Heidelberg, Germany ~ My Army Time There And Some Scenic Views ~ Best Watched In HD
PLEASE READ THIS VIDEO DESCRIPTION !!!
First, I want to tell you about the audio. Every weekend (Saturday), this club we (my Army buddies AND I) went to all of the time it’s called Carnaby Disco in Heidelberg, Germany. The DJ there Din (Dean) Diste played at 16:00 hours (4:00 in the afternoon) the “Hot 19 ~ 19 Hits with Din.
The songs as you might have heard are mostly from the ‘Super Hit Parade’ but Carnaby patrons also voted what there favorite song was. There were prizes, dance contests and games. One of my favorite games Din did was “guess the record”, where Din would play a second or 2 of a song and if you were the first to guess correctly, you won a free drink or a cash prize. I did pretty well in that game! I also placed second one time in a dance contest.
I was stationed at Neckarsulm, Germany from May of 1975 to June of 1978.
Heidelberg is about 60K from Neckarsulm.
I still miss those great times today and would love to take Diane over there and show her a wonderful country, eat some great food and see the sights including the Heidelberg castle.
Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year in Munich, Germany during late September (and running to early October). It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world’s largest fair, with some six million people attending every year, and is an important part of Bavarian culture. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the Munich event.
The Munich Oktoberfest, traditionally, takes place during the sixteen days up to and including the first Sunday in October. In 1994, the schedule was modified in response to German reunification so that if the first Sunday in October falls on the 1st or 2nd, then the festival will go on until October 3 (German Unity Day). Thus, the festival is now 17 days when the 1st Sunday is October 2 and 18 days when it is October 1. The festival is held on an area named the Theresienwiese (field, or meadow, of Therese), often called d Wiesn for short.
Visitors also eat huge amounts of food, most of it traditional hearty fare such as Hendl (chicken), Schweinsbraten (roast pork), Haxn (knuckle of pork), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Würstel (sausages) along with Brezeln (Pretzel), Knödeln (potato or bread dumplings), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), Sauerkraut or Rotkraut (red cabbage) along with such Bavarian delicacies as Obatzda (a fatty, spiced cheese-butter concoction) and Weisswurst (a white sausage).
Fasching:
The Roman Catholic Shrovetide carnival as celebrated in German-speaking countries. There are many regional differences concerning the name, duration, and activities of the carnival. It is known as Fasching in Bavaria, Austria and in southern Germany, Fosnat in Franconia, Fasnet in Swabia, Fastnacht in Mainz and its environs, and Karneval in Cologne and the Rhineland. The beginning of the pre-Lenten season generally is considered to be Epiphany (January 6), but in Cologne, where the festivities are the most elaborate, the official beginning is marked on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Merrymaking may get underway on the Thursday before Lent, but the truly rambunctious revelry associated with Fasching usually reaches its high point during the three days preceding Ash Wednesday, culminating on Shrove Tuesday. The names of these final days also vary regionally.
Where I was stationed in Neckarsulm and in Heidelberg, this time was most commonly known as Fasching.
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January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Here another vet ( …
Here another vet (1st sgt) RET. i want to congratulte you on this video, very well and respectfully done. Somehow i lived this video like it was me in there. Ich liebe Germany. thank you and god bless.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
@wyliesnyder
In …
@wyliesnyder
In germany food is as different as it can be if you go other towns and regions. Every region has their own specialities and beverage. Beer tastes diferent in Bavaria and the north and so on…. you really should come here and try
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
great video
great video
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Cool video Indy!
Cool video Indy!
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hi Indy…I enjoyed …
Hi Indy…I enjoyed this..Awesome video and info.
(5*) Hugs, Sherry
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
This was a great …
This was a great look back at your military experience Indy! Very interesting reminiscence. I was in High School in the 70s. Turbulent times and great times too. Thanks for sharing this slice of your life with me. 5*****!
Take Care !~Ted
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Great video and …
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Great video and pictures! Best wishes and regards from Germany!
Lilly
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I enjoyed this very …
I enjoyed this very much.
Great pictures!!
I would love to try some German food.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hi Indy How Are …
Hi Indy How Are You Yes OF Coarse I Can With Pleasure I JusT Did InForm TandEtv AbouT Your Video Your FABULOUS Video I JusT ForgoT The Name OF Your Video So I Am Going RighT Back Now To TeLL Tommy And Your Very WeLcome Indy BIG HUGS To You My Dear Friend ***** AngeL *****
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Great Video !
5*** …
Great Video !
5*****
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
From one US Army …
From one US Army vet to another that was a terrific video Indy! I was in from 72 – 75… looks like you took my place (LOL)! I really enjoyed your pictures and your commentary too! Clearly you have some wonderful memories of your time in Germany! Thanks for sharing them, I enjoyed it very much! … FrAnK (★★★★★)
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Love this video, …
Love this video, Indy! Really enjoyed seeing all those old pics. 5*
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
great video Indy
great video Indy
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Thanks Pensy
Thanks Pensy
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
A very Beautiful …
A very Beautiful place !!!! Looks great & excellent music to go along with the pictures !!!! Thanks Indy for this share !!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Thanks sweetie
Thanks sweetie
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hi~Marcus,
Thanks …
Hi~Marcus,
Thanks for dropping by my friend.
I’m really glad you liked it.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I appreciate that. …
I appreciate that.
Thanks so much
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
To the YouTuber …
To the YouTuber with the greatest name ever….LOL
Thank you my friend
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I don’t know if …
I don’t know if I’ve ever told you this but I’m flattered and honored that with the thousands of friends you have, you still take the time to come by and comment on my latest upload and visit my channel from time to time.
You know, you just can’t put a price an that kind of friendship.
I’ve known you for quite a while now and even following me from account to account, you still stop by.
I am humbled and honored to call you my friend.
Thank you Karen
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
You too sir
You too sir
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hi My Sweet Angel, …
Hi My Sweet Angel,
I’m glad you like it.
You can go to TandEtv and recommend this for a pick of the day.
I would be honored
Thank you so much hun
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hi~Michael,
No, …
Hi~Michael,
No, she has no picture.
When I took this, it was with one of those Polaroid instamatic cameras that the picture comes out and then you watch it develop right in front of you.
I just asked her to ‘pose’ and she agreed.
I took the picture, thanked her and she went on her way.
She never even saw the picture develop.
I never thought about this until now but the picture was for a card company (like HallMark here) and I wonder if she ever saw herself in a card. Hmmmm……
Thanks
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I* learned to speak …
I* learned to speak German while I was there in the Army because I believe if you are in someone’s country, you should speak their language.
Just as I believe that with all of the Spanish speaking people, they should speak English here.
However since I haven’t spoke German now for over 30 years, I forgot it all.
I have a language translation software program that I use since YouTube is global and many languages are spoken.
Thanks for watching
Indy
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Thats Great Video & …
Thats Great Video & Music!.*****Stars!.