Drinking a Maß

 

Map Fun

Hello I thoght this might be helpful before our trip.  You know me I like maps!

Some Oktoberfest News

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Oktoberfest 2022 is a Go!

Wunderbar!

The 2022 Oktoberfest will happen!

Wake Up Oktoberfestians!

The airline mask mandates have been removed (at least domestically), most mask mandates in Europe have been removed, let's just hope the next step is the testing requirements for entry into the countries. Still need to show proof of vaccination though in most places. There are still 5 more months to go and anything can happen so let's keep our proverbial fingers crossed. The next milestone is the decision to move forward with the Oktoberfest. There should be an official decision by mid-late May, but all indications are looking positive. This intrepid group of Oktoberfestians is committed to travel even if the Oktoberfest is not happening. Plenty of things to do on the Bier Immersion tour and day trips/bier gardens in München. 

Most of our planning is complete for the trip. All hotels have been reserved and most of us (hint hint Dopplebock) have our flight reservations. Committed participants include:

    Chugger
    Designated Walker
    Flying Dan
    Dopplebock

What's up with the rest of the regulars? Barley Man? Schlumberger Lady? Barbus? Einfahrt? Well, maybe Einfahrt can't be considered a regular anymore 😄  Nonetheless, it is never too late. This could be your last chance at an organized group visit to The Fatherland.

Let's begin to pick up the posting volume. Even if it is trivial, it shows you are actually interested. One key topic for discussion could be the possible venues to visit in the cities we will sample. We have limited time in a couple so thinking ahead will help.

 I got a notification Keith!

Southern France?

 While I'm still an uncommitted traveler,  is there interest France, Paris, or southern around Nice?

I haven't used this in a while.  Does it still work? 

Ok, here's the itinerary!

 Join in if you can...

UPDATED !

We are in full planning mode !

This year's group of Oktoberfestians is in full planning mode for our trip. Now it is mostly waiting, bier training, and possibly convincing non-participants to, you know, get off their arses. Travel to Europe is open (f*ck Putin), and even if, heaven forbid, the 'Fest is cancelled again, the crew plans to travel. 

A remake of 2021's plans for a Bier Immersion tour is once again in play. We will visit Berlin, Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Köln, Bamberg (day trip to Kulmbach) and then München. Chugger and Designated Walker have a pre-trip to Italy planned, as well as a post-trip to Slovenia. Flying Dan is also considering extracurricular activities. 

The following Oktoberfestians have been confirmed for the trip:

    Chugger (but of course)
    Designated Walker

    Flying Dan

    Dopplebach

Still to be heard from officially:

    Barley Man
    Barbus
    Schlumberger Lady

We welcome any and all those not mentioned to join the revelry. All hotels have been reserved and some airline reservations have been made. Start cranking up the posts, and more trip specifics will begin to emerge.

Here's a Blast From The Past...

Oktoberfest 2022 Logo / Mug / Poster Design

 Here is the winning logo for this year. Let's hope we can see it in person.....

Will Oktoberfest 2022 happen ?

 https://www.oktoberfesttours.travel/2022/02/09/will-oktoberfest-2022-happen/

Oktoberfest 2022 Logo Finalists

 Have a look at the final 30 options for this year’s logo / poster.

Hotel Alfa

Good afternoon Chugger, Just checking in to see if you have any additional updates from Anton on the status of Hotel Alfa. Thank you in advance...

A Message from Santa...

 

Final Bier Immersion Hofbrauhaus Visit

Well, we did it!

The intrepid Oktoberfestians completed our 2021 visits of all U.S. based Hofbrauhaus locations with our visit to Las Vegas this week. Three of the four core members made this visit (along with significant others) and this completes our unique challenge for this year. We hope that next year will bring on the 2022 Bier Immersion trip in Germany.

Here's the gang having dinner at the Hofbrauhaus:

Some Nostalgia for the Holiday

 

Please enjoy.

Hotel Alfa Update

I was emailing with Anton this morning just to check-in and see how things are going. It doesn't sound good for him. Here's his response to me about business.....

Dear Keith, 

nice to hear from you.

Business is still worse. No chance for a better situation up to now.

With a lot of fortune we may achieve till the end of the year 5%! from the level we had two years ago.

Not sure, how we would manage it till next April.

Till December the situation might be save.

Sad Day Flying Dan Thought I Should Share

Well these came today unfortunately when I ordered them I also found out I was going to Oktoberfest in Germany, so I sold them, then Covid hit. So..now I just get to take a picture of them and find a good German bier to drink from my couch while watching the Ryder cup on TV! 

UPDATE: I DID FIND A GOOD GERMAN BIER!

O’zapft ist Hofbrauhaus 2021

 

Hofbrauhaus September 2021

Haxe, Schnitzel, Bratkartoffel, Sauerkraut, Blaukraut.  And a Mass Beer. We’ve got the complete picture.

Wait …… who the fuck is Alice.