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archives. Danke!
Nicole (Nicole@GermanDeli.com)
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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!
tjs32502@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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7/31/09
Ich heisse Andrea und lebe in Kempner, Texas, etwa 18 Meilen von Fort Hood. Wir sind jetzt 16 Jahre
hier und können uns nicht beklagen. Ich wohne nicht weit von einen kleinen deutschen Gasthaus und
kann alles was ich brauch dort finden. Ich bin in Coburg geboren und in Fürth aufgewachsen und
vermisse halt den Markt am Samstag sehr. Ich kaufe meinen Leberkäs' von GermanDeli, aber ich möchte
halt gern noch amal a Fisch Semmala. Dei Franken verstehn mi scho.....lol.
andysavalon@yahoo.com
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7/29/09
I miss my family over in Germany. My paternal grandparents came to America in the early 20th Century
and I still have quite a few cousins in Stuttgart, Kaiserslautern, Bad Marienburg and Potsdam. I also
miss being able to speak the language and as a result my German has gotten worse. I was in Germany in
1997 and was treated so nicely by the people, I almost didn't want to come back. Thank God for a surname
like Schneider!
Karl S.
Cambridge, MA
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7/25/09
Grüß Gott! I lived in Austria and Germany, from Wien to Flensburg (Baltic Sea) on the German/Danish border.
I left the USA in 1976 at age 19 to study opera for the summer at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. That
same summer both my parents passed away and they wanted me to remain in Austria to continue my studies.
In Wien, I discovered many new culinary surprises over the next 6 years, and finally got a job singing in an
opera house in Germany after spending much time learning German and how to sing German like a German sings
German. There is a difference.
So, I auditioned for directors in Wien, got a job and moved to Schleswig-Holstein (Landestheater) and stayed
in northern Germany, discovering the cuisine of the north, and spending much time in Hamburg, as well.
I discovered many Danish influences in the far north. From there, I took a position in Kassel, at the
Hessiches Staatstheater and later in Stuttgart and then back to Vienna. I came home to the USA in
1992, as contracts for Americans in European opera houses were difficult to come after German reunification
in 1989.
I miss my friends there, of course, and the new culture, which completely took over my life in the
German-speaking countries of Europe. New food, new customs, many opera houses and a different lifestyle made
my life easier and more manageable in comparison to the very fast pace of life in the USA.
But I do enjoy my life, my family, my home in Charlotte, North Carolina now, but it is a 180 degree turnaround
from living in Europe. We have a very good German restaurant here.
Of all the food I miss, the one most coveted item is Weisswurst. My wife and I usually go every year to Germany
and/or Austria and that is the first thing I order usually -- even before I leave the airport! Two orders.
The Brötchen that usually accompany the Weisswurst are always to die for. I just ordered 4 packages of Weisswurst
from GermanDeli.com and they arrived this past Wednesday afternoon. I immediately cut open one of the packages,
still frozen after being packed with dry ice for delivery, and cooked them. Then, one by one, I ate (all five of)
them. So delicate and buttery, I tried to leave one for my wife, but to no avail. She couldn't believe I ate a
whole pound of wurst in one day. The brand sold by GermanDeli was truly authentic, truly delicious and
mouth-watering. I don't think the other three pounds will last very long.....
Singing opera and eating are a well known past time for singers, since we do need our energy. So, I confess I
sincerely miss Germany for the foods, the 1,400 performances I sang, and the wonderful recipes over a 16 year
association with German opera and food.
And now I am looking for Leberknödelsuppe ......
Christopher
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7/25/09
I have been there every other year. My son married a young German girl and together they are raising my son's three
children from his prior marriage. Most of all, I miss them. I miss the delicious Roggenbrot, the wonderful pork neck
steaks, my daughter-in-law's homemade Apfelstrudel. I miss the Kräuterbutter and the wonderful salads made every night.
I learned to make the Marmalade and it is so delicious and doesn't have preservatives.
My grandchildren do not need cellphones and watch very little television. They play outside everyday and have lots of
fun playing games of logic. They are bilingual and very smart. They're extremely healthy because the medical care system
in Germany is great.
I miss being able to walk down the road and not having to be afraid. I miss the small grocery market and the fresh foods.
I love to see all the homes with lovely flowers and there is so much pleasure to view. I miss being able to breathe the
fresh clean air. I miss Spätzle and chicken legs and will wait to go back again.
