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Good Morning Folks, what have I started? Did not mean to heart anybody´s feelings with my comments on Bavarians - they are just our German rednecks [swg]. A little story best describes the character of these people. The former governor of the "Free Sate of Bavaria" (who once ran for Chancellor, but failed) was invited to visit the Soviet Union in 1986. Upon his arrival, he was asked by Mr. Gorbachev, if this were his first visit to the Soviet Union and Moscow. His answer? "No, I was here before, in 1941, but only made it to Stalingrad" Tom - I made it mistake. The little narrow gauge line is still in service. The one which was closed down in the late 1950´s was actually not far away. The line to Zell am See has been revamped and is now a modern railroad on narrow rails, but not meter gauge - the gauge is 760 mm. You´ll find some pictures <a target="_self" href="http://www.pinzgauer-lokalbahn.info/index.php/bildergalerie">here</a> Chris - your last name can be predominantly found in the area south of Frankfurt in the town of Miltenberg. Though a part of the "Free State of Bavaria", this town is populated by Frankonians, who have a different dialect and are mainly members of the Lutheran Church, whereas "true" Bavarians are mainly of Roman-Catholic belief. The state of Bavaria has 7 provinces, Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Suebia, Upper Palatinate, Upper Frankonia, Lower Frankonia and Middle Frankonia. When I talk about Bavarians, it´s the folks from Upper and Lower Bavaria I mean. Germany with its different ethnic groups is quite a complex nation, which is difficult to understand. I am German by passport, Prussian by heart, and from Hamburg by choice. Todd - fortunately, my Mom is not (yet) back into the hospital. She is actually feeling a little better. We know that this will not last very long as she suffers from dementia. My parents seem to have given up the idea of moving into assisted living, which makes me a little mad at them. Both expect me to jump up and race to them at their call. It is not 230 miles, as in Jeff´s case, but it is 110 miles ... That´s all for now - have a good one! CUL
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