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archives. Danke!
Nicole (Nicole@GermanDeli.com)
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11/17/09
Grüß Gott zusammen!
Ich schreib Euch hier aus Karlsruhe/Baden, weil ich auf der Suche nach
einer guten original Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in den USA bin, die ich
dann gerne einigen Freunden bei Apple in Cupertino schicken möchte.
Kennt jemand eine gute Konditorei oder jemand der die richtig gut frisch
herstellt in der Bay Area?
So richtig original mit Kirschwasser etc..
PS: Ich vermisse an Deutschland die Weite wie sie in der USA zu finden ist
und die Leichtigkeit wie die Menschen in USA in Kontakt kommen.
Viele Grüße nach USA - und wer mal Karlsruhe besucht, sagt kurz Bescheid
vorher und kommt auf einen Kaffee bei uns in der Firma vorbei.
Viele Grüße
Tobias
Info@act-smartware.de
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11/17/09
Hello,
I am not German but I lived and worked there for 7 1/2 years! I miss
it terribly. My eldest son was born there (echte Bayer!) and there are
many things that he misses (food!) too. He was only 3 when we left
& he is 17 now. I will never forget our lives in Markt Schwaben and Erding!
I remember packing him up in his stroller in the morning and going to
the butcher across the street. There, my son would get a big piece of
sausage. Next we would go to the bakery for the day's bread and he
would get a pretzel. Justin (my son) would never have breakfast
because by the time we got home, about 8 AM, he had already eaten!
Riding on the S-bahn and U-bahn. Christkindl Markt, the clean country,
long walks (can't do that in the summer in Arizona), my Schwiegermutter's
Garten, Bierfeste, REAL bread, the smell of the brewery making beer, Kinder
Schokoeier, my friends (thank goodness for messenger!) and everyday simple life.
I would have never had my second son had we not left (he is two) so perhaps
the big guy up above did have a reason for our leaving.
Thank you GermanDeli for making living out of Germany a little more bearable!!!!
Maryann M.
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11/17/09
Hello. My name is Inge and I was born in Leipzig. I met my husband in
Göppingen. We are in Massachusetts. I would love to hear from someone
from Leipzig or Göppingen.
kirchhome@comcast.net
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11/15/09
Hallo miteinander,
Ich heisse Melly, lebe seit 8 Jahren in den USA (sieben davon in
Florida und seit einem Jahr in Texas) und komme ursprünglich aus Hamburg.
Was ich am meissten vermisse ist ein leckeres frisches Fischbrötchen
am Sonntagmorgen vom Fischmarkt, Krabben pulen an der Nordsee,
Weihnachtsmärkte in Lübeck, die Biergarten München und natürlich warmes
Schmalzgebäck vom Hamburger Dom!
Heimweh habe ich eigentlich 24/7 und freue mich daher um so mehr, dass ich
GermanDeli online gefunden habe. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this store.
All die Leckerein aus der Heimat, die mit so viel LIEBE verpackt werden.
You go German Deli!
Alles Liebe
Melly
Texarkana,Texas
mellyonthebeach@yahoo.com
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11/14/09
Hallo, Grüsse aus Texas! Mein Name ist Tanja und ich wohne in Blanco, TX,
das ist circa 45 Meilen von San Antonio. Ich vermisse meine Freunde, meine
Eltern, eine gute Metzgerei und Bäckerei und eine schöne Einkaufsstrasse
zum Stadtbummel machen.
Ich komme aus Karlsruhe und pendel schon seit über 20 Jahren zwischen
Deutschland und Amerika hin und her, da mein Mann in der Air Force war. Seit
diesem Jahr ist damit Schluss, da mein Mann seit August retired ist.
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11/13/09
Hallo, mein name ist Edda. Ich komme aus Ludwigsburg, aber bin schon viele
Jahre hier. Ich vermisse die guten frischen Brazle mit butter am morgen
Tisch. Die Kirchenglocken am Sonntag, spazieren gehen, den Zug nach Stuttgart,
den Kristkindle Markt, die deutschen Läden, die Strassbahn usw.
Habe nur ein paar Vettern drüben, alle andere sin auch schon gestorben.
Wir rufen uns so öfters am Telefone an, und dann bekomme ich das letzte
Neues. So wenn jemand mir schreiben will, hier ist mein E mail addy:
Lustronlady2@Yahoo.com.
Ade bis dann
Edda
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11/09/09
Hallo alle, ich bin von der Pfaltz, Rültzheim bei Germersheim. Das Meiste
das ich vermisse ist das Pfältzische Dialekt zu hören. Jemand der weist
was eine Grumbeere ist, Familie, Bellheimer Pilsner, zum einkaufen das Fahrrad
nehmen, und mit alten Freunden auf der Strasse zu schwätzen, Gemütlichkeit,
Familie zum Essen einladen...überhaubt alles.
Mir gefällt es in Texas. Ich wohne
in Morgans Point bei Temple Texas. Es ist nicht weit weg von Fort Hood, bei Belton
Lake. Ich bin in America 35 Jahre.
Martha D.
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11/08/09
Hello, my name is Claudia and I was born in Wasserlosen, Franken. I
came to the USA in 1979 and live in New Hampshire. I try to go home
at least once every year. All my family still lives there.
I love GermanDeli. I can get just about everything I can think of
here. Just received my first order and was very satisfied with everything.
My husband loves Leberkäse and I surprised him with Rostkartoffel und
Leberkäse mit Spiegelei. LECKER!
Vielen Dank
Claudia
ctrembley@comcast.net
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11/08/09
Ich heisse Amy, bin 38 Jahre alt und wohne in Des Moines, Iowa. Ich
habe ca 8 Jahre in Deutschland gelebt (Essen a.d Ruhr). Es gibt
wirklich so viele Dinge die ich vermisse! Auf jeden Fall, Spazieren,
Familie besuchen, alle die schöne Märkte, und auch die Möglichkeit
überall mit dem Bahn zu fahren. Es gefällt mir sehr gut. Wir (mein
ex-Ehemann und seine Familie) haben Stunden lang geredet und gequatscht!
Tja, ich vermisse auch dem Ruhrpott!!