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7/24/09
My family and I moved to Wiesbaden, Germany in 2001 and lived there for 4 ½ years as we pastored a church for military
members. We absolutely loved Germany. I miss everything there is to miss… the food, the culture, the history, the people,
the safety you felt and so much more.
We are in North Carolina now and my heart is still in Germany. Remember the old song, “I left my heart in San Francisco?”
Well, I left mine in Germany. I remember the first time I landed in Germany, it was like I finally found “home”. I did
learn to cook some favorite foods, like, Sauerbraten, Wienerschnitzel, Kartoffelpuffer (potato cakes), and of course
Bratwurst with Sauerkraut (yum… I’m hungry).
We do have several German restaurants and bakeries here as well as ALDI. I can hardly wait to return “HOME”.
Ken
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7/24/09
I spent many years in Germany while my father was stationed there with the US Army. My mother was German as well, so all her
family in Waging am See and München were a big part of my life growing up. I went to school in München, Nürnberg,
Ludwigsburg & Stuttgart.
I miss the sights and smells, the Alps, Berchtesgaden, Garmisch, the castles. The smell of Nürnberger Lebkuchen fill me with wonderful holiday memories. Walking through the Kristkindl Markt. I miss Bretzeln, the Oktoberfest, Biergartens, Salzstengel, and Knödel, and BRÖTCHEN FRISCH VOM BÄKEREI!
Irene P.
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7/23/09
My (military) husband, son and I lived in Augsburg from 1987 - 1990. I have just returned from a lovely stay in Augsburg,
and this time our daughter, who has never been to Germany, was with us. Our trip served to remind me of all the wonderful things
Germany has to offer: THE BEST Wurst in the world. Ever. Fresh dairy, perfect baked goods, Spezi, Hefeweizen, Schnitzel - and
I had a real hankering for one of the salads we used to get - a combination of purple cabbage,
Kartoffelsalat, pickled green
beans, etc., but I couldn't find one!
I miss the people and their hospitality - "Gruss Gott," "bitte" and "danke" are constant and endearing exchanges. I miss the fun
and camaraderie of the fests and volksmarches. I miss the beautiful colors, clean streets, and the sense of safety (yep - I miss
the Polizei!). I miss it all. I must return again...
I'd love to correspond!
Liz O.
lizortuzar@gmail.com
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7/20/09
Hallo. Ich schreibe Euch auf deutsch, weil ich das besser kann! Meine Geschichte ist sehr ungewöhnlich, so wie die meisten
deutschen Storys, denke ich. Ich habe meinen Liebsten per Post kennengelernt und als ich nach 3 Jahren Briefwechsel einen
Besuch hier in Allen-Park wagte, haben wir uns so sehr verliebt, dass wir am 22.August 2008 geheiratet haben und ich nun
in Allen-Park USA lebe. Meine beste Freundin, meine Tochter, musste ich zurücklassen, sie hat Familie. Des weiteren 25 Freunde im Bereich Bodensee,
die mit mir seit vielen Jahren durch dick und dünn gingen.
Hier in Amerika kenne ich nur unseren alten Onkel und die Tochter von meinem Mann, die entfernt wohnt. Ich suche nun eine
Gemeinschaft, wo man sich unterhalten kann und ein bisschen über Deutschland reden kann.
Rosemarie
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7/20/09
Hi. My name is Marlis L. I came to the USA in 1975 and I still miss German Bread, Chocolate, pickled Herring, smoked Fish, Thüringer
Klöße and many more things. But I have to say, I have travelled all over the United States and Texas is as close to Home as it gets.
I would like to correspond with Berliner or any other Germans. :) All e-mails will be answered.
Thanks,
Marlis
P.S. Und mein Koffer ist immer noch in Berlin.
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7/18/09
Hallo, ich heisse Gabi und lebe seit 1995 im Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Bin ursprünglich dem Grossraum Stuttgart (Tuebingen,
Nuertingen, Esllingen-Berkheim) und vermisse meine Heimat mehr und mehr je laenger ich hier bin.
Habe damals einen Soldaten kennen und lieben gelernt und obwohl ich auch meine Schwester und seit 3 Jahren meine Mutter hier habe
vermisse ich unser gutes Essen und vieles andere wie Dickmanns, Gute Tropfen in Nuss Pralinen, eine Metzgerei und eine gescheite Baeckerei.
Ein Restaurant dass gemuetlich ist und keiner "Kette" angehoert, ein Cafe eine Eisdiele und einen Imbiss Stand. Vollfett Joghurt! Aldi! Frisches
Obst und Gemuese auf dem Marktplatz! Hengstenberg Fleischsalat!!!!!!!!!!!
