For all German CUKers

[chef]

Those crazy Germans with their creativity, joie-de-vivre, vivacity, flair and humour, eh?

If you've ever been around Cologne in Karneval season I think you would agree with your statement..

[sasguru]

If you've ever been around Cologne in Karneval season I think you would agree with your statement..

And when it's not Karneval season?

[Arturo Bassick]

And when it's not Karneval season?

It is always Karneval season!

*** Not always the same carnival though.

[chef]

And when it's not Karneval season?

Then Germans are far more practical and sensible in their attitude towards getting so blind drunk they can't walk in public, pissing in the street, fighting outside bars, knowing their alcohol limits, drinking among 10,000 others during a hot summers day without the need for riot police

I find it generally makes for a far more pleasant atmosphere compared to running the gauntlet of will I won't I get a bottle in my face tonight just because I happen to out with a good looking woman looking for a drink in town, some take away food post pub and a taxi home as it feels like in many cities in the Uk.

[doodab]

Then Germans are far more practical and sensible in their attitude towards getting so blind drunk they can't walk in public, pissing in the street, fighting outside bars, knowing their alcohol limits, drinking among 10,000 others during a hot summers day without the need for riot police

I find it generally makes for a far more pleasant atmosphere compared to running the gauntlet of will I won't I get a bottle in my face tonight just because I happen to out with a good looking woman looking for a drink in town, some take away food post pub and a taxi home as it feels like in many cities in the Uk.

sas lives in wandsworth, where people don't bottle each other.

This is out of fear of being stabbed or shot in retaliation.

[sasguru]

Then Germans are far more practical and sensible in their attitude towards getting so blind drunk they can't walk in public, pissing in the street, fighting outside bars, knowing their alcohol limits, drinking among 10,000 others during a hot summers day without the need for riot police

I find it generally makes for a far more pleasant atmosphere compared to running the gauntlet of will I won't I get a bottle in my face tonight just because I happen to out with a good looking woman looking for a drink in town, some take away food post pub and a taxi home as it feels like in many cities in the Uk.

You tried going out in some towns in East Germany, or rough parts of West German cities, rather than expat ghettoes?
I daresay a German living in Putney, Wandsworth, or Chelsea probably wouldn't recognise your description of England.

[sasguru]

sas lives in wandsworth, where people don't bottle each other.

This is out of fear of being stabbed or shot in retaliation.

I'm sorry you're poor and can't afford to live ina nice area.

[Sysman]

Not just Germany CUKers. The Swiss are in on that as well. I generally pick that week to go skiing.

Ah, but it varies from place to place. I think Basel is a week or two later than here.

I haven't come across this here, but when I was in Holland the Karnival committee met in a room above my local, and once they'd done with the official business they'd come down and buy us all drinks. We'd rarely get out of the place until 3 in the morning on those nights.

And if you thought you were safe by visiting another pub, wrong, they'd tour around a bit to get everyone in the party mood.

Fortunately I was younger then and able to maintain the pace

[doodab]

I'm sorry you're poor and can't afford to live ina nice area.

Get over yourself you silly little man.

[sasguru]

Get over yourself you silly little man.

Slim does not equal little, fatso.