+++Breaking News+++
27.10.2013
11.00 Uhr
+++Urlaubsgrüße+++
Midway
International Geograffities presents
Midway
weather in Mountain View
sunny, 14ºC/ 57ºF, windy
3.10.2013
14.00 Uhr
+++Neue Kolumne+++
wunderbarer goldener Herbsttag, sonnig, 13ºC, leichter Wind
12.9.2013
15:45 Uhr
+++Neue Kolumne+++
rain, 14ºC/ 57ºF, windy
2.9.2013
10:30 Uhr
+++New Movie in Column’s Theatre+++
Get Up On Your Feet
31.8.2013
13:30 Uhr
+++Neue Kolumne+++
drizzle, 19ºC/ 66ºF, some wind
24.8.2013
21:00
+++New Movie in Column’s Theatre+++
Take Me to The River
thunderstorm, 17ºC/ 63ºF, windy
23.8.2013
12:30
+++Neue Kolumne+++
cloudy, 24ºC/ 75ºF, windy
9.8.2013
8:30
+++Full House+++
Just minutes after arriving of the container yesterday boxes were everywhere. The truck driver recognized me from our moving three years ago, unbelievable. It seems that they only would have one driver.
The piano’s legs are damaged, one small part of a futon bed is missing, so that they couldn’t set it together, I’m not happy with the assembly of the bicycles but worse:
WE DO HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF!
I really don’t know where to put all the things. Next days I will unpack...
grey sky, 16º/61ºF, slightly windy
7.8.2013
13:30Uhr
+++Shipment through customs+++
Minutes ago we received the message that our shipment passed customs in Rotterdam. It will we delivered tomorrow.
We are thrilled how everything works out. Tomorrow is trash day and the street is narrow.
rain, 17ºC/ 63ºF, no wind
6.8.2013
12:00Uhr
+++Greetings from the Hill+++
John, beloved neighbor on the hill and dear deer-friend, sent pictures from the hill.
two bucks and a hidden doe
I’m grateful to have such a good friend.
Little oak-tree planted by John.
I promised I will visit this tree
whenever I’m back to California.
(Pictures: Thank John!)
some clouds, 21ºC/ 70ºF, slightly windy
3.8.2013
13:00Uhr
+++Heimspiel?+++
sunny, 23ºC/ 73ºF, windy
2.8.2013
12:30Uhr
+++Surprise Of The Day+++
Checkup of the storage stuff is done. Motorcycle parts are placed in the little basement, tools are waiting for better ideas and some surprises, but less than expected. The hope was to find some device for music. Negative!
Surprise of the day was a little box.
As I opened it, although the picture suggested “Keep Away!”, it appeared the magic boar skull, we found years ago in the Toscana in Italy.
sunny, hot and humid, 35ºC/ 95ºF, no wind
1.8.2013
11.30Uhr
+++Storage Stuff Delivered On Time+++
After the battle between Richard the Dragonslayer and Anton the warehouse dragon the fairytale got its Happy End. Unfortunately I didn’t found any gold or jewels in the boxes, but a lot of ancient rusty metal tools.
The iron horse, Lord Helmchen (Dark Helmet), pride of Nobbi’s vehicle stable, is waiting patient for his handler.
sunny, 27ºC/ 81ºF, windy
29.7.2013
19:00Uhr
+++Nobbi on his way to California+++
The separation has begun. One year to go. The last weeks together, moving out together, making vacation in beautiful California together and moving in together back in Vaals, living here three weeks together as nothing has happened ever, all these help looking forward to get through this time living in different continents without emotional collateral damage. This is actually not a separation, we just expand the possibilities. Have a save trip to your home in California from our home in Vaals.
Nobbi, I already miss you, but you know I’m still absolutely happy to be back.
cloudy, 25ºC/ 77ºF, windy
26.7.2013
8:30Uhr
Aus dem Filmlexikon des 21.Jahrhunderts
Richard The Dragonslayer
grey sky, 22ºC/ 72ºC, slightly windy
24.7.2013
11:35Uhr
+++Answers from Richard+++
The Box 459 was in the computer listed as empty box at Antoon van Daals warehouse in Eindhoven. Due to the picture I sent Richard he had evidence and they looked inside the box. That I sent the picture was just meant as a joke and it turns out, that it was really helpful.
