I am of German descent. Hoorar.
*chows down sauerkraut*
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I am of German descent. Hoorar.
*chows down sauerkraut*
Nice thread!
welcome to the conspiracy, Lily :)
http://www.wsv-rheine.de/upload/bilder/rheine_ems.jpg
Here's a picture from my hometown. The river that goes through it is called Ems.
http://www.golfdesign.de/img/pic/ref...ne_243_640.jpg
The River Ems outside the town.
Thank you Barbara. I'm afraid I know so little of German literature. Shame on me. I must find time to learn some. Lovely pictures of your home town and area. Did you take the one with the sunset? It is a magnificent picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by barbara0207
No, I can't take any credit for them, they're courtesy Google. :blush: But my father used to photograph a lot when he still lived, and he often did similar views of the river. That's why this photo appealed to me so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Estonia has a lot of German influence due to being conquered by Northern German Crusaders in th 13th century and them and their descendants becoming local manor holders and nobility. Lots of words have German origin and so on. They stayed here for quite some time, lost their lands mostly after Estonia's independence and most left before the Second World War.Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepyWitch
Sleepy, if you are so keen on everybody belonging to the kraut conspiracy, then my great-great-great-great(give or take a few greats)-grandfather was a German baron's bastard.
:p
thanks for the explanation, Tal! yep, I heard about the Crusaders in Estonia, but I didn't know how long they stayed there etc. very interestingQuote:
Originally Posted by Taliesin
bastard? what a harsh word to use about your great-great-great...grandfather! ;)
anyone can join the Kraut Konspiracy, whether they have German great-grand-bastards or not :D
I think it's because of my dad: he used to be some sort of engineer and had to fly around to Germany, China, UK, and the US...My mom would make him get recipes from those places, I guess. My dad bought a Chinese recipe book for her, so I think my family was one of the first (in Karachi) to eat authentic sweet and sour chinese rice with soup.Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepyWitch
nobody's done the quiz yet?
When was Neuschwanstein built?
2. Who built the castle?
3. what was the form of government in Bavaria at the time the castle was built?
4. Which hero did the owner of the castle identify with?
5. how did the builder of Neuschwanstein Castle die?
aaaaaaaaargh,
Whiffle, please PM your answer to me, don't post them here
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I love that castle. *sighs* Its so fairytale....
Ooops - sorry about that.
Thanks Editor for repairing my blunder
it's OK Whiffle :)
if you want to take part, you can PM me the answers.
I've extended the deadline :)
(some of your answers were incorrect, by the way ;) admit it, it was all just a ruse to get a second chance :p *joking* )
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hehee, this quiz seems to have gone the way of all promote-your-country schemes (i.e. down the drain).
I'll extend the deadline till Dec. 14. so if you wanna win some postcards, you've got two more weeks.
hint: if you search Neuschwanstein in wiki, there's a link at the bottom of the article that's got the answers to all the questions (in English ;) )
"if you want to take part, you can PM me the answers.
I've extended the deadline
(some of your answers were incorrect, by the way admit it, it was all just a ruse to get a second chance *joking* )"
No - I'm just a doughbake - but, at least my answers were my own. I thought at the time that my answer to 4 was probably wrong, Neuschwanstein has too much sparkle to be associated with the hero I chose.
Still, if no-one else answers, I win - but everybody knows that the game is not over, so get reading Wiki everyone - or better still "Royal Flash" by George MacDonald Fraser :lol: .
hehehe :) yep, if nobody else takes part, you win, but there's two more weeks to go:)
Gonna have some Bratwurst und Leinenkugel's tonight...Leinies is a beer from Wisconsin near my house...Its delicious. There is a huge German population in Wisconsin, especially in Milwaukee. Many of the German's situated themselves there, because the geography is similar. German influence is so great that the breweries "that made Milwaukee famous". The baseball team is called the Brewers. Bratwurst is actually the state sausage I believe.
Aufwiedersehen, B
hi guys, I've got some German music for you.
today I'll post some songs by the 70s/80s rock band Ton Steine Scherben
I'll translate the lyrics for you. Sorry if the translation sounds wobbly...