Jeder der Möglichkeit und Lust hat, bitte schreib doch! Würde gerne mein
Deutsch üben! Bis dann!
Picawoman@yahoo.com
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11/06/09
Hallo, eigentlich will ich rausfinden ob andere die in den USA leben, in
Deutschland aufgewachen sind aber geborene Spanier sind. Ich weiss es ist
viel aber ich will gerne wissen ob ich die einzige Spanierin bin die Deutschland
liebt. Dieses Land hat mir und meinen Eltern eine Zukunft gegeben und sowas kann
man einfach nicht zurück zahlen oder vergessen. Ich schulde dieses Land soviel
und werde sie für immer in meinem Herz halten. Meine Email is belindaneal@cox.net.
Vielen Dank
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11/05/09
I miss München & Bavaria. I have been fortunate enough to visit Germany
4 times so far. Twice to Munchen/Bavaria & twice to Hannover. And
during my visits, I was lucky enough to stay with friends. That's
the best way to see Germany.
I consider Munchen/Bavaria my second home. I miss the people & everything
Bavarian. So if anyone would like to write to me, please contact
Nicole@GermanDeli.com. Hope to hear from Munchen/Bavaria lovers!
Gail
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11/03/09
I miss everything and decided to relocate back to Fürth in 2012 for good.
It's easy for me, since I'm single with grown sons.
Can't wait to be back home with my tribe,
Petra
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10/31/09
Hallo, mein Name ist Antje (30) und ich bin mit einem Amerikaner/Argentinier
verheiratet. Wir leben in Middleburg, VA und zum Glück fliege ich immer sehr
regelmaessig nach Hause in die Lüneburger Heide.
Gerade vermisse ich die Grünkohlzeit mit Schinken-Mettwürste und es wird
nicht lange dauern bis ich die Weihnachtsmärkte und den Glühwein vermisse.
Lebkuchen vermisse ich schon jetzt, aber dafür gibt es GermanDeli.com -
heute werde ich die Zutaten für einen Kuchen bestellen, der mir meinen
Lebkuchen-Heisshunger definitiv stillen wird.
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10/30/09
My family and I lived in West Berlin from the October 1986 until June 1991.
I was assigned as a civilian to work for the U.S.A.F. on various projects.
We loved the people from all the various parts of Germany. We loved the
wonderful foods from all over the world. Germany had the best Chinese
food we have tasted anywhere in the world and we lived in the Far East for
a time. We loved OctoberFest in Munich with the competing tents, the
rides and the fried chickens. We loved the Rhine valley and all the
wonderful wine. We loved touring all of the out of the way little towns
like Hamelin, Goslar, Oberammergau and others that have so much history
and charm. We loved the night life (Berlin never sleeps). And lastly,
but once again I loved the people. They are open and warm and if you try
just a bit to learn German they will love you too.
The greatest honor we can give Germany is to tell them that my family and I
felt like we were home. It was very sad to leave after the Berlin Wall finally
came down. November 9, 1989 - that was one great night of many tears but great
joy where all of us, West German, East German, American, British and French
all forgot the past 40+ years and stood side by side at that broken
monstrosity that was the wall and hugged, cried, drank beer and champagne
and sang songs until we were all too tired to stand. Watching as the Polizei
and Stassi just stood by in shock was wonderful. My family and I will never
forget our time in Germany and would return at any time.
Shelby |
10/28/09
Hallo von Iowa. Bin jetzt 51 Jahre hier in Postville und vermisse noch Wiesbaden.
Aber was ich am meisten vermisse ist das Glockengeläute von der Marktkirche abends
um 18 Uhr. Habe Deutsche Freunde hier von der Gegend und behalten damit unsere
Deutsch, finde das prima. Wenn jemand von Wiesbaden Lust und Laune hat mir zu
schreiben, würde ich antworten.
Annemarie
amistockman@yahoo.com
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10/27/09
I was adopted and brought to the US in 1960. When I found my German
family and went back for the first time in 1996 I knew Ansbach was where
I belonged!
I miss my family, the food, the best coffee in the world and Eis in the
afternoon. I miss the beauty of the country and the good feeling I get
when I am in the city of my birth. I miss the easy pace of life and the
good beer and schnapps that my family and I toast with when we are together.
My dream is to spend Christmas for the first time in Germany with my
family. I miss that even though I have never experienced it.
Wanda N.
Burlington, KY
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10/27/09
I was stationed in Germany for 10 years. They have a word, Genuss, which
doesn't translate directly into English. Genuss describes a feeling of
contentment and enjoyment.
Whenever I'd get away from being an infantryman
and get out into the German culture, Genuss pretty much summed it up. The
food, the attitudes toward life, the traditions, and the way the Germans
have achieved a neat and precise balance between farmlands, forests, and
towns; it can't be found anywhere else. Every time I'd leave Germany, I'd
feel homesick for it.
Rob
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10/25/09
I am half-German - my mother came from Berlin and I visited the city regularly
as a young child, and later as a student. After a gap of 38 years I've
started going there again and feel immediately at home. There's something
special about the place (maybe the famous "Berliner Luft") and I feel homesick
the minute I return to England.
What I miss is getting freshly baked Brötchen from the bakers for breakfast
each morning, hopping on and off the S-Bahn, curling up in a fleecy blanket
outside pavement cafes in the Autumn, the wonderful attentive service in shops
and restaurants, fresh seasonal dishes (especially "Spargel" in June) and walks
round the lakes. Compared to England, Germany now seems liberal and relaxed
and people appear to enjoy life to the full.
Margaret D.
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10/21/09
My name is Renate and I'm from Mannheim. I miss my family, as they are all
deceased now. I miss the Glocken on Sunday. It was so peaceful. All the
wonderful aromas in the air. Menschen who didn't always rush so much. Sidewalk
Cafes usw. And Heimatlieder.
Renate from Mannheim Baden
Lindenhof505@aol.com
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10/20/09
I miss the festivals, like Oktoberfest and the Christkindlmarkt at Christmas.
The people were always so nice. The food was great also. I want to go back
and visit some time.
Donna C.
Columbia, SC
Support Our Troops.
