What's your country like - Page 9

Ruinel · 05-05-2003, 09:28 AM

JD: clean out pm box.

Aralyn · 05-05-2003, 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by Ruinel
No, I do not run moonshine

I don't know if I believ that one . . .

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I used to like my state more when they weren't building up subdivisions evrywhere.

I HATE IT

Case Sensitive · 05-05-2003, 12:32 PM

As seen as no-one here has mentioned Germany I thought I'd mention it. Apologies if my English is not good (I studied English in America), bear with me!

We are the Federal Republic of Germany, so each of the 16 states can govern itself to a point. I was born in Schleswig-Holstein, a state in the extreme north of Germany. More specifically a city named Lübeck- quite near the Danish border.

We Germans are notoriously efficient- we have a word-class health service (the British NHS is just laughed off the scale over here)- the Polizei (German police force) are again one of the world's best- like American police they are heavily armed- and with their imposing dark uniforms they make quite an impression. Our anti-terrorism squad, GSG-9 is one of the best. The Bundeswahr Mountain School is the world's hardest Military Training School (the SAS consider Bundeswahr graduates the ace of aces).

His Imperial Majesty Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II (who was not a war criminal damn it abdicated in 1919 with Crown Prince Wilhelm. Fortunately, the aristocracy (for Americans- it means titled nobility) which I am a member of, was not abolished as it was in Austria. We nobles may still continue to use our titles and pass them on even in the absence of our Emperor.

More later. Any questions?

Sween · 05-05-2003, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive
The Bundeswahr Mountain School is the world's hardest Military Training School (the SAS consider Bundeswahr graduates the ace of aces).

i bet they dont!

Case Sensitive · 05-05-2003, 12:44 PM

It's called professional respect. Of course, behind our backs its all kraut jokes (

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Sween · 05-05-2003, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive
It's called professional respect. Of course, behind our backs its all kraut jokes ( )

hmmmm yes ermm maybe

dont worry the NHS is laughed at over here an all

congressmn · 05-05-2003, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive

More later. Any questions?

how about a piece from your GOOd history? I know Hitler, but thats about it.

sun-star · 05-05-2003, 01:10 PM

I'm glad someone's mentioned Germany - my favourite country apart from Britain!

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive
His Imperial Majesty Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II (who was not a war criminal damn it abdicated in 1919 with Crown Prince Wilhelm. Fortunately, the aristocracy (for Americans- it means titled nobility) which I am a member of, was not abolished as it was in Austria. We nobles may still continue to use our titles and pass them on even in the absence of our Emperor.

So what is your title?

***Earniel*** · 05-05-2003, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by Jonathan
Eärniel, you're Belgian!
Last year I made a trip to Brussels with school and that was the best trip I've ever made. I loved the city and it's people.

I'm glad you like it.

What did you visit in Brussel? Personally I've only been in Brussel a few times in my life. Antwerp is closer.

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Originally posted by Sheeana
Yes. What do you eat other than frites? We have this Belgian Beer Cafe down the road which serves up lots of waffles, frites, mussels, and beer: is this an accurate representation of your food, or does it mock you all?

PS - I'm asking because my BF wants to know, so blame him for the dumb question.

It's an accurate representation of SOME part of our diet. It's definately not all what we live on.

But those are some of rather more typical Belgian dishes and that's probably why they are served in that Belgian Beer Cafe.

Mussels are often eaten with fries, it's a rather seasonal dish, I seem to remember (can't stand the slimy buggers myself) and it's eaten most of the time near the coast (or at least I always associated them with it) though they can be found in any city and any place that draws tourists, foreign or native.

Waffles are not really an every day meal, it's more like a treat or a snack. Waffles from Brussels (Brusselse wafels) are soooooo jummy..... With some sugar. Mmmm.... *dreamy look*I love them!

Not as much as I love chocolate because good waffles are in my opinion rather scarce and chocolate is plentyful. Although I did find a awesome waffle-stall not far from school. When I have a long break it's so difficult not going out and getting one. Fresh, newly baked warm waffles....Mmm... But I'm digressing, no?

Belgium has several good beers (I know from a good source, I don't drink alcohol myself) but most people I know only drink it on a night out or a special occasion. Belgians drink plenty of others drinks too, coffee, thee, soda's wine, water, etc... the usual I think.

