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Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Pictures

Henk Peelen — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:38:49 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Henk Peelen
Post title: Pictures

OK, it took a long time, but now I know pictures are not allowed to exceed the 1024x768 format. So, some pictures about paper reading and dining. Unfortunately I had to miss the last part. As to the importance of Eindhoven / Nuenen, I thought 150 years ago Eindhoven was a farmer village with a market, whereas Nuenen was a little bit more fashionable, with even a painter.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Pix

Marijke Mayer — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:45:35 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marijke Mayer
Post title: Pix

The pictures need to be approved by somebody across the pond who has yet to wake up, but Picasa is always a good alternate. As to the next PW, I was thinking Saturday, August 4 to give Marion a chance to be there, even though many people will still be on vacation at that time.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | pictures

Elena Carbonell — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:04:47 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Elena Carbonell
Post title: pictures

Henk: I have also uploaded some pictures and I don't see them yet. I have tried twice, third time lucky?
Marion: It seems like we would be able to chat at the powwow in The Hague. Anyway if you ever come to Amsterdam and feel like a coffee with me (I am more a tea person) we could also do that.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Eindhoven and beyond...

Nigel Saych — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:57:15 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Nigel Saych
Post title: Eindhoven and beyond...

@ Marijke: thanks for taking the initiative, I will try to be there at either Scheveningen or Den Haag. We are hoping to take a short holiday (anyone know that word?) in July, so August would be better for me, but I will try to fit in with your plans. Keep us posted.

@ Henk: not quite sure what you meant by '150 years ago' and 'was more important...'. 150 years ago all Nuenen had was Vincent van Gogh, now it has Interlex Language Services. I should be careful though, the village kicked Vincent out after 2 years... I may end up in Arles, wouldn't that be a hardship!

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Photos

Henk Peelen — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:19:44 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Henk Peelen
Post title: Photos

I submitted some photos, but don't see them yet. Maybe later. Anyway, here they are as well:
[url removed]

Talking about Eindhoven, well the only things I know is that 150 years ago Nuenen was more important than Eindhoven. In about 1890 however, Eindhoven saw the light and started bulbing. Now it's the fifth city of The Netherlands and famous for electronics, trucks and technical university, among others. And yes, in 1944 everybody somehow thought it was an important junction on the road Antwerpen-Berlin, so everybody was bombing it. Incidently I found a great collection of pictures:
[url removed] ~p.vandewal/bevrijding01.htm

Marion, many thanks for organizing this and willing to extend it for the purposes of me and other people who have to travel a long distance. Now it really was worth the travel efforts, although my lecture was very ill prepared and I couldn't use my beamer. Actuallu it turned more or less into an op-en discussion about (history of) languages.

Third time lucky
I feel sorry for missing the most relaxing part at the end, but I had to go at 8 pm. Joining Herman and Titia in the ramble coalition, I incidentally boarded the train to Rotterdam and didn't arrive home before 3 am.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Eindhoven rocks!!

Elena Carbonell — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:49:29 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Elena Carbonell
Post title: Eindhoven rocks!!

Thank you Albert for all the info. It's nice to meet a Dutchman who still feels proud about his country and defends it at all costs. It is also nice to know that not all Dutch are from Amsterdam (it seemed so to me when I was living in Seville, I never met a Dutch who wasn't from Amsterdam).
Anyway it has been fun reading the chain of reactions about my question whether there was something interesting in Eindhoven.
Don't you people hate to write in this small box?

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Thanks everyone

Marion Lurf — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:13:36 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marion Lurf
Post title: Thanks everyone

Thank you for your positive comments. It has never happened to me before that I blush with every other email I get! It was a pleasure to organise this powwow and I'm glad everything worked out so well. Sorry for the people who had troubles getting home – Titia, what a pity about your car.

@ Elena: Nigel and Albert have probably said most of what there is to say about Eindhoven (well, don't forget Philips and PSV, of course, but I'm not entirely sure the proximity to Nuenen is such an important factor...). I'm afraid it's not as interesting a city as Amsterdam – but still very nice. Too bad we didn't manage to chat for longer. I'll let you know if I'm in Amsterdam one day, it would be nice to meet for a coffee. By the way, the picture of the bill was Henk's initiative, kudos to him.

@ Marijke: A powwow in Den Haag or Scheveningen sounds great. I love the beach, but would also like to see Den Haag, so I'd be happy with either location. I'll be in the Netherlands again from 17 July to 9 August and will certainly try to come if your powwow is during that time.

I hope to see you all again soon.

Marion

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Eindhoven

Nigel Saych — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:06:10 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Nigel Saych
Post title: Eindhoven

OK, Albert - you put me in my place!
Eindhoven is certainly very convenient. It has all the facilities you could want, plus good transport links (but don't say that to Herman). But does that make it a 'nice' place?
The biggest problem is that before WW2 there was nothing here except a few small factories where a certain gentleman made light bulbs. And most of what was here was flattened by (I am embarrassed to say) the British air force on their way somewhere else....
So nothing much in Eindhoven is very old.
It is also the home of a technical university, so its student population is nothing like as creative as of Leiden, Maastricht etc.
Convenient it is, attractive it is not - at least in my eyes. Give me Den Bosch any day...
But it's years since I went into The Trafalgar and the food looked excellent. I may give Eindhoven another chance....

