Hi all,
first I followed this thread with great amusement but at a certain point I have to admit that I got a bit angry. And like Klaus and Uwe already did I also have to out myself as a native Plattdeutsch speaker. I am 47 years old and from the very northern part of Northrhine-Westphalia called East-Westphalia.
Plattdeutsch is alive. Not a single doubt.
As good and serious genealogists shouldn't we all strongly stay away from simplifying and generalizing individual experiences from our deceased ancestors as being valid for everyone and every situation?
Like Klaus already said: you're totally wrong, Heide. I really hate to say that... but that statement was pure nonsense. I feel deeply sorry, so please forgive.
Kind regards,
Vera Nagel