1. Wir müssen hier raus (~We've gotta get out of here)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp2Q5QtE-eI
Im Bett ist der Mensch nicht gern alleine
people don't like being alone in their bed
und in meinem Bett ist grad noch Platz für dich.
and in my bed there's just enough room for you
Doch mein Alter ist fast jeden Tag zu Hause
but my old man is home almost every day
und ich glaub, er hat was gegen dich.
and I've got a feeling he doesn't like you
Für mich ist die Welt nicht mehr in Ordnung,
for me the world isn't OK anymore
nicht früh um Sieben und auch nicht nach der Tagesschau.
not at 7 a.m. and not after the evening news, either
Für mich heißt das Wort zum Sonntag "Scheiße"
for me the message on Sunday* is "sh!t" *[when a priest/reverend appears on the telly for ten minutes on Sunday and gives ppl advice for the next week]
und das Wort zum Montag "Mach mal Blau".
and the message on Monday is "take a day off"
Refrain:
Wir müssen hier raus! Das ist die Hölle!
We've gotta get out of here! This place is hell!
Wir leben im Zuchthaus!
We live in a prison!
Wir sind geboren, um frei zu sein,
We're born to be free
wir sind zwei von Millionen, wir sind nicht allein.
we're two out of millions, we're not alone
Und wir werden es schaffen, wir werden es schaffen.
And we'll make it, we'll make it
Mein Alter sagt, die Welt wird sich nicht ändern,
My old man says the world isn't gonna change
dabei weiß er ganz genau, was läuft.
but he knows how things are
Doch er glaubt, er vergißt die ganze Scheiße,
but he thinks he'll be able to forget all this sh!t
wenn er abends in der Kneipe hängt und säuft.
if he hangs around at the pub and gets drunk at night
Er sagt, der schönste Platz ist immer an der Theke,
He says the nicest place is at the counter
da hat er recht, zu Haus ist kaum noch Platz für drei.
and he's right about that because at home there's harldy enough room for the three of us
Darum bin ich auch den ganzen Tag auf Arbeit,
that's why I spend all day at work
man kann sagen, ich bin so frei.
you could say I take the liberty
Refrain...
Wir werden es schaffen.
we'll make it
Und was kann uns hindern? Kein Geld, keine Waffen,
What can stop us? neither money nor weapons
wenn wir es woll'n. Wir werden es schaffen.
if we really want it. We'll make it.
Wir sind geboren, um frei zu sein.
we're born to be free
Wir sind zwei von Millionen, wir sind nicht allein.
we're two out of millions, we're not alone
Wir sind geboren, um frei zu sein,
we're born to be free
Wir sind 60 Millionen, wir sind nicht allein.
we're 60 millions [the population of Germany at the time], we're not alone
3x Wir sind geboren, um frei zu sein.
Frei!
this one is bit more psychedelic, but really cool
Jenseits von Eden (On the other Side of Eden), Ton Steine Scherben 1981
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr7avzr3IoQ
Heiß, heiß, kochend heiß,
hot, hot, boiling hot
heiß, heiß, hundert Grad,
hot, hot, a hundred degrees (centigrade)
heiß, heiß, glühend heiß,
hot, hot, boiling hot
heiß, heiß, blühend weiß.
hot, hot, brilliant white
Jenseits von Eden.
on the other side of Eden
Euphrat und Tigris
Euphrat and Tigris
Allah wollte es - so
Allah wanted it this way
Sechshundertsechsundsechzig
sixhundredsixtysix
schütze uns vor Gestern
shelter us from yesterday
Eins neun dreiunddreißig
one nine thirtythree
In 3D und Farbe
in 3D and colour
Dann ist Sendepause.
then there's a silent intermission
Das war der Wilde Westen.
that was the Wild West
Hält Gott die Zehn Gebote?
Does God obey the ten commandmends?
Ich will nicht,
I don't want you
daß du in schwarz gehst
to go into the dark
weil ich tot bin.
because I'm dead
Wo warst du im Krieg?
What were you doing during the war?
(literally:Where were you during the war
Weißt du, was ich meine?
Do you know what I mean?*
Ich war auf der Suche,
I was searching
du warst auf der Flucht.
you were running away
Hörst du die Räder rollen?
