Americans in Munich Stammtisch

Hofbräuhaus also a good option if we can confirm available space.

Are you guys talking about a backup plan for rain? Or because it's a little cool. If it's not training then still at the Hirschgarten (With Jackets)?

80% chance of rain at 6pm according to weather.com. Plus chilly and gray regardless. Not very relaxing to set outside in the damp, shivering and wondering when the rain might start.

Well I'm looking outside and the wind is blowing hard and it's spitting rain. I expect the Biergarten to be wet, even if it's not raining. Sure, the sun could come out, but it doesn't look likely.
How about, we get EllaB to book us into her place with the pool tables, and we cancel and go to the Hirschgarten if the sun is out by 17:00?
Edit: Ella_b, we would need the name of the place and directions.

http://de.beta.wetter.com/wetter_aktuell/w...e/?id=DE0006515

Looks like it is going to clear up.

Sounds good. I'm in appointments until noon, and then will be able to confirm. I'll post a yes/no by 12:30pm. It might be good if someone could call the Hofbräuhaus at the same time, just in case. If the sun does miraculously come out and the temperture jumps up, of course it would be lovely to keep the original plan.

I think she's referring to Schellingsalon - right on the streetcar 27 line.

Highs of 17 degrees expected today.

http://www.schellingsalon.de/

Schelling Salon is great! Let's fix on that for our bad weather option.
Gaststätte Schelling-Salon
Schellingstr. 54
80799 München, Germany
089 2720788
Schelling Salon map
Tram 27

BTW, the weather report says it may clear somewhat, but it will be a high of 15 and feel like 14°. That's friggin' cold.
I'll see you all at Schelling-Salon, from say 19:00?

For those also frustrated by the ruined MVV route-finder website, Tram 27 can be caught at Karlsplatz or at Petruelring.
Tram Map

So are we definitely meeting at the Schelling - Salon then or only if the weather is bad? In which case how bad is bad? This may cause confusion and people going to different places. I think it would be best to decide on an indoor place at this point regardless of the weather since it seems like you never really know whether it'll rain or not.

I agree. Indoors at the Schelling Salon it is. Munich won't be going tropical anytime today. I've changed the topic title to match the changed plan.

If memory serves, there is a bus or 2 going there and Üniversität Ubahn stop is only 3 blocks away for walking or a bus.

Will it be self service or full? Can I bring my own food? Will there be a big flag or inflatable somethingorother so I can find the table? Do they serve mango schnapps?

1) Full
2) No
3) I've been inflating lately, due to overeating and too much hot-air. Otherwise, listen for the English
4) You could ask

Wherever is decided I will be there and bringing a couple colleagues here in biz from the States.

David

ok, I'm pretty certain I won't be able to make it. Sorry, no VT flag to help locate us

Do a few people own flags? Anyone who has a portable one could bring it along.
Or are we all so 'unpatriotic' that we don't even own flag lapel pins?

I will try to find all of you - failed the last two times - I think my American forwardness is ebbing away in Munich. But this time you are two blocks from my apartment, so I will work on listening for the English.

i need more amis in my life... it's been taken over by the brits as of late

1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (90% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Izab1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (90% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1

I agree Isabella...

1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (90% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Izab1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (90% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1
30. David +2 (representing Florida in force)

Reset!

1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (3% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1
30. David +2 (representing Florida in force)

1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (3% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1
30. David +2 (representing Florida in force)
31. UncommonGuy

If your name is on the list, I just sent you a PM with the following information (below), including my Handy number (not below). If I overlooked anyone or if anyone signs up at the last minute and wants my Handy number (in case there's any difficulty finding the group), just send me a PM. I'll check back around 4PM and will respond to any messages then.

I made a reservation for us at the Gasthalle Schelling Salon for 18h30- it is under "Amerikanische Stammtisch" in case the weather doesn't improve. Schelling Salon is impossible to miss- a light green building with white stone work and a little steeple, right on the corner of Schellingstr. and Barer Str. You can take the U6 to Universität, or the 154 Bus or 27 Tram to Schellingstr. I believe you can also take the U2 to Josephplatz?

1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (3% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. Virginian?
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1
30. David +2 (representing Florida in force)
31. UncommonGuy
32. Woodzy +2

I think that my message got losted in the shuffle of all the post, as I only posted one (#70) but I might come tonight (depends on work). Do I need to reserve a spot or can I just show up? Has the Schelling Salon be decided as a definate location?
Thanks

Scratch me from the list - gotta work. Virginian

Reserving a spot is good, but it's usually okay if you come. Some ppl who sign up have to cancel at last minute, and the late joiners just even out the numbers.

I'll take Virginian's spot, for a short time.

1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (3% chance )
6. mudshark +1
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. randy
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1
30. David +2 (representing Florida in force)
31. UncommonGuy
32. Woodzy +2

In case of bad weather, please note the posts for meeting instead at the Gaststätte Schelling-Salon

Can anyone explain what "BAD WEATHER" would be? Looking outside right now I would consider this bad weather, but then I am somewhat of a wimp..