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Eindhoven

Albert Stufkens — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:47:37 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Albert Stufkens
Post title: Eindhoven

to: Elena
As a proud Rotterdammer I can definitely say something nice about Eindhoven: the pedestrian only inner city is a brilliant stroke of urban planning, where shopping and other fun activities can thrive unhindered by car traffic. With this renovated precinct a certain authentic atmosphere has been restored, which also includes a magnificent and modern shopping mall "Heuvel Galerie". I am sure that locals know even more interesting aspects of Eindhoven.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Thank you !

CATHERINE PRAUD — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:07:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: CATHERINE PRAUD
Post title: Thank you !

I also really enjoyed this powwow, it was very nice and everything was perfectly well organised! Thank you very much Marion !

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | @Nigel

Titia Meesters (X) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:45:03 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Titia Meesters (X)
Post title: @Nigel

succeeded, of course (shame..)

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | @ Nigel

Titia Meesters (X) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:44:10 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Titia Meesters (X)
Post title: @ Nigel

You are right, Nigel, maybe I should have shouted... but the first minutes in my 'dead' car I was busy trying to start and phoning my parents, and then I figured you would probably have left already, so I waited for my father to come to help. I tried once -some time ago- to start while others were pushing the car, and it did not work then... I suppose we would not have succeded. The attempt to start with starting cables connected to the battery in my father's car did not work either, it did not provide enough power. I think I would have had to wait for the Wegenwacht anyway, but I would certainly have enjoyed waiting together - had I known you were still there..
I will probably come by train to Scheveningen/Den Haag. ;)
Best,
Titia

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Next powwow

Titia Meesters (X) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:28:13 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Titia Meesters (X)
Post title: Next powwow

Both the inner city and Scheveningen sound good to me. I have wonderful memories of the previous powwow in Scheveningen and walking along the beach.. but the inner city is also interesting. The later the better for me, I might still be in France on holidays in July..

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Next powwow

Marijke Mayer — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:30:42 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marijke Mayer
Post title: Next powwow

After noticing a small typing error 'later July', which I cannot seem to edit, I am using this opportunity to let you know that there are parking garages closeby in The Hague and Scheveningen, the restaurant is in walking distance (2 tramstops) is from CS. I will explain you all about Dutch politics, the statues and buildings we will come across and will walk the distance to see what is feasible and how long it takes before settling in at Garuda.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | ditto!

AllisonK (X) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:20:55 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: AllisonK (X)
Post title: ditto!

I can't really add anything that hasn't already been said......Kudos to Marion for organising a powwow outside of her country of residence! Great initiative and I had a super time - the Pub was excellent, perfect service, great food and all for a decent price (an increasing rarity in Holland these days unfortunately, on all three counts!). Marijke, I really like your ideas on a powwow in Den Haag/S'ingen - both ideas sound great to me! Though I must say I've never really done a tour in the 'inner city', so that appeals more if I have to choose......
Great to see/meet everyone and hope to see you all again before too long! Thanks again Marion, the perfect hostess!!!
Allison

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Up to the next Powwow . . .

Marijke Mayer — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:14:44 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marijke Mayer
Post title: Up to the next Powwow . . .

After this successful PW in Eindhoven, thanks to Marion, I am proposing to hold one in The Hague or Scheveningen on a weekend in later July, early August. I hate to give too many choices, but right now we are, of course, flexible. Because the weather is often hot and muggy during that time of the year, I am proposing either the beach at Scheveningen, which is just a tram ride away from Central Station, or if you positively want to go to The Hague, we can elect do that. There is a great Indonesian Retaurant, Garuda, where we could reserve a whole floor to ourselves, preceded by a historical walk in old The Hague with Paranorama Mesdag and the Parliament Buildings. Any takers? Please let me know your preferences in the next week before advertising it on ProZ.

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | More thanks

Nigel Saych — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:53:30 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Nigel Saych
Post title: More thanks

Hi Marion,

Can I add my thanks to the torrent of praise that is already coming in today... that must be a sure sign of an enjoyable day/evening. I'm only sorry that I couldn't stay longer to enjoy it even more and maybe meet some of the people at the other end of the table...

Some reactions: Herman - you have now discovered the truth about living south of the rivers, they make it very easy to get IN to Brabant, but very difficult to get OUT - because so few people want to...

Titia - why didn't you shout louder! We parted company at Heeze station and it took me some time to swim to the other side (the tunnel was flooded) so I could have pushed while you steered (or better still, you pushed while I steered).

Elena - you want to know what is nice about Eindhoven... Well apart from being very close to Nuenen, Ryanair can fly you out of Eindhoven very cheaply to much nicer places.....

Looking forward to the next one....

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Thank you!

Elena Carbonell — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:26:56 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Elena Carbonell
Post title: Thank you!

Thank you, Marion, for a lovely dinner. Very well organized (I am impressed with the picture of the bill!!). I have uploaded a few low quality pictures. It was my first time in Eindhoven, i wonder, can anyone out there tell me something nice about the city?

