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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

We have never closed down the Wiesn

Should any visit consider a schedule that includes being there for the final evening? The closing of the tents goes something like this...

The fun times on the Theresienwiese, which attract over 6 million visitors every year, lasts until October 4, 2020 - at 10:30 p.m. there's the last beer call, and at 11:30 p.m. they shout: "Aus is und gar is und schad ist, dass' wahr is!" (“it’s over and completely done and it’s a shame that it’s true!”). On the last evening thousands of sparklers light up the tents and some visitors even have tears in their eyes.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Would a 2020 trip......


Be an estrogen free zone?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Friday, January 17, 2020

What's the plan for 2020??

September 19-October 4th.

Which week sayeth thou,  Herr Chugger?

For once,  I am open all 3 weekends. 

Monday, January 13, 2020

Welcome to our newest blog member...


'sittinginacornfield' (aka Doug) has joined our team as a possible future Oktoberfestian.


He is an off-shoot of Flying Dan's Illinois connection, and could be trouble.


Welcome and Prost !

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to my Oktoberfest friends. May 2020 bring you lots of Hops, Happiness,   And Barley. 😀

Prost!




Thursday, November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving Fellow Oktoberfestians

 I'm thankful for all the good times and fun all of us have had attending Oktoberfest over the last 26 years. 

Wow! Has it been that long?!

Saturday, October 26, 2019

We have a solution to all our problems!


We have all dreamed of this.  Eat a bretzel,  get a beer.

His body was brewing beer.

Monday, October 14, 2019

Anyone concerned about.......


A shower head? A set of teeth?

How do you lose these and not know it?


Friday, October 11, 2019

New place to try???

Chugger (et al)... have you been here?  I heard good things about this!!


Augustiner Schützengarten

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Back in the U.S ... Back in the U.S

Back in the U S of A.

While the Rangs continued their sojourn to Salzburg, the Vozel contingent is almost home. Waiting on flight delay to Cincy.

A great time was had by most, and as usual, there are some classic "not for export" stories. Wish everyone else could have made the trip.


....
Keith
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Monday, September 30, 2019

So I stopped to a local water closet.  I felt much better when it was over!  Maybe it was a two for one?

A New Snack with Bier




Cape Gooseberries !   Yum.

....
Keith
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A Baby Bier for Einfahrt



....
Keith
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Just for Paulaner Girl



....
Keith
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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Hofbrau Tent



....
Keith
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Friday, September 27, 2019

Where did lager come from...

I am hoping the team in Germany right now can ask around.

Lager is from South America

Nw Moniker

We have officially annointed Flying Dan  as....

Dan the Table Man!

....
Keith
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A message to Barley Man

Just checked into Hotel Alfa with our welcome biers. Anton said to say hello to Barley Man and Paulaner Girl.

....
Keith
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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Father/Daughter Oktoberfest is Underway

Chugger/Traci along with Flying Dan/Allison have begun their separate travels to the land of the Golden Nectar. We will all meet up in about 10 hours to begin our unique and memorable excursion.

The trip will be different without some of you, and we wish you could have attended. Nonetheless, a bier will be consumed in your honor.

Prost!

....
Keith
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