Behind Enemy Lines aka...

How many times did I fly that traject between Holland and Asia, probably over a dozen, I can't count for..
I had a good relation with my father and I frequently returned to 'the nest' to visit the old man, he loved to hear all those unbelievable stories and couldn't wait to see the next film in the theatre. Most of the times I managed to stay for a month or so, I preferred the spring or summer-times, I hated the cold (still do !!) So I told Sr. I had to get going again and find me another movie.

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And I found a nice one.

My favourite casting office for sure was Central Casting, I was treated well overthere and they got me into a lot of nice international pictures I tell you.

The Metcalfe's had their own miss Moneypenny, a secretary ( sorry dear I forgot your name, guys help me ) with a marvelous memory and thanks to her info, ( I always called her) I was up-dated to when a next major casting was planned and often she patched me thru to Ken who always found a minute or so to talk to me.

So one morning she told me there was a need of military input and if I could come over to the office to talk to Maria and Ken. Hé, I was on my way already !!

"Can you do a medic," that's what Maria wanted to know. "Hé, is the Pope catholic?", was my rhetoric. "Who's ill ?" The contract was there, it only needed my signature. It was an action movie again, I didn't mind cos I loved the adrenaline during the takes. This time I had the opportunity to meet with David Carradine himself. This guy had become a legend during the 70's doing the lead part in a tv-serie: 'Kung Fu'. Bruce Lee was to busy to accept the rol of Kwai Chang Caine. Second choise David hasitated cos he wasn't a martial arts master, no, he was a ballet dancer with a great agility and balance. He had to deepen into eastern philosophy to learn how the monks behave and move. Later a became a virtuoso coming to the writing of 'The Spirit of the Shaolin', but the name Grasshopper was always linked to him for the rest of his life. Now David was on his way to be part of 'Behind Enemy Lines'

There were lots of helicopters and I was on board of one of them. We had to fly-in off and on to rescue the wounded. But it was a field of action, we were shot at by the enemy, explosions bursted all around us. Smoke, fire and a lot of noise. That was the scene. During the rehearsels several things didn't work out the way they should. And when we finally were in 'action', it still was far from perfect. The skis of the heli were about a foot from the ground when we jumped down, carrying out stretchers. But our landing place was almost on top of a blast, when this thing exploded the pilot told us to get back on board cos it was to dangerous for him to be there. Imagine all the smoke fxs and other aircrafts fying around us, the visibility was close to zero. From up there, doors wide open, it was a marvelous view, man that was a real war scene. Soldiers all over the place camouflaged by curtains of smoke, flying stuntmen, fire and a LOT of noise. Sometimes pieces of debris came as high as our chopter. The heli swisted and turned, often close to a 90 degree angle. Hé, did I get my adrenaline !!! This was really 'Pow the Escape'.This wasn't the only incident. I think it was the next day when our leading actor nearly escaped a decapitation. It was the talk of the day. David's piece of action wasn't too difficult, he was to get off the heli and run towards the camera. There were at least 4 chopters involved and they were suppose to land in a specific sequence. During the rehearsels (good visibility) there were no problems at all, but when 'action' was announced things were fucked up. From all the heli's David's was the first to land. But the pilot in chop #2 miscalculated and landed in front of the 'leading' one. What's the big deal you'ld say? Well, David didn't see nor hear the obstuction in front of him and was walking directly towards to tail-rotor. He was looking down, protecting his face against the strong winds caused by all 4 of the helicopters. It was damn fucking close when he finally noticed somebody screaming and gesticulating to him. At lunch break David come down to our area and started to chat. He didn't seem to have any raised blood pressure at that time but I wouldn't be surprised if he had some 'brakes marks' in his shorts.. He was a very nice person to talk with, friendly and serene. I think it was an honnor to meet and shake hands with such a celebrity. David, rest in peace.

The film never made it to the top and was released as:

'Attackforce Nam' and 'POW the Escape'

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Waar laat Odfjell de opslag...?

   Vraag me toch wel af waar het chemische opslagbedrijf Odfjell in de Botlek zijn voorraad van zo'n 1,6 miljoen cuub zwaar gevaarlijk spul in een paar dagen tijd zo snel heeft gelaten..Het afsluiten en leegpompen van zo'n 50 tanks was al aan de orde toen dit weekeinde de zaak in zijn geheel werd gesloten. Op het terrein staan ca 300 tanks van diverse afmetingen.

  Na een gesprek vrijdagmiddag met DCMR Milieudienst Rijnmond en de Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond kwam de directie van Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam (OTR) met de mededeling dat het bedrijf binnen 24 uur werd stilgelegd en er gewerkt gaat worden aan een herstelplan..(?). De maatregel kwam na een reeks van incidenten met betrekking tot de veiligheid op en rond de terminal. Ruim 30 jaar lang blijken de veiligheidscontroles/ aanpassingen niet te zijn uitgevoerd. Leidingen en blusmaterialen zijn verouderd en inefficiënt, zo niet gevaarlijk.

