After a few glasses of wine, it was time to haul out some textbooks. "Begegnungen" (my German book) was innocuous enough, but Lesson Two in "Interaktive Sprachreise: Englisch" was: Tombstone.
Apparently the first (scratch that, the second) thing you need to know about life in the USA is that there are a lot of outlaws in Arizona. Or as the Germans would say, "Gesetzlose".
So, the next time you meet a stranger while wandering in the desert or visiting the Grand Canyon or in America in general, be sure to mind your manners and say, "Nice to meet you. Where is your gun?" (as Edeltraud's book recommends).
Here are a pair of good German outlaws, Edeltraud and Kurt:
Here are a pair of good German outlaws, Edeltraud and Kurt:
Dear Jamie,
ReplyDeleteEntertaining as usual! I will look forward to more posts in the future. Love, Mom
great post james! looking forward to reading more. Glad you two are safe and happy. Miss you lots and hope to hear from you soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear from you and see your photos. It looks as though you are having a great introduction to Munich and German customs. I'm so happy for you. I'll look forward to future postings. Kathy Farinola
Hi Guys!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying this, and pleased that you are getting good use out of the camera! Please give our best to Edeltraud and Kurt!
Love, Forrest
We are all wondering if Max is now asking people he meets "Where is your gun?"
ReplyDeleteLove,
Dad, Mom, Bubbe and Papa