New Years Eve was a busy night. In Berlin, over 600 separate housefires were attended to by the city's fire service - including one in the roof of the apartment block of the mayor, Klaus Wowereit (SPD). Wowi did the honourable thing in the emergency - running from door-to-door evacuating citizens. The cause of all the damage? That most dangerous of German addictions - fireworks.At the other end of the country, this author celebrated a slightly more peaceful New Years Eve (or as they call it here, "Sylvester"). The time away from the spotlight allowed him to reconsider the year that was and make the traditional "resolutions". Resolution number 12 was: to keep on engaging with life and spend less time on the fr#%king computer.
Never fear, the enthusiasm for news, the thrill of the paparazzi chase, the appreciation for the uglier sides of Berlin architecture - it's all still there, burning inside. Alas, Euroblog will not be though. For now at least anyway. al
6 comments:
sad news...so regrettably I have to say
goodbye euroblog!
thank you for the good and interesting times and never forget-
In jedem Ende liegt ein neuer Anfang.
my love, I´m keen to follow all your next projects
xxx, Dési
NO!
Say it ain't so. Radioactive lakes, bright pink skyline eyesores, Old castles, new castles, fake castles, the continuous rebuilding, renovating, and knocking down of the city! A sad day indeed to see the commentary comes to an end. I salute you, Euroblog.
PS - Are you going to have a fire-sale of equiptment from the Euroblog offices? I'll give you a good price for 50 used office chairs.
"Goodbye, Euroblog, we shall miss you - interesting stories, unique
journalistic style.....there's talent there. But life moves on, priorities change. Perhaps one day it will rise phoenix-like from The Ashes.
Best wishes for your next project"
Cheers
Dad
At least you didn't mention the cricket!
Thanks for these interesting reports. Let me know when you get back online.
mum said
sorry to hear the direct line with Berlin will cease - I have enjoyed it .......... I hope this comment registers!
My friend Arjuna and I will greatly miss your unique viewpoint into the inconsequential aspects of Euro life. It has been a pleasure and with great sadness we bid you adieu.
Dav & Arjuna
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