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It was once on a shared IP address - 64.62.148.103, but it now has its own static IP address – 173.83.7.49.

I had to move about 2 Gigabytes of data with this site. I made one Boo Boo and that was transferring my SQL data to another database without checking all the parameters. There were collation errors but I let them go and just did some re-editing here and there.

I enabled all plugins for now so things might be a little slower.   But it’ll pick up when I tweak things.

One of the things I love to do is read early family letters which were written in a script that would seem incomprehensible to most people now.
I learned to write cursive way before first grade but it wasn’t the correct method, the American Standard.

Here’s an example (but not mine) of the early writing I did.
I was still gigged until sixth grade for using the German T and R.

The style you see is Offenbacher. I still have a “zick-zack” penmanship as it is referred to.
Click on the image and you’ll see an enlarged picture.
What does the handwriting read? Read the title of this post.

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)

One thing I cannot stand is a thief. This morning I went outside to get on my bicycle to go to the store. Surprise, NO BIKE. Maybe one of my sons took it to go somewhere. Well, it turns out, the bike got lifted.

I will be turning in a police report soon but in the meantime here is the information on the bike.
I keep records of ALL big purchases. What people don’t realize is the police need PROOF of ownership in order to return merchandise to rightful owners.

Stolen Bike

Brand: Huffy
Color: Brown
Style: Cruiser, coaster brake
Serial Number (Look under pedal housing):SNHEC101Q7966
Basket + Cup Holder
BELL security cable coiled around frame, this will probably still be on it since it is extremely hard to cut.

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Reported to Sheriff’s department. Got Police item number and we’ll see how things transpire.
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