Thanks again for the warm reception - that's really nice! (And appreciated!)
Yep, the summer storms are impressive here ... Immenstaad - Ive a couple of mates that work there at A'bus, in fact most of the Brits here work there thinking about it 😅
Just for clarity ...
- I was deployed oversees at the start of my career, but nothing remarkable, back safely albeit with a greater appreciation of a lot of things, not the least being civvy work.
- As nice as this area is now, the first couple of years when I moved here were horrendous (both mentally and physically) and to this day there are aspects that I'll never get used to, hence Im trying to enjoy the benefits of the area whilst I can ...
- Always useful to have a Psychiatrist service to hand ... appreciated 😉
- As for 'Louise' ... that's got me curious! 😅
As for ‘Louise’ … that’s got me curious! 😅
If memory serves it was an epic tale of failed romance and metaphorically (at least) boiled rabbit.
No doubt for completeness you will need to familiarise yourself with the use of frozen sausages as a lawn decoration and various other oddities spawned by some of the odder and older threads on here.
Every time this happens I wonder whether I should write some sort of welcome pack. But then I realise even I don’t know the origins of everything.
I recently became aware of the consequences of lawn sausages (but not the source), and I’ve yet to get to the bottom of baby robins.
Welcome @andytri 🙂
Must be proper scary out on the water if you don’t get back to shore in time.
Lived in Lindau for a while.
I remember riding back from Bregenz (Pfänder!) one day and you could see big clouds descending down Säntis. Within minutes there were 1.5m waves topping the wall, an alarm started sounding. We were trapped out in the open... Hid behind some shed, didn't fancy standing under a tree.
Used to enjoy watching the storms over the alps whilst sitting on the north shore with a Meckatzer beer.
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Welcome. With your background you may find that bombers means something completely different on here.maybe someone should write up some sort of glossary for this place.
That would be a pretty humorous but epic undertaking. 👍😁
Haha, I see I have a lot of catching up to do on this forum … I’m sure I’ll be able to contribute accordingly!
Sadly, I don’t own a pizza oven, I might be struggling with the size of our balcony at the moment. However, never knowingly outdone: we do have an Italian restaurant on the ground floor of our apartment block, which serves up some pretty special pizza. Surely, that has to count for something?? ;0)
@alpin - Lindau is stunning, your lucky to have lived there previously, fair play. Info duly noted re the Pfänder, sounds pretty grim. I did the same in Meersburg a couple of weeks ago, sat and watched a storm roll over the alps in the direction of the lake. I should post up some pics at some point.
Ive a couple of mates that work there at A’bus,
It was still called Dornier when I worked there. Eventually ended up back in Germany (but much further from the Alps).
Ridden (and hiked) up Pfänder a few times. Disappointed not to see any marmots in the zoo there.
According to The Eagles...you can check out but you never leave so...welcome to STW!
Andytri - you're from Sheffield so...tell us about Joe Cocker; alive or dead?
When's his next gig?
Is sunak a knob?
What flavour of Audi do you drive?
We can leave questions about class and whether or not IT managers do anything other than post all day on STW for another day.
Welcome. The chat to bike posting ratio is about 10 to 1 - you thought you'd come for the bikes? rookie mistake.
Will you watch the rugby with us?
Hi
Every time this happens I wonder whether I should write some sort of welcome pack. But then I realise even I don’t know the origins of everything.
Don't forget to add the 'Great Russian Hack of Christmas 2008' - to your list of STW history!
Pfänder, sounds pretty grim.
Nah, not grim.... Just that one day.
In fact in winter it was one of the best places to be.... Up above the graue Suppe. Used to ride up and just sit there for hours in the sun before descending back into the gloom.
Some great trails there, but it's a fair trek from the other end of the lake.
@alpin - sounds like a plan to get the new bike up there when I finally get it over here.
Nice to "meet" everyone also!
Thanks for the welcome :0)
Looking forward to my first ride this Saturday ...
Sodocreme Cat and Magnetodog are real big hitters round here.
And when dealing with bees you need a Laura Ashley cushion.
Welcome.
Hi Andy - welcome !
tri .. do you try hard but not at spelling, are into spoiling rides with a run and getting wet or is this a new sexuality ?
Yep, sadly ive been known to ruin a perfectly good ride with a swim and run either side! :0).
Welcome, that fence could do with a "going over"
No one is mentioning the artificial grass!
standard 3-series touring for me (company car)
Is anyone keeping score? We've surely got a line at least.
Hello Andy, you’ll join for the bike stuff but stay for the life stuff.
Ok, I’m claiming that.
You'll come for the bikes, you'll stay for the bollocks™
Every time this happens I wonder whether I should write some sort of welcome pack.
Don't you suppose he's traumatised enough?
What jeans do you buy/wear?
Oh, yeah. Hiya, and all that.
No one is mentioning the artificial grass!
As well you know, Astroturfing is against the forum T&Cs.
maybe someone should write up some sort of glossary for this place.
It sure as hell needs an FAQ. 😁
It sure as hell needs an FAQ. 😁
If often needs a WTF?
Welcome to the funny farm Andy
Well it looks like the excitement of the new toy has worn off. 2 days and thats your whack.
Best find your niche, and try not to be too controversial(although secretly, I think they crave that) But enjoy all the same, most here are sometimes kind and occasionally thoughtful.
And Hi by the way 🙂
