The first English Stammtisch

English Stammtisch

Stammtisch is a table in a restaurant or bar that is reserved for a group of regulars and often has a sign on the table to notify guests the table is reserved. The first Stammtisch for English speakers was held on 28th January in the Dorfstadl in Bodenmais.

With about 40 guests for the first evening the meeting got off to a good start.  With guests from Bodenmais, Zwiesel, Viechtach, Regen and Drachselsried. The Bodenmais mayor, (Bürgermeister) Joli Haller, and the head of the District Authority (Landrat) Michael Adam both attended.

The oldest member was 92 and originally cam from the island of Java in Indonesia, but now lives in Drachselsried.

The next meeting will be held on the 25th February, same time, same place.

What is that plane over head?

Flight Details

 Living in a small village there is often the opportunity discuss many aspects of life. One of my favourites is, what is that plane overhead? where has it come from?, where is it going? what type is it? Just questions, but now there are answers in real time from a website. There is a live demonstration on the Small Business Support website. You can have Apps for tablets and Smartphones.


Pete

English evening in Bodenmais

English in Bodenmais

A new couple that moved into Bodenmais about 6 months ago, is organising an English conversation evening on the 28th Jan at 19.30 in the "Dorfstadl" in Bodenmais. If you like speaking English, or are English, could be a fun evening. See you there.

Bodenmais voted HolidayCheck winner 2012

HolidayCheck winner 2012

Congratulations to Bodenmais

Drachselsried is very close to the winner of the HolidayCheck Destination Award 2012, which is Bodenmais. Choosen from more than 5,000 destinations, the award has some real meaning. Seven countries are listed, and voting was made by 450,000 visitors. Sorry, nothing from the UK. To see more check out report details.

If you want to experience the wonderful climate, excellent facilities, for both wintertime and summer, then this Nature Park area of the Bavarian Forest should be high on your list.