October 17, 2004
Trimm Dich
What used to be a rather basic fitness path in Bochum's "Suedpark" back in the 7ts at the height of the "Trimm Dich" frenzy (remember this little fellow?) now actually got some half decent devices straight out the torture chamber.
October 14, 2004
Sachs
Cafe Sachs, Bochum.
Back in the days the meeting point for Bochum's In-Crowd. Nowadays mostly students and tourists. Very good Asian food, though.
Taken with ZeroImage Zero 2000
October 05, 2004
Herr Müller
Herr Müller. Our German speaking audience can find out what's so special about him here. Excellent article by Lyssa, capturing Herr Müller's essence. All others will just have to make do with watching him trying to scare all potential customers away, sorry.
By the way, there was also a sort of semi-contest between Lyssa and me who might get the first picture of Herr Müller. Now guess who won, eh? Yours truly, naturalemente. And don't tell me using a telephoto lense is cheating.
October 04, 2004
At The Drive-In
The long since defunct drive-in cinema in Bochum. Where cars used to be parked for cineastic delights or simply for exchange of body fluids, there are now trees growing out of the tarmac.
Back in the days we used to mount our mopeds and drive to the adjacent hills to take a peek at the educational material on display sometimes.
October 03, 2004
September 28, 2004
Wheel
Another detail of the City Statue.
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 + 4x Closeup Lense.
September 21, 2004
Is lecker?
"Pommesbuden" are Germany's answer to Fish & Chips shops. Well, at least in this area.
And here now is the Queen of Pommesbuden, Profi Grill, in Bochum-Wattenscheid. The owner actually used to be a decorated chef before he decided it was time to move back to his roots. So now it's Currywurst and Bohnensalat (both highly recommended) again instead of some fancy girlie food.
Anyway, it really is "lecker" and it is also part of Lyssa's grand prize.
September 18, 2004
Soziale Liste
International culture event of the "Soziale Liste Bochum" party for the upcoming city council elections.
Felt like right back in the early 80s, promoting Socialism with "hand made" Blues. Oh well...
September 17, 2004
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August 09, 2004
The Real Star Of The Race
was this man. My Dad, turning 70 come October, he had to do one round of the course during the "Jedermann Giro" - the early morning race open to anybody - yesterday.
August 08, 2004
Le Grand Boucle
Erik Zabel, German Cycling Ace at today's Sparkassen Giro in Bochum.
Click for bigger version. Read on below for more pictures.
Ivan Basso, Team CSC. Finished third in this year's Tour de France.
Robbie Mc Ewen. Winner of the "maillot verde" in this year's Tour de France.
Danilo Hondo. One of Germany's rising Cycling stars.
Rolf Aldag. German veteran cyclist. Could not particiapte today but was happily signing shirts and programmes for his many fans.
August 05, 2004
The Incredible Shrinking Machine
What once was a tall and proud landmark now fits onto the roof of a very small car.
August 04, 2004
Cowherd
One of Bochum's many landmarks. More about the "Kuhhirte" (in German) at Wikipedia.
August 03, 2004
Dance Lessons
The horror for every self respecting teenager when I was still one of them. Luckily I escaped this fate.