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Dirndls

Guys, I really hope our Oktoberfest ladies succeed buying their Dirndls. I already booked them for the Dirndl Springer (Jumping) contest.
http://m.youtube.com/?reload=3&rdm=mopa2r45m#/watch?v=w9voi1mlGB4&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dw9voi1mlGB4

Less than 100 days until we leave for the Promised Land.  Are you ready?

I suggest a strict training regimen.  A healthy mix of Bier, and Pork products in ever increasing doses until leaving for the trip.  An occasional Pretzel, or Sauerkraut as a tracing round.

The time to start is NOW...

Der Kubaner reluctantly backs out

RRRGGGHHHH!  I have been going nuts trying to put this together this year.  It's not going to happen.  You may remember that I took my oldest son to Munich.  Well, now he is leaving for college and the semester starts right around Oktoberfest.  My traveling companions can't go because their sons are also going to college and will be involved in the moves at the same time.

What started as great enthusiasm to attend again this year, has ended in failure and despair.

Maybe next year and/or next time.

Be well! And have one for Der Kubaner.

Prost!

Guys, I know you have been going strong for twenty years but my adventure started in 2008. I thought this picture would sum up why I'm hooked.

                                                       Official beer mug of 2008.

Dirndls

Need help finding a source for a dirnd or ladies lederhosen.  I would prefer to buy one from a German company , because  I don't like the ones I've seen  imported by the American  companies.  Schlumbergerlady, can you help me? I liked the lederhosen you had.  And guys, I'm really not asking for your fashion advice.  I remember the last time I went through this. :-)

Berchtesgaden Travel Options

The following travel option seems the best if we want to go to the Salt Mine and Eagles Nest on Monday.  We take a train and bus, which takes us directly to the Salt Mine.  Return trip is all train.

Thoughts? 

Let's Start Planning the Day Trips.....

I was going to recommend Berchtesgaden and the Salt Mine along with Eagles Nest on Monday.  This would be a full day since we need about 2.5 hours on each end for travel.  However, I believe Barbus and Schlumberlady do not arrive until Monday.  Is that still accurate, and if so, what is your expected arrival time?

San Diego Ranked #3 in Best Beer towns of America

I personally think San Diego is a better beer town that San Francisco (#2),  but will bow to the greatness of Portland Oregon (#1)..

Chugger ... start planning now for your visit in July!!

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/travel/usa-beer-towns/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Well, friends... Paulaner Girl and Barleyman are booked.

Flight from Paradise arrives at 10:15am on Sunday, September 22nd,  and leaves at 11:40 on Sunday, September 29th.

Now all that is left is the drinking!

Offical Logo for 2013

Beer Call from Shanghai

Who would have thought, our Blog is blocked in China ! I guess we made the big time. I am posting these very appropriate pics from Barbus who is visiting Shanghai with Schlumbergerlady...

Hummmmm....

What are the possibilities?

The Stage is set....

and rehearsals have begun.

The attendee list seems to be finalized, and most people have their flight reservations.  Hotel Alfa rooms have been reserved and will be paid next week.  Tent reservations are arranged for TWO NIGHTS ! ! !

The countdown clock is quickly approaching 5 months.  Who would have thought that these past two years would have gone by so fast? 

D you see the similarities.

AMEN.

O'fest is right around the corner.

Less than 6 months to O'fest.  Countdown to destiny!  Don't have my plane tickets yet.  They are painfully expensive this year.  Ouch!

Attendance is Growing !

Looks like another stellar trip for our Anniversary Tour.

As of now, a total of 11 people.  Mostly old core, some returnees, and some newbies.  Looking forward to starting the banter about day trips.  I think we have general ideas, just need to see how we work them into the schedule and drinking.

We will miss those that cannot attend.

Prost !

btw.....  2 weeks from today I will be slamming Mai Tais in Hawaii.  Might even try to find some local microbrews as well.

Der Kubaner returns...wooooo hooooo!

Fellow Oktoberfestians...

Last time was such a hit I am planning to take my second son with me this year!  I will provide a bit more info soon.  But, I pretty much made the commitment.

Be well, and in the modified words of Proximo from Gladiator, "So [Der Kubaner], we shall go to [Munich] together and have [beer] adventures. And the great [beer tents] will suckle us until we are fat and happy and can suckle no more."

Der Kubaner

It's All Over But the Drinking

Oktoberfest Anniversary Tour travel arrangements have been booked.

About Time for Reservations

Been checking and checking, not much movement in ticket prices.  I have never waited this long to make reservations, so will probably pull the trigger this week.

Been looking at either flights out of CVG through CDG, arriving MUC at 7:50 on Sunday, or out of CMH through ATL, arriving MUC at 10:00.

Stay tuned.