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Thanks to all!

Titia Meesters (X) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:12:34 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Titia Meesters (X)
Post title: Thanks to all!

Hi all,

Just as Herman said: it was a very good powwow in all aspects. Thanks to all - and especially to Marion and Henk - for a great afternoon!

Herman, you were not the only one with bad luck afterwards: When I came back at my car, it appeared that I had forgotten to turn off the lights - the alarm had not worked - so the battery was empty and I had to wait for the Wegenwacht to help me start the car.. in the end I stayed with my parents for the night and returned home on Sunday morning, which was not so bad after all!

Best wishes to all, hope to see many of you at the next powwow!
Titia

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Oh no!

Marion Lurf — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:17:56 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marion Lurf
Post title: Oh no!

Sorry you had such a long drive home, Herman – and what’s more, sorry for always misspelling your name as “Hermann”! I corrected the group picture immediately, it’s now also available on picasa. So is our bill from Trafalgar, by the way. You might have already seen it when looking at the photos. If not, here is the direct link to it: [url removed]

I will write the powwow report soon, but first I have to meet a few deadlines…

Enjoy the start of the work week,
Marion

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Thanks!

avantix — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:29:29 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: avantix
Post title: Thanks!

Hi all,
This was a very good powwow thanks to all participants.
And especially thanks to Marion: well-organised, good venues and good food! War schön Dich mal wieder zu sehen.

And what's life without unexpected surprises? Due to A2 roadworks we had a 70 km detour on our way back home, so now we know all about the province of Brabant by night. Dropped Marijke and Bob at the car park at 2:00am and got home at 2:15am

See you!
Herman

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Thanks very much, Marion!!!

Mariëtte van Drunen — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:14:59 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Mariëtte van Drunen
Post title: Thanks very much, Marion!!!

Marion, thank you very much for organizing this powow in Eindhoven. It was great to meet you and all of the other international colleagues!

Also, thank you for posting the fotos online. I've already downloaded my favorites, as I guess a lot of us will do.

I hope to see you again, maybe in Eindhoven.

Best regards,

Mariëtte

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Photos

Marion Lurf — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:37:59 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marion Lurf
Post title: Photos

Hello everyone,

Thanks again for coming to the powwow yesterday. I had a really good time and hope you also enjoyed it as much as I did.
I've uploaded a few pictures to this powwow page, but there is still room for more, so please feel free to add some of your own as well. You can view the rest of my photos here: [url removed]

See you at the next powwow!
Marion

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Sorry I can't make it

Transtaal — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:30:35 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Transtaal
Post title: Sorry I can't make it

Due to family issues, I won't be able to be there. I am sorry to let you know this late. Have fun!

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | parking and lecture

Titia Meesters (X) — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:56:55 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Titia Meesters (X)
Post title: parking and lecture

Hi all,

I now know where I can leave my car - just outside Eindhoven, in Heeze, since I have to go that direction anyway after the powwow... I will take the train from Heeze to Eindhoven. I will also be there early to listen what Henk will tell us. Good initiative, Henk!
See you all on Saturday,
Titia

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | sorry

AllisonK (X) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:43:15 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: AllisonK (X)
Post title: sorry

afraid I won't be able to make it to Henk's talk - as much as I'm sure it will be interesting, humourous and educational (as are all things that come out of Henk's mouth ;)), I've got to work as much as possible before the powwow......Good luck Henk and enjoy the talk everyone!

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Parking #3

Nigel Saych — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:40:12 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Nigel Saych
Post title: Parking #3

Marion, I may be a local, but don't ever tell anyone born and bred in Nuenen that they are anywhere near Eindhoven. 8km is a big distance in Brabant.

And the last time I parked a car in Eindhoven, Philips still made light bulbs.....

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | Parking #2

Marion Lurf — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:30:48 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Marion Lurf
Post title: Parking #2

Nigel, since you're a local, I fully trust your judgement - Titia, you'd better listen to him instead of me. ;-)

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | oops!

Nigel Saych — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:26:59 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Nigel Saych
Post title: oops!

Sorry, Titia, I changed your name to Tatia

Me, a translator????

Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands | parking

Nigel Saych — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:25:37 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Eindhoven - Netherlands
Poster: Nigel Saych
Post title: parking

(second attempt, the first one disappeared somewhere...)

Hi Marion,

I'll be there for Henk's talk. You'll recognise me from the photo...

Hi Tatia,

I don't want to contradict Marion but the Parkeergarage is expensive, as are all the underground and multi-storeys in Eindhoven. There are two long term car parks not that far from the station (easterly direction) which charge an all-day rate. If coming from Gelderland on the A50 (presumably) you enter Eindhoven near IKEA and then continue on the Kennedylaan towards the Centrum (it's actually the same road). That brings you into the city with the University on your left and some big bowling pins (they call it art) in the middle of the road. Turn left at the T-junction and the car partk is just along there.

At least it was last time I looked, but Eindhoven is 'leading in technology' so they probably moved it. I'll get on my bike tomorrow and have a look.

Watch this space...