Richard of Crown Netherlands, you are knighted as knight of the storage goods by honor and braveness against the darkness of Antoon van Daal the warehouse-dragon.
11:30Uhr
+++Storage Stuff Located+++
Richard of Crown Netherlands located the stuff in the storage. Until now we don’t know how he got it, but sure we asked. The delivery is scheduled for the 1st of August, even the delivery of the shipment is estimated at the 8th of August.
grey sky sometimes thunder, 22ºC/ 72ºF, some wind
23.7.2013
13:00Uhr
+++Storage Stuff Disappeared+++
Due to an argument between the moving company and the storage company our belongings are temporary disappeared.
Read the story here: Under Investigation
sunny, 30ºC/ 86ºF, no wind
22.7.2013
23:00Uhr
+++Irgendwo zwischen Ausnahmezustand und Normalität+++
some clouds after a thunderstorm and a really hot day, 24ºC/ 75ºF, no wind
20.7.2013
15:00Uhr
+++Family Reunion in Berlin+++
The family is reunited. Jonathan lived the last month in Berlin with friends, our old red Galaxy the last three years. We are happy to be finally all together again.
Thanks Berlin for taking care for car and son. Both are in very good conditions!!!
Berlin: sunny, 25ºC/ 79ºF, no wind
17.7.2013
15:00Uhr
+++Retroactive Health Insurance+++
The trick how to be insured without a time gap
After annoying phone-calls since weeks with our health insurance we are finally insured. Last week the insurance said it is not possible to be not insured in Germany. Our old insurance ended July 15th but the new one was not able to handle our request on time. Today I was really angry at the phone and made a complaint call. I got answer. To ensure that I was insured all the time they dated the beginning of the insurance-contract back to the date I arrived in Germany.
They were right! On paper we were all the time insured. It just felt like not to be insured.
hazy, 26ºC/ 79ºF, no wind
10.7.2013
11:45Uhr
+++Kulturschock+++
hazy, 20ºC/ 68ºF, slightly windy
7/6/2013
3pm
+++Culmination+++
Culmination of a terrific vacation in the North; with good friends in San Mateo!
Some pictures from the shooting of the new movie, International Geograffities’ Surfin USA:
Getaway with our last hosts in California. From San Mateo to Half Moon Bay with an apple green Bulli and a surfboard. Julia, Jörg, thanks for making our last day so nice, warm and funny.
The movie will follow soon. All other movies and stories will follow when the muse will kiss the columnist.
The very last day in California so far.
San Mateo, 21ºC/ 70ºF, windy
6/29/2013
sunny, 31ºC/ 88ºF, no wind
6/26/2013
6pm
+++It’s Over+++
Three years on the hill. It was a great time. It’s over.
The last column from the hill has not been written yet and the interview with the SF-Marathon desecrater is still missing. It will follow when the columnist will find more time…We promise!
sunny, 27ºC/ 81ºF, no wind
6/25/2013
4pm
+++Our Stuff Is On Its Way+++
almost done
holy seal
level completed!!!
The shipment will be in 4 weeks in Amsterdam, probably two or three weeks later it will be ready for delivery. So, six or seven weeks just with the basics: the coffee maker, the cameras and some clothing. Ready for vacation!
weird weather!!!
1pm
+++Truck-Loading Down the Street+++
First problem today! The piano tilted before it has been put into the crate. It was already packed in Cardboard. We will not know what happened until it will be unpacked in Aachen.
They load the stuff here uphill in the little truck and meet the big truck down in a side road.
Tetris Level 1, uphill
Tetris Level 2, downhill
cloudy, 23ºC/ 73ºF, gusty
6/24/2013
4pm
+++So Far Everything OK+++
Living Room
1pm
+++It’s Art+++
Still sitting in the blue crossed room and answering questions from time to time.