Ich vermisse soviel dass man es gar nicht alles aufzaehlen kann. Ich habe die mails von Angela G. geb.
Moebius aus Stuttgart und von Anna aus Mengen-Ennetach gelesen und mich dann entschieden doch mal zu schreiben.
Wir haben es hier eine Tradition gemacht jedes Jahr an Weihnachten Siegis rohen Fleischkaese von der
GermanDeli zu bestellen. Schmeckt wirklich wie frisch vom Metzger!!!
Ansonsten wuerde ich mich ueber e-mail von jedem der gern schreiben will sehr freuen.
Hier ist meine e-mail Adresse:
gabriele1344@verizon.net
Gruesse,
Gabi S. aus Virginia
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7/16/09
My name is Angie and I am from Berlin Zehlendorf/Wannsee. Back then I married a soldier and travelled from Berlin to Virginia, Schweinfurt Germany to Kentucky and now
live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
I miss the German Hospitality, Mentality, Bakeries, Butcher Shops, Nordsee Fish
and Aldi. Even though I have been here in the US for many years, I always have a suitcase in Berlin.
We do have some German Restaurants around here that are nice when being homesick gets too overwhelming. Unfortunately there are no Germans in this area unlike in Texas. I miss meeting for coffee and cookies and having a good conversation in
German.
I welcome any e-mail if someone is interested in corresponding with
me.
Angie
DulceAngel_2008@yahoo.com
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7/14/09
I miss being an “Army Brat,” as it is called, and living in Germany (Neu-Ulm and
Kaiserslautern) from the late 60’s to the mid 70’s (8 years in all). Being blessed with
a German family (Mother is from Ludwigshafen am Rhein). I remember going to Oma’s house
on the weekends, eating and playing. My favorite was “Oma’s Gute Suppe”. To this day I
have no idea what the name was.
My other memory of what I miss is working and earning money by taking out trash from people on the
base (Kaiserslautern) and earning a few Marks. I would venture to the German town that was
right beyond the fence, go to the local deli and order a Brötchen and some sliced Garlic
Bologna. I would tear open the Brötchen and stuff the meat in and eat it sitting on the
street curb. I loved growing up in Germany.
Dave M. |
7/09/09
My name is Helga and I am from the TBB area. I have been in the USA now for almost 30 years. I miss my family, all the fresh rolls and Farmers bread (Brötchen u. Bauernbrot). I also miss the great variety of sausages in the butchershop (Metzgerei). I love to cook and bake and with some of the ingredients from GermanDeli.com I get real close to the taste of
German food.
I just noticed die Schultüten at GermanDeli.com. I continued this tradition when my children and grandchildren started school by making their own Schultüte
and filling them with candy and toys.
Helga
hblos@msn.com
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7/08/09
Hallo, mein Name ist Henny und ich komme aus Pforzheim, der Pforte des Schwarzwaldes.
Bin in 1969 nach New York eingewandert und in 1972 nach San Diego, Kalifornien umgesiedelt.
40 Jahre in USA, trotzdem vermisse ich vieles von Deutschland. Zum Beispiel: Leberkäse,
Bretzeln, Weisswürste, Fischbrötchen (von der Firma Nordsee), Schwarzwald Eissbecher,
den Schwarzwald, dass die meisten Läden am Samstag Nachmittag um 2 Uhr zu machen und
erst wieder montags geöffnet sind, Weinfeste, Bierfeste, Gartenlauben, GEMUETLICHKEIT,
Freundschaften aus der Kindheit, Stammtische, Kirchenglocken, zusammensitzen und singen,
(sogar in der Wirtschaft), wandern mit Freunden, echte Weihnachtskerzen am Baum, am
Weihnachtsabend auf den Friedhof oder in die Kirche zu gehen.
Das sind alles Dinge welche man vermisst, aber man ist nun in einem neuen Land und
wie man ja so scöen in deutsch sagt: “Andere Länder, andere Sitten”. Gott sei Dank
gibt es “The GermanDeli”!
Henny
hdeckmann2001@yahoo.com
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7/06/09
Hi my name is Monika. I'm 37 years old and I'm from Nürnberg, Germany. I have
2 children, a 12-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. I've been married for 17 years
and we have traveled a whole lot.
We just went to Cooperstown, New York and while driving there I saw Birkenbäume und
Blau Tannen. It was nice to see nature like at home.
