After we had the boat "ship shape" we went back to Nieuwleusen and witnessed the opening and "molen Massier market" of the restored windmill in my home town village.It was a very nice day with lots booths and many people came out to enjoy the day.
Volunteers of the community run association were there to generate funds to pay for the upkeep of the windmill. Amongst them is my sister and brother in law who are selling "kniepertjes" a old dutch cookie. Business was so good that they could not keep up with the demand. Joanne joined forces, and when all was said and done they baked close to 2000 "kniepertjes"
The fully restored and working wind mill.
On special days it will be milling grain for baking bread, cakes and cookies.
It truly was a proud moment for all the voluntiers who worked on the project, but most of all for the Massier family. The Massiers are close friends of our family, and have been millers for 9 generations.
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