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10/17/09
I miss my friend Bernd in Rai-Breitenbach. Wurstmarkt in Bad Dürkheim.
Oktoberfest (mostly the rotisserie chicken). Fests in general. The beer.
The bread. The Autobahn. Glühwein. And the aromas of all the fests
and restaurants. You can import a lot of the foods, wines, and beers
--but you just can't reproduce those distinctive combinations of smells!
Thanks,
Kerry M.
Rural Northwest WI
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10/15/09
Ich bin von Bamberg und wohne seit 1998 in Killeen Texas. Ich vermisse
meine Bratwurst, die man auf dem Markt kaufen kann, die frischen Hörnchen,
Leberkäsbrötchen, und ein gutes Fischbrötchen von der Nordsee. Die
Biergärten im Sommer, eine Radlermass (die Franken wissen was ich meine),
eine gute Hausplatte usw.
Jeanette
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10/15/09
I spent ten years in Munich from 1986 to 1996 and both of my children
were born there. There isn't a week that goes by when I don't think
about it and miss it. Seasonally, I miss the Kristkindlmarkt that we
visited in Munich and also Nürnburg. Christmas in Germany was so much
more special than it in the USA. I also miss Biergartens, which I often
enjoyed after a long bike ride through the Bavarian countryside.
But what I miss most is what many others have mentioned, the appreciation
of the moment that Germans (and most Europeans) share. Here in America,
people always seem to be on the move.
Jonathan D.
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10/14/09
There are several things I miss about Germany...its beautiful countryside
for one. In the cities, I miss all the outdoor restaurants and cafes.
I especially miss my favorite city of Wurzburg; it's been over 20 years
since I've been there. I also miss the wonderful bakeries that serve fresh
breads and pasteries daily in Germany. Additonally, I miss walking in the
forests on trails, and having people say a friendly "Guten Tag".
I do hope to plan a trip to this wonderful country in the near future.
In the meantime, I am grateful to GermanDeli.com for allowing me to embrace
and enjoy some of Germany right here in the USA.
Martina D.
Waco, Texas
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10/14/09
My name is Tanja and am part German and part Danish. I came to the States
in 2005 and have since gotten married here. Unfortunately I have a lot of
trouble with my visa so I have been unable to visit Germany for the past
4 years.
I miss so many things about Germany (and Denmark for that matter) such as
taking a slow stroll down the Fussgängerzone, all the good restaurants-
Chinese, Yugoslavian, Italian- anything just has more flavor there. I miss
the gigantic variety of candy, cakes, chips and chocolate that we have in
Germany, I miss Vollkornbrot and especially freshly baked Kaiser and
Zwiebelstange.
I miss the holidays - just the whole feeling you get. But most of all I
miss my mom, and I hope that my visa issue is resolved soon, so I can go
visit her. I think the worst thing is that my husband hasn't been in Germany
yet, so I feel like there's a part of me that he doesn't know yet, and I
can't wait for us to go there together. I am relieved to read that I am
not the only one who is violently homesick.
Maybe someone here lives nearby, and we could meet up, but just an email
would be nice too :) I live in New Windsor, NY and my email is a3on@hotmail.com.
Tanja
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10/12/09
Was ich vermisse ist die Gemütlichkeit und die festliche Athmosphäre um
die Weihnachtszeit. Hier in Amerika geht alles so hoppla hopp, und man
hat nur einen Tag. Bei uns in Florida sind wir meistens in Shorts, weil
es zu warm ist. Ich vermisse das Glockengeläute, welches zur Kirche einlädt.
Claudia M.
Tampa, FL
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10/09/09
Ich komme aus Münster in Westfalen. Seit 1985 lebe ich in den USA,
erst in Friday Harbor, dann Seattle, jetzt Snohomish (alles WA State).
Am meisten vermisse ich frisches Brot und frische, noch heisse Brötchen
– wie alle anderen auch. Dann die Schokoladen/Pralinen Auswahl und
geräucherten Fisch wie zB. Schillerlocken, Pfeffermakrelen usw.
Zum Glück gibts geräucherten Lachs in the Pacific Northwest.
Strassencafes, Biergärten, „richtige“ Pizzerien, nette „Ausflugrestaurants“,
Altstadtatmosphäre (wie Prinzipalmarkt in Münster) vermisse ich auch.
Ich besuche meine Familie so all 2 Jahre, meistens zur Weihnachtszeit, mit
den Weihnachtsmärkten und Currywurst-, Pfannkuchen- und Glühweinbuden.
Ja, das vermisse ich – samt Familie. Würde mich über eine e-mail von
„Gleichgesinnten“ freuen.
Mechthild
mechthild_jonas@yahoo.com
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10/09/09
Zuerst mal Danke Schön GermanDeli für diese schöne Seite. Ich heisse
Brigitte und wohne in Houston, Texas. Bin eine Schwäbin und komme aus
Nürtingen und bin seit 1977 in Amerika. Nürtingen ist zwischen Stuttgart
und Tübingen. Was ich vermisse von Deutschland ist einfach alles.
Ich könnte hier sitzen und alles aufschreiben was ich vermisse und würde
morgen auch noch schreiben. Eine gute Bretzel und Laugenweckle vermisse
ich jeden Tag…Heimweh ach das habe ich immer noch besonders an Weihnachten.
Würde mich über jede Email recht freuen besonders von jemanden von meinem
geliebten Schwabenland…
Brigitte
Meine email ist: Nuertingen55@gmail.com
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10/09/09
I left Amberg, Germany in 1972, were I had lived on Wernerstrabe above
the meat market of Toni Brandle. I missed the family, the food, and the
beautiful town.
Two years ago I made my way back, to visit the landlords, Ingoborg and
Toni Brandle and was happy to meet once again one of their daughters,
Sabina. The army base is now closed. The city is almost the same as it
was 35 years ago and the food was as wonderful as I had remembered.
Arla
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10/08/09
Hallo. Ich heisse Sonja bin in einer kleinen Stadt neben Hamburg geboren
und lebe seit ungefähr 1 und halb Jahren hier in der nähe von San Francisco.
