This is particularly sweet for me because (thanks to the internet) I have been able to trace my paternal lineage to Holland all the way back to 1480. The name Vandiver evolved from the original Van Der Veere, which means in Dutch to be “from the Village of Veere”. We are about an hour in the wrong direction from Veere and the neighboring Welmeldinge (in the provice of Zealand) which is where my ancestors came from. How I would like to go visit there some day. So close and yet so far.
We were scheduled to play USAG Rotterdam, a small facility specializing in the transport of goods and supplies to the military bases throughout Europe. Though we were playing in a little cafeteria, we had a nice crowd of personnel and their families.
Renae was her usual incredibly entertaining self. As Todd said earlier about her, “She’s our secret weapon”. Its fun how she takes the show up to another level:
The band got a nice standing ovation after the closing song, “Thanks To You” written by Todd and Thom:
Tomorrow we head to Schinnen for the final show of the tour.
Stay with us a little longer!
Jerry
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Here's something for our wish list - a "Gracie & Jerry's Ancestry Tour" where we visit where my ancestors are from in Poland and where yours are from in the Netherlands.
I love that you are all spreading so much cheer to those who are far from home and I'm also looking forward to your safe return tomorrow. Miss you lots!
Thanks for clarifying that - all these years I had thought "Van Der Veere" translated to "Writer of gimmicky rodeo songs"!
Really enjoying following along on your trip!
Come on back home, y'all--they're calling for snow tonight in your honor!
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