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"Unfug" was often used by moms at the Spielplatz in Steglitz in West Berlin when I lived there in 1986-88. I still can't say it without thinking about how I'm gonna manage not to mess it up and say "unf***"!

What about some craftsman spending time, effort and no small amount of money making beautiful, original items from precious metals and stones, only to see the items stuck in a shop window under a sign offering, "Schmuck". Yes, it's kinda hard to let go of my deeply rooted idea of what tha...

Krieg wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:29 am He thinks the S in BRICS is Spain.

He's not capable of thinking. He just makes stuff up as he goes along. And he says things for shock value. Fasten your seat belts!

Elon Musk threw the Nazi salute yesterday at Trump's inauguration, twice because once was not enough. Of course they are now saying it was not a Nazi salute, even if it looks like he rehearsed it (and still managed to do it very sloppy). No Nazi salute, just like that Confederate flag has nothing t...

My portfolio hops up and down but in the long term, it's up. I check it once a month. I don't see the point of checking it more often. Exactly what my advisor says. "You've been in it for the long haul and it's worked out beautifully. A monthly check-in is fine and don't sweat it." :D

One of my all time favorites. Thx, and happy new year to all.

It’s false IMO. I have friends who produced items for the weekly market, both in Lawrence, KS and in Davis, CA. The rules were stiff and one could not do it in a non-approved kitchen (which generally couldn’t be set up at home). We had friends from Lebanon in Lawrence, KS who made humdinger hummus a...

Franklan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:03 am Eingeschneit.

ahhh ... a useful term. This means they were "snowed in" at the pub I assume. BTW, I really enjoy this thread. Thx for creating it.

Franklan wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2024 7:43 pm "Butter"

Is the joke here that Germans complain about butter prices while buying tons of other crap. But, oh no, butter prices are increasing! Plz enlighten me.

Is the AA the automobile association? in America AA stands for Alcoholics Anonymous?

Farewell President Carter, truly one of the greats. You make us proud. RIP.
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EZ Christmas! Just Oma, Opa, and our 8 year old Armenian-Germerican granddaughter. Bought a lovely small tree and made homemade ornaments with paper and twine and watched the 1966 how the Grinch Stole Christmas cartoon. Mrs. Claus left a game, a puzzle, and a Lego toy for us. She wasn't stressed. :l...

I'm happy because last night, 22nd, we celebrated our early Xmas. Early because today, our teen was flying to spend time with my sis at hers. She cooked for us and food was fantastic I’m happy reading such positive news from you Alberto. Seems like some good things are happening. 😊 It's wonderful t...

My 5 yo grandson’s cousin’s hat got caught in a tree. He explained to me that “Oma, Arman’s Hut ist gehängen gebleiben!” I was in stitches and then so was he. I spelled it like he said it. (His mother tongue is Armenian.j

For what its worth I have a HP Envy 5032 Printer/Scanner since March 2019 & am pretty happy with it. In recent years I've been using no-name refilled ink cartridges without iproblems. I would like to keep what we have as long as possible. I really hate the “throw away” culture. PM me plz if you...

Wow! I’m in 🇦🇲 with the grandkids at the moment and hubby managed to get the bugger back on track, except blue ink doesn’t work. 😱 😂 We agreed that based on ridiculous cartridge prices and increased foolishness with this device that we will upgrade very soon and avoid a future disaster. All of your ...

Our printer has died, an HP multifunction that we could use to copy, scan, and print. Frankly, I think we could go even more basic. Plz let me know if anyone has a replacement to suggest.

Does that mean that I won't need to get a new NE when I get my new Ami passport? Is it retro-active or only for new NE cards? Good question! I wouldn't necessarily assume so, but ask your local bureaucrat. Your next NE will just say "Staatsangehörigkeit USA" and you'll just show your curr...

My latest permit, the NE which was issued a month ago, is not tied to any passport number. It just shows shows my nationality. The case worker mentioned twice that it’s no longer necessary to apply for a new one when the passport changes. Just get a new card in ten years.

Yesterday I picked up my Niederlassungserlaubnis! I completed a goal and I’m truly happy about it.