fun with fonts

never done this, but it thinks like fun, so I'll try and see if it works, who knows, maybe if it works, I'll do it more often.

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skikes reminds me of cross country skiing- which also takes a lot of co-ordination.

my observations of German drivers are purely from a biker's perspective- and while I can't complain about signalling, I surely can complain about being honked at by drivers not too keen on sharing the road!

"Lichthupe"- hey, I learned a new german word today! cool!

gosh- 1988- long time to be in Deutschland...

"traingst"- that is the word verification I had to type in to comment...sounds like it should be a word to describe what you feel when your train is late and thus you miss your connecting train or bus...
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Howdy,

 

"Traingst" - Also sounds like Train + Angst, like being scared of trains, Bahnophobia, in Germany that can sometimes be fitting.

YO!

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so, did you ever try out the skikes?

and, since I've never driven here, what are the driving habits of Germans in the springtime? my only impressions of German drivers are that they drive fast- but are excellent in signalling...



Posted by Elizabeth to alan heath - private blog at 10:40 AM

 

Wello Hello Elizabeth,

 

Skikes

 

Why yes! I did try the Skikes, and failed miserably! I am not coordinated enough for using sticks and skates at the same time, all I got for my efforts were a bruised ego, a cut on the elbow (my own fault for not using proper protection) and the realisation that I saved about 350 EURO by not having to buy the Skikes and poles.

 

I am still totally convinced that the Skikes are a absolutely great concept, but had to realise that I should start small, and become sure about skating, for example with inlines, then get some inexpensive poles, and work my way up to "cross-skating", then when I can move my arms and legs without looking like Joe Cocker on wheels, then I can consider getting the Skikes, and then they are possibly cheaper as well.

 

The day after trying the Skikes, my daughter went to an inline safety course, and I joined her for the hell of it. I can skate with inlines somewhat OK, but I really did learn a lot, and it did help me to rediscover the fun of inlining. The next weekend I refurbished my K2s and went out for a bit with my son. Now I am waiting for the weather to get a bit better so that I can go out more often in the evenings.

 

German drivers.

 

Gawd Woman, don't get me started!!

 

I have been driving here unofficially since 1988, officially since 1991. I have seen a steady decrease in politeness, fairness, intelligence, and scruples since then. You are right; the Germans (saying this for people of all nationalities with German tags regardless of the actual nationality of the owner or driver) do drive fast. But as far as signalling, I cannot share your opinion. Maybe if you have followed this blog awhile, then you know 2 of my German driver's pet peeves. 1. Bad parking, 2. No blinking, naturally there are other things; maybe I should make a list, but not at this point. All I can say is: Only get a car in Germany, if you REALLY, REALLY need one!! Honestly, if the public transportation was good enough in my case, or I lived a lot closer to my job, then I would truly consider getting rid of one of our cars. Keep one for the family, and use the bus or bike the rest of the time.

 

The only real excellence in signalling I have seen from the German drivers is the "Lichthupe" and the middle finger.

 

Thanks for the comments though and please send more.

 

YO!