League of Accidental Hausfrauen (LoAHf)

You, reasonably educated and somewhat career-minded (or at least in spurts), find yourself spending long days in the home, self-teaching the art of Kuchen construction, cursing the dearth of garbage disposals in Deutschland, wondering how bad it would be, really, if those tightly shut doors lining your entry hall were to find themselves flung open for the afternoon. You browse the supermarket aisles endlessly, pondering the intricacies of "bio" and wondering just how "trocken" a 4-euro Gewürtztraminer can be. You recently ironed a tablecloth. Your German language skills are kindergarten-level at best. The English-speaking cat/dog has grown bored of your debates.

I am a journalist from New York City, married to a Bavarian-born artist, once fairly versed in current events and wine lists, now getting off on the whitening powers of Persil, considering learning how to make Schweinshax'n (I feel this could be perilous), and wondering if my feet are widening in my Hausschuhen. I am in Munich only part-time, but hope to find some semblance of a life here. If you would like to join my LoAHf (Hausmannen, people with jobs, indeed anyone! welcome), post or PM me and I will organize a meetup somewhere lively and central.

I can't seem to stop baking, so alternately, if anyone is anywhere near Grünwald (as if) and would like to come for kaffeeklatsch, that is a possibility as well.

See also: Archived chat from previous meetups

Ok Ladies and TexMunich! Have I been missed?

I am back from the States! Can you believe it! It seemed to take forever! And now, I feel like I am on vacation after spending the last month packing the home and fixing things around it!

Since I am back, I need to catch up on ‘things and events.” So, when is the next lunch meeting? I think we need to set something up!

Gen: How is the job? Are you off on Friday’s still?
Frau Fruit: How was your visit back home?
Vanessa: How are you feeling? I saw the cutest baby things? You are going to need to find out what you’re having!
Julie: How it the job hunt going? Employed? Still looking?
Dotty: How the house? Your hand? Job Search?
Jane: Any great flea market discoveries?

Can’t wait to see everyone!

Who's Vanessa?

I'm not off on Fridays yet -- too many seminars to hold and I have to make that time up. *sigh*

Do set a date for the next meetup though. This Friday at Messestadt West would be great for me... wistfully

Sorry, Inessa...so how are you feeling?

Can't do it this Friday we are going to Pragu for a small weekend trip. Dave has some business meeting and I am tagging along.

How about next Friday...maybe we can meet up with you Gen at the place we meet for lunch last time. It is a bit of a trip but easy...

What are the other Hausfrau votes?

Hiya - all is well in Dotty's house. Signed up for 3rd month of Deutsche lessons so Friday's are the only day I can make nowadays. This Friday I have Rachael so probably not such a good idea for me. I think next week I'm around unless HE takes me away for the weekend which is what HE has been hinting at as HE is in the doghouse (have posted vent). I'm dying to catch up with everyone I feel like I dropped of the map with us not having internet for a month. Will try and make it. Hope everyone is well.
Dotty
x

DandL is BACK! Are you still living at Löwenbräukellar? ha!

Dotty, can you do a late breakfast or sumpin?

Stop the music. Did I know that Inessa is expecting?? Congrats to you and Dad!

Gen, how much notice do you need if one decides to train out for lunch on Friday? You know, spontaneous like.

damara, are you still in town?

Let's all do something even if it's wrong.

Fruity One

Hi Guys,
Been useless I know. Glad to hear your back Dandl:) So when is the next meet up then. Last time I tried to make it I made a complete balls up of the day and got so many people confused so best just to tell me when and where I think:) No fleamarket discoveries so far, but have gone as far to open my own interior design freelance business. Check out my site www.edrissidesign.com (still partly under construction)

Yep, I'm expecting (in October) and feeling fine.

Unfortunately, this week is dedicated to pre-holiday planning, and then we're away for 2 weeks. Once we're back in August, I'll be able to join you all again.

Hope everyone is having a lovely summer.

My course it at Karlsplatz at 12.00 till 3pm, Monday to Thursday - right bang in the middle of everything :-(

Ok Ladies, Let's set a date!

Thursday July, 10th 12pm at Pamir. It is an Afghanisches Resturant.

Address: Dachauer Str. 78

They have 4.99E lunch specials. It just changed ownership to my surprised but the food seems just as good. I will double check the name to make sure they did not change it but the address is correct.

See everyone there. Can someone change the title for me-Gen?

Janeed72- that is exciting aobut your website/new job adventure! I'll be calling you for dark curtains!

Can you make it Thursday?

Crap. Doc appointment at 11:00.