Es ist sehr schwer mich hier einzuleben. Ich vermisse einfach alles! Die
frische Luft, Kuchen, Eiscafes, Schokoladen, Weihnachten da zu feiern und meine
Famillie. Aber trotzdem hat es mich sehr gefreut, dass es eine Website gibt,
wo ich viele Sachen bestellen kann.
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10/08/09
Hallo. Nun, nach alldem lesen hab auch ich wieder Heimweh. Obwohl ich erst
vor 2 Wochen von einem Trip von Deutschland wieder kam. Ich bin aus Karlsruhe
und besuchte dort meine Familie und versuchte zu essen was auch immer ich hier
nicht kriege.
Momentan lebe ich noch in WA state aber wir werden in kürze nach Ohio ziehen da
mein Mann aus der Army geht. Am meisten fehlt mir - Brötchen, Brot, deutsches
Frühstücken, mal einen Döner essen, die Kultur, Altstädte und natürlich meine
Familie und vieles mehr.
Nun bin ich gespannt auf unser neues Abendteuer - Umzug. Vielleicht mag mir ja
wer schreiben, evtl auch aus Ohio.
Viele Grüße
Katja
devils_angel_ka@yahoo.com
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10/06/09
It took me 30 years of growing up to get back there, but the first day
(we were back in Germany), my brothers and I felt we were home. We hadn't
slept that good since we were kids, waking up in Hinterwossen in the morning.
The mist outside made me feel 5 again.
Patrick R.
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10/06/09
My name is Rosmary and I first came to the US in 1956. I was born in Augsburg
and spent a lot of time in Augsburg with my Oma whenever we were stationed in
Germany. My father was in the US Army. I graduated from high school in Frankfurt
(1967) and worked for the US Army in Heidelberg (1970-72). All together I lived
in Germany a total of 16 years.
I suppose being a Bayerischer Schwab has something to do with the fact that I miss
everything that Bayern has to offer -- the Alps, Linderhof, Garmisch, the Augsburger
Puppenkiste, Munich, etc. I'll be going there in December and will probably over-indulge.
All the best from Arizona,
Rosmary
rpatterson13@cox.net
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10/05/09
I was there in my youth when I could party all night - can you bring that
back?
Edward O.
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10/04/09
Hallo alle,
ich heisse Ramona und bin in Cham (Oberpfalz) geboren. Ich bin in den USA
seit 1983. I lived in Vilseck und Bad Kissingen before I came to the US.
I miss everything about Germany. Even the smell of the air. The sound of Mova's Beer Trucks. Das Mittagessen und Kaffee Klatsch mit meinen Freundinnen. Gasthäuser
und spatzieren gehen. The cows in the fields. The Eiscafes und Cafehäuser. Die Bäkerei
und Metzgerei. Knödel und Gulasch. I miss everything. Now I made myself homesick.
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10/03/09
My wife is from the Bergstrasse a.d.b. Heppenheim. We have been going back
to visit with her Mom and family for many years. Soon we will be bringing
her to the US permanently. I feel very sure that when our trips back to
Germany come to a halt there will be many many things that will be missed.
We don't really look forward to that day.
Heidi and Rick
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9/30/09
I was born and grew up in beautiful Emsland and after being many years
overseas now (Australia and now India) I miss the following things the most:
1. Seeing Schalke (almost no way to see German soccer in Australia but Indian
TV shows at least one Bundesliga game per week!)
2. Northern German micro brewery beer (In Australia you get Becks but there's
no German beer at all in Bangalore)
3. Funny Frisch Chips Ungarisch (No kidding - I even dream about eating them...)
4. Party ohne Sperrstunde!!! (In Bangalore, everything closes at 11.30pm and there
is even a ban on dancing!)
Moin moin aus Bengaluru,
Anja
P.S. Anyone that knows how to satisfy my cravings decribed above please write:
anjawess@gmail.com
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9/21/09
My husband is German and we lived in Hilgertshausen, Bavaria for just over 3 years.
The people and the lifestyle are just not found anywhere in the world. We now
live in Australia after being in Ireland, South Africa, and the UK and even
my children miss the everyday life in Germany.
Bretzen was a big deal in
the mornings and they still love it. Radler!! Cold meats. We're going back
next year with some Aussie friends. The most for me is the celebrations
held in the small towns eg St Martins, etc.
Torsten & Merle |
9/19/09
Gemütlichkeit, the church bells, the cleanliness of the countryside... |
9/18/09
I have never lived in Germany, but you don't have to live there to miss it. I
am half-German and always felt a longing to go there. My son has lived there
for more than 20 years, and I have been there twice to visit. It is so
beautiful, so clean, and reminds me of so much of how things were here when I
was young. My son took me to castles (which I am partial to) and to many other
places, as well as having lunch in Strasborg, France. The people there are
gracious and have manners.
I would so love to live there, but that is impossible.
Looking forward to the next time I get a chance to go there. My son and his family
live in the Heilbronn area, and it is so beautiful with the vineyards, etc.
Erna-Mary D.
Massachusetts
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9/17/09
My name is Angelika and I was born in Bielefeld, Germany. My father was born in Fehmarn
& my mother was born in Lithuania. We immigrated in 1956. Most all of my family still
lives there. German was always spoken in our home. Now that my parents are gone, I miss
hearing Deutsch. I understand most of it to this day, but always felt uncomfortable trying
to speak it. An Aunt visiting once thought my "English accent" German was great! I can
read much of it - but writing without a translator does not work.
I miss the German food my mother cooked. I don't have the touch she
had. My mother and I went to visit family when I was 5. I remember
the aroma of fresh bread & sweetrolls
every morning from the nearby bakery. I suppose that is why I'm an avid lover of "good" bread.
We used to always have tomato sandwiches (open-faced) on Baltic or Lithuanian Rye bread.
Can't find it anywhere anymore. Tomato was my fav, but we also used Westphalien ham, salami,
cheese - everything tasted better on this bread. Can anyone help me find this bread or
similar? In fact, I would enjoy other German recipes. I've got Sauerkraut down. Need to
work on Red Cabbage, Tortenboden.
