Snow Wolf
09-22-2004, 09:46 PM
Hi Gang,
Reminiscing about the old days in Amsterdam in the mid 70's, early 80's. Was wondering if anyone knew or remembers a gentleman by the name of Bill Kemplaar? Ran a great place in Amsterdam called Happy Hours. The first time I stayed there with a friend of mine, woke Bill up at 11:30, he shoved us in his big wooden bed, and welcomed us to his happy home...grumpy old coot, but with a heart of gold. We were planning to stay for two days, ended up staying a week. HH had a wonderful policy of 7.50 guilders (sp?) per night which got you a bunk downstairs, coffee and a roll in the morning, and if you were there, tea and a joint in the afternoon. Bill drove Gary and I around in his souped up car around and we had a magnificent time. HH used to be the place where all the expat Brits, American, Swedes, Germans, etc kids from all over Europe used to stop and have a good time in there travels. Word of mouth. Anyone remember or can tell me where and what happened to Bill?
Thanks
Snow
Reminiscing about the old days in Amsterdam in the mid 70's, early 80's. Was wondering if anyone knew or remembers a gentleman by the name of Bill Kemplaar? Ran a great place in Amsterdam called Happy Hours. The first time I stayed there with a friend of mine, woke Bill up at 11:30, he shoved us in his big wooden bed, and welcomed us to his happy home...grumpy old coot, but with a heart of gold. We were planning to stay for two days, ended up staying a week. HH had a wonderful policy of 7.50 guilders (sp?) per night which got you a bunk downstairs, coffee and a roll in the morning, and if you were there, tea and a joint in the afternoon. Bill drove Gary and I around in his souped up car around and we had a magnificent time. HH used to be the place where all the expat Brits, American, Swedes, Germans, etc kids from all over Europe used to stop and have a good time in there travels. Word of mouth. Anyone remember or can tell me where and what happened to Bill?
Thanks
Snow