Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Scot Dutchy » Mon Dec 19, 2016 6:57 pm

Or try this an ecoduct:

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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by JimC » Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:38 pm

There are some of those on the Pacific Highway in northern NSW (rEv will have seen them). A very good idea, in that it allows for a wildlife corridor.
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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Forty Two » Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:39 pm

Scot Dutchy wrote:Or try this an ecoduct:

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We have them in the US, too there are wildlife bridges over some of the highways periodically.

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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by pErvinalia » Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:54 pm

Dutch ones are better, though.
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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Brian Peacock » Tue Dec 20, 2016 3:28 pm

This thread has gone all Bridges Of Madison Country.
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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by JimC » Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:37 pm

A bridge too far?
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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Brian Peacock » Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:01 am

:hehe:

Meanwhile, in Russia...

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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Brian Peacock » Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:03 am

Meanwhile, in America...

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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by JimC » Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:21 am

Brian Peacock wrote::hehe:

Meanwhile, in Russia...

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Would be an excellent fit for a re-make of Cabaret...
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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by JimC » Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:22 am

Brian Peacock wrote:Meanwhile, in America...

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That's a beauty mask of special radioactive mud worth $50,000 an application...
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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Jason » Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:43 pm

Brian Peacock wrote::hehe:

Meanwhile, in Russia...

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Re: Why blackface is still part of Dutch Christmas

Post by Forty Two » Thu Dec 22, 2016 4:29 pm

pErvin wrote:Dutch ones are better, though.
Always. They use biodegradable concrete and asphalt in the Netherlands, and all of the steel and rebar is made from recycled materials.
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