New in Cologne (or new to this forum)

Hi All,

My salsa class might not be for everyone because it's an ongoing weekly course. (If anyone is interested I will post the info though.) If you're looking for a club where you can get a free salsa lesson and then dance all night, there are quite a few options. I haven't been to these yet but I'd like to give them a go. Here is the full list:
http://koeln.salsa-macht-spass.de/partys.php

I have been most interested in these two:

Herbrands: (every Thursday from 21:45) (first and third Friday from 22:00) http://www.herbrands.de/de/5.php

Club Deja Vu: (every Wednesday from 20:00) http://www.clubdejavu.de/

Cheers
Dana

Haylo all Sirs and Ladies,

Fresh off the boat and feeling it, presenting myself, Phillip aka Frody, just moved into a nice little place off the Rudolfplatz, will be here for the foreseeable pending being good at the job I've been employed into.

Things I am into:

Latin Dancing (bit better than a beginner)
Jive/swing dancing (need lessons)
Ultimate frisbee (pretty good)
Cycling (my left can follow my right)
Drinks and chuckles

Hmm there's other stuff but thats enough for now, pleasure to virtually meet you all, hope everyone is having a nice reunion day,

Regards,

Frody

it was fun to meet you phil! looking forward to seeing you at future events. : )
rachel (the other half of your phil collins)

Hey all! My name's Amanda and I just moved to Cologne on Monday. Started working on Tuesday and finally managed to get some sleep on Friday thanks to the bank holiday. I know nobody in Cologne!! So I'd appreciate any meet ups or general info on how to meet people. The people I work with are nice, but they seem to have already established their lives here through boyfriends/ girlfriends etc. I know these things take time to establish so this looks like a good place to start! x

Hi, I'm Richard (as you probably guessed from my name!) and I'm 30. I'm not exactly new to Cologne (I've been here 7 years, I think), and I've also been a member of this forum for quite a while, but I've just lurked and haven't written anything. When I first came here, I was working as an English teacher, so I knew a lot of English native speakers, but now, most of them have left. I know a lot of Germans here, but I really miss doing things with other native speakers. I'd really like the chance to get to know some of you in the near future! I'm mad on sports, like music and going to concerts, and learning new languages. It would be great if you could let me know the next time you're having a get-together, I'd love to come along!

Hey all, obvious really but the best place to find out about meetups is to check the meetups section of the forum fairly frequently
There are regular coffee meetups on Thursdays and semi-regular brunches on Sunday midday too.

Thanks for the info. If Thursday's regular, I guess I'll come along on Thursday! Hope to see you soon!

Hello everybody!
I moved straight from Ealing, London to Cologne for work about a week ago and man, how I wish I had paid some attention during German class at school.. Sadly, the number of people I know in Germany (let alone Cologne!) barely makes double figures, and even they are all from work but all very agreable people I must add. Right now feeling a little bit overwhelmed by a combination of the inpenetrable Healthinsuranceandtaxcardesidenceregistrationetc and the Language Barrier. Like some people have said above, I'd appreciate some meetups and meeting some of you guys.
Thanks

Hey! Welcome to Germany and try not to stess out TOO much. :) I think a whole bunch of people are going to the movies saturday, you should check for a board about it!

I think they're watching Burn After Reading at 8pm saturday or something? anyway I'll be in Berlin.

Hey lazylondoner! Your "Healthinsuranceandtaxcardesidenceregistrationetc " was just perfect!! I loved it!! But soon the words won´t seem that long anymore... Hmm, listen to me, I´m here for just 4 months...
Anyway, WELCOME to Cologne!!

Hey,

I moved to Cologne two weeks ago for my job from London, i will be here for six months or so. Yet to meet any English speakers outside of work and keen to do, let me know if there is anyone out there keen to go for a beer etc...

cheers

Hi. Id been keen for drinks sometime! let me know

Cheers,

Meredith

SCLM/mlgunnnel...

Drinks tonight perhaps? I know a cracking bar that has karaoke and free shots every time you sing... the beer down that way is uber cheap too, in case you are on a budget..

Frody

Hi, My name is Meredith, and I am 22, soon to be 23 from Philadelphia USA. I have been in Germany since May after graduating University. I wanted to originally stay only 3 months but ended up staying for another yea on top of that near cologne working as an au pair, so if anyone is interesting in getting together, grabbing a drink, or clubbing, do not hesitate to message me. I am always interested in meeting a new face!

Afraid i can do tonight as i have to be back in the UK first thing tomorrow, but am around next week.

SCLM, seriously just don't go to bed tonight, you know its a gr8 idea really...

wow Meredith I think you are my new best friend. Up for clubbing Friday night? we can make a board about it and everything. And Ben will NOT be in charge of the clubs! ;) I'll explain that joke in person if you'd like.

kaeoke at Jamison's? when is that? anyone doing trivia night? nemmy and I are going.

Hi! I am a student from Florida studying in Cologne for the next 3 months. I have already been here a month. The reason for my post is that I would like to meet more people in Germany and get a feel for the culture. My study group consists of 23 students total. However, we will be traveling together for the next 14 months. I am also much more of a hang out at the house and play cards or go to a bar girl than I am a club girl and that seems to conflict with the rests of the group's interests. I love to play Phase 10 and Spades. If anyone would like to meet-up or hang out, I would really enjoy it! Also, is there anything going on for Halloween in Cologne?

Christy

Oh my God! I just played Phase 10 with my friends today and we were talking about clubbing but decided against it in the end!

check out my halloween post; you should definantly come. also, we're playing cards again tomorrow probably so get my number off that board and text or call if you'd like to come. :D

-Rachel

Awesome! Thank you so much! I would love to come play tomorrow!

hey meredith...
i have a question reguarding au pair as a usa citizen, maybe you can answer it for me???

Hi everyone! Another newbie to the forum. I've been in Cologne a couple of months now and am just trying to get settled in! Just wanted to say hello!

Sure zirlife.

Whats your question?

my sister was asking about organizations in the us or web sites...could you email me it?
so how was your weekend? pirate;)

Okay Z.

Well I came to germany without the intention of staying. Its much easier to get your visa once youre here. But I just went on the Aupairworld.net , made a profile, and got tons of responses, met some families, and choose the one I am with now. However, my contract is with In Via Au Pair. You can go on to their website. Theyre really nice, and make sure everything is going well with us au pairs. Well.. hope I helped

Hi guys. I'm new here in Cologne from the UK . I'm a student and was wondering whether there is someone who may speak both German and English fluently with whom I may practice my German. If anyone is available could you please message me Thank You

Hello. My first post! I'll be moving to Cologne next Tuesday from the US with my company. Actually have never been to Cologne, either. I'll be taking German classes (any recommendations?) when I get there as I only know a few words and phrases. I'm male and enjoy sports, beer, music, and willing to try just about everything. I need to find a place to live still but will do that when I arrive.

Anyway, I look forward to meeting a lot of you. Maybe for a Thanksgiving meet up (for any Americans). Toytown's a great site.

Sports and beer eh? Sounds like you need to come to one of our weekly NFL meetups. Check the thread for all the info.

Check out rhinemagazine.com - they're based in Cologne and have lots of info about the city - in Engish. Might help you out when you first arrive. Good luck!

tripp,

Yes, I'll be checking out the weekly NFL meet ups. I've got two fantasy football teams, so I'm heavily invested!

I'll also check out the rhinemagazine.

See you guys soon.