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Who is she and how did she get that gig?

The lady reading announcements at Duivendrecht station has rerecorded the message that drives me up the wall while I’m waiting for my train. It’s worse now: ‘zer maay-bee peakpokkutch and luggitsj (small pause and deep breath) thfleefs’. Seriously, what she … Continue reading →

11. October 2004 by Caroline
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No dash, please

My surname consists of 4 words. There’s no dash separating two parts. It is a one part name. Dutch rail’s new online member system automatically puts a dash in my name when I fill it in. When I try to … Continue reading →

11. July 2004 by Caroline
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