I live about 100 miles West of Chicago, IL and have some access to German foods...but I must
travel an hour or so. My husband took me to a German Restaurant in
Glendale Heights, Illinois, and I fell in love - food like I remember!
angelika.streck@yahoo.com
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9/16/09
I miss the wonderful people, beautiful Bavaria, fantastic food, and a dawn 180 kph drive on the autobahn.
Lee C.
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9/16/09
Weisswürste, Brez'n, süssen Senf, und Weissbier. Needless to say, I am from Munich, moved here 13 yrs ago.
Greetings from Minnesota,
Antje
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9/14/09
Grüss Gott everybody. I just found this site, since I was looking for
a German product and I intend to order from them. I read all your
e-mails and find that we all miss the same things. I am an Air Force
kid and grew up in Augsburg/Germany, came here in 1995. My mother still
lives there and of course I miss her the most.
I live in Caledonia, Michigan. I love the USA but I miss the Alps, die Gemütlichkeit und meine Freunde in good old Germany.
My e-mail address if you would like to write
terry1313@charter.net. Write
German or English whatever you prefer.
Terry
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9/13/09
Hallo, mein Name ist Irene. Ich bin in Deutschland geboren in der
Parksiedlung. Mein Mann war stationiert in der Nellingen Barracks. Bin
hier seit 1980. Das Meiste was ich vermiss von Deutschland ist das Essen
und Stuttgarter Hofbrau. Bin schon ein paar Mal wieder nach Deutschland
geflogen aber America ist mein Home jetzt. Ich wohne jetzt in Saint Petersburg,
Florida. Würde mich freuen wenn jemand auch mal schreiben würde. Habe einen
deutschen Laden hier gefunden und Gott Sei Dank kann ich ab und zu mal deutsches
Essen machen.
Irene aus Florida
Mein Emailaddresse ist irene3921@hotmail.com
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9/11/09
Hello, y’all. Ich heisse Heidi und bin von Pforzheim, der Goldstadt im
Schwarzwald. Ich bin seit 1973 in den USA, (Kansas, New York, Colorado und)
jetzt in Houston, TX. Mir gefällt es gut in Amerika und ich habe keinen
Wunsch wieder in Deutschland zu leben, aber ich vermisse (Butter) Pretzeln,
Leberkäs, Edle Tropfen in Nuss und so manche deutsche Spezialitäten. Wir
haben auch kein gutes deutsches Lokal (in einer Stadt von 5 Millionen!)
Gott sei Dank gibt es die GermanDeli wo ich fast alles kaufen kann das
mir so fehlt. Letztes Jahr nach dem Hurricane Ike hatten wir Pretzeln
(von der GermanDeli) auf dem Grill. Wir hatten 12 Tage lang keinen Strom.
Meine E-mail ist heidiflis@earthlink.net falls mir jemand schreiben will.
Vielleicht können wir ein deutsches Lokal aufmachen mit Rouladen, Gulash, Spätzle, usw…
PS. Mein English ist besser als mein Deutsch obwohl ich mal eine Übersetzerin war…
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9/09/09
Hello my name is Anke and I live in Kerrville, Texas, which is located 60
miles NW of San Antonio. I was reading the comments and i was surprised
how many Franken and Bayern are living in the USA. A big Hello to everybody.
Anke
ankesangels@yahoo.com
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9/05/09
My name is Brunhilde and I came from Hoppstadten/Weiersbach in 1962. I still
miss everything about Germany, even though I have been back several times. It
has changed some, but it is still Home. That is what GermanDeli.com does! They
bring some of it right in to your home. Thank you very much.
Steve and Hilde
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9/05/09
My name is Helga Lander and I was born in Ludwigsburg. I came to US in 1966.
What do I miss? ALL THE FOOD. My last visit was in 2007. I took my son (who
was born in Germany) and my daughter-in-law to visit the family. They had such
good time, that they cant wait to take their children. My daughter-in-law has
become a great German cook. Do to health reasons I won't be able to travel to
Germany anymore. So now it is up to my three sons to keep up the connections
and make Oma happy with pictures and good German food.
I now live in Florida because of the weather. I would love to get e-mails in
German or English.
helga6644@aol.com
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9/03/09
I am sooo surprised how many people come from my hometown Augsburg. I
grew up in Kriegshaber/ Augsburg and moved to the States in 1988. Been
here ever since, all over Texas. I just recently moved back to the Dallas
area, as a matter of fact, just about ten minutes from the GermanDeli off
Hwy 121 in Colleyville. I work right down the street from there as well.
Ein grosses "Hallo" an alle von Richard und Kinder.
richlw1369@yahoo.com
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9/03/09
I have never been to Germany except to fly through Leipzig 4 times back
and forth to Iraq but I was raised by my German grandmother and I miss
her terribly.
I miss Wurstsalat made with sausage, onions, oil, vinegar and sugar
(I haven't had it since 1986). I miss red cabbage, I miss it all!
I will make it there someday!
Thanks,
Suzanne N.
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9/03/09
What I miss about Germany is the culture and the atmosphere, particularly in
the North. There is nothing else like it, no substitute for it whatsoever.
Sebastian K.
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9/01/09
Guten Tag. Ich heisse Petra, geboren in Bayreuth und bin seit 93 hier in USA.
Ich wohne seit 5 Jahren hier in Florida und habe 11 Jahre in Tennessee (Ft.
Campbell, Kentucky) verbracht. Ich vermisse zeitweiss eigentlich alles,
den Bäcker, Metzger, die Fussgängerzone.
Würde mich sehr über Post freuen! Danke GermanDeli.
petra_rhodes@yahoo.com
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8/28/09
Bavaria..Bavaria....Bavaria......The Food....The Beer/Wine....The Alps.....Priceless.......
Joe R.
Joekid@gtec.com
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8/27/09
As stated by someone previously, when I landed for the 1st time (in Germany),
I felt like I was home. Wonderful bakeries, butcher shops, resturants and of
course, beer halls. The food is unbelievably good and made with the freshest
ingredients. The wonderful open air markets, outside dining, great beer gardens,
too many others to mention. The people are so friendly and we made numerous
friends on our 2 trips to Germany. Such good friends we made that we actually
hosted one couple's daughter for a whole school year this past year. Coming
from German decent and living in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area, I am
constantly exposed to the German elements. However, it is not the same as being
in Germany. I am looking forward to my trip in 2 weeks back to Munich.
