: My three would not be shy about coming in to play with that little one. Happy New Thread!

>26 Familyhistorian: Thank you, Meg.

>27 karenmarie: Thanks, Karen.

>28 RebaRelishesReading: Yes, it's beautiful, Reba!

>29 jnwelch: Thanks, Joe. Poldark rules!

>30 johnsimpson: Thank you, John.

>31 thornton37814: Thanks, Lori. He looks like he wants to play, too. ;-)

There's also pastel.

42. Val McDermid - The Mermaids Singing

This is the first time I've read something by Val McDermid. It's number one in the series about Tony Hill and Carol Jordan, who try to catch a serial killer.

There were gruesome parts in the book that made me shiver. The author seems to write in an intelligent way and I'll continue this series.

8/10

A few wishes this morning, Diana.

Happy new thread and.......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy new thread, Diana! and is it your birthday too?! Well, have a spectacular day and best wishes!

Happy Birthday, Diana.

Happy birthday!

Happy Birthday, Diana!

Happy birthday, Diana!

Happy birthday Diana my dear, hope you are having a really lovely day dear lady, sending birthday love and hugs.

Ohhh! Gorgeous topper, Diana! My mom and sister went to LaConner in the USA and saw the tulip festival there, but it pales in comparison to your wonderful pictures! Happy Birthday and Happy New Thread!

Ohh... Paul, Lynda, Barbara, Jim, Joe, Anita, John and Deb: thank you so much!!

>1 DianaNL: OMG how beautiful!!

>34 DianaNL: *happily faints*

Oh - and of course belated very Happy Birthday :)

>45 Deern: Thank you, Nathalie! ;-)

(Where's that fainting couch when you need it?)

Oh sorry I missed your birthday -- hope it was a very happy one!!

>Please don't feel sorry, Reba. Yes, we had a happy day. :-)

>1 DianaNL:, >34 DianaNL: Stunning! Happy new thread and belated happy birthday!

Thank you, Heather. :-)

Happy Belated Birthday, Diana. Happy Weekend!

Thank you, Mark. Happy Sunday!

A very Belated Happy Birthday, Diana! I hope it was a good one.

>34 DianaNL: Gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

Hi Diana, hope you had a good birthday my dear and hope that you have had a good week, sending love and hugs.

Hi, Diana! Belated birthday greetings.

Your photos are stunning!

Wishing you a great weekend, Diana. The Giro has started and I am hoping that the two time trials will give Geraint Thomas and Tom Dumoulin a good chance to win.

Just a quick wave hello from me, Diana. Those photos of the tulip fields literally took my breath away; they're stunning!

Belated happy birthday and happy new thread.

Hi, Diana. Far behind as usual. That's a beautiful topper! And a belated happy birthday.

Wishing you a great week ahead, Diana!

Diana--So far behind on your threads. Happy new thread! Happy Birthday!! Love the topper and the pastel version, too. Great books. Nice to be caught up again. Phew. Have a great week. : )

A very belated Happy Birthday to you!

Stopping by with "hellos" and belated "Happy Birthday" wishes for you, Diana!

Hi Diana, hope you have had a good week my dear and wishing you a really lovely weekend dear friend, sending love and hugs.

Wishing you a lovely weekend, Diana. xx

Hello, dear friends. Karen, Terri, Nina, Judy, Deb, Kim, Debora, Lori, John, John, Paul, Paul, thank you so much for your wishes.

All is well here, with lots of work, Giro and family life. Work takes many hours and my reading is work-related.

I hope to visit threads over the weekend. :-)

We have a new baby cat in the house! He is young, still small and we call him Dopper.

He's beautiful Diana!

>67 charl08: Thank you, Charlotte! He has brown-green eyes, not like Kitkat and Ukkie, who have green eyes. And Bob had amber eyes.

Happy Friday, Diana! Hooray for Dopper! He is adorable.

Aw, sweet!

Dopper is adorable. It's such fun raising baby animals and kitties aren't even that much work.

Chapeau to Dopper and especially to Tom Dumoulin, Diana. Fantastic performance so far in the Giro and I loved the joy on his face yesterday when he mastered Quintana. I hope he has more luck than Kruijswijk had last year.

Have a lovely weekend. xx

>69 msf59: Thank you, Mark! Have a great Sunday.

>70 drneutron: He is sweet, Jim, and the 2 other cats start to accept him as well.

>71 RebaRelishesReading: Thank you, Reba, you're right. Raising a kitten has me smiling all the time.