Eddy: “Ma’m, there is a plate with a crack” Me: “I know, it’s ok!” Patricia: “Ma’m, there is a broken glass in the box.” Me: “Oh, didn’t know that, throw it away!”
Eric: “Ma’m, there is a damaged picture at the wall, it has a cut…”
number 23 of Hundred Masterpieces
Me, just laughing…: ”It’s ART! This cut is there on purpose!”
“Crazy artist!”
12.30pm
+++Celine Dion sings Titanic-Song in our kitchen+++
She’s singing this song the second time today: “My heart will go on!”
The Titanic sank, the Crew is packing our stuff for the shipment to Europe. Maybe it’s a sign. Will the ship meet an iceberg? Will the ship sink? Or will it be protected by the song? Shall I listen to the text? “My heart will go on, wherever you are!” Maybe the Mexicans just love the song and I have too much time thinking about that.
stopped raining, grey sky and a lot of moisture in the air
11am
+++Red Carpet for Jesus+++
5 Movers: Eddy, Eric, Francesco, Patricia, the fifth guy I forgot the name and Jesus’ spirit are pretty busy.
The red carpet welcomes Jesus to help!
The dogs and I are in the only blue crossed room. We avoid to be packed, while Celine Dion’s voice is singing loud downstairs to help Jesus motivating the crew.
still raining…
8am
+++Rain+++
Sunshine from January to November! Right now it’s raining. Hopefully the rain doesn’t spoil the packing.
rain, 16ºC/ 61ºF, no wind
6/23/2013
10pm
+++Well Prepared For Moving Day+++
A busy weekend is over. We are ready for the moving company tomorrow. All things which remain in the US are labeled with a blue cross. Nobbi’s stuff, surviving supplies like the coffee maker and our vacation luggage. The old special wardrobe from 1928 (it’s burned on the backside) has been disassembled.
Even the trampoline is in the garage,
it started raining today, just a few drops. 
Blue labeled coffee equipment. Most important things to survive the next two weeks.
Three years ago the packing team in the Netherlands were desperate as they should disassemble this wardrobe. The Mexican crew failed to get it together. So, we did it and better we do it again.
The last dinner on the hill has been cooked and eaten. Tomorrow we are invited to dinner and Tuesday we won’t have any supplies for cooking anymore.
some rain drops, 18ºC/ 64ºF, no wind
6/22/2013
9am
+++Suitcase Arrived+++
Jonathan’s suitcase arrived yesterday.
sunny, 16ºC/ 61ºF, wind
6/20/2013
7am
+++Jonathan landed without luggage+++
Jonathan landed safe in Berlin, his suitcase didn’t. Fingers crossed that they will find it before he will go to Italy.
sunny, 13ºC/ 55ºF, no wind
6/19/2013
6pm
+++Jonathan’s three years are over+++
Jonathan has left California. He’s flying to Berlin via Amsterdam to spend his holidays with friends in Italy. Have a save trip.
sunny, 21ºC/ 70ºF, windy
6/18/2013
11am
+++Justin Bieber’s Monkey+++
Bild: Google sei Dank
sunny, 17ºC/ 63ºF, little bit windy
6/16/2013
3pm
+++Happy Finisher+++
First picture of a happy finisher!
11.16am
+++Marathon Finished+++
He made it!
Congratulations!!! He made it in 5 hours, 8 minutes and 7 seconds!
The exclusive interview with the finisher will follow soon when he is back home.
11.15am
+++He’s late, maybe lost+++
almost 11am
+++Still Running+++
he just lost one second per mile
10am
+++Still Running+++
he’s holding the pace…
9.30am
+++Marathon Race Track+++
Eagerly tracking the run.
First I thought he had given up, but it seems he is fighting. Just getting slower but passed the next point.
9am
+++San Francisco Marathon+++
Just a try - without proper preparation and after the really nice goodbye-party!
Nobbi is running the San Francisco Marathon right now. With the amazing marathon-app we are able to track the run. Fingers crossed that he won’t harm himself and that he will finish this race in a way which is best for his body.
