Syracuse Oktoberfest 2009

[Red Baroness]

It's all over, and the 50th is next year, but my son Walt and I enjoyed the Family Day on Sunday, if it was a little bit rainy.

Just sharing a cute picture of him eating a pretzel - you couldn't take it away from him!

[Pilot]

Wow... is this beer festival?

[Red Baroness]

Originally Posted by Pilot

Wow... is this beer festival?

Yes, Pilot, it is - it's a small one as Oktoberfests go -and there's another, earlier one in August (Usually the first Sunday) called Bavariafest - we have two German-American societies over here - the German-American Society that I belong to, and the Bavarian Almensrausch (probably spelled that wrong, it's late and I'm tired), which I cannot belong to as I am not Bavarian (that we know of according to family records)

Our "Oktoberfest" is in September, usually the last weekend, and runs 3 days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It's small, usually a couple of food tents (Brigitte's Feldkuche is the main one) and some music and crafts, with a rock band for the younger set in the evening, and naturally a beer tent, usually with imported German along with American beers.

Last year, I worked at the Kartoffelpuffer tent, and my apron, despite several washings since last year, STILL smells of them!

We couldn't work it this year, as we didn't have a baby sitter, but next year I am being "drafted" by my Silesian friend for the limburger sandwich tent.

..... I think I'd rather smell of kartoffelpuffer than THAT...

[Pilot]

Well, well, well- must say that world look much more beautiful with beer inside! So for next year trip- Octoberfest in Deutchland and then continue in USA

Cheers

[Red Baroness]

It would be wonderful to have you over the pond at our celebrations - bring your dancing shoes!

[Pilot]

No problem, I always wear sport shoes Btw- you have nice kid

[Red Baroness]

Thanks, Pilot!

I have to wear the low-heeled shoes as part of my drindl, but might get a black pair of sport shoes to match. XD