Chuck D/Northern Kentucky
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8/27/09
I lived and studied in Germany 6 years from 1973-1978 in Freiburg and Würzburg.
Both are incredibly beautiful cities. It was the defining period in my life
and there is too much to miss and much to regret.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get the American out of me and I should have stayed
there.
Bob H.
theheartcare@yahoo.com
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8/27/09
Hello everyone from home! My name is Waltraud und ich komme aus St. Ingbert
{Saarland.} I have been in the USA since 1965. I go back home every 4 years
to visit and eat the best food in the world....especially Rostwurst- Prezeln-
Schnitzel and German Beer.
If you're from Saarland or anywhere else, you can write to me. German Deli is the best.
wmonikas@yahoo.com
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8/26/09
I came to the states in '84. At first I missed the food, but I learned to cope.
Over the years, as I got older I noticed it was family and "Geselligkeit". It
took a long time to find a German circle of friends, to have a Kaffeeklatsch.
To add to all those wonderful memories, I would have to say I miss going to a
Besenwirtschaft, eat Schlachtplatte and drink Neuen Wein. Or going to neighboring
towns for street festivals, taking in all the crafters and naturally eat Gegrillte
Schweinesteaks oder Schweinshaxe.
Ich komme aus Ludwigsburg und lebe jetzt in Newport News, wo ich oft das Essen von
der Deutschen Ecke geniesse.
Liebe Grüsse an alle
Barbara
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8/23/09
Herzlichen Dank für die Gelegenheit kleine schriftliche Seufzer zu hinterlassen.
Ich heisse Renate und komme aus einer kleinen Stadt in Bayern. Bin nun schon 43
Jahre in Amerika und wohne in Florida.
Was ich am meisten von Dtl. vermisse sind meine Wurzeln. Ich fühle mich oft als
ob ich hier keine Wurzeln habe. Ich glaube das kommt wohl davon dass die meisten
meiner Freunde und die Mitglieder meiner Familie noch in Deutschland sind. Ich
vermisse das Familiäre, die Bäckereien mit den wunderbaren Kuchen und Torten
(besonders die Käsesahne Torte), die Metzgereien, etc.
Ich habe zwar kein allzu oft dringendes Heimweh mehr (ausser zu Weihnachten, wo
ich den Christkindl Markt vermisse und den "Charlie Brown Weihnachtsbaum" den wir
oftmals hatten), aber ab und zu wäre es schon schön in ein Cafe zu gehen, Freunde
zu besuchen. So, das wär's.
Gruss,
Renate
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8/22/09
What I miss most is that you can’t see the difference between weekdays and weekends.
Since I been living in the States I have to look at a calendar to make sure what day
we have. There is no difference in the days. People dress the same and go on with their
business.
I miss the “Markt” on Saturday, fresh flowers and veggies, Biergarten am Abend,
window-shopping on Sunday’s, sitting in a side-walk café and just relaxing.
I love the States and I don’t mind living here because all my grandchildren are here,
which is the reason why I moved here in the first place. Sometimes I get homesick and
want to thank GermanDeli that at least I don’t have to do without my favorite food.
I would love to hear from other Germans and maybe there is one close to me (Oklahoma City, OK)
Auf Wiedersehen.
Barbara
barbaraepeck@yahoo.com
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8/20/09
I miss being able to speak the language and being able to visit ancient
castles and churches, outstanding food, good public transportation and
anything in Bavaria. My German has gotten bad. I still speak some German
to my grandkids and they enjoy hearing me speak it.
I was in Augsburg, Germany in 1962-65 in the Reese Kaserne 19th Infantry,
24th Division and was treated very well by the people. I almost didn't
want to come back. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who has been there.
I really love the GermanDeli.com website and I saw some of the Kühne
Barrel Sauerkraut in one of our local stores.
Raymond M., Kentucky
shadrach1944@hotmail.com
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8/19/09
I lived in the Beautiful state of Bavaria (Bayern) from 1990 to 1994 and
have been back several times to visit. What I miss most is the fact that
almost every village has at least one Gasthaus, and no matter where you
stop, the quality of the food is always great. Bavarian chefs use only the
freshest ingredients, natural herbs and spices, and the portions are quite
large and always delicious. They start making their stocks and sauces at
dawn so that they are ready for the noon main mealtime. German attention
to detail, quality and consistency is unparalleled in the world.
I love how the beer is normally served in a 1-liter "Biermass" or glass stein.
When I first moved there, I was surprised to find out that a normal serving of
"hot-dogs", called Weinerwurst, are four sausages (zwei Paar) - and if you ask
for less, you may be told by one of the professional waitresses to "come back
when you are hungry"!
If you love meat, Bavaria is for you. One of my favorite dishes is Zwiebelrostbraten,
which is a nice piece of beef steak smothered in thin, crispy, lightly-battered
onion rings. The combinations of the juicy steak and crunch of the extra thin
rings is truly beyond description.
Instead of a coffee-break, the normal tradition is to have "Brotzeit" at mid-morning,
with hot, fresh soft pretzels, "Semmels" (rolls) and a variety of Wurst (sausages).
Some of my favorites are Debreziners (spicy), Weisswurst, wieners, Knoblauchwurst
(garlic), and grilled Bratwurst. The king of bratwurst are the slow-grilled
Nürenburger bratwurstl - finger-thin, savory, and spectacularly delicious!
My favorite place to eat Strudel is Cafe Winklstuberl, a short drive over the
mountains from Bad Feilenbach. You can sit in an outdoor table, surrounded by
beautiful flowers and 360 degrees of snow-capped mountains. The house-made
Strudel is served warm, with a big dollop of Schlagzahne (whipped cream).
If strudel isn't on your mind, you may select from an amazing variety of
multi-layer torts and other pastries. The coffee comes in beautiful
signature porcelain "portions" (mini-pots) which you may purchase for a memory
of your dream visit.
