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Flash -- Jumping Back, Jack!

I intimated in my last article that I was moving. Just to make it clear, I am moving to Germany for a while. To those who may not know, this will be my second assignment in Germany for work. I lived there for eighteen months before, returning just last August. This time, I’m scheduled to be over there two to three years (officially). Of course, because I’m moving so I can be in the same time zone as my girlfriend, I’m not entirely sure how long I’ll end up staying there. So, as before, I’m extending an invitation to anyone travelling to Germany, and especially Bavaria. Drop by Regensburg, and we’ll stop by the nearest beer garden/restaurant, or go on a four-hour jaunt over to the Nürburgring. Just send me an e-mail.

Those that know me, know that I hate moving. This time was no different. Like with most people, I had plenty to do, but little time to do it. (I once complained in my scrapbook class about not having enough time to do things. That was about as dumb as trying to compete with everyone’s favorite mega-monolith, Microsoft. After recovering from the verbal bludgeoning by thirty wives and mothers, I decided that I do have enough time to do the things that I need to do, but I always spend my time doing what I want to do.)

Luckily for me, I had some help in a few areas, such as getting my 944 sorted out before I left it in the States (I’m taking my Honda Civic instead). Two club members, whom I’ll call “Bob” and “Chris,” were quite helpful in this area. What was disappointing to me was that I hardly drove the 944 before I left. I hope you didn’t have this problem, and were able to drive it, like at the RSR Fall Color Tour. That’s always one of my favorite events.

Some of you may be wondering why I’m not taking the 944 with me. I had it with me last time I was there, so I’ve already driven it on the autobahn. Personally, I don’t consider Germany to be very car-friendly. There are very few built-in garages there, the parking spots are narrow and washing your car can be difficult. Regarding washing your car, there are a few automated car washes and a few do-it-yourself places. Washing your car in your backyard is generally frowned on. German colleagues actually told me that in some places washing your car at home isn’t allowed unless you have a special drainage system designed to capture the soap. Don’t even think about changing your own oil. If I wanted to work on my car, I would usually do it under this particular bridge that was out of the way, and had lots of space. It turns out this is were many people in Regensburg also work on their cars (most people live in apartments, which may or may not have parking spaces for the cars). So now you have a taste of what I’m leaving behind.

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Flash -- Jumping Back, Jack!