Can you hear the wheels rolling
Durchsichtig und klar
transparent and clear
Irgendwann in der Nacht
in the night
In Musik gebadet
bathed in music
Jede Blume hat ihren Schatten
each flower has its shadow
Zweitausend Lieder
two thousand songs
Zweitausend Tode
two thousand deaths (dead ppl)
Mamamama, warum hast du mich gebor'n
mummy mummy, why did you give birth to me
oder hat mich der Esel im Galopp verloren?
or did the galloping donkey lose me?
Ach ich spring ins Leere.
Ach, I jump into the void/emptiness
Halleluja Schwestern
Hallelujah, sisters
Ich hab den Text vergessen,
I forgot the lyrics
ich bin mein Fragezeichen.
I'm my own question mark
Doch ich komm morgen wieder,
But I'll be back tomorrow
gib mir deinen Segen.
give me your blessing
Liebe, was ist das?
love, what is that?
Das ist das Leben in der Stadt,
It's life in the city
was soll daran schlecht sein?
what's wrong about it?
Liebe kommt von unten.
Love comes from down there
Liebe hat schwache Worte.
love has weak words
Ach ich bin so müde.
I'm so tired
Ich geh hier nicht weg,
I won't leave here
geh zurück ins Meer,
I'm going back into the sea
such mir meinen Engel.
I'll look for my (guardian)angel
Wer ist hinterm Spiegel?
who's that behind the mirror?
(...alles ein mal wiederholt...)
*I'm not quite sure what these two lines refer to, but I think it's the rage of the 60s generation who found out that their parents were Nazi's and hushed it up. the kids were really furious with their parents for being such cowards
"Pale tasteless wursts," you HOSER! You are talking about my beloved Weisswurst! Which I doubt you've ever had there in Lower Pleasantville!:flare:Quote:
Originally Posted by Logos
wow, easy Prince!Quote:
Originally Posted by PrinceMyshkin
Hey, Sleepy, speaking of 70's/80's German rock bands, do you recall a band called Nektar? My brother was obsessed with them when I was younger. They were a progressive rock band if I remember correctly, kind of a long the lines of Yes and Genesis...when they were good. :p
Nope, sorry, I don't know them. I'll check them out :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Idril
I actually found a disc of their on iTunes, a live disc recorded in 2002 and I recognize a lot of those song titles. I think I'm going to buy it and burn if for my brother, it will be like a surprise Christmas gift...even though my side of the family doesn't really exchange gifts, that's why it will be a surprise. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepyWitch
is this the same brother who thinks you are Vikings? ;) :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Idril
Yes, that would be him. :lol: My Norwegian obsessed brother. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepyWitch
snakker du norsk?
heehee, I learned a little Norwegian in a course once, but I had to give it up because it clashed with another course. I'd like to take it up again some day (after I graduate).
I know a little, a few words here and there but nothing that would help me if I was stuck in Norway without a translator, although I would imagine I would learn pretty quickly if that was the case.
The winners of the Neuschwanstein quiz will be announced tomorrow
Hip hip hooray, we've got two winners! well done :)
papaya and Niamh sent me their answers and got 3 out of 5 right.
Originally, I said you have to get all of them right, but seeing as only you two took part, you win anway and you'll get 3 postcards each.
Please PM me your postal address (again), so I can send you the postcards.
1. When was Neuschwanstein built?
a) in medieval times
b) in the 16th century
c) in the 18 the century
d) in the 19th century
(one of you added that it was begun in 1869:thumbs_up )
2. Who built the castle?
a) Sissi (Elizabeth), Empress of Austria
b) King Ludwig II of Bavaria
c) King Maximilian II of Bavaria
d) Charlemagne
(one of you mentioned "Mad King Ludwig" :thumbs_up )
3. what was the form of government in Bavaria at the time the castle was built?