You should visit in May and see a traditional "Mai-baum" fest. There will be a
local brass band, lots of fest-tables, beer, and food - and you can see how the
villagers in their traditional Trachten (Bavarian Lederhosen and festive dresses)
raise the pole, with plenty of beer to fuel the labor!
George D.
Columbia, MD
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8/17/09
I miss being able to walk in the Fussgängerzone with its many shops,
and stop at the bakery for some yummy treat, Zwiebelkuchen, geräucherte
Makrele, Weihnachtsmarkt with Glühwein to warm you from the inside out.
I moved from Heidelberg to the US and now live in Northern Virginia,
about 30 minutes from DC. Of the places I’ve lived (various places in Texas; Port Huron, Michigan; Wilkes-Barre, PA and now here) I like this the best, but have not yet found a lot of German restaurants around here.
Claudine M. |
8/13/09
While watching German TV I saw an ad by GermanDeli.com. I immediately
jumped to my PC and did my "GermanDeli" browsing. It felt so wonderful to
be able to order certain items one grew up with in Germany. Living over
30 years in the USA, I have never been able to buy QUARK! Same with
fresh yeast! What a delight to also find Curry Ketchup. Now I can make
Bratwurst with curry ketchup. I am so glad to have the opportunity to
shop "German." Reading through the Archives of “What I miss about Germany”
I came to Walburga’s email, 03/02/09, sharing Gunda’s little verse of
“Die Heimat, die wir suchen …” So much spoken out of my heart.
I am really looking forward to Quark, then I will try to bake a Käsekuchen.
How I missed this. During and after WWII, my mother made "falsches Marzipan"
from boiled potatoes. Does anyone by chance have a clue how to make this?
My homeland was Mecklenburg, Fischland, I would like so much to hear from a
Mecklenburger, or anybody who has time and interest to speak Deutsch.
Gruss,
Helena
villefayette@hotmail.com
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8/12/09
What I miss about Germany is - 'DIE GUTE ALTE ZEIT,' the clean fun as
someone else said, the sound of the Church bells, den Christkindlsmarkt,
und den 'STRAUBINGER Stadt Turm, sowie die Agnes Bernauer Festspiele, the
Alps, the castles, the Bayrische Wald. What a beautiful world!
I traveled around the world a bit and have chosen to live in the US. It
too is now my home. I am happy & content here. I do go back to Germany
to visit, and to re-live a little of the olden' times.
Feel free to write, wherever you are from. If you have ever been to
Bavaria and wish to talk about it - 'Lets do'!
Freundliche Grüße an alle hier,
von Renate, in PA
Ivory5041@aol.com
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8/12/09
I miss everything about Germany! I love the smells of the baking Brötchen,
the beautiful scenery, and most of all the hospitality! The food is amazing,
the people are incredible, and no matter where you go, you feel like home.
I cannot wait to bring my family there to experience all that Deutschland
has to offer! Zu lieben und zu Leben!
Crystal S.
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8/10/09
Hallo,
Ich heisse Inge und bin in Würzburg geboren und in Kitzingen/Hohenfeld
aufgewachsen. Mir geht es wie euch zum grössten Teil allen. Alles was
deutsch ist vermisse ich. Ich muss mich aber sehr bei GermanDeli bedanken.
Sie geben uns einen Teil von Deutschland.
Emails sind bei mir herzlich willkommen und ich werde sie auch alle
beantworten.
Viele Grüße von Inge H.
flowerangel@longlines.com
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8/09/09
I was stationed at Lindsey AS, Wiesbaden '79 - '82 and Rhein-Main AB '86 - '90.
What I miss about Germany is:
1. Being able to visit ancient castles and churches.
2. Outstanding food.
3. Reliable public transportation.
4. Anything in Bavaria
5. Being able to drive from one end of the nation to the other in less time than across Texas.
6. Close to other nations.
If anyone is going back, I will carry your suitcases if you TAKE ME WITH YOU.
jimh051@msn.com
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8/06/09
Hello everyone from Home! My Name is Christa & ich stamme aus St. Ingbert
{Saarland.} I have been in the USA since 1964. I go back home every 2 years
to visit my family & eat the best food in the world...especially Käsekuchen
& eine schöne Rostwurst & natürlich ein deutsches Bier.
If you're from Saarland or anywhere else, you can write to me. Thank you
GermanDeli for your wonderful products.
Christa
purple.haze64@yahoo.com
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8/06/09
My name is Monika and I am from "Augsburg." My last station was
Grafenwöhr/Vilseck. I've been in El Paso since May 2006. After I was not
able to get a good job, I started a German Bakery, but everything is gluten-
and sugar-free. Whenver I think about a certain German baked good, I go in
my kitchen and work on it until I have it.
But I still miss the outside Kaffee in the Fussgängerzone or the Stadtbummel.
The Christkindlmarkt, Schnee, Augsburg and things like that.
Monika
Martin_Monika@yahoo.com
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8/06/09
What I miss is everything...how you can go from the Mosel to the Hunsrech and
even the weather is different. When I first arrived in Germany I was
introduced to intense humidity but that was mild compared to the beauty of
the Mosel, the colors of the villages, the ability to wander the cities at
night and feel safe while window shopping.
I loved our little town of Zell and my landlords were very friendly and sweet people who make awesome
wine. Which brings me to the Weinfeste, everyone talks about Oktoberfest
but the Weinfeste on the Mosel were awesome. One thing I learned over there
is that there is definitely more to life than work.
I know I plan to visit again with my daughter who was
born there to hopefully show her the wonder of where she was born. I loved
the food too, because there were not as many preservatives and by eating fresh foods,
I lost all kinds of weight.
Thanks,
Lela N. Sullivan
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8/06/09
Hallo ich bin 41 Jahre alt und komme aus Hamburg in Deutschland. Ich finde es
toll, dass es so eine Seite wie GermanDeli gibt und habe mir viele Kommentare
durchgelesen.
Da ich ein großer Amerika Fan bin, hat vielleicht jemand Lust mir über seine
neue Heimat zu schreiben. Ich würde mich über E-Mails auch in englischer Sprache
freuen.