Apart from a few local dishes, I think Belgians eat pretty much the same as the other western European countries.

EDIT: edited some typing errors.

***Jonathan*** · 05-05-2003, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by Eärniel
I'm glad you like it. What did you visit in Brussel? Personally I've only been in Brussel a few times in my life. Antwerp is closer.

I mostly went sightseeing in Brussels and didn't really visit anything special, except the EU parliament.
I spent one day in Antwerpen too, though it was raining heavily and I didn't get to see much of the city.

Lalaith · 05-05-2003, 01:55 PM

What could I say about that country?
Beautiful landscape, indeed.
But people seem to be a little bit too right (political) and Austria is altogether too german-dependent.
A hit in Germany, a hit here too.

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-05-2003, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive
Fortunately, the aristocracy (for Americans- it means titled nobility) which I am a member of, was not abolished as it was in Austria.

I'm an American, and I've what that means since I was so high!

You're an aristocrat? Wow, that's fascinating!

If it's all right with you, I'd be interested in knowing your title, too.

congressmn · 05-05-2003, 04:32 PM

me too.

Ruinel · 05-05-2003, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive
...Fortunately, the aristocracy (for Americans- it means titled nobility) which I am a member of, was not abolished as it was in Austria. We nobles may still continue to use our titles and pass them on even in the absence of our Emperor....

I happen to like Germany. I visited a few years back. Great beer, wonderful people (until I read your post), and lovely country. Don't change my opinion of the German people. Got it?
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Artanis · 05-05-2003, 05:23 PM

Creative, Ruinel. Creative.

I like Germany too, I've visited it several times. Germans are nice and helpful people.

Case Sensitive, your post is more like a parody than anything else.

Meaning no offence.

Coney · 05-05-2003, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by Case Sensitive
As seen as no-one here has mentioned Germany I thought I'd mention it. Apologies if my English is not good (I studied English in America), bear with me!

We are the Federal Republic of Germany, so each of the 16 states can govern itself to a point. I was born in Schleswig-Holstein, a state in the extreme north of Germany. More specifically a city named Lübeck- quite near the Danish border.

We Germans are notoriously efficient- we have a word-class health service (the British NHS is just laughed off the scale over here)- the Polizei (German police force) are again one of the world's best- like American police they are heavily armed- and with their imposing dark uniforms they make quite an impression. Our anti-terrorism squad, GSG-9 is one of the best. The Bundeswahr Mountain School is the world's hardest Military Training School (the SAS consider Bundeswahr graduates the ace of aces).

His Imperial Majesty Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II (who was not a war criminal damn it abdicated in 1919 with Crown Prince Wilhelm. Fortunately, the aristocracy (for Americans- it means titled nobility) which I am a member of, was not abolished as it was in Austria. We nobles may still continue to use our titles and pass them on even in the absence of our Emperor.

More later. Any questions?

Nothing like a bit of national pride eh?

I'd like to visit Germany again (I've only visited once, and I was only 4/5 yrs old then).

I've met lots of really nice German folks.........my home village did an exchange with German families (like an international temp house swap) every year while I was growing up

. So I got to know quite a few Germans very well.............lovely folks, for the most part.

You're nobility? That's interesting, I'm supposed to use the title esquire after my name instead of putting Mr

(it's nothing flash, one of my ancestors was prolly trodden on by Alfred the Greats horse or summit).

Ruinel · 05-05-2003, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by Artanis
Creative, Ruinel. Creative. ...

Well, you know I'm trying really hard, here.

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...Case Sensitive, your post is more like a parody than anything else. Meaning no offence.

Oh, wow... yes, Case Sensitive, let me make myself perfectly clear: {edit by me: ******************** . This is the year 2003. No one gives a hacca nyarron ***********.

************************************************** ************************************************** ********************************************, be welcome. ************************************************** ************. All we wanted to know about was your "country."

*****

*shifts eyes and hopes Admin didn't see the post before the edit.*

jerseydevil · 05-05-2003, 06:43 PM

Ruinel - I didn't mind the mention of his "title" - if he really has one. It was the first line of his post that annoyed me. I guess he's implying that Americans can't speak English and since he studied English here - that's why his English might be crap.

