Expeditionary Force is Deployed

Now that chugger is deployed in country, we should expect real-time telemetry. I look forward to his reports as they come in. I volunteer to assess the intelligence as it comes in, formulate policy, and redistribute to the field commanders, as they prepare the troops for deployment in September.

The Countdown Begins...

It is now 1:40P Eastern Time, and in 5 1/2 hours, my flight leaves for Paris. In approximately 6 days when I arrive in Heidelberg, the German beer drinking begins. After Heidelberg, 3 days in Frankfurt will "get my juices flowing" as the trip climaxes (maybe literally) with 3 days in Munich. The highlight of this Munich trip will be my hotel.... The Hotel Platzl. Claim to fame... right across from the Hofbrauhaus. An easy stumble home.

I intend to take my new BDG2M and investigate the new additions to the book. All in preparation for the ultimate trip come fall.... Oktoberfest 2005.

Prosit.

The Larry Deliverith and The Larry Speakith

Well, mucho thanks to Larry, the god of all things beer in Munich. I ordered the new 5th Edition BDG2M on Monday, and look what arrived in my mailbox today.....



In addition, Larry was kind enough to personally autograph my copy. Click to enlarge and read the inscription.

New sites on 2005 Oktoberfest

http://www.oktoberfest-tv.com/
http://www.ammersee-region.de/oktoberfest-2005-muenchen.html
http://www.wiesnzelte.de/ have a look at this one, maybe we can make some reservations !!!!!!
http://www.muenchen-stadtteile.de/wiederkerende-veranstaltungen/oktoberfest_100179_100645.html

A Disappointing Site

We need to fill these seats ! ! !

Two Separate Copies Of BDG2M Are On Order

Both Barley Man and I ordered our copies of The Beer Drinker's Guide to Munich, 5th Edition yesterday. After several emails with The Larry, it was determined that an order placed yesterday would arrive in my grubby little hands prior to my departure for Europe on Thursday. Yeee Ha ! ! ! Since I will be in Munich at the end of my trip, I wanted to be one of the first to anoint "The Book" with a visit to a new beer hall or two.

Keep your eyes posted here for pictures of the arrival. If I am lucky, maybe The Larry will even sign the book for me.

Oktoberfest Truly is a Religious Experience

I'm sure many of you have seen this, but if not, this is proof that you can find religion in beer. We are indeed lucky that Pope Benedict XVI is German.