a) absolute monarchy
b) constitutional monarchy
c) dictatorship
d) republic
(this one was tough. Bavaria adopted a constitution in 1808 and another one in 1818. The 1818 constitution established a parliament, but there wasn't universal suffrage, freedom of the press or a full separation of powers yet)
4. Which hero did the owner of the castle identify with?
a) Siegfried
b) Marie Antoinette
c) Parzival (Percival)
d) Thor
(tut-tut; nope it's not Siegfried, as one of you said; you're lucky you didn't pick Thor ;))
5. how did the builder of Neuschwanstein Castle die?
a) drowned in a lake
b) shot by an assassin
c) fell off his/her horse
d) poisoned
you can read up about Neuschwanstein here: http://www.neuschwanstein.de/english...dwig/index.htm
bah I could have wiped the beerhall with minimum of 4 out of 5 with my eyes closed...I've been there twice already, about 18 & 22 years ago.
heehee :) why didn't you take part in the quiz then?Quote:
Originally Posted by B-Mental
I'll do another on in Feb. :p
Yes, maybe this time you will find something I haven't studied yet...like yodeling, polka-dancing, wine, beer, bread, cheese, animal husbandry, train schedules...oh wait I already know all of that....LOL...I can't wait, I might keep Larry the Leprechaun until the next quiz. Oh and by been there, I meant Neuschwanstein.
I'll pick something dull then, especially for you :D e.g. the political system :pQuote:
Originally Posted by B-Mental
oooh, I smell research in my future Sleepy.
Alllllllll Riiiiiiiigghhttt!!!!!
Pay Attention next time B!!!!:lol:
Woohoo!!!!
Yo B!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/themot13.gif
Hey guys, I've got some Xmassy stuff for you!
Silent Night in German (St. Thomas Boys Choir)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4puLybRGSAw
Parody of a Germany Christmas Song (Morgen Kinder wird's was geben)
this song was first re-written by the writer Erich Kästner, but this here is a different parody version (including some of Kästner's lines), I've given a (wobbly) translation below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO_X4j6PKFM
morgen kinder wirds nichts geben
morgen kriegt iher nichts geschenkt,
Kids, there won't be any presents tomorrow
mutter schenkte euch das leben,
your mother gave you your life
das genügt, wenn man's bedenkt.
and that's enough of a gift if you think about it.
einmal kommt auch eure zeit,
one day your time will come
morgen ist's noch nicht so weit.
but tomorrow's not that day.
Wir solln euch den Hals voll schenken,
we're expected to shove gifts down your throat,
sagt, was bildet Ihr Euch ein?
who do you think you are?
Könnt weder arbeiten noch denken
You can neither work nor think,
und wollt doch bescheret sein.
but you want to get presents anyway.
Ich weiß, dass Ihr Euch trotzdem freut,
I know you're looking forward to it anyway
morgen ist ein Tag wie heut.
Tomorrrow's just another day
Und Eure gemalte Grütze,
Your ugly paintings,
liebe Kinder habt Erbarmen,
(dear kids have mercy)
hängt blöd rum, ist zu nichts nütze,
hang around pointlessly and are totally useless
das könnt Ihr Euch wirklich sparen.
you can cut the painting
Ohne Euren Maltrieb,
Without your urge to paint
ham wer Euch noch mal so lieb.
We like you double as much
children cry
Singer: "Today's kids don't have any sense of humour, do they?"
hubby and me took some pics of the Nuremberg Christmas Market. Some of them are a bit blurred :(
Stalls at the Christkindelsmarkt + Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4255.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4265.jpg
Schöner Brunnen (The Beautiful Fountain/Well)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4263.jpg
Horses
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4258.jpg
Zwetschgenmännla (little figures made from prunes
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4239.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4237.jpg
Bratwurst in a bun (hubby's hands)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4240.jpg
Sleepy with a cup of Glühwein (mulled wine)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4242.jpg
Christmas tree decorations
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4247.jpg
Traditional candy (drops)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4248.jpg
Sleepy buying Lebkuchen (ginger bread)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4249.jpg
More Lebkuchen
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/HPIM4251.jpg
Oh, man, that was cool Sleepy....great pics... I'll link some pics of the german things that Wisconsin promotes...Bratwurst done the Sconny way.
I loved the link....I was listening to silent night in Deutsch, while looking at the pics. Prost...B
glad you liked them, B-Mental :)
what's 'the Sconny way'?