Sannerl

  Are you 100% sure that action and note are from your MIL - and not your FIL?   Given her actions (refusing to see the doctor, not leaving the house!!!), I'd interfere - domestic violence (either way) is not out of the question.   And a "simple" depression due to high age isn't harmless, too - sudden suicidal tendencies are common. Dehydration may be a "harmless" reason here.   I know, it's a lot - been there. Others here currently are.   Your MIL may not notice it, but she needs some time off - even small things like taking her to a cafe might help.    

  One of my cousins lives in Ecuador...

  At least the chances of oncoming traffic are pretty low.

  I'm German (worse yet - Bavarian), but - neither nor.   Oh - and I don't like prejudices either.

  "Keep the dough, Bitch - but don't expect to hear from me ever again."   Seriously - Reimbursement should have been the least according to what their friends and family were going through to make time and book flights etc. for the occasion!

  I know that vintage joke with the punch line: "Heil Hitler! - Is the war over yet?"

  Since that's not Nirvana, we'll still be stuck with him.   But even the most viral infection is a superior life-form compared - so what will he be?!?

  Isn't it kind of indiscreet to ask your doctors their date of birth?

  Don't worry - I always tell what I serve. Without using euphemisms. I have to admit, I was a little skeptic, too - but the smell while it was baking was mouth-watering.   Before BSE, Gelbwurst contained brain.   The euphemism "sweetbread" for the thymus gland which is a sought after, rare delicacy may also refer to testicles or other glands.   And since testicles are allowed for human consumption, don't you dare eating sausages or similar products...

  No.

Well - how shall I put it.   I had a ball. The Turkish supermarket around the corner sells them as "Lammeier". I always wanted to try them, so I bought one yesterday. Removed the lose outer layer and some other stuff, salted and peppered the "egg" and put it in a preheated oven-proof dish into my mini-oven. Highest heat possible for about 15 minutes, turned the oven off and waited another 20 minutes. The testicle cracked then and lost some liquid, but was still juicy and easy to peel. I like the taste and texture.

At Jakobidult, we have bought some delicious candied ginger from "Nudelnesterl" - nudelnesterl.de   Sunday, I've ordered a lot (50 Euro worth to get free shipping), it arrived about half an hour ago via UPS - and is even more delicious...   I called them and told them so. The lady I talked to sounds like my favourite cousin, happy laughter included.   Sadly, that Auer Dult was the only one for them in the foreseeable future...  

  That's most probably the store that used to be at Bayerstr. 27 (Xin Xin). Finally! We missed them.

  No, they probably weren't - look up "Fokker"...  

  Read this before you close the door behind you on your way out.