StringGrrl sees the World

Munsterkirche in Ingolstadt During this here third trip to Bavaria over the years, StringGirl went to visit Ingolstadt with a colleague from AutoForm and his wife. While there she got a tour of the old city and visited the Launch Party for the Lifestyle Magazine Gladdys latest issue. StringGirl and Otto Lampert with the latest issue Gladdys The magazine hosted an event at the Weinhaus Baden in the old town center. The place was full on fashionista Germans and lots of libations and food. The stock at Wienhaus Baden The stock at the store was pretty impressive at first glance, however we never did stay long enough to discover if they had any proper Bourbon. Night in Ingolstadt Preparations for the Weinachtmarkt were only just starting with the lights and the stalls being arranged but not yet in use. So the city was not quite festively lit yet. But the city certainly was getting ready, and we could tell the city would soon be a picture perfect German Christmas Village.

StringGirl inside the Mellow Mushroom Downtown Atlanta  After rapidly packing up the trade-show rig we made our way out of the convention center to get some dinner at Mellow Mushroom Pizza. Talk about GREAT PIZZA. The four of us--Mike, Brian, Eric, and StringGirl split two mediums between us. We had the MeatEaters and the Barbecue Chicken Pizzas. both were outstanding. StringGirl in Centennial Park StringGirl and Brian in Centennial Park  We had nearly a full medium pizza to bring back with us after we stuffed ourselves silly at the Mellow Mushroom. Suffice to say that the Mellow Mushroom pizzas are hearty and filling. Brian managed four slices, Mike and I managed three. I really like the crust at MM Pizza, it was a solid whole wheat like crust baked on a stone using wood fired ovens. Great PIZZA. Try it. Sunset near the Georgia Dome Phillips Arena (where the Hawks were playing in front of maybe only 5000) Unfortunately, this time we did not get to sample ...

StringGirl in Detroit International Airport  In the McNamara Terminal StringGirl awaits her very rare domestic flight (Yay! First Class Upgrade!). The flight to Atlanta at 6:20 is not exactly prime luxury though as we had to leave home at 4:45 to get there. The AutoForm Engineering trade show booth (notice it looks the same still)  FABTECH is supposed to be one of the largest Stamping Shows in the world, not that there are that many stamping and fabricating shows to begin with. EuroBlech is probably bigger. For sure AutoForm Germany had a new booth and Espresso machine. The Show floor at FABTECH Unfortunately have not had opportunity to visit much of Atlanta. Other than the show. We did eat at Fogo Da Chao yesterday, but since StringGirl is a vegetarian she stayed home, so no photos of the carnage at the meat emporium.

StringGirl posed for this picture not long before the 600 year anniversary of this incredible clock tower in Prague. We were there in late September. the video below was from October 9th. Too bad I did not get this explanation of the clock before I was there, but glad that it was posted. That's to Boingboing .net for the post and reminder. Just around the corner from here Jan took me for dinner the last night in Prague. The place alleges to  be a medieval tavern. U Pavouka does offer a completely touristic experience of food, music, entertainment, and libations. Around 50 dollars (900 Czech Korunna) gets you a bottomless drink (I opted for Dark Czech beer) Several courses of food (chicken, duck, pork, goulash, dumplings, and more) Czech bag pipes (OK not that authentic but fun) live pirate show and dancing girls The show can be cheesy at times with live "pirate" brawls and dancing girls, but the drum and pipe group is a little infectious and peopl...

StringGirl at a Beach in Michigan (yep the US for a change) Digging through the photos to find other pix that StringGirl has not posted to the photoblog yet we find pics from Andy's Birthday and the day at the beach that preceded it. The state park at Grand Haven was the first stop that morning. To enjoy a day at the beach before heading over to GR for Andy's B-day picnic. View Larger Map A great beach with inviting sandy beaches and just perfect fresh water was a treat that day (though wind made for a nasty rip current). Then over to Andy and Melissa's house for AJ's birthday party. turning 31 (I think, since I am 40 now). StringGirl and the Birthday boy Now yer famous bro. StringGirl and her 10 blog viewers all send you another belated birthday greeting. (I know you'll probably get the Google update on this so I guess I better make it worthwhile.) Next stop on the StringGirl World tour (another stop to beautiful Dortmund Germany and Zurich). Will ha...

StringGirl with AutoFormers Guido, Silke, Alan, and Brian Prague's Celestial Clock

StringGirl on Charles Bridge in Prague Prague Castle Charles Bridge