The Well CXXIII: Arkitkt - Hard Hat Area

[daan]

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As another guy who was born in Germany, but lives here (Stuttgart) I gotta ask: Did you get Dual CItizenship? Have you been back to see where you're from? I haven't made it back (mostly because I keep having kids, they do change your vacation planning, don't they?)

 

[Arkitkt]

Re: The Well CXXIII: Arkitkt - Hard Hat Area

As another guy who was born in Germany, but lives here (Stuttgart) I gotta ask: Did you get Dual CItizenship? Have you been back to see where you're from? I haven't made it back (mostly because I keep having kids, they do change your vacation planning, don't they?)

I guess my situation is a little different. I moved from Germany to Virginia in '99. My whole family (Mom, 3 sisters, 1 brother, etc.) is still living there. and we go back just about every other year. We were there last summer for my little brother's wedding and caught almost the whole world cup while we were there. It was epic.
I still maintain my German citizenship. I'm planning to get dual eventually, but the immense paperwork has kept me from doing it so far.
My kids love going back with us, mostly to meet their cousins. It's expensive, but totally worth it.

 

[daan]

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I was SUPPOSED to have dual citizenship, but my Dad thought for some reason, he'd have to pay taxes in Germany and the USA, so he canceled it when they moved back. (Actually, he cancelled ALL my citizenship, so I wasn't a citizen ANYWHERE until I tried going to college, and they wouldn't let me in because of my citizenship status. Grr. And I was told that I could have reinstated it, but only if I had turned my paperwork in prior to 1981... I tried, but "immense paperwork" is exactly what was going on. Good thing I never got deported...

 

[Arkitkt]

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I was SUPPOSED to have dual citizenship, but my Dad thought for some reason, he'd have to pay taxes in Germany and the USA, so he canceled it when they moved back. (Actually, he cancelled ALL my citizenship, so I wasn't a citizen ANYWHERE until I tried going to college, and they wouldn't let me in because of my citizenship status. Grr. And I was told that I could have reinstated it, but only if I had turned my paperwork in prior to 1981... I tried, but "immense paperwork" is exactly what was going on. Good thing I never got deported...

Great job your dad did there.

We were in Stuttgart last summer. My sister lives close by there (Tuebingen) and my Brother in law works for the US Army in Schoenaich (also close by). Great place, especially if you're a car-guy, with both the Mercedes and the Porsche-museum there. Grab the family and go. Euro is down right now.

 

[ehdwuld]

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asleep and dreaming
could do or be anything money is no object neither is common sense or the laws of physics ( and of course the Shania Rule )
go




ever eat
an oyster
a booger
a grasshopper



three persons living or dead you'd like to have a 5 min conversation with and why

 

[Arkitkt]

Re: The Well CXXIII: Arkitkt - Hard Hat Area

asleep and dreaming
could do or be anything money is no object neither is common sense or the laws of physics ( and of course the Shania Rule )
go

ever eat
an oyster
a booger
a grasshopper



three persons living or dead you'd like to have a 5 min conversation with and why

- I've always been a big fan of science fiction, so I would want to be an astronaut on a ship that's not bound by Einstein's physics. I would love to see what's out there.

- Yes,
Yes, and
No.

What can I say?

- 1. Thomas Jefferson: I admire the "Renaissance Man" thing and find the combination of politician, philosopher, inventor and architect fascinating.
2. My paternal grandfather: He was killed in an anti-tank mine explosion in 1944, close to Korsun in what is now Ukraine, fighting in Hitler's army. From what I was told, he was an interesting man. Wish I had known him.
3. My daughter Nina, who died from cancer in 07. No explanation needed, I think.

 

[kramersteen]

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Do you contemplate what a grape nut is?

 

[Arkitkt]

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Do you contemplate what a grape nut is?

I'm starting to believe that you are one.

:beerchug:

 

[Snake Aces]

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Do you like sauerkraut?

Do you prefer the way of life in Germany or in the U.S.?

 

[Arkitkt]

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Do you like sauerkraut?

Do you prefer the way of life in Germany or in the U.S.?

- Yes, I do. My mom makes the best sauerkraut ever.

- There's no clear cut answer to that. There are some elements of life that are better here, others are better there. I miss the Autobahn, I miss the food, I miss my family vs.I love how friendly the folks are over here.. The rest is mostly political, so I can't discuss it here.

 

[kramersteen]

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I'm starting to believe that you are one.

:beerchug:

hehe i am hey. thanks for playing along i was asking the question in this song.

 

[newking70]

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are you a strat or gibson or some other type of guitar guy. you prefer the marshall or fender sound.

 

[Arkitkt]

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are you a strat or gibson or some other type of guitar guy. you prefer the marshall or fender sound.

I'm very much a Strat-guy. My first electric guitar was a Japanese strat knockoff and I've never looked back. I played a few Gibsons and tried to like them, but to me they just don't feel right. Don't get me wrong, some Les Pauls are beautiful, but they're just not for me.

When it comes to amps, I really don't have a preference. I've never owned either a Fender or a Marshall amp, but I like the sound of both.

 

[Lazarus1140]

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Have you ever read any books by Kurt Vonnegut? If so, which is your favorite?

Do you ever use tremolo ... not the vibrato arm on a Strat, but the actual amplitude modulation the effect?

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities/hobbies?

 

[Arkitkt]

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Have you ever read any books by Kurt Vonnegut? If so, which is your favorite?

Do you ever use tremolo ... not the vibrato arm on a Strat, but the actual amplitude modulation the effect?

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities/hobbies?

- I have not. Always wanted to read "Slaughterhouse 5", but never got around to it.
- Occasionally. i have a patch set up on my POD with vibrato that I use every now and then.
- Very much. I will run my 8th 1/2 marathon in about 4 weeks (although my training is currently impeded by record snow in southern VA. I also enjoy backpacking with my son. We're planning a 2 weeks section hike on the AT this summer.

 

[newking70]

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you're sitting on death row, and your time has come. you're given the last meal of your choice. what do you choose to eat and drink :?:

 

[Arkitkt]

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you're sitting on death row, and your time has come. you're given the last meal of your choice. what do you choose to eat and drink :?:

Easy: Schnitzel with onions, peppers and mushroom gravy, mixed salad and fries, followed by German cheesecake, all made by my mom. To drink: 2 bottles of Weihenstephan Hefeweizen and a Glenlivet afterwards.

I'd die a happy man.

 

[Arkitkt]

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I think this thread has officially run its course.

If anyone is interested in hosting a well, please PM me.

Thanks for the questions.

:beerchug: