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And yet another question

I need to order Dutch gifts for a colleague and so need to find a site that has
Typically Dutch gifts including liquors.
I've found a few e.g.
http://www.hollandbymail.com/index.html
http://www.holland-at-home.nl/index.php
http://www.dutchforall.nl/
http://www.typicaldutchstuff.com/-i-16.htmlhttp://hollandwinkel.nl/default26.php

but unfortunately some of them have all of what I want but don't accept Amreican
Express or else they do accept AMEX and don't have everything.
Any ideas of another web shop that has everything and accepts American Express.
Other methods of payment may not be used as it is to be later claimed as
expenses and so has to be AMEX.
Thanks in advance,
Slainte,
Breda

#6008

From: "amityjo" <amityjo@...>
Date: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:59 am
Subject: Re: Free Bicycle! Pick up in Warmond -- CLAIMED!

amityjo

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Sorry, everyone! The free bike has been claimed.

Thanks!

Amity

--- In Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com, "amityjo" <amityjo@...> wrote:
>
> Girl's / Small Woman's bicycle
> Mountain bike style
> 3 X 6 gears
> Reliable
>
> I'm moving back to the US Tuesday and need someone to take this bike off my
hands.
>
> Pick up in Warmond
>
> Thanks!
> Amity
>

#6007

From: Eero Mella-Aho <eero_m_a@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 7:31 pm
Subject: Re: Free Bicycle! Pick up in Warmond

eero_m_a

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Hi!

I'll come and pick it up! I live in the direction. When would it be possible to come and get it?

Best!,

Eero Mella-Aho

eero_m_a@...
+31647434045

From: amityjo <amityjo@...>
To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 8:03:51 PM
Subject: [Leidenexpats] Free Bicycle! Pick up in Warmond

Girl's / Small Woman's bicycle
Mountain bike style
3 X 6 gears
Reliable

I'm moving back to the US Tuesday and need someone to take this bike off my hands.

Pick up in Warmond

Thanks!
Amity

#6006

From: Uriya Jurik <u.jurik@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 8:33 pm
Subject: Re: Free Bicycle! Pick up in Warmond

u.jurik

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Dear Amity,

I would pick it if it's still available. I just moved to Holland and shame on me! can not bike. But really want to start.

Thanks,

Uriya

From: amityjo <amityjo@...>
To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 8:03:51 PM
Subject: [Leidenexpats] Free Bicycle! Pick up in Warmond

Girl's / Small Woman's bicycle
Mountain bike style
3 X 6 gears
Reliable

I'm moving back to the US Tuesday and need someone to take this bike off my hands.

Pick up in Warmond

Thanks!
Amity

#6005

From: Fabio Cortesi <fabiocortesi@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 9:55 pm
Subject: Room available from January

fabiofigo2003

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Hello guys,

as I am moving out my room becomes available from 1st of January. The room is located 10min by bike from the city center, and it is in a very international house, with a Finnish, a Greek and an English, aged 25-28.
The room, as well as the house, is fully furnished. We have a huge living room and also a garden perfect for barbecues - for when it will get warmer :)-
Price is 365 euro per month, including gas, water, electricity, tv and internet

Please let me know if you are interested!

Best

Fabio

#6004

From: "amityjo" <amityjo@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 7:03 pm
Subject: Free Bicycle! Pick up in Warmond

amityjo

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Girl's / Small Woman's bicycle
Mountain bike style
3 X 6 gears
Reliable

I'm moving back to the US Tuesday and need someone to take this bike off my
hands.

Pick up in Warmond

Thanks!
Amity

#6003

From: "cmarco@..." <cmarco@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 2:56 pm
Subject: R: Re: starting runners/ walkers

cmarco973

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I'm running for the NY marathon 2010...Leiden/Leiderdorp area

Marco

----Messaggio originale----
Da: ecroxall@...
Data: 16/11/2009 13.09
A: <Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com>
Ogg: [Leidenexpats] Re: starting runners/ walkers

----Messaggio originale----
Da: ecroxall@...
Data: 16/11/2009 13.09
A: <Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com>
Ogg: [Leidenexpats] Re: starting runners/ walkers

Hi,

I tried to start running a few months back but lacked motivation. A regularly meeting group would be great. I am, however, in the centre of Leiden...

