From Indianola, WA, about 10 miles NW of downtown Seattle (but a lot of deep, cold water between here and there). Lived here about 23 years.
But I wanted to comment on the Belgian language discussion, which piqued my interest. I was born in the Netherlands, in Friesland province (left for the US 61 years ago), which has it's own language as well, but it seems to be hanging on and doing reasonably well. It has official recognition and street signs are in both Friesian and Dutch, etc. But hey, it seems everyone in the Netherlands speaks English better than many native English speakers (especially here in the states...)
Interesting to see all the Dutch members here
But I wanted to comment on the Belgian language discussion, which piqued my interest. I was born in the Netherlands, in Friesland province (left for the US 61 years ago), which has it's own language as well, but it seems to be hanging on and doing reasonably well. It has official recognition and street signs are in both Friesian and Dutch, etc. But hey, it seems everyone in the Netherlands speaks English better than many native English speakers (especially here in the states...)
Interesting to see all the Dutch members here