Peter Rolf Klaus Wagner

Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

Some years ago my two eldest daughters and I went to Germany. As we left the car rental place in Aachen, what did we see as we turned the corner? The dreaded McDonald’s! Stephanie and Kristin both bounced with anticipation and desire for some fast food.

I had to draw the line somewhere and told them that it would be the ONLY time we would eat American fast food in Germany. Since we were all hungry from the long flight and no snacks on the train we turned in to the McDonald’s parking lot and went in.

I must say this meal we ordered was a bit different and a bit on the pricey side. The menu selection was a little unusual; I considered getting a beer but the girls made some sneering faces. Anyway, I didn’t because I was the only driver.

On each counter there were these banners promoting a “McDrive” which is the equivalent to a drive-thru. That was something new to Germany. In the center of the banner it reads “Das etwas andere Restaurant” which means “A different kind of restaurant”.

Drive-thru banner for McDonald's in Aachen

After we left we never again ate at another American chain fast food restaurant. The girls and I had a great time.

Ranfahren (Drive up) – Mitnehmen (Take away) – Genießen (Enjoy)

My daughter is nagging me to add something on this site. So here it is!

Halloween is only a few days away.
Here’s my son-in-law’s pumpkin to scare off the evil spirits that will visit that night.

This is Dakota. He has surely grown!

Dakota - Fall 2010

I went through some more photos which might interest my kids. Here’s me the last year in grammar school, Lakeview Elementary. The year is 1961. My mother insisted on us boys to button the top button!

Lakeview School - 1961

Something I should mention. The photo that I scanned was washed out, really a LOT of red. Using software I made a quick restore.

Here’s a photo of me at Lakeview School. This is me, unmistakably me. Notice the left eye which turns in which some of my kids inherited. Sorry about that.

Also, a few few days before the picture was taken I got into a fight with my brother Wolfgang. You can see the result on the upper lip. We used to fight almost every day; I was usually the instigator.

Kindergarten Lakeview School - 1955

Stephanie and Emma, almost twins!

Brigette during Texas trip

Today is Brigette’s birthday. I wish her all the best.

She reminds me of Oma, her grandmother; stern, but with a heart of gold..