Elinor

--- In Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com, "ninajmark" <ninajmark@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> Is there anybody interested in starting running/ walking/ exercise outside - especially in Oegstgeest/ Merenwijk side of town? This is really for those with no running experience at all, so really starting to do exercise outside instead/ in addition to the gym. I dream of getting started, but going out into the dark alone puts me off.
> Nina
>

#6002

From: "eljaykay" <lkentsley@...>
Date: Tue Dec 8, 2009 12:05 pm
Subject: Re: Dance classes

lkentsley

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Hi James,

This place : http://www.leidsdanscentrum.nl/index.php is dead centre of Leiden.
I have done Salsa classes there but they do ballroom as well.

cheers,
Lynne

--- In Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com, "jamesdcarpenter" <jamesdcarpenter@...>
wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of anywhere that does beginners dance classes for adults
within easy reach of Leiden?
>
> Of particular interest would be swing, jive or ballroom.
>
> Cheers
>
> James
>

#6001

From: Vitalija Avdejenkova <vavdejenkova@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 9:38 pm
Subject: Available apartment in Leiden center

vavdejenkova

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Hello aliens,

The apartment I am renting now is available from Christmas. Cozy, fully furnished one bedroom apartment in very central location (near Beestenmarkt). If you are interested - drop me e-mail. I can give more details then.

Cheers,

Vitalija

#6000

From: "mathumorris" <mathumorris@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 7:13 pm
Subject: Kerstmarkt in Leiden

mathumorris

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Hi all,

Just thought some of you may like to know there is a Kerstmarkt planned in
Leiden on the 13th & 20th December.

Tijd: van 11:00u tot 17:00u
Locatie: Nieuwe Rijn en Vismarkt (rondom de ijsbaan)

I've never heard of it before, no idea what it's like...but it's certainly
closer than Germany or Brussels.

More details here:
http://www.winterinleiden.nl/

Cheers Matt

#5999

From: Sara Mangsbo <sara.mangsbo@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 6:14 pm
Subject: Re: Dance classes

saramangsbo

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Hi

I would also be intrested in swing/ lindy hop. Please respond to me as well.

Sara


Quoting jamesdcarpenter <jamesdcarpenter@...>:

> Does anyone know of anywhere that does beginners dance classes for
> adults within easy reach of Leiden?
>
> Of particular interest would be swing, jive or ballroom.
>
> Cheers
>
> James
>
>

#5998

From: "jamesdcarpenter" <jamesdcarpenter@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 6:04 pm
Subject: Dance classes

jamesdcarpenter

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Does anyone know of anywhere that does beginners dance classes for adults within
easy reach of Leiden?

Of particular interest would be swing, jive or ballroom.

Cheers

James

#5997

From: "amityjo" <amityjo@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 11:33 am
Subject: Futon Chairs & Printer for Sale

amityjo

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Futon Chairs � Two for Sale
IKEA Grankulla, one-person futon chairs
With futon mattresses, navy blue slipcovers, sheets, duvets and pillowcases
Used primarily as chairs and occasionally as guest beds
Price for one: 50 euro
Price for both: 80 euro

Printer: HP PSC 1410
Prints, scans & copies
Comes with manual & software
Price: 30 euro

Thanks!
Amity

#5996

From: "Jess" <jroitman@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 11:28 am
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

jvroitman

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Ed was my recommendation. Glad you used him, Uriya!

He also sells all sorts of other Christmas specialties, though you do generally
need to order about a week ahead of time.

He's a very nice guy and is used to ordering turkeys, etc. for foreigners. We
always order at least two for Thanksgiving.