Most of all I miss my family. My husband was in the army 21 years and he is retired now.
We live close to Richmond, Virginia. I have one room in my house that I call my German
room. Everything in here has something to do with Germany.
I chat with my mom, sister and brother very often over the computer with my webcam. I
love it! I also miss the Frankenzentrum, which was within walking distance from the
apartment complex where I grew up. I miss the Autobahn and the cars. When you drive them,
they hug the road and you feel like you own the highway. I miss Pretzen, Servietten,
Klösse, einen Sauerbraten, Radler und einen Biergarten, das Autorennen am Nürnburg Ring.
Einfach alles, man kann es nicht beschreiben; es ist und bleibt die Heimat.
Liebe Grüße
Monika
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7/06/09
We spent 10 years in Germany, 1988-1998. My husband was in the Air Force stationed
at Spangdahlem AB and I worked at Bitburg AB before it closed.
I miss all the fests, the people, the food, and the countryside. We would go to
“Mom’s” in SpangTown and the Edelweis outside the gate at Bitburg. We have been
unsuccessfully trying to replicate Schwenkbraten here in Louisiana, it is just
not the same. If anyone has any suggestions I will welcome their input.
Beth A.
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7/06/09
While in the USAF, my husband and I spent 3 years in Germany. Since we are both of German
descent, we immersed ourselves in the history, food and especially wine of the country.
We lived very near Der Mosel and spent lots of time at the local vinters. We love eating at our
local German restaurant, as it comes the closest to that experience of any German restaurant
I've tried.
Joyce Z.
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7/02/09
My name is Inge A. I live in Florida & have been in the USA 44 years. I was born in Köln and I
go to Köln every year for Karneval.
My Email is inge14@verizon.net. I'd like to chat
with people from Köln.
Kölle Alaaf from Florida
Inge |
6/30/09
Hallo liebe Deutsche Mitbürger und Freunde. My name is Heide and I am from Bremen (North Germany).
I immigrated into the US in 1968. I am divorced from an Orthopedic surgeon, and have been married
again. I have two adult children who are happily married.
I am a retired college German teacher and also a retired hypnotherapist. After I retired from
teaching I decided to attend school again and became a hypnotherapist, and at a rather mature age of
fifty I obtained a Ph. D.
What I miss about Germany are the Church Bells on Sunday mornings, the beautiful parks with benches
to sit and enjoy all the flowers and greenery around, and listen to the birds singing. I miss the Eis
Cafés with great ice cream with a shot of liquor. I miss Café houses with wonderful Torte and Kuchen
and strong coffee, and sitting outside on the sidewalk watching the shoppers and mothers with baby
carriages stroll by.
I miss the Bremer Martin Kiefert Bratwürste near the Marktplatz. I miss the Konditorei and the Metzgerei.
I miss the many well cared for flowers and greenery around the pristine looking homes. I miss the clean
streets; even the high speed on the highways. I miss the many fests like Weinfest, Bierfest, Fasching
or Karneval, Kohl & Pinkel Fest, Christ Kindel Markt, and the two days of Christmas, Easter, Pentecost
(Pfingsten), and all those holidays we don’t celebrate here in the USA. I like the German idea of
“Feiern die Feste wie sie fallen!”
My email: germanista@hotmail.com
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6/27/09
Once a week I'm missing the Brewery PAEFFGEN in Cologne (Köln) am Friesenstraße pretty bad........
Himmel un aed or the halven Hahn! (Röggelchen mit altem Holländer und Senf).
After 14 years of being a Floridian we are very, very happy. Thanks America!
Karl S.
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6/27/09
There is so much so I will list only a few things. First of all, I have lived within driving distance
of all my relatives since I was born and I talk with my mother each day on the phone. When I first
went to Germany in 1979 to visit a friend in Kaiserslautern, Mehlingen, outside of the Air Force Base at Simbach, I fell in love with the people and the country. I grew up in a family who had
married Europeans, so the food and language were familiar but oh so much better. It took me
until 1993 before I could convince my husband to take an assignment there (Civil Service).
I miss the warmth of the German people. I think we lived in a very special place. I miss the
historical home we lived in, est. 1700. My twins were 12 years old and we all had a wonderful
experience. We lived in the walled town of Dettelbach, my husband worked at Kitzingen and my
sons went to school in Würzburg. We took our huge Ford van with us and I actually learned to
drive in the streets that were only 11 feet wide and park in a garage.