He finished already the half marathon mark, so he passed the Golden Gate Bridge.
sunny, 16ºC/ 61ºF, slightly windy
6/15/2013
10am
+++Gold - Color Of The Day+++
Congratulations Hedy and Alfons! In Würzburg, Germany, the family is celebrating Golden Wedding while we are preparing our Goodbye Party, coming up tonight.
Picture of the Day: San Francisco covered in gold.
sunny, 17ºC/ 63ºF, no wind
6/11/2013
8am
+++No Apartment Hunt Necessary+++
Friends offered flat sharing. Nobbi received a generous offer to live with friends together in their house. He took this offer happily and will move mid of July to Little Bavaria in Central Mountain View.
cloudy, 16ºC/ 60ºF, no wind
6/9/2013
2pm
+++New Movie in Column’s Theatre +++
International Geograffities
Bird Bath
cloudy, 25ºC/ 77ºF, gusty
6/7/2013
5pm
+++The answer was yes+++
sunny, 29ºC/ 84ºF, windy
7am
+++Plane-Tester Proves Immigration Regulations+++
Brave plane tester tries to come in the USA with a visa expiring tomorrow. The visa regulation says you are allowed to enter the USA as long as your visa is valid. International Geograffities is asking if the immigration officer read the regulations too. We are expecting the answer around noon.
sunny, 12ºC/ 54ºF, no wind
6/2/2013
8pm
+++2013: Much Space In Odyssey+++
Aus dem Filmlexikon des 21.Jahrhunderts
beautiful sunset, 18ºC/ 64ºF, some wind
6/1/2013
3pm
+++Travel Expert Testing Dreamliner+++
Travel Expert of International Geograffities is testing the new B 787, called Dreamliner, from San Jose International Airport to Narita Airport, Tokio. Today the famous plane has its maiden flight after a long period being out of duty. The Dreamliner had in the past a couple of technical issues so Air Nippon took all planes back to solve the problems. Our fearless plane-tester is on board.
Have a save trip!
He sent us this picture shortly after boarding, probably without glasses, it’s not sharp:
Picture: Thank Nobbi!
sunny, 31ºC/ 88ºF, windy
5/31/2013
10am
+++International Geograffities Team Will Fly Together+++
Seconds ago we got the message that the second flight has been booked. The columnist is absolutely happy that this step in the story will be taken by the team.
sunny, 19ºC/ 66ºF, slightly windy
8am
+++Leaving Date Official+++
We are happy to announce that the columnist will leave the USA on 7th of July. She still hopes that she won’t fly alone. She will be back in Vaals and Aachen from the 8th of July on.
sunny, 14ºC/ 57ºF, no wind
5/28/2013
10am
+++Norbert mit den Schrauberhänden+++
Aus dem Filmlexikon des 21.Jahrhunderts
cloudy, 18ºC/ 64ºF, windy
5/27/2013
11am
+++Columnist’s note+++
No new column but a note. We are busy!
grey sky, 16ºC/ 61ºF , slightly windy
5/25/2013
4pm
+++Trampoline Disassembled+++
One and a half day screwing, cleaning, demounting besides garage clean up.
Result: disassembled trampoline
Everything went well. Exception: two pretty stubborn screws. Nobbi’s amazing tool, the impact wrench (Schlagschrauber), solved the problem.
sunny, 18ºC/ 64ºF, windy
5/24/2013
7pm
+++Moving Appointment Set+++
The Relocation company will start packing on 24th of June. They expect that it’s done in two days. That would be fast.
sunny, 17ºC/ 63ºF, windy
5/21/2013
7pm
Our thoughts go out to the people in Oklahoma, which has been hit by a devastating tornado.
sunny, 17ºC/ 63ºF, windy
5/19/2013
7pm
+++Fallen Off A Truck+++
Neue Kolumne mit Auszug aus dem Filmlexikon des 21.Jahrhunderts.
sunny, 23C/ 73ºF, no wind
5/18/2013
4pm
+++Goodwill Dumping+++
sunny, 22ºC/ 72ºF, windy
5/15/2013
11am
+++Awkward Moment......I really love this country and its people+++
5/14/2013
5pm
+++Appointment with moving company scheduled+++
Huge step in the moving-case. The pre-move survey will be on Tuesday next week around noon. The moving date will be in the last week of June. What a relief.