  De kwestie Odfjell komt zeker aan de orde op de eerstvolgende vergadering van de Statencommissie verkeer en milieu op 22 augustus...De ligging van het bedrijf in het hart van de Rotterdamse haven is al meer dan 50 jaar een stinkende buur van oa: Pernis, Vlaardingen, Rozenburg, Schiedam en Hoogvliet. Terwijl met noordelijke winden de ZH-eilanden onaangename geurtjes te verwerken krijgen.  Niet zelden zijn er ook gezondheidsrisico's verbonden aan het inademen van de vrijgekomen stoffen. Het gevaar voor calamiteiten is bij dit bedrijf wel extreem te noemen gezien de aard van de opgeslagen chemicaliën...en dat in een zeer drukbevolkt gebied. Het stilleggen door DCMR is een goed initiatief maar het zou waarschijnlijk verstandiger zijn om het gehele complex uit de Botlek te bannen dan de boel op te laten kalefateren. Misschien dat de 2e Maasvlakte een optie voor die jongens is...

Ca 5 bij 10 km tussen A4 en A15 met naast Odfjell ook grote raffinaderijen van Esso/Exxon en Shell in dit kleine gebied.

 http://www.rijnmond.nl/dossiers/28-01-2012/problemen-bij-odfjell-de-botlek

http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/16-05-2014/personeel-daagt-odfjell-en-vakbonden-voor-rechter


--"Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) BV – OTR – is one of the largest independent tank storage terminals in Europe. The large site is centrally located in the heart of the Rotterdam Port, the gateway to Europe. The terminal has been operational since 1957.

The geographical location is a major advantage to meet diverse transportation demands: the North Sea, the main European inland waterways, highways and rail networks are all nearby. The site is also linked to local, regional and international pipeline networks. All this provides commercial access for bulk movements to and from the European markets.

The tank farm consists of nearly 300 tanks, ranging in size from 735 to 40 000 cbm. The total capacity of the terminal encompasses more than 1.63 million cbm....very dangerous stuff.. --"

Healing power of: Bananas

From:

.Don’t store your bananas in a bunch or in a fruit bowl with other fruits. Separate your bananas and place each in a different location. Bananas release gasses which cause fruits (including other bananas) to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer.

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!.. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help 

overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making

it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION:

According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering 

from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because

bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into 

serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make 

you feel happier.

PMS:

Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood 

glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA:

High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood

and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE:

This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt,

making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug 

Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for

the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER:

200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped 

through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and 

lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the 

potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION:

High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel 

action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS:

One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake,

sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of 

the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and 

re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN:

Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from 

heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS:

Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and

avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITO BITES:

Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with 

the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at 

reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES:

Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria 

found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and 

chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese 

were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to 

avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels 

by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS:

The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because 

of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten 

without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and 

reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL:

Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the 

physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for 

example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a 

cool temperature.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to

an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE 

TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other 

vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best 

value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so 

that we say, 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!'

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 You can lightly write a message with a tooth pick in the banana peel and 

later it will turn brown and appear. (great for school lunches!)

 

 You can rub the inside of a banana peel on a bug bite, scratch, or burn to 

relieve the pain and itch.

 

 You can throw the peels in your compost or garden. The potassium helps the 

plants grow. 

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You can shine your shoes and house plants with the peel.

 You can put the peels in the blender until creamy and use the cream to polish

 your silver.

 You can remove splinters and warts by taping a piece of banana peel ove the 

wart/splinters. Let those enzymes go to work!

 You can tenderize your meats by adding a banana to the pan as you cook 

them or wrapping them in the peel.

 You can make a hair conditioner with overripe bananas (blend half one up 

with an egg and a tablespoon of olive oil. Put it on your hair and wrap a 

plastic bag around it. Them maybe a warm towel. Leave on for 20 minutes)

 

 You can peel the banana from the bottom and then you don't have to deal

 with the stringy things.

 You can make a face mask by mashing the banana and mixing it with honey.

  You can use it to help with high blood pressure, depression, PMS, anemia, 

brain fuel, stress, fevers, strokes, to stop smoking, seasonal affective 

disorder, (SAD), ulcers, weight loss, heartburn, constipation, hang overs, energy, IBS, kidneys,bones eyesight and morning sickness.

 You can use bananas to help maintain blood sugar

Whiten your teeth with the inside of a banana peel!

Always take fruit before your meals...Why...???

 pls. read:

http://bert-firebert.blogspot.com/2010/06/fruits-should-be-eaten-on-empty-stomach.html