No Longer Will We Be Vagabonds!

Yep you read that correctly, we will have a home again as of Tuesday afternoon! Woo Hoo! Our sea container arrived this past Saturday morning and we have been unpacking ever since. We didn't think we would be able to move in for at least another week because the kitchen was scheduled to be installed in the apartment on July 7th. However, we got great news that it had been installed Monday. We assumed it wouldn't be completed in one day though, but thankfully we were wrong. The kitchen was completely installed and finished when we arrived Monday afternoon. It turned out great too! In fact it turned out much better than we expected. The cabinets are all white with thick stainless handles and the drawers have those lovely dampers on them so I can't slam them. lol The counter tops are laminate that look like butcher block, the fridge is built in so it matches the cabinets, the stove and dish washer are also stainless. Today we got all of kitchen stuff unpacked and set up. We will of course take pictures soon. We will not be able to post them until July 7th though because that is when our cable, telephone and Internet will be installed. So unfortunately none of you Americans or Canucks will be hearing from us until then.

As many of you may or may not know, Marshall and I were having a bit of a difficult time finding white long grain rice, BBQ sauce and soy sauce here. Just when we were about to give up all hope and go crying to our mommies to send us some, Thomas Reiss came to our rescue! He took Marshall out today and showed him where we could find these things. So thanks again Thomas. We owe you one! lol

Well that's all until July 7th. So check back then or be lazy and wait until I send you the update e-mail. The decision is yours. Take care everyone!

My Dog Is Like Mr. Miyagi

I'm sorry it has been so long since I updated the blog. The thing is though, that there just hasn't been a whole lot going on. We started our German lessons last week, in fact we have a lesson in a few hours today at 3:00. The teacher is very nice and seemed surprised at how young we were. lol I guess she was expecting two people of the American Gothic variety? Anyhow, progress at the apartment in Grub has been a little slow as the painting was supposed to have been done last Wednesday but now it has been pushed to today. I guess we will just see. Last week we found out just why the progress has been slower than expected. There are two factors that are slowing things, the "painters" are also painting the apartment below as well and the "painters" turned out to be one 74 year old man. Enough said, on that subject anyhow.

So as you all know, we are staying temporarily in rural Breitenau which is near Bad Rodach. Well here on the farm there are A LOT of flies and they all seem to have taken up residence with us inside the apartment. I think I may puke. All day they buzz around my head and sit all over me and it makes my skin crawl and quite frankly.......I think I may puke. The flies seem especially hell bent on torturing myself and Shocker. I think it is because he and I are more sensitive and vulnerable than Marshall and Gemma. The flies are onto us, it's like they have Spidey Senses but less of the cool action hero, kickin ass and saving lives variety and definitely more of the annoy the hell out of you by buzzing all up in your grill while you try to eat something delicious and then go after your little white dog too variety. I think I may puke. Ugh! So onto to Sir Shocker. This poor little guy minds his own business all day and just likes to lie on the fuzzy carpet napping and these darn flies dive bomb him and crawl on him and this drives him bonkers. So in turn Shocker tries to catch them and it kind of sounds like a hippopotamus opening and closing it's mouth, which naturally would crack me up if I weren't on the verge of vomiting myself. He really reminds me of Mr. Miyagi in the scene where he's catching flies with chop sticks. That gives me an idea, perhaps some chop sticks would help Shocker catch the flies. Wait a minute though, he doesn't have apposable thumbs. Dammit! Well I think I may puke as I may have mentioned before so I must go. Hope all is well and I'll post more when there is more to post. Take Care Ya'll!

Just some silly pictures.

Just some pictures of Shocker as he always is with his tongue stuck out. An example of how clean public restrooms are here, this one just happened to be in a bowling alley. Last but not least, a picture of an interesting and hilarious product we found in a local grocery store. Enjoy, and leave some comments please!






Please comment on just exactly what one might put in a "Kentucky Sandwich," as we would love to hear your thoughts. I personally think a "Kentucky Sandwich" would definitely contain some sort of road kill, probably of the deep fried variety. lol

Bad Rodach Flat (not our apartment)

Kangaroo on the BBBQ

So last night we were invited to the home of Herr Thomas Riess for dinner and yes, kangaroo was in fact on the menu. For those of you who know me too well, you know about the somewhat limited choices I make when dinning. Well I decided to be bold and brave and I ventured way way way out of comfort zone all the way to Australia and I, Lindsey Jean Roberts ate god damn kangaroo meat............and I liked it!!!!! No, hell did not freeze over just in case you're wondering. lol I find it tasted a bit like beef. I'll be honest though and thought of adorable fuzzy kangaroo's with little cute baby kangaroo's in their pouches began hopping through my mind and I had to pass what was left of my kangaroo over to Marshall. lol So all in all a good time was had by all and it was nice to catch up with Thomas and he even introduced us to his lawyer friend so we have a contact for when our house finally sells. Woo Hoo!

