Holy cow, Markus is definitely not at a shortage of things to say and postings to make. He's even pulling Shakespeare quotes out of thin air; all to impress the ladies, I'd wager. Girls, you won't think it's so adorable when you hear the upper-crust British accent he's been affecting on random passerby, including small animals. Yikes!
Well, I should start pulling my weight. I'll put in a quick posting now, and I'll definitely have a lot to post (especially pictures) over the next few days once I get home and settle back in. I'm incredibly excited to get home and, among other things, have a) A bathroom sink, b) A refrigerator, c) Laundry facilities, and (most significantly) d) A closet (holding more than 2 changes of clothes!). I'll be flying into Toronto around 11 in the morning.
London's been a blast. It's really been the first "city" I feel I've been in in Europe; that is, fitting my Toronto "city" definition with huge skyscrapers, very diverse multicultural populations, bright flashing lights, modern buildings, et cetera. Pile on that the type of culture and history we've seen elsewhere in Europe and it's been the best of both worlds.
Flying in from Dublin was fun, too: We spent lliterally more time circling around Heathrow airport waiting for room to land than we spent travelling to get there. It was an oddly surreal sight to look out the window and see, in the vast silence above the clouds, several other planes turning in circles as well.
Took in 4 shows in not even as many days when I first got here. Shakespeare's lesser-known historical tragedy Coriolanus was set in ancient Japan, decking the play's normally Roman warrior characters in samurai garb (complete with some spectacular choreographed katana fight scenes). Then said, as Markus described, the lame Joseph, the masterful Master Builder, and Stomp, which kept us with smiles on our faces the entire time. Anyone that says that percussion can't have the same kind of depth as note-based instruments needs to see that play / performance / art.
Well, I should dash for now -- Internet time's running out. I can't wait to see you all soon!
Posted by Brian at August 3, 2003 05:29 PMHello B r i a n ,
thanks a lot for your post-card from Vernazza. Between, you have visited another few European countrys, and now, exactly to day,you fly back in your home-land. We hope, you have a good flight and a nice welcome-party with all your friends in Canada.We remember often the nice days with you in Mauern and Gammelsdorf and we were always good informed through your internet-news.
With all our best whishes and good luck for future
your A.+ R. Fahn.
Posted by: R;+A. F a h n at August 4, 2003 04:50 PMIf anyone's reading this, and is consequently thinking of planning a party, think "past August 12th"!!! :)
Posted by: Éric Gagnon at August 5, 2003 08:51 AMYour internet time is *always* running out ;) Reminds me of the good old days of BBS' and dial up :P
Posted by: Michael Holt at August 6, 2003 03:19 AMTo Michael & Brian: GEEK!!!
To A. + R. Fahn: Great job posting in English. That's the first posting of yours I haven't had to get translated by Daniel, and I'm sure Brian greatly appreciated the effort.
To Brian: I don't want you to be home. I want to keep reading the site. I am going to miss the site. I'm going to go cry now.
To Eric: Keep me informed about the party, and I'll see if I can't make it. And while planning, keep in mind that Daniel is planning on coming down Aug 21, appox, so after that would work best for me and him, just so you know. Not that I expect you to plan around us. We weren't the ones in Europe, after all.
Posted by: Shannon at August 6, 2003 05:37 AMTo Markus and Brian:
I want to thank you both for posting, keeping us informed and entertained. I also enjoyed the comments immensely (Shannon's always make me laugh).
To Brian and everybody who wants to come and see Max (The Moose): I would love to meet you guys, if you feel like travelling and getting away, visit Dryden and join our lively family for a little while.
To Markus: Well son, it's great that you are back. Can't wait to hear all the stories first-hand. See you on Friday.
Ha ha... WHOA WHOA... At which point did _I_ become honourary party planner?! :) After the 21st sounds fine with me - I only pointed out the 12th since that's when my finals are over.
And, "Markus' Mom",... what a nice invitation! You might just regret it if EVERYONE who visits this site takes you up on it all at once! :)
Posted by: Éric Gagnon at August 6, 2003 08:55 AMEric, If you think Gertie would mind having everyone drop in at once, you obviously don't know Gertie!! It would be cool if some of you "city people" could come up, its lonely around here!
And Markus, can't wait to see you!!!
Christina
Posted by: Christina at August 7, 2003 02:58 AMTo Eric: Well, if everyone would come at once - we do have the garage and tents. You just might want to stay in the garage with Bernie, that's where he jams with his friends all the time. And the garage is pretty safe, the bears and Moose will not get you there.
To Christina: Hope to see you soon out here. Markus will be back Friday late afternoon.
Gerti
Posted by: Gerti at August 7, 2003 05:49 AMSo Markus and Brian, can't find an internet café here in Canada, eh? That was your excuse in Europe, what is it here? You could at least post to tell all us internet people that you made it back safely. As a faithful reader of this sight, I feel slighted.
Posted by: Shannon at August 8, 2003 05:28 AMI spelled "site" wrong, I know, shut up.
Posted by: Shannon at August 8, 2003 05:29 AMYeah, those two illiterate rock-band drop outs weren't even kind enough to give us an edit option for the miss-stakes we sumtimes make in here.
Posted by: Michael Holt at August 9, 2003 07:11 AM