I found a new tool on the internet, so I have published all the pictures from Hamburg, Stockholm and Schwarzwald.
Hamburg
Stockholm
Schwarzwald
Toodles
Timbob
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Friday, April 08, 2005
easter in the black forest
Here is a brief run-down of the holiday I have just spent in Germany.
The first part is here, the second part will appear when I write it.
Day 1
4.30 am start
Early ferry, warned of possible industrial action.
Arrival outside Calais at 10.45 local time. Warned of strike again, told we could enter the port, Got to the berthing bay and the French port workers refused to accept the ropes from the boat. We then sat on the boat until 2pm local time, at which point we turned back towards Dover and sailed home again. Trips to Continental Europe = 1, days = 1, channel crossings = 2
Upon arrival back in Dover, we were given Eurotunnel tickets and we made our way to Folkestone for our free trip to France. We were put on the 16.33 train and half an hour later, we arrived in France (again)
Trips to Continental Europe = 2, days = 1, channel crossings = 3.
Upon arriving in France we searched in vain for a place to stop and bed down.
Upon arrival in Belgium, we found a place to bed down within minutes.
Day 2
We awoke early again, awoken by the sound of cockerels.
After packing up we made our way towards Luxembourg.
Not much happened apart from an accident on the way.
The chief navigator only erred twice, but got in trouble both times (He (or I) blame(s) bad instructions!)
We arrived on an almost dead site and set up. We then journeyed down the road about 1km to the quaint (read old fashioned) town of Larochette (or Fiels in Luxemburgish)
Along the road a bit is the town of Medernach and further along is Diekirch, where we walked along the river for a bit.
After tea we went into Luxemburg City via the route for day 3. This however proved to be a bad idea as we got a little bit lost on the way home. The roads were not signed and we ended up stuck in a diversion.
We eventually arrived home, and watched the start of a DVD before bedtime.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast, we departed Luxemburg with the help of a tractor to pull us out off the pitch. To prove we actually made it we have some photos and a lanyard keychain from the site.
The journey to Germany via France was uneventful, and I daresay not very interesting. We did however feel more at ease when we got into Germany.
We arrived to a closed campsite only to discover that the booking company had not got us a reservation for the site.
Eventually we got set up, and went to the local supermarket where I broke my toe. It was nice, (the supermarket that is!) and they had a Tchibo there.
After tea I played against my maternal figure at table tennis which I won 2-1 (although I had the light advantage in the tischtennishalle)
Day 4
We woke up, ate breakfast, had a quick swim in the Hallenbad then went into Staufen, a few minutes walk along the road. Staufen is reportedly the town where Faust sold his soul to the Devil, as represented byt the mural on the Rathaus.
As it was Good Friday (or Karfreitag) much of the town was closed, but alas it was very pleasant.
We ate lunch (Brötchen mit Nutella) then decided to go out. What we filed to remember was that the site gates are closed form 12.30 until 3pm, so we stayed in and read for a bit (I can recommend ‘London Bridges’ by James Patterson as a good read.)
When we were finally able to escape, we went off towards Mt Belchen, the mountain of which we have a ‘blick’ from our campsite, Camping Belchenblick. Unfortunately, owing to conservation concerns, the mountain road was closed, so we will return to take some pictures after our trip on the new ski-lift.
We came back to have steak, sausage and campsite chips (sadly bereft of paprika) for our tea.
The evening found us in the caravan watching a DVD of Inspector Morse.
Day 5
We woke up, ate breakfast etc etc. Our friends from Wales had now arrived, so we set out to have breakfast with them at around 12 o’clock. Now, at 17.20 local time, we have just returned from our walk with them, having walked around Staufen for the past 5 hours. We took in a bratwurst and a coffee at the local coffee shop, and then wandered aimlessly to the Bergruin and a couple of supermarkets.
Day 6
Normal morning rituals, then lunch, then off to the lakeside town of Titisee, which boasts some lovely views and various gift shops, including a Christmas Market with so nice products to buy.
After a wander down around the lake past some nice authentic German clock and watch shops (if anyone wishes to buy me a present, a titanium touch-screen Tissot watch wouldn’t go amiss!) we partook of yet another sausage and some Bratkartoffeln, (fried potato pieces with spices and bacon) before heading home for more campsite high jinks. Once again it was Tim vs. Mum in the tischtennis, in which I triumphed 3-0.
Our chums then came round for tea and biscuits and much merriment was had.
Day 7
We went to Colmar in France, it was closed.
Day 8
After an early start we set off for Schaffhausen in Switzerland. We took a very scenic route through the South German Mountains, passing a few ski runs and a toboggan run. (Ask me about the tobogganist joke when you see me!) We took some nice pictures of the Rheinfalls at Schaffhausen, then took a boat trip across the river. Then it was home for tea and another Inspector Morse DVD.
Day 9
Today was our shopping day in Freiburg, where we accidentally came across my favourite German shop, Media Markt. A few moments were spent there before we offed ourselves to Wal-Mart (like ASDA but good.) Oh the merriment of a Jones holiday!
The first part is here, the second part will appear when I write it.
Day 1
4.30 am start
Early ferry, warned of possible industrial action.
Arrival outside Calais at 10.45 local time. Warned of strike again, told we could enter the port, Got to the berthing bay and the French port workers refused to accept the ropes from the boat. We then sat on the boat until 2pm local time, at which point we turned back towards Dover and sailed home again. Trips to Continental Europe = 1, days = 1, channel crossings = 2
Upon arrival back in Dover, we were given Eurotunnel tickets and we made our way to Folkestone for our free trip to France. We were put on the 16.33 train and half an hour later, we arrived in France (again)
Trips to Continental Europe = 2, days = 1, channel crossings = 3.
Upon arriving in France we searched in vain for a place to stop and bed down.
Upon arrival in Belgium, we found a place to bed down within minutes.
Day 2
We awoke early again, awoken by the sound of cockerels.
After packing up we made our way towards Luxembourg.
Not much happened apart from an accident on the way.
The chief navigator only erred twice, but got in trouble both times (He (or I) blame(s) bad instructions!)
We arrived on an almost dead site and set up. We then journeyed down the road about 1km to the quaint (read old fashioned) town of Larochette (or Fiels in Luxemburgish)
Along the road a bit is the town of Medernach and further along is Diekirch, where we walked along the river for a bit.
After tea we went into Luxemburg City via the route for day 3. This however proved to be a bad idea as we got a little bit lost on the way home. The roads were not signed and we ended up stuck in a diversion.
We eventually arrived home, and watched the start of a DVD before bedtime.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast, we departed Luxemburg with the help of a tractor to pull us out off the pitch. To prove we actually made it we have some photos and a lanyard keychain from the site.
The journey to Germany via France was uneventful, and I daresay not very interesting. We did however feel more at ease when we got into Germany.
We arrived to a closed campsite only to discover that the booking company had not got us a reservation for the site.
Eventually we got set up, and went to the local supermarket where I broke my toe. It was nice, (the supermarket that is!) and they had a Tchibo there.
After tea I played against my maternal figure at table tennis which I won 2-1 (although I had the light advantage in the tischtennishalle)
Day 4
We woke up, ate breakfast, had a quick swim in the Hallenbad then went into Staufen, a few minutes walk along the road. Staufen is reportedly the town where Faust sold his soul to the Devil, as represented byt the mural on the Rathaus.
As it was Good Friday (or Karfreitag) much of the town was closed, but alas it was very pleasant.
We ate lunch (Brötchen mit Nutella) then decided to go out. What we filed to remember was that the site gates are closed form 12.30 until 3pm, so we stayed in and read for a bit (I can recommend ‘London Bridges’ by James Patterson as a good read.)
