Grist to the Mill

12 December, 2006

In praise of Vee

Veerle is a Belgian who hates Belgium. She speaks Flemmish and English (well), plus German and French (less well). Veerle thinks her calves look 'like leeks!' and shouts 'I'm free!' under bridges. Veerle works on Eurostar, pushing the drinks trolley, fending off criticisms that take the form of 'Grooming is very important, you understand'. Veerle worked picking fruit in a field this summer. Veerle is smiley, freckly and blonde, with shining green eyes. Veerle is 36, funny, feisty and intelligent; many English people call Veerle 'Vee' because it's much easier to say. Veerle is my good friend and I love her.

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