>72 PaulCranswick: Tom Dumoulin does well, doesn't he, Paul? I was screaming at the television yesterday when he beat them all. And he's only 26 years old. Mark Cavendish has predicted a big future for Dumoulin as multiple Tour-winner. I don't know about that, but this is great so far. :-)

Happy Sunday, Paul. xx

Awww, what a cute new addition. There is nothing like young life to help in getting over a loss. I miss having a kitten, but with five cats in the house, we are holding off on any additions! Still, they are utterly adorable.

>66 DianaNL: Dopper is cute, Diana!

>77 lunacat: Jenny, young life is beautiful, but with three cats we're quite complete, too!

>78 humouress: He is, isn't he, Nina? And he doesn't know it himself. Yet. That's why he's still adorable. ;-)

>66 DianaNL: - Love the little kitty! They are so much fun at that age (always curious and full of energy). Dopper, what a great name.

>66 DianaNL: Thanks for sharing Doppers picture, Diana, he is cute.

Sad that Tom Dumoulin got problems yesterday...

Hi Diana, hope you are having a good week my dear, sad that Dumoulin had problems yesterday but I still think he is in with a good chance of winning the Giro. Sending love and hugs dear friend.

>81 lkernagh: Thank you, Lori!

>82 FAMeulstee: Tom Dumoulin did well, enough, didn't he, Anita? ;-)

I'm glad that this hot weather will be finished after today, it's quite unpleasant now.

>83 johnsimpson: Hi John, Dumoulin did win, it's unbelievable! Big hugs. xx

Hi Diana, lurker passing by, saying hi.

>1 DianaNL: What a stunning picture! Makes me wonder how the farmer has picked the colours..

Hi Ella, welcome!

No idea how the farmer picks the colours. It turned out really well. -)

So glad that Dumoulin won the Giro, I knew that he would overturn the deficit he had on Quintana as he is a far better time trialist and as long as the time gap wasn't too large he would do it.

>89 johnsimpson: Well John, I wasn't so sure about it, the time trial was nerve-racking. Fortunately, we can relax now with Roland Garros. ;-)

>90 DianaNL: Dopper looks so cute--I am sure you will have fun with him. And did you say Roland Garros? Yay!!

question from an idjit American - does Dopper mean something in Dutch?

Hi Diana, everything is building up sports wise, Roland Garros for another ten days, the Champions league final on Saturday in Cardiff and then we have Queen's Club to look forward to and then Wimbledon. Here in the UK the Champions League 50 over Cricket competition starts tomorrow along with the regular Cricket season moving along.

I was very pleased for friends we visited last Thursday who are Huddersfield Town fans and were at Wembley on Monday for the Championship Play-off Final and Town got back to the top flight in English football after a 45 year absence.

Hope all is well with you my dear, sending love and hugs.

>91 Berly: Hi, Kim. Quarter finals at Roland Garros!

>92 magicians_nephew: Jim, you're certainly not an idjit. Dopper is a trade mark for expensive water bottles.

There is a story about Dopper's name.The vegetable that you call peas, little green balls, is called 'doperwt' in Dutch. My husband always calls his doperwten 'doppers' and the sons always thought this was the right name for their peas. When they finally(!) accepted that no-one understands their 'dopper', youngest son decided that this should be baby cat's name. :-)

>93 johnsimpson: Hi John. Yes, sports wise there is a lot to follow. I'm glad that they're cycling again in the Dauphiné and Roland Garros is interesting this year. Wimbledon is my favorite Grand Slam. The Tour de Suisse will start soon and I'm already looking forward to the Tour de France, of course!

All is well, work is busy, reading is almost non-existing. I'm going to have lunch now and then work is calling. Big hugs for you and Karen. xx

>95 DianaNL: :0D

Awww, what a cute little kitten and I love the story of his name! :) (this should be the smiley with the hearts for eyes)

Had a great time watching the women's finals today and was rooting for Ostapenko! Tomorrow I'm for Rafa and #10.

>96 DianaNL: Froome doesn't look that hot at the Dauphine Libere, Diana. Richie Porte may be peaking early though.

Have a great weekend.

Hi Diana, hope you have had a lovely weekend my dear, it has been good for sport with Ostapenko winning the Ladies' Final and Rafa making it the perfect 10. Here in the UK we have had a round of the ITU Triathlon series with Flora Duffy winning the Ladies race and Alistair Brownlee winning the men's race from his brother Jonny and the Fugslang won the Dauphine Libere with Froome ending up in fourth place.

