Old German Postcards (Alte Deutsche Postkarten) - #5

Postcard #5: "Scheidender Tag"
Nr. 1611: Scheidender Tag (Hocheder)
Farbenaufnahme von Jos. Jul. Schatz
Kunstverlag Georg Michel, Nürnberg-O
"Die Welt in Farben"

"Scheidender Tag" literally means "Separating Day" - I am not sure if that's pointing to the separation in the clearing, the clouds and blue sky, or something more cultural. On the back, it does clarify and say "Hochende" which is high.


Regardless, beautiful. It reminds me of driving through Bayern and descending on the town of Lindau - the Swiss Alps beckoned in the distance and they were beautiful like this.


Programming note: I started a series of old postcards that my Grandpa bought during his stay in WWII. He was stationed in Freising, near München, as well as in Österreich. Refer to this postcard label to see the full collection so far.


Tschüß!!!

Couple of Late January Notes

This is an odd time of the year - it's sometimes too chilly and sometimes too warm. I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to fresh herbs and plants or lamenting not cooking enough squash and pumpkin waffles. Even the stores are a bit confused...already there are galvanized tubs for sale to hold libations at outdoor summer parties, but light pastels with a smattering of deep valentine red also abound.

Our trip to L.A. continues to be a bright spot for me. Disneyland rocked and the whole trip was perfect. I am getting a little jumpy because it's nearly February and our next trip to Europe isn't on the docket - there are some good airfares out there and some ideas are brewing in my head! There are a couple state-side destinations we have in mind, just need to put the wheels in motion and get them done. I am definately looking ahead to my parents and grandpa visiting in late February - it should be lots of fun.

Scott on the Disneyland railroad

Scott and Ryan on King Arthur's Carousel

 

Ryan and Scott on Alice in Wonderland

Ryan and Scott in front of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Scott on Main Street USA

Cooking notes - with some extra demands at work, most of the cooking has been regular classics. We're on a string of Giada De Laurentiis recipes that include Cannelli beans, Parmesan rinds, and lip smacking goodness! Before we pasta-ize ourselves, though, I'm trying to reign it in. The Farmer's Market is abuzz with Broccoli, awesome Spinach, continued beautiful Mushrooms, and more. I love our FM!

That pretty much catches us up...Tschüß!!

Disneyland Ride Photos - A Series

Oh Disneyland, how we miss thee

with ride photos to aid our memory

we look back at fear and fun and more

as you can see, dear reader, never a bore!

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Note, the first Splash Mountain picture includes our friend, Regan, in the hoodie. We met on a Disneyland forum back in the early 1990s and finally were able to be at the park together! To celebrate the occasion, the Disney God Tangaroa decided to claim Regan's keys - shortly after or before this picture was taken. Luckily, the magic of Disney (or the forest animals from Snow White who scour the ride vehicles after closing) found them the next day.

Tschüß!

Disneyland Day 1

We are in heaven. 14 hours if Disney fun today and we are as geeky as we have ever been about this place.




Top moments
-segway tour in DCA at 7 am before the park opened







-always holding up two fingers and saying, "2 for the front row?"
-the time we got the back seat in Pirates and held hands
-riding Tower of Terror for our first time and then getting back in line because it rocked so good
-comparing our ride laughter/screams from now to our first Disney trip, oh so long ago
-getting a pic in the Pirates loading dock to recreate the sane picture from our first Disney trip
-churros
-free pizza because a diner in Downtown Disney was no longe serving but they had slices leftover (we shut the park down because if shopping)
-waiting until dark to reenter Main Street and see the park at night
-doing Space Mountain first




-Jungle Cruise at night
-wet pants for hours after Splash
-searching for Hidden Mickeys
-being here with my favorite fellow Disney man


Tschüß!

California!!

I told the kid at the Long Beach airport Avis counter that I was born here. He upgraded my car and said, "Welcome back."

We did a slow start to the vacation, with massages ($45 here vs $150 out here and my eyelids look the same) and packing - slight delay, landed, and rushed to Von's.




Yes, yes we bought bananas and goldfish crackers too. But $30 for this?!?!

Checked into our fab hotel, made a cocktail while unpacking, and saw a glimmer of Disneyland from our 15th floor balcony. Then, we headed for dinner at K'ya just up the street - thanks Regan for the recommendation! It rocked!



(Ry at dinner)

On our way back, we drove through Disney Way and peeked at the Matterhorn. Can't wait to go but it'll be a little bit longer as we switched our West Hollywood day and cousin time to tomorrow. That will be fun!!

Tschüß!

Italienisch Essen

Ribollita

This winter, we've been all about Italienisch Essen. For a bit, we moved into Slovenia, but spent most of our days eating Tuscan-like peasant foods with the help of Giada DeLaurentis. I think my favorite part of this dish is the Parmesan Rind you put into it - parts, but not all of it, melts and adds incredible texture and flavor.

And who doesn't love Cannelloni Beans?? For a few months there, I think we had Black Beans in almost every dish, so it was nice to switch gears.

Grete and the Marshmallow Bed

If you remember our first trip to Germany in 2006, we discovered Bettdecken at all of our hotels, except the American ones (tsk) and loved them. Personal warmth control, no need for stringy sheets when you're trying to curl into a ball, you can layer them if you're really cold, and if it's too warm - just stick a foot out and let in some cool air. Plus, they look so cute rolled up. They look like Marshmallows.

We are not the only ones who like these Bettdecke. Especially after new sheets are put on them. (They are like duvets covers, but the nifty sets we bought in Deutschland zip up at the bottom.)

Here is Grete demonstrating how to kick a foot out to get fresh air. Or watch the ongoings of the house. Or create whatever master plan she has going on in her head to take over the world. She gets an A+ for technique.

California

Next vacation: California. We both can't wait to be in the sunny land. It's unfortunate that a bunch of Texans will also be there for the football game, so I kindly ask they avoid Disneyland at all times that week. We are also going to revisit Santa Monica and a great English pub, Ye Olde King's Head (last seen in June of 2008). Can't wait.

Tschüß!!