As for the house there have been no bites yet, but we'll keep on fishin!

Today we will meet up with our friend Helena who interned at Brose London last summer. Perhaps some dinner and there was also some mention of bowling. Which you all know how I feel about putting my feet in shoes a million other people had their questionable feet in. Wii bowling is the way to go. lol Anyhow, it will be nice to catch up with Helena.

That's all for now. I'll post more soon though! Hope all is well.

We're driving a "Pimp Suitcase!"

Yes you read that correctly boys and girls, we are in fact driving a "Pimp's Suitcase." Well that is what Bernd called it anyhow. lol The rest you would all know it as a Mini Cooper. It is black, tiny, fast, adorable and impossible for me to drive as it is a manual. Woe is me! lol Marshall tried to give me a driving lesson but it just ended in a marital dispute and left the both of in need of chiropractic services. We have come to a mutual understanding that a husband and wife are just not meant to do certain things together like teaching one another how to ski or drive stick for instance. Such things are better left to a neutral third party.

We have found an apartment to rent after only two days of looking. Now I know you're all thinking that perhaps we made a rash decision but finding a place that allows a dog let alone two dogs has been incredibly difficult for the agent helping us find a place. So tomorrow we go and sign the contract and we will move in at the beginning of July or mid month depending on the installation of the kitchen and when our sea crate arrives. I think we will be very comfortable in the apartment as it is nice and bright and also in a very safe nice area. We were also fortunate to be able to cut a little deal with the landlord to lower our rent a little in exchange for Marshall's gardening services. Now all we need to do is find a washer, dryer, and some light fixtures. I guess in Germany it is common for people to install their own light fixtures in rental properties so therefore they take them with them when they move out.

On a side note, I must make mention of the fact that McDonalds in Germany is AWESOME! The quality of the food is to a standard that you would not believe. Not once did I ever get the McDepression that usually comes over me after eating McD's at home. Nor did I get a McTummy-ache which seems to be standard in North America. So McDonalds Germany, please keep up the good work as this American gal will always have the occasional need for a taste of home courtesy of your delicious Chicken McNuggets!

That's all I've got for you now, so enjoy and check back soon for our further adventures. Which there are sure to be more of since today we continue our search for a washer and a handy phone (cell phone).

P.S.
I tried to post pictures of where we're staying but I had some technical difficulties. So when my IT guy gets in I will have him remedy the problem.

A Bathroom With A View

First of all the little flat we're staying in for the first month is great. It's located just outside of Coburg in the countryside. Marshall and I particularly appreciate the view from the office/bathroom. When you are sitting on the toilet pondering the many issue's plaguing our society as I tend to do, you have an amazing view of green fields as far as the eye can see. Granted you have similar views elsewhere in the flat but it's just more appreciated in the office. Gemma is enjoying the patio that overlooks the chicken pen. In fact when she first noticed them she just spazzed out. So now she spends a fair bit of her time pacing back and forth contemplating the chickens demise. I swear her evil genius rivals Stewie Griffen. Shocker seems to enjoy the round fuzzy rug in the living room as he spends most of his time lying on it as near to me as possible. I must be the only person with a small fury white shadow with mismatched eyes and a menacing underbite. lol So all in all I think we're all settling in nicely. Although I've not heard from Marshall yet as he is still at Brose. I am just hoping that he has unloaded that giant beast of a Fiat van and exchanged it for something a little more economical and easier to park. That's all for now folks, but keep checking back as I will try to post some pictures soon. Now I plan to immerse myself in the world of Sims 3 as I have waited a whole long year for it to be released. Take care everyone!

We have reached our destination!

We arrived here in Coburg today with relatively little incident. We've already looked at two rental properties and looked into getting mobile phones. So hopefully tomorrow we will have some phone numbers to share with you all you Germans anyhow. That's about it for today as I am completely exhausted and need to just go crash. No need to fret though, there will be more to come. Take care everyone!

Well here we go.......again!

As you all know, we're moving to Germany. So naturally I decided to resurrect my blog from our previous stay "European Vacation," under a new and improved name. I am sure that you will enjoy our many misadventures just as much as last time as I have only gotten more clumsy and insane with age. lol As of now there is not much to report aside from the fact that the moving company came this past Friday and completely emptied our house and made away with most of our belongings and we have finally finished cleaning our house. I only pray that pirates do not get their hooks into the ship containing our sea crate as I have a very strong emotional attachment to my flat screen television and my comfy bed. Anyhow, as soon as I am able and have something worth sharing I will be sure to dish out a healthy heaping of my long awaited witty blog postings for your enjoyment.