--- In Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com, Uriya Jurik <u.jurik@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Lynne,
> I used a reccomendation from a Leideneaxpat and ordered a turkey for
Thanksgiving from Ed Nozeman the butcher.
> Van' Hoffstraat 9, 2313 SM Leiden, tel. 071 512 67 38.
> It can be stuffed and not. The stuffing is unusual - minced veal but ok. Maybe
expensive by US standarts but we and our Dutch friends really enjoyed it.
> Order it a few days before.
>
> Regards,
> Uriya
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: eljaykay <lkentsley@...>
> To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 3:02:30 PM
> Subject: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)
>
>  
> Hi y'all,
>
> Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the
first time I have decided to really try and get one!
>
> Any info appreciated
>
> Thanks,
> Lynne
>

#5995

From: "Marie Diamond" <mdiamond22@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 9:25 am
Subject: Re: Council removal number

mdiamond22

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Sorry, the number below is for large pieces meant for trash. If it's
reusable stuff, you can call the kringloopwinkel to pick up stuff for
resale. Their number is  071 5240060.

On Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:23 +0100, "Marie Diamond"
<mdiamond22@...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> It's: 071 - 516 55 01.
>
> Marie
>
> On Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:12 +0100, "Simon Clucas" <snclucas@...>
> wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > Does anyone have the number you call to ask Leiden council to come
> > pick up some sofas etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Simon

#5994

From: "Marie Diamond" <mdiamond22@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 9:23 am
Subject: Re: Council removal number

mdiamond22

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Hi,

It's: 071 - 516 55 01.

Marie

On Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:12 +0100, "Simon Clucas" <snclucas@...>
wrote:
> Hi
>
> Does anyone have the number you call to ask Leiden council to come
> pick up some sofas etc?
>
> Thanks
>
> Simon
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

#5993

From: Simon Clucas <snclucas@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 9:12 am
Subject: Council removal number

snclucas

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Hi

Does anyone have the number you call to ask Leiden council to come
pick up some sofas etc?

Thanks

Simon

#5992

From: "sabrow4" <brownsa@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 9:08 am
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

sabrow4

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I got a great turkey for Thanksgiving from the rotisserie chicken man at the
Leiden market. I went on a Saturday and he had a frozen 10 kg turkey (WAY too
big). I asked for a smaller, fresh turkey, and he took down my name and said he
could probably find one. I went back Wednesday and he had a 4 kg fresh/thawed
turkey for me, which turned out to be delicious.

Not sure about all the trimmings that go with a Christmas turkey, but that's a
simple solution for getting a bird. I didn't have to put down a deposit, just my
name.

Sarah


--- In Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com, liane verwey <lianeverwey63@...> wrote:
>
> If you go to the butcher on the main shopping street in Leiden I think they
might be able to help you out. The meat there is very good.
>
> --- On Sat, 5/12/09, Karen Fletcher (home) <karen_hates_spam@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Karen Fletcher (home) <karen_hates_spam@...>
> Subject: Re: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)
> To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, 5 December, 2009, 16:53
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
> Hi Lynne,
>  
> You can get any butcher to order you one so long as you give a week or
more notice. Figure out what size you want first, and be prepared for them to
be amazed if it's more than a couple of kgs!
>  
> Also, be aware that a typical Dutch oven is not big enough for a turkey and
all the trimmings at once - you either have to be clever enough to cook things
in series, or else you might need a friend to do the roasties etc (actually I
have a tabletop oven I bought specifically for this purpose).
>  
> As for the trimmings - your butcher probably won't have 'real' sausages etc -
you would probably do better to get them at one of the English shops (e.g.
Tucker Box in Leiden - okay, I know it's Aussie, but still).
>  
> Karen
>  
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: eljaykay
> To: Leidenexpats@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 3:02 PM
> Subject: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)
>
>  
>
> Hi y'all,
>
> Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the
first time I have decided to really try and get one!
>
> Any info appreciated
>
> Thanks,
> Lynne
>

#5991

From: liane verwey <lianeverwey63@...>
Date: Sun Dec 6, 2009 11:42 am
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

lianeverwey63

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If you go to the butcher on the main shopping street in Leiden I think they might be able to help you out. The meat there is very good.

--- On Sat, 5/12/09, Karen Fletcher (home) <karen_hates_spam@...> wrote:

From: Karen Fletcher (home) <karen_hates_spam@...>
Subject: Re: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)
To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 5 December, 2009, 16:53

Hi Lynne,

You can get any butcher to order you one so long as you give a week or more notice. Figure out what size you want first, and be prepared for them to be amazed if it's more than a couple of kgs!