Jonathan will leave the country on 19th of June. He will fly alone to Berlin to make vacation with good friends.
sunny, 21ºC/ 70ºF, windy
11am
+++Moving Forward+++
Still no appointment with the relocation company but finally in touch. So we don’t know when we’re moving out but right now we’re moving forward. Paperwork and stuff, emotional ups and downs and gorgeous weather.
sunny, 19ºC/ 66ºF, windy
5/12/2013
8am
+++Happy Mother’s Day+++
sunny, 13ºC/ 56ºF, no wind
5/9/2013
3pm
+++First stuff has left California+++
Two suitcases with the most important things to survive the first days in an empty house are on their way to Berlin. They will be brought to Aachen by carriers. Thank you so much.
Rain jacket, gum boots, pan, pots, salad bowl, some silverware, bedding stuff and so on are going home. Nobbi is on his way to Asia with a short stop in Berlin to participate at the International Doko-Tournament. Fingers crossed that he will bring the Mickey Mouse Doko-Cup to California, where it belongs!
Good Luck!
sunny, 16ºC/ 61ºF, windy
5/6/2013
9am
+++There Goes A Part Of History+++
grey sky, 16ºC/ 61ºF, slightly windy
5/5/2013
3pm
+++Feliz Cinco De Mayo+++
We don’t celebrate the Mexican Holiday, but happy-wishes are never wrong!
International Geograffities
All Good Things Go By Three
clouds everywhere, 20ºC/ 68ºF, stormy
5/4/2013
4pm
+++All good things go by three+++
The BMW has been sold as third car today. It was the first car that was gone but it still was ours. A friend drove it. We sold three cars in three hours, sure under price but with absolutely no hassle. If the entire re-moving would be that easy … I could do it every year!
Thanks Nobbi for being active … finally!
3pm
+++The Mini has been sold as well+++
The second car has been sold too. Beloved enfant terrible, the Mini, will go to the same buyer. Finally our moving activity has started.
International Geograffities
Back to the road
…Mini
2pm
+++Megan has been sold+++
We got rid of the first car. Megan, the white Lady, has been sold.
sunny, 29ºC/ 84ºF, windy
5/3/2013
6pm
+++The Living Is Easy - now in Column’s Theatre+++
International Geograffities
The Living Is Easy
Summer in Half Moon Bay
Thanks to all the beautiful Half Moon Bay Ladies and their dogs. You guys are the sugar in my cappuccino and the sunshine if it’s foggy in Half Moon Bay.
sunny, 30ºC/ 86ºF, windy
5/2/2013
4pm
+++Spectacular weather in Half Moon Bay+++
Unimaginable hot temperatures today in Half Moon Bay! Sunshine, 24ºC/76ºF, warm wind from the North, sometimes you could smell the smoke from the fires which are burning on the North Bay.
The group of She-Expats (explanation here: Ikierpedia) enjoyed the gorgeous time while playing and chatting at the beach.
Best pictures of the day:
This pic: thanks Christel!
A Movie will follow soon...
sunny, 33ºC/ 91ºF, windy
5/1/2013
8pm
+++The Unbearable Lightness Of Being+++
sky from deep blue to orange, 25ºC/ 77ºF, slightly windy
one of these rare beautiful summer evenings
4/29/2013
4pm
+++Unexpected long vacation is over+++
Moritz and Samuel are on their way back to Germany. Longer than expected but a gorgeous time for the entire family. We will see us soon in Germany. Have a save trip!
sunny, 33ºC/ 92ºF, windy
4/28/2013
3pm
+++Just A Family Afternoon - All Survived+++
Unfortunately minors are not allowed to jump. We are sorry, Jonathan! But when you’ll be old enough: You have one jump free, I promise!
The brave guys who were old enough were skydiving! The sissy and the paparazzis stayed on the ground.
