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Friday, February 28, 2020

Where to stay in Berlin?

Anyone ever been? 

https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-berlin-germany/#Mitte


Oktoberfest Housing

As authorized and directed by the Grand Poobah, the Minister of Housing has procured accommodations for the Oktoberfestians at the Hotel Alfa. Details are as follows:

Arriving Friday 25 September
Departing Tuesday 29 September

(1) single room for Barbus; €175 per night
(1) double room for Chugger & Barley Man; €270 per night
(1) double room for Flying Dan & sittinginacornfield; €270 per night

The terms include fully cancelable until 15 March, 50% payment on 19 March and final payment on 15 June. The Minister will make the necessary disbursements and will then levy taxes accordingly.

Finally, a tent reservation has been arranged for Saturday, 26 September for the Hacker balcony from 13:00 to 17:15. Your share will be levied upon arrival in München.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Ok... Thinking About Housing Requirements

As we await the final proclamation from the Grand Poobah on the schedule, the next step will be to finalize housing for this year's Oktoberfestians. Potential attendees for this year's activities include:

Barley Man
Chugger
Flying Dan
Barbus
Schlumberger Lady
sittinginacornfield

Is anyone missing? A rhetorical question for sure. A little sparse, but a manageable troupe if it comes to fruition. Regarding housing, I will assume that Barbus and Schlumberger Lady will once again venture out on their own while the remaining Oktoberfestians setup shop at the Hotel Alfa. So, currently 4 potential revelers under the management of the Minister of Housing (MofH).

I have not contacted Herr Anton, and will not until we have a more reliable count. For budget purposes we can expect similar pricing to the 2019 trip; 150 euro for single/ 250 euro for a double. Once commitments are made we will agree upon who will share doubles, who requires a single, is a triple possible.

The MofH will also undertake the identification of rooms in Berlin should that pre-trip become a realization.

I await the proclamation of the Grand Poobah.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

A Point of Order for the Grand Poobah

While not explicitly enumerated, do the responsibilities of the Secretary of Housing also include chairing a sub-committee for the identification and funding of an external venue that provides reserved seats for viewing and participating in music, dancing and consumption of the Golden Nectar?

I await your decision.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Berlin to München

Here's our possible overnight train from Berlin to München, prices not posted yet.



Thursday, February 20, 2020

The Official Duties begin.....

OK Team,  Here's the weekends.


1st Weekend:  Sep 19th (Saturday)

2nd Weekend:  Sep 26th

3rd Weekend:  Okt 3rd

Last Night is Sunday Okt 4th.


My Planus eruptus is to be there from Thursday to Tuesday (Standard run).  But am really open about which weekend.  The 3rd weekend may be fun.  Pre-trip anywhere?

Maybe a Saturday to Saturday trip?

One of our party is anxious to buy tickets,  and Chugger needs to contact Anton.  What say you all??



Saturday, February 15, 2020

I am thinking that is the platform that Einfahrt is proposing for the EPA

Thursday, February 13, 2020

The Grand Poobah

I accept this challenge.


My Cabinet:

Secretary of Forestry (Wood),  I appoint FlyingDan
Secretary of Housing:  Chugger
Ambassadors to the EU:  Barbus & Schlumberger Lady
Secretary of the EPA (Noxious fumes division):  Einfahrt
Secretary of Wine:  Roalef
First Lady:  Paulaner Girl

Other appointments to follow,  as warranted.




Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Happy Birthday Chugger!!!

How old are you??  The world wants to know!

Friday, February 07, 2020

Hey Guys,
We have never been on the last night. "Zapfenstreich" in the Hofbrau tent.
I am sure the Grand Poobah will like this.
See how the girls have fun. Idea?