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To: exnavy
the name is pronounced "hook-stra"

Thanks, I always thought it was "hock-stra".

21 posted on 02/07/2006 5:18:50 AM PST by eyespysomething (For you to insult me, I must first value your opinion.)
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To: eyespysomething

Your welcome, common mistake.


35 posted on 02/07/2006 5:27:51 AM PST by exnavy (God bless Amreica)
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To: eyespysomething

Hoekstra. In Dutch the oe is pronounced as we pronounce oo in food.


137 posted on 02/07/2006 8:24:01 AM PST by arthurus (Better to fight them OVER THERE than over here.)
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