..... So far, so good!

[Donster]

Hi all ye left behind 

Just a quick hello from across the big pond. It has been almost a month and I'm glad to report that all is well here in Germany.
Anne & Shanine are doing fine and I'm having a blast at my new job. And I really really really like my company car! 
Even though I was told I would get an Audi station wagon, I got a brand new VW Golf TDI instead. What a joy it is to drive this thing on the Autobahn!!!

So, until I have a bit more time to post some pictures and give a more elaborate report..............take care.

\D

[Fiero GTB]

Wishing you all lots of Fahrvergn

[Donster]

Wishing you all lots of Fahrvergn

[Fierofool]

Too bad you had to go that far to find a job and employer you liked.  Woulda been nice to still have you around.  Hope Anne's family is doing well, too.

[Donster]

Charlie,
while I appreciate what you say, the reason I moved to Germany was more for Anne's benefit, so she could be close to her sick mom.
As I have very little family in the US, it wasn't really a sacrifice on my part.

\D

[Roger]

Glad to hear your job is a blast and that Anne and Shanine are doing well. Hey, a Golf TDI is a fun car. Maybe next year you'll get that 245MPH Bentley! Anytime to drive on the Autobaun is fun. Americans are so stupid and the highways look and ride like do do here.
Did you get an office with a nice view?
Can hardly wait to see some pictures.
Hugs to all (except you). You need a shave.

[fiero128]

Hey from this side of the pond here in Western Sydney australia

[Donster]

Hey from this side of the pond here in Western Sydney australia

Right back at you!

\D

[Donster]

Hi all,

Just a quick hi from across the pond.

Been at my new job for an entire month now and lovin' it more and more every day!
But here's the bummer: I need to take 20 days vacation before the end of the year (I only have 40 days annually......sucks, right?)!

Although we haven't decided where to go yet, it will certainly be here in Europe somewhere. Anne has mentioned Croatia or North Sea a few times, but I'm leaning towards Tuscany/Northern Italy.

If anyone wants a postcard, send me your snail mail address via email. 

OK, enough bragging for now.............y'all take care.

\D

[Fierofool]

Hey, I recommend the Northern Italy, Lake Como area.  Melanie and I stayed at the Villa D'Este and traveled up and down Lago Como on a big big boat.  Bellagio for some of the finest silk ties in the world, Gravedano, and other interesting towns along the lake are easily accessible by lake.  Cheaper than renting a car and more relaxing than driving.

Milan, the ancient Cross Roads of the Roman Empire isn't far away by tour bus.  That's also where the original mural of The Last Supper is located and Storzesco Castle where many many of Michael Angelo's statues and paintings are on display. 

[TopNotch]

Find a place with twisty roads, rent a car that corners well, and have your own Run For The Hills.

[Roger]

Bummer. Sorry to hear about your vacation time.
Oh well, at least you have the Autobahn, cleaner air, no gaudy billboards, great beer, no litter, and so on.
Be careful in that Golf GTI! I hear they can be little speed demons!

[Donster]

First we did Lugano, Switzerland, now we are in Reno (not Nevada), Lago Maggiore, Italy.
The word Awesome can't even describe it here.

\D

[Donster]

Some post-cards should have arrived by now.

Next on the agenda is France...... if I can get approval.

\D

[Fierofool]

If you've never done it and you get the chance, take a ride on the Orient Express.  Amazing experience and some truly beautiful scenery that you can't see from a car.