We lived within walking distance of our bank, our bakery, several wonderful German restaurants,
a Greek restaurant, an Italian restaurant, coffee shops, guest houses, hotels, the shoe shops,
dentist and eye doctor. Our family doctor was a cousin of our house owners and he made house calls.
I miss the bottled drinks being delivered to my door. I miss the local grocery stores, the butcher
shops and the local festivals. The beautiful sunflower fields during the summer and the patchwork
look to the countryside during the fall and spring. We miss the snowslides down the hills and the
smells of everything baking during the winter. I even miss the smell of the wine making. The new
grapes and the happy people doing all that hard work.
I miss the food growing on the trees in public places that was for anyone to take. Broccoli, apples,
asparagus, cherries, pears. I miss the local florist where my husband would often go to buy me flowers.
I miss their fresh veggies they sold for the local gardeners. I miss seeing those wonderful family
gardens growing. I miss seeing the women working in the fields and stacking hay. I miss the ice
skaters on little ponds in winter and sailing and sunbathing in summer.
We grew to know most everyone in the town and I miss them all very much. We barely ever locked our
doors, or worried about crime. Children could play out in the streets after dark without fear. Old
people could walk to midnight mass without fear. We miss the long family walks on the weekends,
bike rides down by the river and family picnics during the summer. We miss the traveling each weekend
to see something different.
I fell in love with my husband all over again because to me it was the most romantic and beautiful
place I have ever been. I miss the wonderful wine fests and Christmas festivals. I am almost certain
my family and friends are so tired of hearing about when we lived in Germany or before life in Germany
and after life in Germany.
Susan C.
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6/20/09
Everything!!! I'm a Hawker who was stationed at Schweinfurt and Würzburg '73 thru '76. I met my wife
in Schweinfurt. She was patient with this young Ami who did not at the time enjoy Germany. I grew to
miss Germany after leaving the Army. I sure wish that I could re-live those first three years when I
was stationed there - I would do a lot of things differently.
I miss the distinctive aromas of Germany, the fresh Brötchen, KillianiFest, Kist, Weinfeste, Bierfeste,
my since passed Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law, Sulzfeld, usw. I miss these things, but fortunately
I try to renew my acquaintance every two years. Feel free to drop an e-mail. My wife and I would be
interested.
Mike u. Edelgard
Greenwood, IN
Momstut@att.net
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6/20/09
Hallo! Ich heisse Gudrun und habe etwas über die Hälfte meines Lebens in Deutschland verbracht; die
meiste Zeit davon in Konstanz. Was ich besonders vermisse: gute public transportation (wo man seinen
Hund mitnehmen kann), Schnapspralinen (die krieg ich ja Gott sei Dank bei GermanDeli!), richtiges Brot,
Kuchen der nicht so süß ist. Kräuterquark!! Fussgängerzonen mit Straßencafes, schönen starken Kaffee,
und die vielen Feste, die's immer irgendwo gab: Weinfest, Suserfest, Wurstfest...
Grüße aus Wisconsin!
Gudrun
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6/19/09
Hello everybody my name is Elke. I am from Lampertheim, Germany. I've lived in America for 45 years.
I live in Newport News, Virginia and own a little German restaurant there. It reminds me a little bit of home.
I try to bring a little Germany to our town. I am happily married, I have one boy and two girls and nine
grandchildren.
What I miss most about Germany is my mother. And three sisters who recently passed away, ages 42, 44 and 56. I
was hoping to go back to Germany but since our restaurant is in the
running for the Best German Restaurant in America search, I might
as well stick around to see what happens. I plan on going home for Christmas, it's the best time to be there
for the snow and food and being with the rest of the family.
I want to thank GermanDeli for being here for us. And having the opportunity to buy the German food we need,
especially for my restaurant.
Thank you very much and I'm hoping I can find someone from my home town, Lampertheim, Germany. My maiden name
was Elke Schmidt.
GermanDeli, thanks again.
Elke
richstep18@verizon.net
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6/19/09
Hallo. Ich bin die Bergit aus Mannheim-Neckarau, wohne schon viele Jahren in den USA seit mehr als 30
Jahren in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Seit 7 Jahren sind wir in Colorado. Bin zufällig auf diese Seite gekommen,
Würde mich auf E-mails von anderen in dieser Gegend freuen.
bergitd@yahoo.com
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6/17/09
1954-1957, Germany was Germany. America was America. You will never believe how fine these two
countries were at that time. Beer was one Mark 20. I was in the USAF, stationed in Esslingen am Neckar
and Bad Cannstadt.