Also, be aware that a typical Dutch oven is not big enough for a turkey and all the trimmings at once - you either have to be clever enough to cook things in series, or else you might need a friend to do the roasties etc (actually I have a tabletop oven I bought specifically for this purpose).

As for the trimmings - your butcher probably won't have 'real' sausages etc - you would probably do better to get them at one of the English shops (e.g. Tucker Box in Leiden - okay, I know it's Aussie, but still).

Karen

----- Original Message -----

From: eljaykay

To: Leidenexpats@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 3:02 PM

Subject: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

Hi y'all,

Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the first time I have decided to really try and get one!

Any info appreciated

Thanks,
Lynne

#5990

From: Rippy and Graham Dusseldorp <ripgray@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 9:51 pm
Subject: Santa Claus and Sinterklaas

rdusseldorp

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Hi Everyone,

I found this recently and my Dutch husband and I were in tears laughing about the Sinterklaas story as told by an American comedian. My husband laughed the hardest saying it's all true - which is both shocking and hilarious. I thought some of you might enjoy it on this special day. Below are the email and links. Greetings, Rippy

Here is some very funny stuff from David Sedaris about cultural differences regarding the Santa Story. The audio is broken into 3 parts. I'd highly recommend listening to all, it's laugh out loud funny, but if you're pressed for time, parts two and three have the Santa stuff.

Here are the links to the "parts.":

Part one: http://tinyurl.com/237wzz

Part two: http://tinyurl.com/cugmkh

Part three: http://tinyurl.com/yhakcu8

You can also just hit "next" or "previous" once you're on the site.

#5989

From: "Karen Fletcher \(home\)" <karen_hates_spam@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 3:53 pm
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

karen_hates_...

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Hi Lynne,

You can get any butcher to order you one so long as you give a week or more notice. Figure out what size you want first, and be prepared for them to be amazed if it's more than a couple of kgs!

Also, be aware that a typical Dutch oven is not big enough for a turkey and all the trimmings at once - you either have to be clever enough to cook things in series, or else you might need a friend to do the roasties etc (actually I have a tabletop oven I bought specifically for this purpose).

As for the trimmings - your butcher probably won't have 'real' sausages etc - you would probably do better to get them at one of the English shops (e.g. Tucker Box in Leiden - okay, I know it's Aussie, but still).

Karen

----- Original Message -----

From: eljaykay

To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 3:02 PM

Subject: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

Hi y'all,

Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the first time I have decided to really try and get one!

Any info appreciated

Thanks,
Lynne

#5988

From: "frogslayr" <frogslayr@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 3:10 pm
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

frogslayr

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We get our Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys at the
De Witte Prijzenslager on the Lange Mare. Just order a week beforehand, and
specify what kilo range you want it. The guys have never failed us yet.

--- In Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com, "eljaykay" <lkentsley@...> wrote:
>
> Hi y'all,
>
> Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the
first time I have decided to really try and get one!
>
> Any info appreciated
>
> Thanks,
> Lynne
>

#5987

From: Uriya Jurik <u.jurik@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 3:05 pm
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

u.jurik

Offline

Hi Lynne,

I used a reccomendation from a Leideneaxpat and ordered a turkey for Thanksgiving from Ed Nozeman the butcher.

Van' Hoffstraat 9, 2313 SM Leiden, tel. 071 512 67 38.

It can be stuffed and not. The stuffing is unusual - minced veal but ok. Maybe expensive by US standarts but we and our Dutch friends really enjoyed it.

Order it a few days before.

Regards,

Uriya

From: eljaykay <lkentsley@...>
To: Leidenexpats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 3:02:30 PM
Subject: [Leidenexpats] Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

Hi y'all,

Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the first time I have decided to really try and get one!

Any info appreciated

Thanks,
Lynne

#5986

From: Scott Hatton <scotthatton@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:13 pm
Subject: Re: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

scotthatton23

Offline

Best tip is to find a friend with a Makro card and go along to Makro with them - it's where the catering industry buy their stuff...

2009/12/5 eljaykay <lkentsley@...>

�

Hi y'all,

Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the first time I have decided to really try and get one!

Any info appreciated

Thanks,
Lynne

#5985

From: "eljaykay" <lkentsley@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:02 pm
Subject: Christmas turkey ( and the usual trimmings)

lkentsley

Offline

Hi y'all,

Who knows where its possible to get a turkey for Christmas dinner? This is the
first time I have decided to really try and get one!

Any info appreciated

Thanks,
Lynne

#5984

From: "jimi_ltd" <alewijnsej@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:22 pm
Subject: Paul McCartney tickets this wednesday!

jimi_ltd

Offline

Hi All,

I have two spare tickets for Paul McCartney this wednesday in the Gelredome in
Arnhem.

If you're interested send me an email or better yet, call me.

0652378575
alewijnsej@...

cheers,
Jimi

#5983

From: "ana.balevic" <ana.balevic@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 11:33 am
Subject: Hello expats!

ana.balevic

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Hi everybody,

I moved in October to Leiden, and would really like to join the international
community here & start discovering Leiden :)

Are there maybe some weekly meet-ups, drinks, movies where I could drop by?
About me: 28y, love to travel, love photography, cats, doing research at the
University of Leiden.

Please let me know if there's some meetup coming up!

Cheeers,
Ana

#5982

From: "amityjo" <amityjo@...>
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 7:35 am
Subject: Tandem Bicycle / Girl's Bicycle / Cycling Trainer For Sale

amityjo

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Tandem
Good condition (seats, tires, brakes, gears, and chain all in good shape)
Excellent for running errands
Front and rear racks
New back wheel and three-speed hub (six months old, 180 euro value)
Stored inside
Price: 250 euro

Girl's Bicycle (or for a vertically-challenged woman like me!)
Mountain bike style
3 X 6 speed
Rear rack
Color: Bluish Purple
Price: 40 euro

Cycling Trainer turns your bike into an exercise bike!
Easily mount and dismount to rear wheel
In like-new condition
A great way to stay fit during winter!
Replicates road cycling much better than a traditional stationary bike!
Price: 85 euro

Thanks!
Amity

#5981

From: John Green <jmgreenuk@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 9:22 pm
Subject: Legal Aliens Christmas Party, FRIDAY, December 4th, Rootz, Den Haag

jmgreenuk

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Hi Leiden Expats,

The LA Christmas party will take place TOMORROW night!

The party will be held at Rootz on the Grote Marktstraat in Den Haag.

Their web site is at:

http://www.rootz. nl/

...and you can find a Google Map at:

http://tinyurl. com/ycqxhaa

If you are dining with us at 19:00, then please make sure you have ordered a meal beforehand, as we need to give Rootz some advance notice. If you are bringing friends, then you need to order meals for everyone who will be coming with you, not just yourself. Please order your meal by clicking on the address below. If you want to eat, then please let us know by 10:00 Friday morning at the latest.

http://www.legalali ens.eu/partypage .asp

The main party begins at 21:00 and entrance is completely FREE. You are welcome to bring partners, friends. Fancy dress is optional but encouraged.

Please don't leave it too late to arrive, as the bar holds just 200 people and when its full its full.

Any questions ? Please don't hesitate to get in touch either by email, or call me on 0614746104.

C U @ Rootz tomorrow!

Cheers,
John & Dean

Join Legal Aliens Expats Group http://www.legalaliens.eu

#5980

From: Scott Hatton <scotthatton@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 9:55 am
Subject: Locally-based MySQL/PHP programmer

scotthatton23

Offline

I have a small task for a fixed price (750 Euros) for a locally-based
(Leiden) PHP/MySQL programmer.

The task is quite straightforward:
- Place an one table Access database (provided) online in a MySQL database
- Design a form (password protected) to allow the secretary of the
organisation to alter the fields of the database (with a search for
records based on name)
- Design one query page  (password protected) in PHP (a report of
members who have not paid their fees this year)

Please pass on to any IT colleagues who may be interested.

Please reply to scotthatton@... rather than the group.

all the best

Scott