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by martino
Wed May 17, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Sex, Drugs, & Rock n' Roll
Topic: Belle and Sebastian
Replies: 2
Views: 9889

seeing them next monday in mainz. i am much looking forward, of course.

two weeks ago was arctic monkey which was a whole lot less interesting than i thought. and before that, we are scientists, with kaiser chiefs -- what a combination!
by martino
Wed May 17, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

it must have been terrible tommy. i think it is very smart that you want to get the legal/organisational stuff completed, and that you want to take care of the kids first. the beer will be there waiting for you for sure, later, when the time comes. and then you will find some fantastic girl who will...
by martino
Wed May 17, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: the people
Replies: 60
Views: 62381

today a former government press spokesmann said dark-complexioned people should be warned against visiting certain areas in eastern germany during the games: "you might not get out alive". his words were widely criticized and he backed down, but i am afraid he was right in saying what he d...
by martino
Tue May 16, 2006 9:55 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: the people
Replies: 60
Views: 62381

the people

wow this is where the problems really start for me. i wanted to write about this, about what my fellow germans are like, months ago. and i didn't know how to do it. so i bought some books and read them. as usual, that left me more perplex than i was before. germans are difficult. they have no body l...
by martino
Tue May 16, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

funny thing is, i miss kyle although i have never met him. isn't that strange? not strange but more present is the belief that the games without mc just doesn't feel right. there is this japanese guy i know, he is coming in for 24 hours on june 26. now that's the spirit. tommy it honors you that you...
by martino
Tue May 16, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

so, mc, what you are saying is: now you have found out that you cannot come. is that what you are saying?
by martino
Mon May 15, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: drinking
Replies: 4
Views: 15187

so what do i drink most of the time? i work too much, so i can't afford a hangover, and i try to stay sober when i am with my kid or when i am driving. but my summer choice for the third year running is rosé. i have this delicious domaine de molines merlot which flows like water when we barbecue on...
by martino
Mon May 15, 2006 9:03 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: tickets
Replies: 3
Views: 12394

tickets

so here we are, less than a month before it starts, and the news is that ten thousands of tickets are not yet sold. sure the 38% of tickets offered over the internet back in '05 were sold out within minutes but the rest were reserved for companies and VIPs and pols and they don't need 'em. or better...
by martino
Mon May 15, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: drinking
Replies: 4
Views: 15187

drinking

with 28 days left before kick off, here i am, with some beginner's info germany has of course the world's second best beer, to say the least. if you like it it will always be good for you. draft is best. microbreweries are, if you ask me, overrated, but the bottled stuff is good value for money. i l...
by martino
Mon May 15, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

mc on bloomsday, yeah!

ten days is fine too
by martino
Mon May 15, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

tony: that would be great

sloth: are you joking? what's up?
by martino
Sun May 14, 2006 8:59 pm
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

Midsommer:

what is that? summer solstice? if so (june 21) then it sounds fine. i'd have to look up which games are then, tho
by martino
Sun May 14, 2006 6:48 am
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

slothman

you are in greece in july, no matter: the cup ends on july 9. you are working during all june but why not find a weekend to fly down? in such cases i like to leave things up to fate. go online right now and check out the cheapo flights. if there is something bookable for you two then by all means co...
by martino
Sun May 14, 2006 6:42 am
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

pixie!

hi there dearie. always glad to help. however: i don't know this guy your prof so how should i know what he is interested in? i always say there are cities you can get to know by walking, there are cities you can see by bike, and there are some where you need a '76 chevy econovan with a big mattress...
by martino
Sat May 13, 2006 7:00 am
Forum: Martino's World Cup Update
Topic: Welcome to Martino's World Cup Forum
Replies: 99
Views: 180582

guest list as of mid-may

so tony is out (family reasons) mc says he may not make it (which to me sounds like: sorry, no way) sloth and wife? you are still welcome. am i missing anybody else? people: come on over, it will be a bash. my home town is not particularly pretty (unless the sun is shining, when everything looks qui...