OK since this seems like a bit short notice for everyone!!! I am changing the date for 2-weeks! Same place Same time.

Plus, I would like to see Frau Fruit!

SorryI didn't get bak to you guys, been vry busy setting erthin up for ew business. I will definately put ithe next meeing in my diary for 2 weeks time. Looking forward...

Hi Guys,
I would love to meet up with you guys for a gossip and possibly a life!!! Im living close to furstenfeldbruck ( west of Munich ) but i moving closer to the city after xmas. Although i am in Germany for 6 years my german is still crap....i think my dogs understand more than me!!
I've 4 kids, 3 cats and 2 dogs, a husband from Denmark and im from Ireland ( dublin). I havent worked while in Germany and im just about to loose my mind !!
Let me know when the next meet-up is and are kids allowed!?

I've been so busy the past few weeks and off on holiday next week, but would love to join your next meeting. I live just outside Sauerlach (SE Munich) and have been in Germany for 6 months or so now. I'm lucky I studied German at school, but find general chit-chat pretty difficult. Looking forward to meeting you all

HAve a great weekend

All I can say is the more the meerier and currean sounds like you need an afternoon off. LEAVE THE KIDS AT HOME!!! but if you really can't find anyone to watch them then of course they are welcome I love kids, I don't have any, thats probably why:) Next meet up is Thursday July, 10th 12pm at Pamir. It is an Afghanisches Resturant.
See you all then.
Jane

Is the meeting on the 24 July? or was it on the 10th?
I would love to join your next meeting as I am new in theses parts and keen to meet friends.

Jane means the 24th of course. Count me in - Afghan food is something I have never tried.

Nope, I'm in California until September

I'll be back in time to celebrate dirndle season with you ladies though! Americans in tracht stammtisch

Have a lovely lunch, ladies!

Great. Would love to come meet some Hausfrauen then. Maybe I can get some tips on how to be one from you?

Pamir, 24th, noon. Got it.

God, sorry I have done it again!!! I think I'll just stay out of organising things. Its official, I have completley lost my mind:) See you all on the 24th!!!

And my brain has taken a vacation. Have my Glucose tolerance test from 9am on the 24th and will be at the clinic for about another 2,5 hours so going to have to give this one a skip.

Hi all,
I can't make it for the next meet up but i really hope to join in the next one. Have fun

I just got a PM from an "event manager" who wants to know what kind of menu to organize. Not sure who to forward it to as I am assuming its got to do with the lunch for the 24th.
Can anyone help?

Sorry, have no idea. I was assuming that we would just go the restaurant and order. I think Dandl booked it maybe check with her? Sorry can't be of anymore help.

I see the same person that sent this PM has also been targeting some of the other meet-ups, so I think its just a promotional ploy. The topic of the PM was a bit dubious:"How to make things more hot..."

Hi - I would like to join this week if possible as I was on holiday when the last meet up was scheduled for 10th...? Looking forward to meeting some people in similar circumstances cos my 3 cats think I'm crackers!!! Let me know if I need to do anything to change the booking if one has been made? I just have to find the place now...
Suzy

Ignore it. I've been to six or seven LoAHf breakfast/lunches and they have all been meals ordered from the establishments menu. No prior coordination on meals required, just a head count to let the establishment have a seating plan.

Is it easier to count from a list? If so...

1) Fraufruit

2) Suzy

3) Rooibos

Yes, I don't know anything about a menu...you can either order from the lunch special of the day around 5Euro or off the menu.

If you take the U1 to Stiglmaierplatz across from the Lowenbrau keller or the Tram 20 or 21 to Sand strasse.

The resturant is closest to the Sand Strasse stop.

I'm off to UK for 3 weeks on Wednesday so have a good time ladies and hopefully when I return I can start coming out again!

I have been looking forward to meeting the Hausfrauen since March! However my husband may have to do some unexpected work on Thursday and therefore I have to take care of our 2year old son. This means that I will probably not make it to the lunch. Apologies for the late cancellation but this only came up today.

Cool, looking forward to catching up with everyone tomorrow then. Have the day right this time

What a great Idea. I would love to particcipate but unfortunately not in the munich area.

Well if you have the facility to use a helicopter you can always fly in for the day

Yay, Hausfraus! I'll be there tomorrow. Not sure what number I am...

Hi, I'm gonna do my best to be there tomorrow - as long as the car repair people don't ring and say they'll fix the car tomorrow!

It was great seeing everyone again! Anyone have a date they would like to pick for the next meeting. We know the place-Kafer's.

Below is the link I was mentioned. It is a hoot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0PMbpRe208