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[Millie12591]

Happily only 1 day til Paris and 5 til Texas - bring on the Tex Mex!

Amen my Texas sista! Tex-Mex!

Safe travels and blessings while you travel, trust me you'll want them. Just ask Liesa.

Good night Liesa! Think if you hadn't had people praying like crazy for y'all! That would have been bad, very bad I tell ya.

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Amen my Texas sista! Tex-Mex!

Safe travels and blessings while you travel, trust me you'll want them.

You know it!! Thanks!

 

[KathyRN137]

Just wanted to let you gals know that I'm here and doing my darndest to catch up quickly!

Thank goodness for chapter links!!


Kathy

 

[Flossbolna]

Hi Liesa, another great Nuremberg update!! I actually never looked at that fountain that well to realize what it is!! Wow!!! I must say that even for modern Germans like me that looks a bit weired!

The fountain is actually called fountain of the virtues. Here is what the official Nuremberg website writes about it:

In 1589, the iron caster, Benedikt Wurzelbauer, completed the Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen), commissioned by the City Council of the Free City of the Empire who had intended to demonstrate their stature in the world. Six allegories of the three theological and the three cardinal virtues with their attributes are placed on a round platform: Faith with a cross and a chalice, Love with two children, Hope with an anchor, Courage with a lion, Moderation with a jug, and Patience with a lamb. Above the figures, cherubs carry the two coats of arms of the City of Nuremberg. The seventh virtue, Justice, stands on the top of the pillar with blindfolded eyes, a sword and a crane as a symbol of alertness.

I guess it is kind of grandfathered since it has been around for so long...

Did you notice how wrong the baby looks, she is holding? It actually looks like he has a beard!

And I never found the time to reply on Anara sitting on the rabbit: I wasn't shocked by the fact that she was sitting on A statue (that's not a no go here in Germany, don't worry!) but on THAT statue. It is the worm eaten rabbit that I posted once before. I tried to find a good picture to post, but couldn't find one... So I was shocked that she was sitting on this really disgusting animal!

BTW - while searching for a picture, I found this website with panoramic pictures of Nuremberg which are really wonderful!

 

[tinkgurl]

What a..um..interesting fountain there, Liesa.

 

[that's nice]

This is a little disturbing...

Kind of doing a rush job finishing up, we hurried back to the hotel to pick up Mike, once again leaving the weaker of our party to sleep some more.

Every sick man, woman, and child must fend for themselves!!!!

First feast your eyes on this:

MMMMMMMMMM CHEESE!!!!!!!!!

Set as a backdrop for the large Central Square, where the Beautiful Fountain also sits ornately ensconced was the “Frauenkirche”- one we would have loved to have gone in, but sadly did not have time to. I adored the clock on its façade, which I assume sends out little marching parades of figures as the clock strikes the hour; and where I am sure It’s a Small World at DLR got its idea from!!

WOW! This is amazing!

Just before lunch (about 1:00 according to the clock on the Frauenkirche) we entered this:

St. Lorenz’s Church.

I love this church. Beautiful!

The pictures are great and I'm sure it is so different seeing it in person. That stained glass window is awesome!

Nope, no food pictures. Everyone has seen slices of pizza and wraps a hundred times over, BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT, not everyone has seen THIS:

In case you need to do a double take, like we did, here it is again- a little closer:

And with that, you all just have yourselves A Magical Day!!

Well that sure is.... interesting.

Is it me or does that 'woman' look like a man???

 

[englishrose47]

Just letting you know I am alive and well just got sidetracked today with shopping !!!Then it was OFF to work !!!!Will chat tomorrow !!!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

At last, we were in our destination’s vicinity, and were curious about this building across its way:

Wow! I can't get enough of these buildings. So cool.

Rather than give a bunch of lengthy explanations (because I’d be faking it anyway) I’ll let the pictures do the talking, sparing you random jokes about flatulence and other odd box humor.

No! We demand random flatulence jokes! Or I do, anyway.

In case you need to do a double take, like we did, here it is again- a little closer:

And with that, you all just have yourselves A Magical Day!!

I'm pretty sure I saw this in an Austin Powers movie at some point.

 

[lovealldisney]

Almost thought I was in a Wisconsin store when I saw this picture! We are known as the dairy state you know! We have great cheeses! Mmmmmm.....

I'm SOOOOOOO.... glad my DH didn't see this fountain I can't imagine what type of pictures he would have taken!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Well, I was more thinking that you might wonder if I needed a piece of Trident. I hate it when I end up sitting next to someone who drank as much coffee as me. Peeeee-eewwww!!

sure thats what i was thinking as well.....

Whoa! Reminds me of a couple days after Lauren was born.

haha, glenn this comment brought back some funny memories.

but im a gentlman and wont share them.

 

[All7OfUs]

Hey All,

Mark, you could have thrown one in there about someone cutting the cheese.... since you demand jokes. And yet, GB hasn't checked in yet, so maybe he has one lined up for us (a joke, that is).

Anyway, busy day....

Zumba then...




a job interview with the Toy Store!!! I am soooooo totally fine either way- getting it or not. But I am a little nervous anyway. I haven't worked outside the home in 18 years.

I'll know by Wednesday, she says.

I'll be back later to catch up with you all- meantime have a great day!

 

[glennbo123]

haha, glenn this comment brought back some funny memories.

but im a gentlman and wont share them.

I need to learn from you.

a job interview with the Toy Store!!! I am soooooo totally fine either way- getting it or not. But I am a little nervous anyway. I haven't worked outside the home in 18 years.

I'll know by Wednesday, she says.

Good luck!

 

[Flossbolna]

Good luck with the interview!