International Geograffities
Brave
sunny, 27ºC/ 80ºF, no wind
4/25/2013
5pm
+++Whales spotted in Half Moon Bay - done!+++
Today we spotted two whales in Half Moon Bay, presumable a mother and her calf. This adventure were still open on the imaginary bucket-list! Unfortunately they were too far away for a good picture. But here you can see three dogs watching the whales in the ocean.
Picture: Thank Gundula!
After the boring whale-watch dog Fynn was more interested in sniffing at a crab.
International Geograffities shorty
Crab
sunny, 19ºC/ 66ºF, windy
4/22/2013
5pm
+++Second Sign of Summer+++
Here we go! Second sign of summer is the heat. High temperature so that dogs and kids don’t know what to do!
4/21/2013
1pm
+++First Sign of Summer+++
While spring celebrations in Germany fading away first sign of summer shows up in California: Ants in the kitchen!
Every year the same procedure! Traps are placed, we will win this battle!
sunny, 23ºC/ 73ºF, windy
4/19/2013
11am
+++Full Weight Of Executive+++
sunny, 18ºC/ 64ºF, no wind
4/14/2013
6pm
+++Record Holder In Visiting Seems Unbeatable+++
The record holder in ‘visiting us on our hill in Los Gatos’ is Thorsten. His record: six times in almost three years. That seems unbeatable.
Congratulations and have a save trip home.
He’ll get his trophy when we are back in Vaals.
sunny, 18ºC/ 64ºF, windy
4/13/2013
10am
+++New Column with movie+++
Best Place For A Picnic
sunny, 11ºC/ 52ºF, slightly windy
4/12/2013
1pm
+++Colors part II now in Column’s Theatre+++
International Geograffities
Colors part II
sunny, 19ºC/ 66ºF, no wind
4/8/2013
10am
+++New Column with movie+++
Eight Hundred Miles One Way
8am
+++First part of Grand Canyon Road Trip now in Column’s Theatre+++
International Geograffities
Colors part I
some clouds, 10ºC/ 50ºF, strong wind
4/6/2013
12pm
+++Back Home in Los Gatos+++
Rainbow Basin Barstow, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Skywalk Grand Canyon, South Rim Grand Canyon, Death Valley - in just four days. So many “Dones” with the whole family.
-Good Bye USA- comes closer!
clouds,17ºC /62ºF, slightly windy
4/3/2013
11pm
+++International Geograffities in Arizona+++
Hoover Dam absolutely crowded,
Skywalk over Grand Canyon overrated as well and no cameras allowed but the Canyon is the long trip definitely worth it!!!
First glance towards the North Rim
We still have problems to publish and to save the footage. Happy Birthday Jonathan and Ceallagh.
starry night, 12ºC/ 54ºF, local weather Kingman Arizona
3/31/2013
9am
+++Happy Easter+++
Half Moon Bay Holiday Horse
some clouds, 13ºC/ 55ºF, wind
3/27/2013
3pm
+++Family Reunion+++
After four months the family is together again. Samuel and Moritz are home!!!
cloudy, 15º/60ºF, windy
3/26/2013
11am
+++Large now in Column’s Theatre+++
International Geograffities
Large
sunny, 12ºC/ 54ºF, some wind
3/24/2013
10pm
+++Giant Sequoias - Done+++
The big trees, Giant Sequoias, were still on Columnist’s imaginary California bucket list. We made it!
They are huge, not as tall as the coastal Redwood Trees, but definitely impressive.