Nina, Nathalie, Kim, Paul and John, thank you for keeping my thread warm! xx

Life is busy. Still, I'm eager for the Tour de France to start next Saturday. I hope to watch as much as possible; there will be no Dutch contenders for the GC, I guess, but the top contenders seem to be so equal this season.

Have a lovely weekend, friends. Big hugs.

>102 DianaNL: Lovely to see you back posting, Diana.

I will be hoping that Froome and Thomas do well of course and also that Quintana and his lack of sportsmanship does not prevail (What he almost pulled off against Dumoulin in the Giro was outrageous). I will probably rooting however for Romain Bardet and believe that less time trials this year and no team one especially gives him a chance.

>103 PaulCranswick: It would be nice if Romain Bardet really steps up this time, wouldn't it, Paul? Maybe Richie Porte can do well, too, and a strong Contador is always a pleasure.

>104 DianaNL: Richie Porte probably starts favourite but I wouldn't write-off Chris Froome too soon. It will be engrossing as usual though.

Happy weekend, Diana!
My husband always loves to watch the cyclists, I watch with half an eye (the other in a book, or on the laptop).

>106 FAMeulstee: I used to cycle with half a leg - maybe why I rarely won anything!

>105 PaulCranswick: O no, Paul, I never underestimate Chris Froome. He even learned to descend! ;-)

>106 FAMeulstee: Happy weekend, Anita!
With most sports, I also watch while multitasking, but cycling always deserves my full attention.

>107 PaulCranswick: You're such an artist, Paul, even on a bike. Did you teach Peter Sagan to perform? :-)

>110 DianaNL: The closest would probably be my son, Diana, whose ponytail is more than a match for Mr. Sagan.

>111 PaulCranswick: :-D

Hi Diana!

I'm back after a month cleaning out Mom's house May 9 - June 9) and putting it on the market and just realized I hadn't visited your thread.

Dopper is adorable, as is his name. I'm glad he and the other kitties are all getting along.

>113 karenmarie: Hi Karen! That must have been a busy month!

Dopper is 4 months and 5 days old now and he's enjoying every minute.

Hi Diana, hope you have had a really good weekend my dear. Like you I am looking forward to the start of the Tour next Saturday, I hope Froome and Thomas ride well but I think there are a couple of contenders for Froome's crown. I have followed the Tour since 1973 when we used to get 30 minutes of highlights every Saturday on World of Sport. I remember Barry Hoban winning in Bordeaux and Merkcx triumphing and then onto the likes of Hinault etc although I loved following the great Dutch riders and the TI Raleigh team of Peter Post. The likes of Zootemelk, Kneteman and Raas, I love to read cycling books but cannot find anything over here of the Post teams and Zootemelk etc.

Have a lovely week dear friend and send love and hugs.

>115 johnsimpson: John, when I started to follow the Tour, Joop Zoetemelk was a great rider. He so often managed to get second in the GC. I was a young girl and I begged my father to take me with him to the criteriums after the Tour. There we saw Zoetemelk, Kneteman, Jan Raas, Henny Kuiper, and many others. Zoetemelk became one of my heroes, and he still is. :-)

Hi, Diana! I'm catching up a little on LT, and enjoying the photo of Dopper and the story of his name. :)

Have a great weekend!

I was very pleased for Geraint Thomas yesterday, Diana. He was unlucky in the Giro so it was nice to see him do so well. Froome looks in good nick on a course specifically designed to stop him winning and has a bit of a cushion over his main rivals already.

>116 DianaNL: It may interest you to know that I rode in the 8 Acht Van Chaam, the year Pedro Delgado won his only Tour.

We're enjoying the Tour as well, for the first time in years we'll be able to see it all through. Usually we're on holiday before it finishes.

Hi Diana, hope you are having a good weekend my dear and enjoy the Tour coverage, sending love and hugs.

Missed such a lot here. I just try to find my way back on LT. Dopper looks cute. Wishing you a great time with him.
Happy Sunday, Diana.

Hope you are still enjoying the Tour de France! What stage is it at now? Like 15?

Just dashing by to say hello! Hope you're well.

Delurking to wave 'hello'.

Hi Diana, hope you have had a good weekend my dear and enjoyed the Tour De France coverage, sending love and hugs dear friend.

Hi Diana! I hope this finds you well and happy.

Dear friends, life is very busy. I don't read for fun at all, just work.

I'm sorry for my absence, I hope to return to normal bussiness in September.

Love and hugs. XXX

Glad to hear from you. Hang in there!!