Is it a problem to bring German spouses or is that a no-no?

Is it non-smoking?

ff

Several people have asked for a clarification about where we'll meet tonight and what bad weather means. First, the weather: The rain seems to have passed, but it will be rather cool this evening (10-11 degrees or, as Americans would say, in the low 50s). That's probably too cool for enjoying an outdoor venue. Therefore, the final decision about tonight is that we'll meet at the Gaststätte Schelling-Salon. (We'll try the Hirschgarten another time, to be sure!)

Thanks for making the final decision.
Great news! Please mark me down that I will be coming tonight, although I think I will be there closer to 7pm. There is no way I can make it there by 6:30

Maybe for future events we could get a general concensus as to what the best time for the majority of people is to meet at. I know for me personally, 6:30 tends to be too early. If this time works for everyone fine, if not we should address...

Sounds good! I'll be there around 7:00

Thanks James for making the authoritative call on the location. I'm still in. See you there!

DDBug, are you bringing your kids to this? Hirschgarten would have been great for mine (what with the Hirsch and all), but I don't know about an indoor place; of course if there are other kids there, then it might be fun for her to converse with bilingual kids; otherwise, I'll go alone and leave the Deutsch sprechers at home.


I think I have a mini American flag I can bring . . . I'll try my best to get there by 6:30p.

I'd be OK with another time. In March and May people came and went at different times, so coming later is entirely fine.

Sorry but we will not make it tonight. We will catch everyone next time. Here is the list with us removed
1. Mac-lili
2. damara4178
3. FrauFruit
4. James_Runner
5. thefirelane (3% chance )
8. nikkisinmunich maybe + 1
9. DDBug, MiniBugs, MamaBug - 70% maybe's
10. oh_angela
11. TAM
12. stash
13. ComfyDog
14. Johnny8008
15. RosemaryPotatoes
16. smartini +1
17. ctln242
18. aef
19. mountainflyer99
20. katiusha
21. UrbanTyger
22. ellab + 1
23. Kat
24. randy
25. Littlered2006
26. superheromann
27. pinkpixiestix-(if the weather is decent)
28. Headbang8
29. Isabella +1
30. David +2 (representing Florida in force)
31. UncommonGuy
32. Woodzy +2

Well... I went home to take a quick power nap and ended up sleeping for 4 hours! I hope everyone had a great time, and I'll be more awake for the July 4th event ;-)

My first AIM stammtisch, and I didn't know very many people at all. But we had great service, the waitress had a fantastic memory for who ordered what when, we had a sectioned off area that was not segregated and the people I met were really nice.

And I scored a bag of cheetos.

The waitress was top notch till the bitter end. Twas nice to see some old faces (not seen since the World Cup) and good to meet some new ones.

That's right - my first AIM stammtisch and the first person I see when I walk in is --- Keydeck. Thought I was in Giesing for a minute at the "other" event

Was great meeting some other Ami's and seeing some old friends too. The venue was a good choice, and as already mentioned, the waitress was very attentive and quick too. Not your typical service in Munich, that's for sure :-) Looking forward to seeing y'all again next time, though I won't be making the 4th gathering as I'll be in the US...

Prost!

That would be a call for shopping lists and souvenir requests

I also enjoyed meeting new people and only wish I could match up names and faces with usernames here.

Excellent location and the best Schweinshax'n I ever had for only €7,80! I will be dragging the Bavarian over there.

Well done as usual, James. Thanks!

Fruity

It was a pleasure meeting everyone and I look forward to our July 4th celebration! I'll start looking for a good apple pie recipe

James, thank you for organizing!

-Katya

Wow, the Stammtisch last night that at one point grew to 40 or so people. We'll have to remember the Gaststätte for a future (indoor) venue.

For next time, let's do what we had planned for yesterday before the weather turned cold, namely gather at the Hirschgarten on Friday, July 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (latecomers OK). For directions, click here and then on "Anfahrtsplan" (bottom left corner) to download a pdf of a map. Take any S-Bahn train to Laim (3 stops west of the Hauptbahnhof). Then follow the map 5-10 minutes (?) to the Hirschgarten.

Here is the exact location within the beer garden, on Google Maps. It is also the area labelled "number 2" on the following satellite photo.

Also, here's info about taking the tram:


At the Hirschgarten we'll be in the outdoor self-service section of the Biergarten, where bringing food (but not drinks!) is permitted. It would be great if some others could be there by 6:30, so we can cover a few tables with flags or other obviously American markings. Bringing something to share (pie, fried chicken, etc.) is entirely optional but would certainly whet our collective appetite if you indicate that below on the sign-up sheet!

1. James_Runner
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1. James_Runner
2. sarabyrd (possibly plus Cat), oh and something good to eat, too
3.
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5.

Don't forget the City Walk on the 4th.