Some things still remain on the imaginary bucket list…We will report!
sunny, 9ºC/ 48ºF, no wind
3/21/2013
9pm
+++Black Dog now in Column’s Theatre+++
International Geograffities
Black Dog
starry night, 14ºC/ 57ºF, no idea
3/19/2013
2pm
+++Patient Updates of Sea Lions+++
Matzo, the sea lion rescued on Poplar Beach has been diagnosed with an abscess and sure he is underweight. Hopefully the abscess is not that bad and a treatment with antibiotics will work. Aunt Tickie is just diagnosed with malnutrition. These diagnosises let us hope that their stories will end happy.
source: Marine Mammal Center
You find happy end stories as well on the Website of the Marine Mammals Center. Or just watch this:
Paolo the surfing Sea Lion
(Filmed and released by the Marine Mammal Center)
Hopefully Matzo, Aunt Tikkie and all the other patients will be able to do the same some day.
cloudy, 19ºC/ 66ºF, some wind
3/17/2013
3pm
+++Happy St. Patrick’s Day+++
Lissy and the Shamrock
sunny, 18ºC/ 64ºF, windy
3/16/2013
3pm
+++Half Moon Bay Sea Lions Rescued+++
His name is Matzo!
He’s been rescued on Thursday 3/14 on Poplar Beach Half Moon Bay. 
source: Marine Mammal Center
Aunt Tikkie is the pup we spotted on the rocks. I didn’t know that this part of the beach is Miramontes Pt Beach. I googled it and it is. So I’m really happy that our phone call was very successful!
We wish them: Get Better Soon!
Big Thanks to the Volunteers and Employees of the Marine Mammal Center, they all do a wonderful job.
11am
+++HWY92 - Cleaned Up+++
Eyewitnesses reported that the lost home has been removed from HWY 92. Diggers worked hard. The traffic jam was unbelievable long. Only one lane was opened. Other eyewitnesses told us, that the home has been lost on Tuesday. Thanks for reporting!
If you have spectacular news fitting in this site, tell us via e-mail, guestbook or Graugrüner Kasten at the left. Pictures are welcome!
sunny, 13ºC/ 55ºF, some wind
3/15/2013
2pm
+++New German Column+++
A Lost Home
cloudy, 16ºC/ 61ºF, slightly windy
3/14/2013
5pm
+++Marine Mammal Day in Half Moon Bay+++
Today Dolphins swam in the Half Moon Bay close to the beach. At the beach we spotted two harassed Sea Lions. Marine Mammal Center has been informed by us. We hope they can help.
Get your info here: Marine Mammal Center
If you meet a stranded marine mammal that obviously needs help, please keep distance to avoid stress. Call (415) 289-7325 to report stranded marine mammals. Thanks!
cloudy, 21ºC/ 70ºF, windy
3/11/2013
11am
+++New German Column+++
How To Catch A Hummingbird?
sunny, 11ºC/ 52ºF, slightly windy
7am
+++New movie in Column’s Theatre+++
Hummingbirds
pink orange blue sky, nice sunrise, 7º/ 45ºF, no wind
3/10/2013
5pm
+++Outdoor Season Started+++
Gorgeous weather celebrated with BBQ and Hummingbird counting by the International Geograffities Team. At least we spotted three different kinds of Hummingbirds and we didn’t see a dominant male which defends the nectar-source as last year.
probably Anna’s Hummingbird (female)
for sure Rubithroated Hummingbird
Movies will follow some day!
sunny, 18ºC/ 64ºF, no wind
11am
+++Dry Winter Shows Its Effects+++
The source on the hill is empty, two month in winter with almost no rain is too much. The neighbors are out of water, we still have the cistern, but not a single drop more. We have to spare water in March, that never happens before.
sunny, 14ºC/ 57ºF, no wind
3/7/2013
10am
+++There’s nothing to report+++
Sometimes silence is gold!
neighbor buck with only one horn and family
cloudy, 9ºC/ 48ºF, slightly windy
3/2/2013
6pm
+++Last Road Trip Column+++
Roadtrip Through the Desert part V
A Desert Road
...From Vegas To Nowhere
grey sky, 16ºC/ 61ºF, gusty
2/27/2013
9am
+++Fourth and last part of the terrific Roadmovie-Quadrology+++
The terrific Roadmovie-Quadrology has been completed.
Roadmovie part IV
Just Roads, A Good Day To Drive Home
From Barstow To Los Gatos
sunny, 7ºC/ 45ºC, no wind
2/25/2013
11am
+++Roadmovie III now in Column’s Theatre+++
Roadmovie part III
Pretty Much More Than Just Roads
From Death Valley To Barstow
sunny, 10ºC/ 50ºF, no wind
2/24/2013
5pm
+++Problems in Bawaygame Studios+++
Bawaygame Studios in need of more space. Hard disc has only one gigabyte left. Footage transactions should help to solve the capacity needs.