Best Regards
Chrissy
pueppi31@yahoo.de
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8/05/09
Oh my goodness, I miss everything in Germany! I am of Deutsche descent back to my
great-grandparents, but I lived in Deutschland in 1974-77 with my Air Force husband
at Rhein Main AB and my oldest daughter was born in Wiesbaden. We lived on the
economy for the first year and a half in Russelsheim. It was a 2 story house;
we lived on the 2nd level and my landlady lived on the first floor with her
son. She always brought some kind of Kuchen to our door on Friday mornings.
That was delicious.
I miss that little town and all of the individualized food shops and the
Gasthäuser that were in the same neighborhood 2 blocks away. We just walked
there for supper for my favorite Schweineschnitzel mit Spätzle und Rheinischer Wein.
I miss the Kristkindlmärkte, the Fasching parade at Easter, the cold weather
(I am from Florida), the Black Forest, Bertchesgaden in the winter with Glühwein.
I miss riding bikes in the woods with our baby in her bike carrier and coming
to a clearing with a cafe, Volksmarches. Living in Germany was a wonderful
experience which we were fortunate to have had. All that I missed while I was
there were my parents back in the States, and thunderstorms! All the time we
were there, I never heard thunder...thought that was curious.
Patty (Oelschlager) G.
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8/03/09
Almost everything, but especially APPELWOI, which I can't find anywhere in the entire US.
I am from Oberursel/TS. My wife is from Bavaria. I have been in the States since 1968.
My wife came to the States a few years later. We married over here.
I miss the types of friendships I had in Germany. I miss the German sense for order and
reliability. I can't place my fingers on it, but the moment I arrive in Germany I feel
happy and content. My wife feels similar. She misses her friends, a real German grocery
store or deli - there are no more in Buffalo, NY, but most of all we miss the sense of
Gemütlichkeit when gathering with friends.
Best wishes,
Elisabeth J. von Hahn
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8/03/09
Ich bin Katalin, lebe nur seit 4 Monate in Millersville, Maryland. Ursprünglich wurde ich in Ungarn,
in Budapest geboren. Mein Grossvater hat sehr gut Deutsch gesprochen, meine Familie weisst ja aber
nicht mehr unter welchen Umstanden und aus welcher Stadt er damals nach Ungarn gekommen ist.
Allerdings hat das mein Leben so gepragt, dass ich unbedingt diese Sprache lernen wollte,
damit es wenig in der Familie bleibt und für mein Grossvater. Macht mich besonders
glücklich, dass der Sohn meiner Schwester ab September deutsche Schule besuchen wird.
Für mich war ein Glück als ich in Aschaffenburg leben konnte, eine wunderschone kleine
Stadt. Dann habe ich eine Stelle in Frankfurt am Main bekommen, wo ich Jahre lang
als Krankenschwester arbeiten durfte. Hm....Frankfurt am Main...wer einmal da war, weisst
da kann man leben. Weihnachten, Weihnachtsmarkt, Spaziergänge und Radfahren am Main....
Danach habe ich Jahre lang in der Schweiz in Zurich, in Solothurn gelebt, diese Zeit
hat mir ja auch sehr viel gegeben, obwohl ich gezwungen war Deutschland zu verlassen
wegen Arbeitslosigkeit, ich sage noch immer das war meine beste Stelle in Frankfurt.
Ich vermisse die Berge, die Wanderungen, die Luft, vermisse Bäckereien, Brot, die
saubere Zuge, Milka und alle schweizer Schokolade, ich vermisse die Kirche von
Aschaffenburg und die wunderschone Altstadt. Ich vermisse meine Freunde aus Zurich
und aus Deutschland. Die deutsche Bücher.... einfach alles. Wie konnte ich alles schreiben?
Nun mein Man ist Amerikaner, musste ich nach USA. Das ist eine sehr harte Zeit fur mich.
Wir planen nach einigen Jahren wieder nach Deutschland oder in die Schweiz zurückzukehren.
Das wäre mein grosster Wunsch ev. in Aschaffenburg zu leben. Ich freue mich über alle
Antwort, eben habe keine Freunde hier. Danke dass ich hier schreiben durfte.
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8/03/09
Everything! My family is from Garmish-Partenkirchen, my husband is from near Würzburg. If
I had to pick just one thing that I miss most, I guess it would be spending Christmas-time
in the Alps. When I retired from the Air Force, we settled here in South TX. We've visited
several areas that host large German populations and are rich in German culture and tradition.
However, it becomes difficult to get into the traditional German Christmas Spirit when there
is no snow and it may be shorts and sandle weather outside. Notwithstanding, our house is
always decorated as ours was when both of us were children. That includes handmade/painted
wooden ornaments, real candles on the tree, an advent calendar and Krantz and so on. We make
a "Firesonnebolle" on Christmas Eve and usually chat with friends/family back in Germany
notwithstanding the time difference. Midnight Mass just isn't the same here as in Germany
but we never miss attending.
Although we are thousands of miles from home, we still have wonderful memories in both our
hearts and minds. How I long to see the Alps one more time but unfortunately my health has
deteriorated to the point that I am no longer able to make the long trip home. Thanks for your
space to express just a few thoughts regarding what I miss about Germany. Auf Wiedersehen!
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8/01/09
My name is Norma and I live in Oklahoma. I lived in Germany for almost 10 years all together
and loved every minute of it! I lived in Speicher and Neuhemsbach area as well as the Sembach
area. My ex-husband was stationed in the Air Force.
I think I can not name just one thing I miss the most about Germany. I miss all the wonderful
foods and smells and sights as well as the people and customs. I loved all the fests and fun
times and all the local Bratwurst stands. One thing I miss so very much is at Christmas time
going to all the markets and eating Lebkuchen.
I miss being able to travel a short distance and being able to be in another country. I miss
seeing all the castles and beautiful country of Germany.
I guess you could say I just miss every litte and big thing about Germany. I think I would
have been happy living there for the rest of my life. I sure hope I can get back and see
everything again one of these days. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to remember
the wonderful things about Germany.
Anyone that misses Germany as much as me can e-mail me at
go3ba3g@yahoo.com. I would love to
hear from you!
Norma
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