LadyGreenleaf22 · 05-05-2003, 08:40 PM

Hey, I'm here in the U.S.A. Non-Americans, how do you view America? Just asking for opinions...

jerseydevil · 05-05-2003, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by LadyGreenleaf22
Hey, I'm here in the U.S.A. Non-Americans, how do you view America? Just asking for opinions...

That's a loaded question. You might want to check out this thread from almost a year ago...anti american sentiments

or this one which is even older, whihc is from November 2000 ...What has America become?

05-05-2003, 12:32 PM	#163
Case Sensitive Sapling Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Posts: 10	Germany As seen as no-one here has mentioned Germany I thought I'd mention it. Apologies if my English is not good (I studied English in America), bear with me! We are the Federal Republic of Germany, so each of the 16 states can govern itself to a point. I was born in Schleswig-Holstein, a state in the extreme north of Germany. More specifically a city named Lübeck- quite near the Danish border. We Germans are notoriously efficient- we have a word-class health service (the British NHS is just laughed off the scale over here)- the Polizei (German police force) are again one of the world's best- like American police they are heavily armed- and with their imposing dark uniforms they make quite an impression. Our anti-terrorism squad, GSG-9 is one of the best. The Bundeswahr Mountain School is the world's hardest Military Training School (the SAS consider Bundeswahr graduates the ace of aces). His Imperial Majesty Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II (who was not a war criminal damn it abdicated in 1919 with Crown Prince Wilhelm. Fortunately, the aristocracy (for Americans- it means titled nobility) which I am a member of, was not abolished as it was in Austria. We nobles may still continue to use our titles and pass them on even in the absence of our Emperor. More later. Any questions? __________________ Wir Deutschen fuertschen Gott und sonst nicht auf der Welt We Germans fear God and nothing else in the whole World.

05-05-2003, 12:44 PM	#165
Case Sensitive Sapling Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Posts: 10	It's called professional respect. Of course, behind our backs its all kraut jokes ( ) __________________ Wir Deutschen fuertschen Gott und sonst nicht auf der Welt We Germans fear God and nothing else in the whole World.

05-05-2003, 01:55 PM	#171
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	Austria What could I say about that country? Beautiful landscape, indeed. But people seem to be a little bit too right (political) and Austria is altogether too german-dependent. A hit in Germany, a hit here too. __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

05-05-2003, 04:32 PM	#173
congressmn Incharge: neighbourhood security Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on my 499th post Posts: 481	me too. __________________ i am nothing. i am a cold stone, which deceives with the light it reflects, giving illusions of warmth.

05-05-2003, 05:23 PM	#175
Artanis Greatest Elven woman of Aman Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Having way too much fun with Fëanor's 7 Posts: 4,285	Creative, Ruinel. Creative. I like Germany too, I've visited it several times. Germans are nice and helpful people. Case Sensitive, your post is more like a parody than anything else. Meaning no offence. __________________ --Life is hard, and then we die.

05-05-2003, 09:28 AM	#161
Ruinel Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: I have no idea. Posts: 5,441	JD: clean out pm box.

05-05-2003, 06:43 PM	#178
jerseydevil I am Freddie/UNDERCOVER/ Founder of The Great Continent of Entmoot Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Plainsboro, NJ Posts: 9,431	Ruinel - I didn't mind the mention of his "title" - if he really has one. It was the first line of his post that annoyed me. I guess he's implying that Americans can't speak English and since he studied English here - that's why his English might be crap. __________________ Come back! Come back! To Mordor we will take you! "The only thing better than a great plan is implementing a great plan" - JerseyDevil "If everyone agreed with me all the time, everything would be just fine"- JerseyDevil AboutNewJersey.com New Jersey MessageBoard Another Tolkien Forum Memorial to the Twin Towers New Jersey Map Fellowship of the Messageboard Legend of the Jersey Devil Support New Jersey's Liberty Tower Peacefire.org AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

05-05-2003, 08:40 PM	#179
LadyGreenleaf22 Hobbit Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 35	HI! Hey, I'm here in the U.S.A. Non-Americans, how do you view America? Just asking for opinions... __________________ ~LadyGreenleaf "Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused"

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