Taking A Walk - Honden Poep (Dog Poop): Part I
In the intro for this page, I indicated that I would also share details about life in Netherlands. Since there is so much ground to cover, I haven't a clue where to begin, so I thought I would start with something simple.
A couple of days before Christmas Eve, Arnie & I took a refreshing walk to the city centre to finish the last of our shopping - or in reality to start it (in my case) since I am terrible with personal time management (but a genious with my time at work - go figure). Enroute, we come across this park where children play and there is a famous sign that CRACKS ME UP, each and every time I see it.
First, a bit a history: Holland is heavily populated with 16,407,491 people in a total land area of 33, 883 sq km. If you could see the geographical area up close, you would discover that open land is quite a rare luxury (unless you move up North or to other less populated areas). There are many dog owners here, many in small apartments and those in houses have yards far too small for real "dog use". Therefore, it is quite common to walk your dog wherever you can so he/she can relieve themselves, when the need arises - without picking it up, I might add, SO I CAN STEP IN IT :).
Also, there is a shortage of places for children to play so there are special places, "dog-free" places, that children can run, play and do whatever without the worry of stepping in dog CRAP. At one of these places, I found this picture. Yep, these actually need to be posted to ensure that dog owners do not to take their dogs in this area. I absolutely love this sign. Have a look and tell me if this is not the funniest thing you have ever seen??!!. Just to be clear, the red outline around the sign signifies that it is forbidden. Doesn't he look like such a happy dog - not sure if he is smiling or if it his ear! What do you think?
A couple of days before Christmas Eve, Arnie & I took a refreshing walk to the city centre to finish the last of our shopping - or in reality to start it (in my case) since I am terrible with personal time management (but a genious with my time at work - go figure). Enroute, we come across this park where children play and there is a famous sign that CRACKS ME UP, each and every time I see it.
First, a bit a history: Holland is heavily populated with 16,407,491 people in a total land area of 33, 883 sq km. If you could see the geographical area up close, you would discover that open land is quite a rare luxury (unless you move up North or to other less populated areas). There are many dog owners here, many in small apartments and those in houses have yards far too small for real "dog use". Therefore, it is quite common to walk your dog wherever you can so he/she can relieve themselves, when the need arises - without picking it up, I might add, SO I CAN STEP IN IT :).
Also, there is a shortage of places for children to play so there are special places, "dog-free" places, that children can run, play and do whatever without the worry of stepping in dog CRAP. At one of these places, I found this picture. Yep, these actually need to be posted to ensure that dog owners do not to take their dogs in this area. I absolutely love this sign. Have a look and tell me if this is not the funniest thing you have ever seen??!!. Just to be clear, the red outline around the sign signifies that it is forbidden. Doesn't he look like such a happy dog - not sure if he is smiling or if it his ear! What do you think?
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