Granny'sHouse
"De Laatste stuiver"
Or, "The Last Nickel" in English.
My gran's home in Friesland (northern Holland).
It used to be a pub in the 1800's, until they were forced to close down because of the local prohibition (which didn't last long of course). However they found a way around it by renting out the chairs for 5 cents to weary travelers and give the occupant a "free" drink.
Hence the name.
I have fond memories of this place, it's now a bit tilted, damp and drafty, but I hope it stays in the family for a long time to come.
Photo taken with my grandfather's old Asahi Pentax. Which I thought was fitting.
That chair, was his chair, right by the bar of course.
7 responses
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tom said (23 Dec 2007):
haha, I'd like to know lots of stories like this, nice work Myrte [ Yeah! ]
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Chris Wesseling said (3 Jan 2008):
Great photo. Really invites to wondering about the story behind the location. And a story like that deserves a great image like this. Using the Pentax really fits the big picture.
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Caitlin Stewart said (8 May 2008):
i love love love love this. loved it even more in print!!!
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Katherine Squier said (22 Jun 2008):
Brilliant.
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Ivan Kropotkin gave props (15 Oct 2008):
чётко)
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sasha ormond said (26 Nov 2008):
oh i LOVE this shot! i remember seeing it in the magazine and having it really affect me. it just feels like home.
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Myrte Voogt said (27 Nov 2008):
Thank you Sasha!
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