Summer Solstice in Drachselsried

Today in Drachselsried and in most of Europe it is the Summer Solstice. Here is a link to
Wikipedia which explains what it means. Hope you all have good weather for the longest
day.

Public Holiday 11th June

This Thursday 11th June is a religious holiday in Drachselsried, Bavaria and most Catholic areas. It is called "Fronleichnam" and means shops and banks will be shut.

Drachselsried Badeweiher Update 1

The construction of the Drachselsried Badeweiher is continuing. Here are my current pictures, to see the first pictures taken, please look in the April archive.

European voting takes place next Sunday

All Europeans should take the chance to vote next Sunday. You may be happy or un-happy with current European Union, but if you do not vote, then don't complain.

Improvements will only happen if YOU make a little effort, be a good European and vote.

Local Leberkäse

One advantage of living in the countryside is the quality of local food and beer. The local village butcher (Metzgerei) called Sturm, has an excellent Leberkäse and sausages.

Congratulations on your Birthday, 60 years old

60 years ago on 23rd May 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was born, so Happy Birthday Germany.

Garden Bonfires, do you really need to this?

Drachselsried permits the burning of garden rubbish two periods a year. From April 15th till 31st May and October 1st until November 15th, between 8.00am until 18.00pm, Monday to Saturday. No Sundays and not on public holidays.

The local Drachselsried council strongly suggest taking all rubbish to the village recycling centre, which helps limit damage to our wonderful climate. If you see a fire like this, just consider what is happening all over the world.