Hi Diana, hope all is well with you and your family my dear, sending love and hugs from both of us.

>127 DianaNL: Nice to see a quick update, Diana, but sorry to see that you are so busy.

I hope you manage to have time to enjoy your weekend. xx

Hi Diana, hope you are having a good weekend my dear, sending love and hugs.

Hi Diana, hope all is well with you my dear and wish you a great weekend dear friend, sending love and hugs.

*just waving*

Saying hello...

Hello Diana my dear, missing you.

Hi Diana!

Ahem. It's now September. You hinted at a return...hope to see you soon! Good luck with RL.

The Vuelta reaches its denouement this weekend and I will be proud of Froome if he manages to do the Tour/Vuelta double - the first such since Hinault.

Missing you around, Diana, and I hope all is well. xx

Happy weekend, Diana.

Driving by honking the horn and waving my hat at Diana

Hope you are well Diana. I am missing the warmth of your presence here lately. xx

Anonymous people are harassing me on internet. They/He/She know my Librarything account, because it contained information about my books. I've emptied my library and book lists, and I hope this harassment will stop.

My life is not that interesting, so I wonder what the fun could be. If you read this: please stop.

I am so sorry, Diana, that this is happening to you.
I hope this harassing does stop soon.
(((hugs)))

Hi Diana, I am so sorry to hear that you are being harassed my dear, there are some sad, sick people around and I can imagine it being a bit scary. Sending love and hugs to you dear friend and hope that this stops.

I just don't get why people do that. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with such idiots.

>143 FAMeulstee: That is simply awful, Diana. Don't let anyone with bad or spiteful intentions put you off this wonderful group. You are sorely missed here. xx

How awful, Diana!! LT seems such a safe place I really hate to think about it being used for meanness. Hope it stops right away.

I'm so sorry, Diana!

Adding my support and sympathy, Diana. Hopefully, Tim and the gang can take care of it. Sorry you've borne the brunt of this. A number of years ago someone (I'm almost sure it was a teenage boy) went around LT being outrageous and rough on everyone. Finally, he was effectively blocked.

I hope your situation gets resolved quickly.

Hi Diana, so sorry to read this, really hope that this person can be found and stopped. You are missed.

Just echoing the support others have said as well as I can. I don't understand that kind of meanness.

I'm very sorry to hear about the harassment you've had to deal with, Diana. I've had the same problem this year, from a couple of members of this group and others outside of it. LT used to be an entirely open and friendly community to me, but 2017 has unfortunately caused me to think somewhat differently about it.

Hi Diana, hope all is well with you dear friend and that you have had a good weekend. Sending love and hugs my dear from both of us.

Hi Diana--I am so sorry that LT is not as much fun right now. Hope the situation rights itself. Miss you.

Just stopping by to say hello, Diana.

Hi Diana, hope you have had a really good weekend my dear and you are sadly missed on here dear friend, sending love and hugs.

This is a time of year when I as a non-American ponder over what I am thankful for.

I am thankful for this group and its ability to keep me sane during topsy-turvy times.

I am thankful that you are part of this group.

I am thankful for this opportunity to say thank you.

Hi Diana, so sorry not to see you here my dear you are sadly missed but hopefully we will all see you soon. In the meantime we send love and hugs from the both of us dear friend.

On this day of American Thanksgiving, I am grateful for many things, one of them being



Still missing you!

Hi Diana!

Miss you too.

Missing you still Diana. xx

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Diana

Hi Diana, stopping by to wish you and your loved ones peace, joy and happiness this holiday season and for 2018!

It is that time of year again, between Solstice and Christmas, just after Hanukkah, when our thoughts turn to wishing each other well in whatever language or image is meaningful to the recipient. So, whether I wish you Happy Solstice or Merry Christmas, know that what I really wish you, and for you, is this:

Hi Diana, wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and sending love and hugs to you from both of us dear friend.

Hi Diana!



Stopping by to wish you and yours all good things this holiday season.

(Or in other words, Happy Christmas, to you and yours!)

Wishing you all good things this holiday season and beyond.

Dear Diana, best wishes to you and yours at Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Philadelphia, Diana!

Happy Boxing Day!!

Happy Holidays, Diana!

Hi Diana!

Hope to see you in 2018.

view from Zürich's landmark mountain Üetliberg

Gosh, Diana, I've been a bit hit and miss with LT recently and haven't caught up with you until now. I'm so sorry to hear that you've been having problems. I hope it's sorted out soon and we see you in the 2018 group. In the meantime, I'd like to wish you a Happy New Year.