Work on third Roadmovie delayed.
sunny, 16ºC/ 61ºF, slightly windy
2/23/2013
3pm
+++Third German Road Trip Column with Movie+++
Roadtrip Through the Desert part III
The Magnificent Four On Their Way To Death Valley
sunny, 14ºC/ 57ºF, windy
9am
+++Roadmovie part II now in Column’s Theatre+++
Right in time for the Academy Awards Raodmovie part II shows up in Column’s Theatre. Unfortunately it’s too late for an Oscar nomination. Insiders whispering there is a chance for a Grimme Preis.
Roadmovie part II
More Than Just Roads
partly cloudy, 8ºC/ 46ºF, no wind
2/22/2013
12pm
+++Second Column with Movie+++
Road Trip through the Desert part II
„...To Travel Hopefully Is A Better Thing Than To Arrive“
(1881 Robert Louis Stevensen, poet and novelist)
Roadmovie, part I, just roads
sunny, 13ºC/ 55ºF, windy
2/19/2013
9am
+++First Desert Column with Movie+++
Road Trip through the Desert part I
Keep Wildlife Wild
grey sky, 8ºC/ 46ºF, windy
2/18/2013
5pm
+++New Movie in Column’s Theatre+++
Dances With Coyotes, now in theatre. Column will follow soon!
cloudy, 11ºC/ 52ºF, no wind
9am
+++Home After a Terrific Trip Through the Desert+++
International Geograffities Team is busy to come through the huge amount of footage. It will may be take some days before the first movies and columns will be released.
Best of Road Trip were the three coyotes in Death Valley, there will be an own movie in a couple of days.
The Team:
from the left to right: Barbara, Ceallagh, Lissy and Nobbi
foggy, 8ºC/ 46ºF, some wind
2/15/2013
9pm
+++View Towards Highest Point of Contiguous States of USA before breakfast+++
Mount Whitney (the peak on the right) through a natural arch in Alabama Hills
The lowest point we’re going to visit tomorrow in Death Valley
Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley, starry night, 12ºC/ 54ºF, no wind
2/14/2013
5pm
+++Picture of the Day+++
A Cactus in the snow. Mother nature surprised the International Geograffities Team on Valentines Day with a curious plant where you never would expect it.
Cactus in Snow on Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
near Chimney Peak Wilderness/ Sequoia National Forest
Happy Valentines Day
So far we have a great trip!!!
Lone Pine, sunny, 17ºC/ 62ºF, windy
2/12/2013
9am
+++International Geograffities Team prepares desert expedition+++
There won’t be any columns and probably no Breaking News in the next days. Internet access in the loneliness of the desert is rare. We will report if it is possible.
sunny, 4ºC/ 39ºF, no wind
2/9/2013
2pm
+++New German Column+++
Go West,
The Risk & The Reward
sunny, 12ºC/ 54ºF, slightly windy
2/3/2013
almost 8pm
+++Ravens won+++
Ravens won 34:31
After a power outage in the 3rd quarter, Niners power were back as well. It was an exciting 3rd and 4th part but Ravens won. Congrats to the Ravens, hugs for the Niners.
5pm
+++Expert said: No need to panic!+++
Half time: It doesn’t look good for the Niners! Ravens: 21, 49ers: 6
Experts still have hope: No need to panic!
11am
+++Superbowl Sunday+++
New German Column: Superbowl Sunday
partly cloudy, 10ºC/ 50ºF, little bit windy
2/1/2013
9am
+++Movie Night in Column’s Theatre+++
Columnist and International Geograffities Team enjoy the springlike weather. No new column and no new movie today! This site offers you the long movie-night instead. Click yourself through the old movies while you are waiting for new stuff.
sunny, 5ºC/ 41ºF, we are expecting 20º/ 68ºF for today…, no wind