When we were finally able to escape, we went off towards Mt Belchen, the mountain of which we have a ‘blick’ from our campsite, Camping Belchenblick. Unfortunately, owing to conservation concerns, the mountain road was closed, so we will return to take some pictures after our trip on the new ski-lift.
We came back to have steak, sausage and campsite chips (sadly bereft of paprika) for our tea.
The evening found us in the caravan watching a DVD of Inspector Morse.
Day 5
We woke up, ate breakfast etc etc. Our friends from Wales had now arrived, so we set out to have breakfast with them at around 12 o’clock. Now, at 17.20 local time, we have just returned from our walk with them, having walked around Staufen for the past 5 hours. We took in a bratwurst and a coffee at the local coffee shop, and then wandered aimlessly to the Bergruin and a couple of supermarkets.
Day 6
Normal morning rituals, then lunch, then off to the lakeside town of Titisee, which boasts some lovely views and various gift shops, including a Christmas Market with so nice products to buy.
After a wander down around the lake past some nice authentic German clock and watch shops (if anyone wishes to buy me a present, a titanium touch-screen Tissot watch wouldn’t go amiss!) we partook of yet another sausage and some Bratkartoffeln, (fried potato pieces with spices and bacon) before heading home for more campsite high jinks. Once again it was Tim vs. Mum in the tischtennis, in which I triumphed 3-0.
Our chums then came round for tea and biscuits and much merriment was had.
Day 7
We went to Colmar in France, it was closed.
Day 8
After an early start we set off for Schaffhausen in Switzerland. We took a very scenic route through the South German Mountains, passing a few ski runs and a toboggan run. (Ask me about the tobogganist joke when you see me!) We took some nice pictures of the Rheinfalls at Schaffhausen, then took a boat trip across the river. Then it was home for tea and another Inspector Morse DVD.
Day 9
Today was our shopping day in Freiburg, where we accidentally came across my favourite German shop, Media Markt. A few moments were spent there before we offed ourselves to Wal-Mart (like ASDA but good.) Oh the merriment of a Jones holiday!
stockholm - the pictures
The long awaited Stockholm pictures are here
The Swedish Parliament Building, the Riksdag
The Underground track at Globen station, covered in snow yet still working
A train at Globen station, still moving despite the snow - take note TfL
Two pictures of a Stockholm sunset, one high exposure and one low exposure
The Changing of the Guard at the Konglige Slott
Another view of the Riksdag on a different day
A street in Gamla Stan - the old town
Hej då
Magikk
The Swedish Parliament Building, the Riksdag
The Underground track at Globen station, covered in snow yet still working
A train at Globen station, still moving despite the snow - take note TfL
Two pictures of a Stockholm sunset, one high exposure and one low exposure
The Changing of the Guard at the Konglige Slott
Another view of the Riksdag on a different day
A street in Gamla Stan - the old town
Hej då
Magikk
Friday, March 18, 2005
international noteriety
Such is my worldwide success in the blogging world, I have been having comments, or more specifically, complaints about the lack of posts in the past months or so.
I have been working very hard on my uni work in order not to arrive in the same predicament as last year (that is, as a miserable failure!)
However, I have finished lectures for the year, and have completed my work so I am up to date. I will endeavour to put some Sweden pictures on here later, and perhaps some banter from the past month or so!
Timo
I have been working very hard on my uni work in order not to arrive in the same predicament as last year (that is, as a miserable failure!)
However, I have finished lectures for the year, and have completed my work so I am up to date. I will endeavour to put some Sweden pictures on here later, and perhaps some banter from the past month or so!
Timo
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
stockholming it up
Yo folks!
I am in Stockholm with Richard at the moment, and will blog much of the banter upon my return.
To keep you hooked, here is a picture of a Swedish flag
Timöthy
I am in Stockholm with Richard at the moment, and will blog much of the banter upon my return.
