Dogs
As I was playing with our dog Beke along the Boterdiep in Beijum in the early 80s, I was suddenly shouted at by a cyclist from the other side of the canal“Animal abuser!” I looked up, disturbed. It was Uncle…
Birthdays
In the Schoonveld family, birthdays were always very important. Uncles and aunts would gather at the birthday party – the living rooms were usually not very big – and there was a lot of chatter. Aunt Elly describes in Gronings…
Baking bread on a stick (baguettes) on Ameland
In the summer, the family went to Ameland, where they had unforgettable holidays in the Martha cottage and tents. Greetje remembers the sunny days on the beach, the treasure hunts and the endless queues at the campsite sanitary facilities. The nostalgia of the island brings back warm memories: the cozy atmosphere, the adventures with cousins and the special moments with grandpa Willem. Discover how these holidays strengthened the family ties and anchored the magic of Ameland in their hearts forever. Read on for more stories and memories of the Schoonveld family!
Cooking lesson for men
Men from previous generations of Schoonveld are not known for experimenting with food. The anecdote goes that Grandpa Willem stayed with us on Ameland. He was used to getting brown beans on Mondays. My mother was not averse to teasing…