 

[KatMark]

Good morning, Liesa. Good luck with the interview!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Hey All,

Mark, you could have thrown one in there about someone cutting the cheese.... since you demand jokes. And yet, GB hasn't checked in yet, so maybe he has one lined up for us (a joke, that is).

a job interview with the Toy Store!!! I am soooooo totally fine either way- getting it or not. But I am a little nervous anyway. I haven't worked outside the home in 18 years.

I'll know by Wednesday, she says.

I'll be back later to catch up with you all- meantime have a great day!

Good luck with the interview! When you meet them, have them pull your finger. Good way to break the ice.

 

[marvali]

(I was so, so very behind on my comments. Have been reading along for most of it, but finally getting a chance to catch completely up, so bear with me if you have to go back and remind yourself what I'm commenting on. Still, I just couldn't bear to leave some of these alone, regardless of how far behind.)

Well......some of the characters on here have been accused of having "hobbit-like" features.

You talking about being short???

Heck if I know!! I have not the foggiest clue what the he... I was typing (or thinking) when that went up. I hope my retirement savings is enough for a high class alzheimers joint- apparently, I'm going to need it.

OH yeah, I remember, a baby!!!!! That's it. Now, who's baby is it??

I"ve come up with some really good ones, but BANY?? Even I was schmoked out on that one.

Rosie, I think we may have found a symptom of Danitis!!!

Oh that breakfast looks sooo good !!!! Growing up in England we always bought our bread at the bakery still hot form the oven and soooooooo good !!!

Okay Rosie, you are making me sooooo hungry!!!

I grew up in a very old town and the architecture was magnificent!!!

You saying it was already old when YOU grew up in it, or it is really old NOW???

Nope, I will forever be known as the chick with hairy feet. And don't worry, I have some great souvenir shots just for you guys!

I think those will fall somewhere near the category of horsey dogs in appeal to your audience....

What a yummy breakfast! I love bread - any kind of bread. Liverwurst for breakfast? Not so much.

I'm with you there Tammie!

I finally got it, but it wasn't easy for me either Rosie!

I thought I knew what it was immediately, but it took me quite a while to finally find a picture to confirm it!

Our next destination: The Toy Museum! Off we went to see what this world famous stash of playthings had to offer.

Some more great pictures of a beautiful city! I wish you could have taken some of the Toy Museum. That sounds right up my alley!!!

I will continue my fight to be the biggest LOSER on Liesa's games !!!

You are actually WORKING to pull that off? I thought it just came naturally to you!!!

Whoa! Reminds me of a couple days after Lauren was born.

Glen you should be glad Judy doesn't read these boards !!!!

In spite of your best efforts, right Rosie.....

So Glenn, when is the next time we will all be at Kidani together???

I'm not going to even comment on the fountain. We'll just leave that to Dan, Glen and Marv.

Don't bunch me with those two!!! I just go with the flow around here.....

Is it me or does that 'woman' look like a man???

That's exactly what I was thinking at first. I'm glad Liesa provided us that closeup so I could see the details a little better!!!

haha, glenn this comment brought back some funny memories.

but im a gentlman and wont share them.

It will be days before Glenn's hands get steady enough to type efficiently after THAT comment!!!

I need to learn from you.

I KNOW I wouldn't have ever said THAT!!!

Good luck!

Good luck with the interview!

Good luck with the interview!

Ditto, Ditto and Ditto!!!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

It will be days before Glenn's hands get steady enough to type efficiently after THAT comment!!!

 

[englishrose47]

(I was so, so very behind on my comments. Have been reading along for most of it, but finally getting a chance to catch completely up, so bear with me if you have to go back and remind yourself what I'm commenting on. Still, I just couldn't bear to leave some of these alone, regardless of how far behind.)

You talking about being short???
Glen is nor short!!!!!!

Rosie, I think we may have found a symptom of Danitis!!!
Yes Ithink Danitis is the ability to invent words and act like they are REAL!!
Okay Rosie, you are making me sooooo hungry!!!

I'm making me hungry!!!!
You saying it was already old when YOU grew up in it, or it is really old NOW???

Hey I ressemble that remark!!!!
I think those will fall somewhere near the category of horsey dogs in appeal to your audience....
I'm with you there Tammie!
I thought I knew what it was immediately, but it took me quite a while to finally find a picture to confirm it!
Some more great pictures of a beautiful city! I wish you could have taken some of the Toy Museum. That sounds right up my alley!!!
You are actually WORKING to pull that off? I thought it just came naturally to you!!!

In spite of your best efforts, right Rosie.....

Okay I claim the Title "Blabbermouth"

So Glenn, when is the next time we will all be at Kidani together???
Don't bunch me with those two!!! I just go with the flow around here.....
That's exactly what I was thinking at first. I'm glad Liesa provided us that closeup so I could see the details a little better!!!
It will be days before Glenn's hands get steady enough to type efficiently after THAT comment!!!
I KNOW I wouldn't have ever said THAT!!!


Ditto, Ditto and Ditto!!!

Liesa good luck with the interview !!! I am sure once you tell them your experience with political unrest they will deem you perfect for the pre Christmas toy shopping !!!

 

[PennyLane1084]

Good luck Leisa.

First off, OH MAN, lots of cheese. I want some.

Then the fountain. Here was my reaction:

 

[that's nice]

a job interview with the Toy Store!!! I am soooooo totally fine either way- getting it or not. But I am a little nervous anyway. I haven't worked outside the home in 18 years.

I'll know by Wednesday, she says.

I'll be back later to catch up with you all- meantime have a great day!

Good luck Liesa!!!!!

Good luck with the interview! When you meet them, have them pull your finger. Good way to break the ice.

LOL I would love to see that happen in an interview! I might loose it!