My usual evening was a small beef filet and Brötchen sandwich, a Pilsner and 2 or 3 French brandies
at mid- night, and hop the train to Stuttgart for a lively evening. We had 24 hour
passes, and the army had to return to post by mid-night. My only regret was that I had to leave my
girlfriend behind. I was 22 and headed to college. The girls were beautiful and the families, the
people were wonderful.
We worked with many German soldiers, we loved them, they loved us. We shared
many memories. This generation was unbelievable. I join the German community every chance I get.
Allen
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6/13/09
Nach langer Zeit schaute ich mich wieder auf die Website, "What I miss about Germany." Bin seit 1966
in den Staaten, und trotzdem vermisse ich so vieles noch. Jetzt im Sommer besonders die Strassencafe
Eisdielen usw. Höre seit einiger Zeit Deutsche und Oesterreichische Musik.
Wer Lust hat kann mir an bavaria312@att.net schreiben. Bin aus Niederbayern nähe Passau.
Ich bedanke mich bei GermanDeli für ihre schöne Website.
Marianne
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6/9/09
Hallo, ich heisse Sylvia und bin schon seit 1992 hier in Worthington, Ohio. Ich habe eine Tochter,
einen Hund und 3 Katzen.
Ich komme aus Stuttgart und vermisse so ziemlich alles. Den Bäcker und Metzger, Eisdielen, in die
Stadt auf die Königstraße zum einkaufen zu gehen. Und natürlich meine Familie und Freunde. Jetzt
wo meine Eltern älter werden, denke ich schon öfters dran wieder nach Deutschland zurück zu kehren.
Also wenn jemand Tips hat oder sich sonst gerne unterhalten wöllte kann mir eine
E-mail schicken.
teufleinn@aol.com
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6/3/09
Hallo, ich kam zum ersten Mal 1970 nach Amerika, wohnte in NC, TX und jetzt in der Nähe von Fresno,
CA. Ich bin in Pforzheim geboren, habe noch Familie im Schwarzwald und bin in Mainz aufgewachsen.
Ich vermisse immer noch Brezel mit Butter, Volksmärsche, Feste und..., allerdings hilft es Sachen
bei der GermanDeli zu finden!
Ueber E-mails würde ich mich sehr freuen, bis dann liebe Grüße,
Barbara (Bärbel)
histpn2000@yahoo.com
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6/1/09
Hallo zusammen – ich bin Angela und wohne schon seit 1992 in Kalifornien. Meinen Mann lernte ich beim
Arbeiten kennen, war eigentlich so gar nicht mein Typ. Aber nach 11 Jahren Ehe und zwei Kindern muss ich
sagen ich habe einen Lottogewinn gezogen. Wir leben in Anaheim, Orange County in der Mother Colony die
zirka 1857 von Deutschen, Mexikanern und Amerikanern gegründet wurde.
Nun auch kurz was ich vermisse – wie ihr alle gesagt habt die Würstchenbuden, Pommes rot/weiss, Currywurst,
richtiges Gyros, mal kurz übers Wochenende nach Frankreich oder Holland fahren. Oder per Flugzeug nach
London… ja diese Vielzeit vermisse ich. Da meine Eltern jetzt beide in Rente sind, kommen sie jedes Jahr
über den Sommer zu uns zum Besuch. Aber dieses Jahr fliegen die Kinder und ich über Weihnachten nach
Stuttgart. Anna – hier ist noch ein ‘Schwable’ mit dem du dich unterhalten kannst.
Angela G., geb. Moebius |
6/1/09
Hallo alle zusammen,
meine Name ist Nina. Bin 26 Jahre alt und wohne seit 2005 in Napa, California. Ursprünglich komme ich aus
Machtilshausen in der Näehe von Bad Kissingen. Habe meinen Mann ehemaliger US Soldat 2002 in Schweinfurt
kennenglernt wo er stationiert war. 2005 haben wir geheiratet und sind anschliessend in die USA gezogen.
Am meisten vermisse ich meine Familie ganz speziell jetzt da vor 3 Monaten unser Sohn Phillip auf die Welt
gekommen ist. Aber sehr vermisse ich auch das deutsche Essen und Mamas gute Kuchen, ins Schwimmbad zu gehen,
im Sommer die Strassencafés, einfach alles.
Danke an GermanDeli für ein bisschen Heimat.
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