To keep you hooked, here is a picture of a Swedish flag
Timöthy
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
stupid london part 2
The other day I was partaking in one of my favourite lunchtime pastimes, going for a Subway sandwich.
As is customary, I ordered an Italian BMT with marinara sauce and warmed up nicely so the cheese melts.
Despite the fact that I asked the Indian woman, the Chinese woman and the Russian woman to warm it up, it didn't happen. To further my anguish I asked for 2 Sub Club stamps, which the Russian proceeded to give me. On two seperate cards. Thus making the object of getting the stamps pointless (when you get enough stamps, you get a free sandwich).
In order to express my displeasure, I took the largest cup I could find, filled it up and drank the contents several times. Then I filled it up and threw it away!
That'll teach them!
(I also completed a customer comment card, rather than just spiting them!)
Timo
As is customary, I ordered an Italian BMT with marinara sauce and warmed up nicely so the cheese melts.
Despite the fact that I asked the Indian woman, the Chinese woman and the Russian woman to warm it up, it didn't happen. To further my anguish I asked for 2 Sub Club stamps, which the Russian proceeded to give me. On two seperate cards. Thus making the object of getting the stamps pointless (when you get enough stamps, you get a free sandwich).
In order to express my displeasure, I took the largest cup I could find, filled it up and drank the contents several times. Then I filled it up and threw it away!
That'll teach them!
(I also completed a customer comment card, rather than just spiting them!)
Timo
Friday, January 28, 2005
stupid london
During various parts of my aimless wandereing around London I have noticed some stupid things.
a) This sign at Golders Green station
The town/station is called Edgware. It only has 2 e's not 3! Well, it's not as if Transport for London would know would they?
b) The two below signs
What else would men flush down the toilet?
c) People on escalators
Those who ever, or have ever, travelled on the Tube will know of the standing etiquette on the escalators. The right is for standing, the left is for walking.
However I have noticed that those people who stand while riding start walking at the end and those who walk down stop and stand for the last few feet. Why exactly? It's like the old Peter Kay cliche of grandmothers and seatbelts.
Timbo
a) This sign at Golders Green station
The town/station is called Edgware. It only has 2 e's not 3! Well, it's not as if Transport for London would know would they?
b) The two below signs
What else would men flush down the toilet?
c) People on escalators
Those who ever, or have ever, travelled on the Tube will know of the standing etiquette on the escalators. The right is for standing, the left is for walking.
However I have noticed that those people who stand while riding start walking at the end and those who walk down stop and stand for the last few feet. Why exactly? It's like the old Peter Kay cliche of grandmothers and seatbelts.
Timbo
googlewhacking part 2
As has already been inferred, I may have spent a little too long googlewhacking! It is alas true
I found 2 more
The other one I found
Timbob
I found 2 more
The other one I found
Timbob
Thursday, January 27, 2005
help!
Yo my homies!
Sincerest apologies for my lack of blogging recently. I am in the midst of a ton of reading for my assignment this year.
If anyone feels they can help with 25 pages on "The Origins, Development and Demise of the Norn Language of Orkney and Shetland" feel free to phone, email or visit.
Further posts later today and tomorrow (to make up for the few weeks since I last blogged!)
Timo
Sincerest apologies for my lack of blogging recently. I am in the midst of a ton of reading for my assignment this year.
If anyone feels they can help with 25 pages on "The Origins, Development and Demise of the Norn Language of Orkney and Shetland" feel free to phone, email or visit.
Further posts later today and tomorrow (to make up for the few weeks since I last blogged!)
Timo
Saturday, January 08, 2005
googlewhacking
Having just purchased Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure on DVD for the princely sum of £4.99 I set out looking for one. Alas I wasn't able to find one!
So I am creating my own!
establishmentarianism boules
No results as yet...
Timbo
So I am creating my own!
establishmentarianism boules
No results as yet...
Timbo
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